28 februari
The phone rang and it was time to go to the car. Luckily the car came out fine!! So I was very pleased.
Off course there was some scratching to do, but not to much. So we were off to Martin:

Seeing the car I was very happy, because indeed it didn't look to bad and there weren't any more nasty surprises!



Plymouth Valiant 1968 4d 117.jpg by Bidle, on Flickr


Martin blows some of the sand away, so we can start scratching


Plymouth Valiant 1968 4d 118.jpg by Bidle, on Flickr


All the parts that need some more attention are clearly visible so no problem there. Let the scratching begin!


Plymouth Valiant 1968 4d 119.jpg by Bidle, on Flickr


Plymouth Valiant 1968 4d 124.jpg by Bidle, on Flickr



Plymouth Valiant 1968 4d 119.jpg by Bidle, on Flickr


Plymouth Valiant 1968 4d 120.jpg by Bidle, on Flickr


Plymouth Valiant 1968 4d 121.jpg by Bidle, on Flickr


After scratching the car Martin takes us to a friend with a lot of useful information. This is what makes these kind of project worth it. Meeting people who share the same passion and willing to guide you!! :good:


Well, Martin still has some sandblasting to do! After that he will put a thin layer of epoxy so we can still weld it quit easy.
We hope the car will be finished Saturday, but maybe it will take a couple of days more. No problem, cause I got all the time!!



Plymouth Valiant 1968 4d 123.jpg by Bidle, on Flickr


Plymouth Valiant 1968 4d 126.jpg by Bidle, on Flickr

first of march

A bit sooner then expected, but no complaining. We were able to pick up the car tonight. So up to Achterveld a small village in the Netherlands.

Of-course, I had the camera ready:














After looking at the car we took it on the trailer of Martin, because ours was to wide to get inside. Outside we used his forklift and off we go!




Finaly at home and now the real work can start!





This weekend we'll make a plan of approach. We probably will work in sectors and finish one by one. Luckily we got plenty of time.

It is cool to see someone put this sort of effort into a 4 door! Very cool project, cant wait to hear more about it in the future.

Seth

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Annabelle: 1970 Dodge Dart Hardtop
1991 Nissan 240sx (sileighty) Lots of mods
1974 Dodge Dart *Wrecked*

Thx, I really like this car and also can't wait. But there is a lot to do. Everywhere are little holes. So the coming years I won't feel bored.

If you click the photo's you can see them in 4000+ resolution.

Ard

You certainly don't mess around! Thanks for sharing all these pictures so we can follow along with your progress.

My opinion is that you should keep the Slant 6!

(Don't you pay more for vehicle registration with a larger engine there? )

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Rob

I’m Mater
The Kentucky Poser

GREAT Build! Only thing better then a 4-door is a Wagon!
Where are you from?
Keep the pictures coming.

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1964 Dart GT

Hi, thx!!

From the Netherlands!

Following along on your project. If you're set on swapping to a V8, there's no need to swap K Frames - Schumaker Creative Services (not sure on the spelling) has kits to install a V8 into a 67 and later A Body keeping the slant K Frame. However, in swapping to a V8, you're going to need to upgrade in other areas as well - cooling, definitely better brakes, possibly a better rear end than the 7.25 just to start.

My wife and I have been t0 the Netherlands several times to see my son. He lives in Hoofddorp and works at Schiphol. He's been there since 88 and is married to a very nice Dutch lady.
I'm in the process of working on a 65 V8 4 speed 65 Barracuda which will eventually end up being transported to the Netherlands. It will be my son's early inheritance!

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65 Dart station wagon slant 6 - now under construction
47 Dodge Custom 4 Door sedan
87 D100 Short Bed slant 6

Retired USAF 1966-1986
Retired US Postal Service 2004-2014

Hi,

Thx for your info. I indeed found Schumacher, but just liked the idea of the V8 K-member. At this moment we probably go for an alternative. As part of the rest I want Wilwood brakes but don't know yet what size wheels I want. Don't want it to be too big, but also like some good stopping power. I still have to figure out what will be a good choice of wheels. As I have to decide with photo's,.... rrrr
The suspension will be upgraded as well and now also looking for a Dana60. The Dana60 and suspension will be my first buy, because then we can start measuring things.
We will also reinforce the chassis by connecting the front frame to the rear and making some additional reinforcements.

All of this will cost me a lot of money, but I don't care to much about resell value as I don't plan to sell anymore. It's a good thing the total time will take me at least more then a year or two.

Hoofddorp is about a 1,5 hour drive from where I live. For the Netherlands that's quit far away! In a few years when my car is ready, give me a call. Then maybe we can meet and show you the car in real life.

2 maart

Just a small update, had some time left and some help. So we put the car back on it's temporary extended chassis.

10 maart 2012

Very busy, but find some time to start. We decided to go for the sides first and after it all the adjustments.

First opening it to take a look inside. So put on a line with a marker and start!






All parts aside, so we can look at later when we need to make the new parts.




All other metal parts welded before weren't really nice and just over the old rusty material. So we also removed this section.




Gone it is, but it took some work!




So the first side is gone, now off to the other.

Looks like a fun project. Thats gonna be a beautiful car! Already is! Plymouth nailed it on the proportions of these 4 door cars. I'm partial to them as I drive a '72 Valiant daily!

Thx, I do have fun and hope the car will indeed look great. But since it's my first car-project we'll have to wait.

Also really like the proportions! Feel free to post a photo of your beauty!

Mine is here, post #271 http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/sho ... 56&page=11