My 1986 600es convertable

[1966 dart wagon]

well its nice outside again, time to get working on all my projects. I got another top frame from the salvage yard back in Oct. I decided to swap the whole thing since it appeared in better shape, my latches where bent and broken. Just painted the frame last night in a Semi Gloss (hot rod) black, now to install it and get moving on putting the top on.




well apparently I didnt take any photos of it painted, oops that'll come soon

[Johnny]

Nice work!!!!!

[wheming]

You've done a great job there! Keep up the good work and updates.
I miss my old 85 lebaron turbo vert.

[1966 dart wagon]

turned out great, now to get it installed and get that top on.

[1966 dart wagon]

top frame is installed now to get that top on!!!

[1966 dart wagon]

Pulled the motor today, It leaked really bad so going to reseal it up!












New seat covers, actually dont look too bad for cheap ones.



Plans are to reaseal the motor, powerwash everything including the engine bay, paint the motor and brackets and radiator, new hoses, belts all that stuff.

[1966 dart wagon]

Tore the motor apart Monday and Tuesday night, still looking on Headgasket options, figuring I should at least change it out, even though I have no issues, while its apart, since it will be the only gasket I wont be replacing, but I cannot get myself to you the felpro gasket after reading and having problems myself.









I forgot to take pictures of the after cleanup of the engine bay, but you get the idea






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[1966 dart wagon]

Alright I've been slacking on the pictures, been doing as much work as I can.














My Dad help out with some of these steps, he sand blasted all the brackets and painted them while I put the motor together. I was also able to pick up a mopar 005 Headgasket from another member!! So I was able to install a headgasket, and also decided to do valve seals while the head was off. My next big issue has been finding the proper turbo coolant and oil line adapters, pain in my ---, I realize ---- happens but when you dump over a hundred dollars into a set of lines I would expect them to just be able to be installed, so with much headache I figured out what I need and have got the appropriate adapter part numbers now to order and install the manifolds and reinstall the motor.

[5DIGITS]

Everything looks great and the end product will be even better!

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We share a common interest.
Owning and all original turbo 600 ES I was surprised to see the information in the following link.
It's a beautiful car and there is a second link to another convertible sold at the auction.
It's good to see these appreciated and your dedication to restore yours will heighten the satisfaction of owning a piece of history.

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2...750-at-auburn/

[1966 dart wagon]

Just an update, I'd have this dam thing running by now but am having issues installing the turbo coolant line and oil line. I'm looking for adaptors had being stuck on the coolant return line, I don't wanna put the manifolds on till I know for sure I can makes these lines work, cause If I cannot I might have to try and extract the brass fittings from the turbo and judging by how the SV bolts worked that's not looking good. Wish me Luck! More pictures and progress to come

[wheming]

Oh! The turbo is off the car???
Soak the crap out of it with Kroil or PB blaster. Then be careful. Slug's came out even though the turbine got so hot it cracked all the way through.
If you do break a brass one, they will come out with an extractor. I was able to do the stainless braided coolant lines with the turbo installed. It wasn't without some frustration, but it can be done. Its much easier off the car though!

[1966 dart wagon]

Well decided to say screw it, them dam fittings came right out, they were actually kinda loose!!!!!! bahhhh Well anyways I need to get one different fitting the coolant feed on the turbo side is a little bigger then my fitting, NPT isn't hard to find. But the coolant return, the problem line/fitting, and the oil feed came out easy. That's what I get for assuming stuff.


Anyone know the pipe thread on the turbo coolant feed side?

[1966 dart wagon]

I've been slacking on updates:







Had to do some modifying to get the air box bracket to work.



Its alive, first drive down the road!!



I havn't take photos yet, but I decided to paint the ac compressor and the alternator, I Just couldn't set that nice motor in the car and have those ugly accessories covering it all up, Pictures to come soon!

[2.216VTurbo]

Clean, nice updates One problem tho, first drive pics should involve tire smoke

[5DIGITS]

Clean, nice updates One problem tho, first drive pics should involve tire smoke

I agree - It looks great and those M+S's should light up nicely !!

[1966 dart wagon]

Alright I'll see what I can do about some tire smoke pictures. more photos

[Johnny]

How did you get the ac looking so good? Sand? paint?

[5DIGITS]

Looks really good !!
Pretty much considering clearing out most of my stuff and stumbled across a fair amount of miscellaneous fittings and lines.
Are you interested in an upper turbo coolant return and fittings?

[wheming]

Nice detailing!
Looks good!

[1966 dart wagon]

I Cleaned Every Thing That Was Painted With Wax N Grease Remover, Im Talking Rag Soaked. Before N After Using A Red Scuff Pad. Then Duplicolor Silver Engine Paint N Black Engine Paint. Stuff Turned Out Really Good!

@5Didgits I Already Bought New Lines, Thanks Though!