Joe Thomas Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 (edited) Restoration of my originally built 1970 Ramchargers Dodge Dart Funny Car. Time , about 50 years, and wear took a toll of the original decals (cracked and yellowed)and unpainted body. The chassis was in good shape, all it took was some touch ups with a Molotow pen. A dip in the Easy-Off pool took care of the original decals. SMH decals will replace them. Next is prime and paint. Edited July 23, 2020 by Joe Thomas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Cool!!!.... Can't wait to see it done.... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 The chassis still looks really fresh, a testament to the original build there. It's going to look great with the new decals and paintwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Thomas Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Restoration done. A little concern with the red in the decal sheet, it looked to maroon. Turns out they were translucent and became a bright red when applied. Also, during the resto built a companion Ramcharger Dodge Challenger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Beautiful!..... ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragcarz Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Great save, looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf-100 Posted July 26, 2020 Share Posted July 26, 2020 Great restoration looks fantastic! I wanted to ask if the bumpers for this kit are the same as the LA Dart kit. I have an original body of this but that’s all I have is the body, I thought maybe the bumpers are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapSat 6 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 On 7/26/2020 at 9:07 AM, fordf-100 said: Great restoration looks fantastic! I wanted to ask if the bumpers for this kit are the same as the LA Dart kit. I have an original body of this but that’s all I have is the body, I thought maybe the bumpers are the same. The rear bumper and taillights are the same as in the LA Dart and Hemi Hunter. The Ramchargers Dart had a bumper that is part of the grille, the LA Dart and hemi Hunter do not have a front bumper. I wish somebody would just cast up the Ramchargers front bumper & grille. Maybe check with Harts Parts resin (Google this and the site comes up)- he might offer something you could use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf-100 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 4 hours ago, CapSat 6 said: The rear bumper and taillights are the same as in the LA Dart and Hemi Hunter. The Ramchargers Dart had a bumper that is part of the grille, the LA Dart and hemi Hunter do not have a front bumper. I wish somebody would just cast up the Ramchargers front bumper & grille. Maybe check with Harts Parts resin (Google this and the site comes up)- he might offer something you could use. Thank you! I appreciate the info. I will look into Hart’s Parts and see if they have the front, finding the rear should be fairly easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Thomas Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Thanks for all the positive comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) Let me ck, I may have a spare front bumper grill assy Edit, hope I didnt get your hopes up. Went thru all my stuff and came up empty . Only thing I have is a spare gill with no bumper Edited August 2, 2020 by gtx6970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordf-100 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I appreciate you checking! Thanks! I am surprised that back then that this was never kitted stock, they did the funny car, petty stock car and the LA Dart. Seems a little odd! I also am curious which molds if any were modified into the 3 different kits or if they were all done separate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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