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Post by mrmike on May 23, 2018 13:58:38 GMT -7
Time for another muscle car! This project is the '69 Dart GTS 340 and I am using the Revell Dodge Dart GTS Kit # 7603.  I am using the 340 CI 4-barrel engine from an AMT '71 Duster 340 kit. Since this is to be built mostly stock, I went searching for the engine color. Apparently the '69 340 engine came in either red, turquoise, or Street Hemi Orange. There seems to be no rhyme or reason to the various engine colors which could be for the engine plant or for whatever color was in stock at the time. I choose Chrysler Engine Turquoise for mine. I once owned a '70 Duster 340 and I can remember all the issues I had with it, the body and interior colors and features, but I can't remember the engine color! What a memory! I'll replace the 4-speed trans with a Torqueflite 727 resin trans from M.A.D. and I'll also wire the engine with a M.A.D. Pre-Wired Distributor with a tan cap and blue wires.  I have yet to decide on an interior color, but I seem to be leaning towards white with black accents and the body will be Tamiya TS-54 Light Metallic Blue. This should look great!  More to come... |
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Post by mustang1989 on May 23, 2018 14:08:23 GMT -7
I really like the looks of that 340 engine Mike! I built a Monogram 70 Challenger T/A as a kid and rebuilt/ restored that same kit a couple of years ago and I can tell you that the engine that came in that kit SUCKED! Looks like you've got a winner with this one.
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on May 23, 2018 15:43:05 GMT -7
Great start, I kinda like this model Dart.
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Post by leon on May 23, 2018 16:26:04 GMT -7
Nice start Mike!
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Post by mrmike on May 23, 2018 18:08:58 GMT -7
Thank you guys! I have built several of the '70 Challenger T/As in various forms and yes, the detail is kinda soft which is partially attributed to the old mold process and in 1/24 scale. I may use the 383 from this kit in my '70 Hemi 'Cuda and cobble together a 6 Barrel intake for a 440 6-Barrel 'Cuda. I've already did one with a 383 4-barrel.
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Post by DeeCee on May 23, 2018 20:22:17 GMT -7
I personally like the Dart over the Challenger or charger ,
maybe because it looks more like our Valiant version,
just with a different grill really.
I'm watching for sure Michael. Popcorn%20and%20drink%20emoticon_zpsnbkzs8ys
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Post by mrmike on May 24, 2018 10:45:26 GMT -7
Thanks DeeCee! I hope you like what you see...
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Post by vcv8273 on May 25, 2018 6:36:39 GMT -7
Cool cant go wrong with a mopar and nice choice with the 340
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Post by mrmike on May 25, 2018 10:15:11 GMT -7
Thank you Steve! Very few people realize the potential of a 340 CID engine! I've been working at the 340 CI engine for the Dart this morning. I started to re-engineer the fan belt assembly only to have that go south on me. I rummage through my parts box and found a fan belt assembly with an alternator that refuses to come off. That'll be staying on.  I cleaned up the block and added holes for the by-pass hose that I'll add later. I still need to drill holes for plug wires.   More to come... |
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Post by mrmike on May 26, 2018 15:07:00 GMT -7
This morning, I cut off the 4-speed trans and superglued a resin Torqueflite A727 trans to the 340 CID engine. Once that was set, I primed the engine and trans with Dupli-Color Grey Primer and painted the unit with Mopar Turqouise Engine Paint. The camera flash washed out the color a bit. I'll paint the trans tomorrow.    Now to toss this into the dehumidifier for the rest of the day. More to come... |
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Post by mrmike on May 28, 2018 19:33:06 GMT -7
I decided on wheels and tires for my Dart GTS...the infamous Kelsey-Hayes Recall Mags and Goodyear Polyglas GTs F70-15s.  I started working on the 340 CID engine.I got the carb, starter, oil filter and adapter, fan belt and fan, and the by-pass hose.   More to come... |
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Post by DeeCee on May 29, 2018 4:11:15 GMT -7
Your doing some really good work there Michael.... Looks good man.
