Original hemi dart information

Liteweight · 02-10-2018, 12:00 PM

Hey Mark
Welcome back my friend.
I do remember seeing the pics you have, but that was a few years ago. I usually cant remember where I put that 1/2" wrench last time I used it...lol. And you think I will remember those from back then.....hahaha. Not likely my friend. I've never had a good memory. Now at 60 years old its way worser. I'm quessing they could be the same ones I got from Tim then?

Re: the BO29 tunnel. I see the cardboard now that you mention it and looks like racers tape holding it down but I'm still of the belief that tunnel is in bare tin. It doesnt look primered like the rest of the car. I cant make out the pedal in it. You fiqure its an automatic pedal.??? So it could be a automatic car converted to a stick then

liteweight

I have a guy who is VERY GOOD with cleaning and clarifying old pictures. I was in contact with him this morning. He volunteered to do these. Yup always good to "know a guy who"...
So before I post any more I will wait to see his completed art.

Liteweight · 02-10-2018, 12:39 PM

ssswede

You make valid possibilitys for sure. Always open to new set of eyes and possilities.
If you remember Hodges restoration on Vankes Barracuda it also had a grey primer engine compartment. BUT this car was painted in the other cars paint scheme he had. Not the scheme this one had laid on it when Arlen owned it.
I doubt any of these cars seen any kind of paint booth after they left Chrysler. I'm thinking the employees loaded up a paint gun wherever the car was at that particular time, gave the area a quick wipe down with the rag they had in they're back pocket and then pulled the trigger. I'm thinking there were no specific painters there that did only paint but rather the same person who was working on that particular car at that particular time when it needed that job done to it. You gotta remember this was not a factory assembly line where everything was done (for the most part) the same. These things were all hand modified and as such some were probably done with more finese than others were depending on the guy working on them. I am sure there are no 2 that left Hurst exactly the same. Yup they were crude no doubt.
Funny thing...... this is a few of the reasons why I think they are so cool today

liteweight

Liteweight · 02-10-2018, 05:35 PM

Good buddy and expert old photo repair and enhancement Robin McQueen has volunteered to bring these old Hurst photos back up to a cleaner and better clarity picture.
He is VERY good at his craft. I can hardly wait to get them back.

liteweight

SSSwede · 02-11-2018, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Liteweight

ssswede

You make valid possibilitys for sure. Always open to new set of eyes and possilities.
If you remember Hodges restoration on Vankes Barracuda it also had a grey primer engine compartment. BUT this car was painted in the other cars paint scheme he had. Not the scheme this one had laid on it when Arlen owned it.
I doubt any of these cars seen any kind of paint booth after they left Chrysler. I'm thinking the employees loaded up a paint gun wherever the car was at that particular time, gave the area a quick wipe down with the rag they had in they're back pocket and then pulled the trigger. I'm thinking there were no specific painters there that did only paint but rather the same person who was working on that particular car at that particular time when it needed that job done to it. You gotta remember this was not a factory assembly line where everything was done (for the most part) the same. These things were all hand modified and as such some were probably done with more finese than others were depending on the guy working on them. I am sure there are no 2 that left Hurst exactly the same. Yup they were crude no doubt.
Funny thing...... this is a few of the reasons why I think they are so cool today

liteweight

Yes, what you describe is probably a good picture of what happed.
Well, my expression about the paint boot was more like a figure of speech. I was with my post hoping someone would shed some light on the Warranty Disclaimer Decal.
But I guess few if anyone really know what or how it happened in that barn

In my book, your picture, together with what I have dug out on my own, is enough for me to check my assumption as verified.

Again thanks for the pictures.

02-10-2018, 12:00 PM	#1
Liteweight VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,280 Likes: 23 Liked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Hey Mark Welcome back my friend. I do remember seeing the pics you have, but that was a few years ago. I usually cant remember where I put that 1/2" wrench last time I used it...lol. And you think I will remember those from back then.....hahaha. Not likely my friend. I've never had a good memory. Now at 60 years old its way worser. I'm quessing they could be the same ones I got from Tim then? Re: the BO29 tunnel. I see the cardboard now that you mention it and looks like racers tape holding it down but I'm still of the belief that tunnel is in bare tin. It doesnt look primered like the rest of the car. I cant make out the pedal in it. You fiqure its an automatic pedal.??? So it could be a automatic car converted to a stick then liteweight I have a guy who is VERY GOOD with cleaning and clarifying old pictures. I was in contact with him this morning. He volunteered to do these. Yup always good to "know a guy who"... So before I post any more I will wait to see his completed art. Last edited by Liteweight; 02-10-2018 at 12:03 PM.

02-10-2018, 12:39 PM	#2
Liteweight VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,280 Likes: 23 Liked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information ssswede You make valid possibilitys for sure. Always open to new set of eyes and possilities. If you remember Hodges restoration on Vankes Barracuda it also had a grey primer engine compartment. BUT this car was painted in the other cars paint scheme he had. Not the scheme this one had laid on it when Arlen owned it. I doubt any of these cars seen any kind of paint booth after they left Chrysler. I'm thinking the employees loaded up a paint gun wherever the car was at that particular time, gave the area a quick wipe down with the rag they had in they're back pocket and then pulled the trigger. I'm thinking there were no specific painters there that did only paint but rather the same person who was working on that particular car at that particular time when it needed that job done to it. You gotta remember this was not a factory assembly line where everything was done (for the most part) the same. These things were all hand modified and as such some were probably done with more finese than others were depending on the guy working on them. I am sure there are no 2 that left Hurst exactly the same. Yup they were crude no doubt. Funny thing...... this is a few of the reasons why I think they are so cool today liteweight

02-10-2018, 05:35 PM	#3
Liteweight VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,280 Likes: 23 Liked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Original hemi dart information Good buddy and expert old photo repair and enhancement Robin McQueen has volunteered to bring these old Hurst photos back up to a cleaner and better clarity picture. He is VERY good at his craft. I can hardly wait to get them back. liteweight