My 89 Daytona CS

[1966 dart wagon]

Today's update:


Finished up the qt pannel



Pulled bumper, i have another one anyways, and the tail lights and trunk lock are out.

Also finishing up on the rocker too, I'll post more tomorrow

So do people typically remove the rear crash bar, ive heard of people taking a whole saw to them??

[spoolinhard]

Looks like you have dammage to the quarter where the seat belt mechanism is glued to the inside of the quarter. I had trouble with that area as well

[J&H Ryan]

So do people typically remove the rear crash bar, ive heard of people taking a whole saw to them??

Maybe its just because I own a Jeep unibody (XJ) where people bolt massive steel bumpers to them (tied into the "frame" if done right), but I would think the last thing you would want to do is remove something that is going to help protect all that fresh bodywork

[TopDollar69]

Jack,

I think the rear cover gets saggy if you remove the whole crash bar. First thing I would do is get that crusty bar sandblasted, then cut some nice big round holes in it. Make sure to paint it before you put it back on, unlike mopar did when it was new.

[1966 dart wagon]

Jack,

I think the rear cover gets saggy if you remove the whole crash bar. First thing I would do is get that crusty bar sandblasted, then cut some nice big round holes in it. Make sure to paint it before you put it back on, unlike mopar did when it was new.

GOOD thinking, i was thinking of just removing it, then though to whole saw it, now im definatly going to whole saw it, plus then of some idiot decides to lean on it it doesnt push the whole bumper down.

[1966 dart wagon]

Well my gf bought me a nice new camera so now i can post some actual good photos for you guys, here it is.

[BIGBRUDDA]

Check out my 'Gaint Sale" thread for 89 GFX.
I just recored a rad. Prepare yourself......$260

[BIGBRUDDA]

Jack,

I think the rear cover gets saggy if you remove the whole crash bar. First thing I would do is get that crusty bar sandblasted, then cut some nice big round holes in it. Make sure to paint it before you put it back on, unlike mopar did when it was new.

try a styrofoam insert to hold it up.

[1966 dart wagon]

I don't remember if i mentioned this but, everyone sits around, does nothing and watches me, here you can see proof, it wasnt so bad at first, but now its annoying people wont GTFO of the way anyways......






I need one of these brackets but for the drivers side

Now for the good pics

[spoolinhard]

looks like we did the same thing with the lower air opening. I cut out the whole thing and mounted mesh flush up against the front.

[tommyturbo]

don't forget to pull the rear spoiler, lots of potential for rust under that. looks like it should be very straight when your done.

[1966 dart wagon]

Kaleb: did you do that to your green daytona? You have any pics of it on the site?

spoiler should be comming off soon after the bumper is finished.

I'll update more tomorrow

[spoolinhard]

No but I can get one:

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I actually hacked up a really nice 58 Phord fairlane grille for the mesh!
I thought that the flush mounting gave it a sort of ferrari look. If you could picture the car bright red with yellow medallions

[1966 dart wagon]

Nice! sure love that green/black you did there I'm definatly going to have to see the daytona this summer

[spoolinhard]

When do you think that you will have yours done?

[1966 dart wagon]

Should be done at the begining of summer.



Gm bumper as a doner

[MopàrBCN]

This is a real inspiring thread! GREAT WORK!!

[1966 dart wagon]

For today I ended up finishing the back/under side so its reinforced to prevent breaking, as for the top side im going to have one hell of a time recreating the lil fin on the end, but it shall be done





You have no idea how many dam times I've heard "why didnt you/dont you get a new bumper" STUPID I'M NOT FIXING A CRACK I CUT A PIECE OFF anyways rant off Should have the top side almost done tomorrow(face part) as well for the top section i would have had that glued in too, but we ran out of reinforcement matting for the glue

Debating on semi finishing off the backside too, yes nobody will see it but I'm that picky about stuff

[1966 dart wagon]

That black adhesive i put on sucks to sand, it seemed like i was sanding it forever, but its done now to finish the minor details




The red is a type of plastic finish putty

[1966 dart wagon]

Looks badass its just waiting for a huge front mount

I kept getting weird looks from my teachers when i went to fill in the top section they are like your never gonna see it.....well i will so get over it