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1966DartConvertible Jan 28, 2011 10:34 AM

Update on my '66 Vert project...
 
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a bit more update on the Dart restoration...

Old engine:
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New engine:
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Old engine bay:
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New engine bay:
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Old floorpan:
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New floorpan:
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New suspension components:
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What do you think? :P Comments pls...

Syed

78D200 Jan 28, 2011 01:21 PM

You are really going all out. It looks amazing! I can't believe how great it looks. You've put a lot of hard work and time into it, thats for sure.

Crazy4Carz.Com Jan 28, 2011 05:39 PM

Good work. Be careful painting inside the engine. The overspray on the valvetrain isn't good for the internals.

1966DartConvertible Jan 28, 2011 06:02 PM


Originally Posted by Crazy4Carz.Com (Post 62570)
Good work. Be careful painting inside the engine. The overspray on the valvetrain isn't good for the internals.

Noted. will clean the overspray before i put the rocker cover on. Thanks

268RTs4ME Jan 30, 2011 06:50 AM

Looks great, needing any parts I have 4 66s.

1966DartConvertible Feb 15, 2011 03:38 AM

Chrome parts...
 
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Its public holiday here today (tuesday) and i went and picked-up some chrome parts i sent earlier... Here are some pictures:

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And no none of them are new/NOS... all my OLD parts after refurbish...

What do you think?

:)

78D200 Feb 15, 2011 04:55 AM

They look new!

67 GTX Feb 15, 2011 02:10 PM

they really look great

mr340 Feb 15, 2011 04:15 PM

They look awesome!

1966DartConvertible Feb 22, 2011 12:17 AM

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Not much to update other than Im just proud of my "refurbished" batt tray hehehhee.

Old:
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Now (same old tray!)
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:)

Saved me $70 for a set of new batt tray ...

samuelcosmo76 Feb 22, 2011 08:20 AM

baaaaaaad ass.

1966sportfury Feb 22, 2011 08:39 AM

looking good!! never seen anyone paint the K member same color as the body, looks good!

1966DartConvertible Feb 26, 2011 07:04 AM

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Starting to look more like a dodge dart...

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I hope you '66 owners love my tail lights...

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and finally... my newly "refurbished" dash...

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:)

62Furious Feb 27, 2011 04:48 PM

that is beautiful it is a lot of time and it will pay off in the end

Hot Rod Nisse Feb 28, 2011 12:33 AM

Nice Pics on a nice car. :)

douglas340 Mar 4, 2011 01:59 PM

That’s a cool looking convertible you have there........That will be awesome cruzing around in your Malaysia climate.

1966DartConvertible Mar 5, 2011 03:42 AM

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A few more pictures of the Dodge for you :)

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Starting to look more like a Dodge Dart eh? :)

67 GTX Mar 5, 2011 07:34 AM

its looking really good

1966DartConvertible Mar 6, 2011 02:35 AM


Originally Posted by 67 GTX (Post 64764)
its looking really good

Do you think Mopar Muscle Mag might want to feature my car once shes all done up? :) Being a rare factory RHD and all...

Barfly Mar 6, 2011 04:19 AM


Originally Posted by 1966DartConvertible (Post 64795)
Do you think Mopar Muscle Mag might want to feature my car once shes all done up? :) Being a rare factory RHD and all...

Heck forget about how rare it maybe, they may want to run an article simply because of the awesome job you done!
Very nice indeed!

1966DartConvertible Mar 6, 2011 05:33 AM


Originally Posted by Barfly (Post 64796)
Heck forget about how rare it maybe, they may want to run an article simply because of the awesome job you done!
Very nice indeed!

Thanks BarFly :)

67 GTX Mar 6, 2011 07:27 AM


Originally Posted by 1966DartConvertible (Post 64795)
Do you think Mopar Muscle Mag might want to feature my car once shes all done up? :) Being a rare factory RHD and all...

I would think so. You can always try, and the worst they'd say is no. I'd definetly give it a shot.

fivepoint Mar 6, 2011 07:10 PM

I think it would be a great MOPAR Muscle story. Its a fine looking car and the logistics just to get the parts you needed is a story in itself. I just received this months copy of M/M. There is a article about the proper way to photograph your car for submission to the magazine. Go for it. That is a centerfold vehicle:)

1966DartConvertible Mar 21, 2011 06:25 AM

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Not much to update - just some wiring work done.

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Got this for US$9.99... not perfect but beggars cant be choosy :)

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Not factory I know, but I think it will look cleaner this way (relays etc. hidden inside the glovebox)

:)

samuelcosmo76 Mar 21, 2011 10:59 AM

lookin good....what wiring harness are you using?

1966DartConvertible Mar 21, 2011 10:44 PM


Originally Posted by samuelcosmo76 (Post 65494)
lookin good....what wiring harness are you using?

None :) Re-wiring the car from scratch... i.e. one by one... from front lights, to the dash lights, to the tail lights... :)

Silverick Mar 21, 2011 11:14 PM

Absolutely impressive!

1966DartConvertible Apr 11, 2011 01:46 AM

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A bit more update on my Dart project...

Wiring done... now off to upholstery shop...

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Beep Beep...

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Dash light on
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Wiring/relays hidden under the dash/in the glovebox
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Not bad for a "Malaysian product" eh? :)

1966DartConvertible May 5, 2011 05:41 AM

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A little update on the Dodge... slowly but surely getting there... Chrome trimmings next!

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Windshield getting ready to be installed...

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Rubber seal installed...

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Yeayyy!!! The best part not even a single cent paid! All DIY with a couple of "friends"...

1966DartConvertible May 9, 2011 04:36 AM

Installed the trimmings...
 
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During the weekend, I went to the upholstery shop and installed some of the trimmings... Here are some pictures:

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Still work in progress I know..

Note the car is neither cleaned nor polished :)

Hope u like it!


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