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Post by mrmike on May 29, 2018 17:37:36 GMT -7
Thank you DeeCee!
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Post by leon on May 29, 2018 18:04:48 GMT -7
Looking good Michael!
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Post by mustang1989 on May 29, 2018 19:05:05 GMT -7
Off to a great start on the Dart Mike! Man...............if there was one thing I'd change about that whole engine it would be that carburetor. Shame on Revell for not doing any better than that. Your work on the engine looks fabulous though.
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Post by mrmike on May 30, 2018 6:07:59 GMT -7
This is the second forum where someone has said something about the carb. Yes, the carb will be covered by the air cleaner and I just can't justify making the carb anything more than what it is and then to cover it. The carb wasn't part of the kit or the 340 engine as I pulled it from my parts box. Once the air cleaner is on top of it, nobody will ever see it. Sorry guys!
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Post by mustang1989 on May 30, 2018 6:19:05 GMT -7
This is the second forum where someone has said something about the carb. Yes, the carb will be covered by the air cleaner and I just can't justify making the carb anything more than what it is and then to cover it. The carb wasn't part of the kit or the 340 engine as I pulled it from my parts box. Once the air cleaner is on top of it, nobody will ever see it. Sorry guys! LOL! My bad Mike. It wasn't a hit on your workmanship or skills. The last thing I'll do is attack and it wasn't meant that way. Rock on brutha. |
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Post by mrmike on May 30, 2018 14:01:07 GMT -7
Everything's ok Joe! We are good!
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Post by mrmike on Jun 12, 2018 8:28:10 GMT -7
Back on the Dart GTS 340 for a bit. I masked off the interior in prep for white glue and embossing powder. When dry, this will be painted flat black.  I needed to find a shorter fan belt assembly for the engine to fit in the chassis. Clearance was needed for the radiator.   More to come... |
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Post by leon on Jun 12, 2018 10:33:50 GMT -7
Nice progress Mike!
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 12, 2018 10:43:17 GMT -7
Good progress Mike. A light coating of a dark wash on those alternator cooling fins will surely set off the detail some. Lookin' good buddy.
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Post by mrmike on Jun 13, 2018 6:03:32 GMT -7
Thank you leon and Joe! The alternator is in need of more detailing. Either a black wash or a red wash to highlight the wiring within the casing.
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Post by mrmike on Jun 13, 2018 12:26:59 GMT -7
I fired up the paintbooth this morning and got some painting done. First was the interior pan with embossing powder and flat black paint added and then the chassis was painted with Dupli-Color Grey Primer and Tamiya TS-54 Light Metallic Blue.  The exhaust system was painted with Testors Aluminium Plate Metalizer and other parts painted with Rust-oleum Semi-Gloss Black.   More to come... |
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Post by aussiemodler on Jun 14, 2018 2:57:03 GMT -7
That's looking really good Mike. It is coming together nicely.
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Post by DeeCee on Jun 14, 2018 4:22:55 GMT -7
More good work there Mike, she's nearly done.
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Post by mrmike on Jun 14, 2018 5:51:50 GMT -7
Thanks aussiemodler and DeeCee! I'm not even close to being finished. I still have to finish the engine, interior, paint the body, foiling, and lots of assembly. Still a ways to go!
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 14, 2018 7:17:42 GMT -7
This is coming together nicely Mike. I can hardly wait to tackle my Hemi Dart after watching this one.
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Post by mrmike on Jun 14, 2018 14:32:44 GMT -7
Patience young Grasshopper! Patience comes from within. Just stand with one foot on the ground and the place the other behind your head and stick your hands and arms straight out from your sides...hoo, hoo, hoo, Ok, I'm calming down now. Hoo, hoo, that was funny as all get out! Sorry Joe, I lost my head for a moment! We return you to your regularly scheduled program...
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Post by leon on Jun 14, 2018 14:54:19 GMT -7
( rolling
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Post by Deano on Jun 15, 2018 0:49:29 GMT -7
This looks really good!
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