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Feb
07
Sunday in the Park (My ’66 Dart Convertible)
Posted by: | CommentsHi all
Im sure you guys are loving the snow now... but it was 90F+ here and we had our bi-monthly gathering of a few classics. Here are some pictures:
Here is mine (Check out the SIZE difference comparing to the Healey Sprite!)
Thanks for checkin' out my ride :)
Syed
Im sure you guys are loving the snow now... but it was 90F+ here and we had our bi-monthly gathering of a few classics. Here are some pictures:
Here is mine (Check out the SIZE difference comparing to the Healey Sprite!)
Thanks for checkin' out my ride :)
Syed
Feb
06
Fitted the Dash Panel yesterday (Before & after pics)
Posted by: | CommentsFinally got some time to do the dash
Before:
After:
I think the color suits the interior well. What do you think?
Syed
Before:
After:
I think the color suits the interior well. What do you think?
Syed
Feb
06
Fitted my Dash Panel Yesterday (before and after pics)
Posted by: | CommentsFinally got some time to do the dash
Before:
After:
I think the color suits the interior well. What do you think?
Syed
Before:
After:
I think the color suits the interior well. What do you think?
Syed
Feb
04
Slant Six overheat at cruise speed, especially going uphill
Posted by: | CommentsHi
It was about 90F today and took the Dart for a trip outta town. After about 25miles of driving the temp started climbing, first to about 2/3 then when it reached 3/4 mark while on a hilly section, i stopped at a rest area and let it cool down.
What can cause this? Ignition timing not set properly?
I understand if its overheating while stuck in traffic but going 70mph on the highway?
Would radiator shroud help?
Thanks
Syed
It was about 90F today and took the Dart for a trip outta town. After about 25miles of driving the temp started climbing, first to about 2/3 then when it reached 3/4 mark while on a hilly section, i stopped at a rest area and let it cool down.
What can cause this? Ignition timing not set properly?
I understand if its overheating while stuck in traffic but going 70mph on the highway?
Would radiator shroud help?
Thanks
Syed
Aug
27
What color for my ’66 Dart RHD Dash
Posted by: | CommentsHi.
Prior to restoration, the dash was silver with chrome surround (faded and looked more like gold in the picture). This was when the interior was "oceans of black".
Now that the interior is mix beige/tan seats and doorcards with a white exterior, I was wondering what color should I paint the dashcover. I cant find a decent place around here that would do chrome on plastics - there was one but he wanted $250 bucks!! I tried silver paint but looked fugly... i.e. not the same as chrome.
Some Valiant VCs in Australia (which has the same Dash as my RHD Dart) had all white dashcover
I was thinkin' either painting the whole thing beige/tan following the theme of the interior, or all white (like the exterior) with some black lining around the perimeter.
Hmm... decisions... decisions...
Prior to restoration, the dash was silver with chrome surround (faded and looked more like gold in the picture). This was when the interior was "oceans of black".
Now that the interior is mix beige/tan seats and doorcards with a white exterior, I was wondering what color should I paint the dashcover. I cant find a decent place around here that would do chrome on plastics - there was one but he wanted $250 bucks!! I tried silver paint but looked fugly... i.e. not the same as chrome.
Some Valiant VCs in Australia (which has the same Dash as my RHD Dart) had all white dashcover
I was thinkin' either painting the whole thing beige/tan following the theme of the interior, or all white (like the exterior) with some black lining around the perimeter.
Hmm... decisions... decisions...
Aug
27
What color for my ’66 Dart RHD Dash
Posted by: | CommentsHi.
Prior to restoration, the dash was silver with chrome surround (faded and looked more like gold in the picture). This was when the interior was "oceans of black".
Now that the interior is mix beige/tan seats and doorcards with a white exterior, I was wondering what color should I paint the dashcover. I cant find a decent place around here that would do chrome on plastics - there was one but he wanted $250 bucks!! I tried silver paint but looked fugly... i.e. not the same as chrome.
Some Valiant VCs in Australia (which has the same Dash as my RHD Dart) had all white dashcover
I was thinkin' either painting the whole thing beige/tan following the theme of the interior, or all white (like the exterior) with some black lining around the perimeter.
Hmm... decisions... decisions...
Prior to restoration, the dash was silver with chrome surround (faded and looked more like gold in the picture). This was when the interior was "oceans of black".
Now that the interior is mix beige/tan seats and doorcards with a white exterior, I was wondering what color should I paint the dashcover. I cant find a decent place around here that would do chrome on plastics - there was one but he wanted $250 bucks!! I tried silver paint but looked fugly... i.e. not the same as chrome.
Some Valiant VCs in Australia (which has the same Dash as my RHD Dart) had all white dashcover
I was thinkin' either painting the whole thing beige/tan following the theme of the interior, or all white (like the exterior) with some black lining around the perimeter.
Hmm... decisions... decisions...
Aug
23
Would anyone be interested in my ’66 Valiant Steering Wheel?
Posted by: | CommentsHere you go:
The rim itself is good with no crack. The horn ring is good too (just need a good polish). The problem, as you can see, is at the base of the spokes where its broken on both sides.
Open to any reasonably offer. 40 bucks? The horn ring itself may cost more hehe.
PS: Someone else already inquired, so he is 1st in line, if deal falls thru, this item is open for sale.
The rim itself is good with no crack. The horn ring is good too (just need a good polish). The problem, as you can see, is at the base of the spokes where its broken on both sides.
Open to any reasonably offer. 40 bucks? The horn ring itself may cost more hehe.
PS: Someone else already inquired, so he is 1st in line, if deal falls thru, this item is open for sale.
