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  1. '73 Root Beer

    It is what is right for Root Beer

    Not an easy decision, but my job has forced me to purchase a safer daily driver, as I will now be transporting customers for lunch and dinner meetings. I have to sell my 73. I choose to do this for the car, because I do not have heated indoor storage. I am going to allow my niece, who has...
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    73 swinger 318 will start run drive. gets to temp dies

    If there is a thread on this I could not find it. I may know the answer though too. 73 318 flame thrower coil Was coming loose cause firing issues. Relpaced mounting screws which were loose for nuts and bolts. car fired ran fine. Got warm, quit on the road. Did i burn out coil due to bad...
  3. '73 Root Beer

    Now I think I got a bad new filter. Help

    So got Root Beer home. Changed fuel filter, same Wix brand as last time. Last time filter filled with gas as fast as I can plug it in. This time barely any fuel flows into and then stopped filling halfway. Car runs, but starved for fuel under excelleration. Should I hook up air and blow my...
  4. '73 Root Beer

    Sign of Fuel Pump going south?

    Cruising the interstate to work this morning, with 1/2 tank or better of fuel, foot on accelerator, car quits pulling fuel for second, similar to running out of gas, I let off, push pedal, and returns to normal, 1/2 mile later same thing happens. Is this sign of fuel pump getting ready to die...
  5. '73 Root Beer

    Finally! Sunshine!

    Sun shining, Clean Car!
  6. '73 Root Beer

    Almost dialed in.

    Old 570 Street Avenger crapped out. So I purchased a Holley Performance 600cfm. Long story short. I am having to finish the fine tune as my trusted mechanic told The Man to stuff it. Shop left elec choke loose, and not sure how they adjusted this thing, but is was shaking like a dog passing...
  7. '73 Root Beer

    Looking to buy a smoker...Traeger?

    Anybody have a Traeger Smoker? Being in the NW we dont have an ample supply of actual wood to make fires and smoke with. I can buy a 10lb bag of hickory at Home depot for $20. Guh. The Traeger seems decent, though not traditional. Thoughts, debate... Thanks.
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    Soundtracks

    So flippin through channels, I ran across Easy Rider. Got me thinkin' how many movies do you know of with great soundtracks. Other than Easy Rider, I'll start with something completely different but cool. The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.
  9. '73 Root Beer

    A little bad luck nothing major. Good luck too.

    So we got a dash of wet snow yesterday. Root Beer is my daily. I knew where the worst part would be and I was right. Corner of 320th and 32nd. I stop prior to making my free right up the incline. I begin my turn starts out fine, the the front end stsrts sliding left. Pure snot on the road. Hit...
  10. '73 Root Beer

    Sticky the Mad Article?

    May be wrong place to request but... Is it just me or should the mad article on the Ammeter and bulkhead bypass be a sticky? Been awhile since I have been in the post but in the 3 minutes and 8 posts I've read here I think it was posted 4 times Though it looks like it keeps Del busy...
  11. '73 Root Beer

    Idea for new Dart...

    If money grew on trees, I think I would convert the new Dart into a V8 Supercar.
  12. '73 Root Beer

    SRT Commercial

    Have you seen the new SRT commercial? Starts off with an A Body Wagon. Ends with the new Viper. I am mobile other wise I would search and post. Very cool!
  13. '73 Root Beer

    Michigan Speeds

    Kahne and Kurt Busch both top 200 MPH at Michigan in Practice! Holy Smokes that is hauling the mail.:burnout:
  14. '73 Root Beer

    Met FABO member SRT-340.

    Ran out to Poulsbo for a car show and met up with SRT-340. Man his Dart is sweet. Plus reunited him with Root Beer. He and his wife were the 2 nd owners of the car. I am the 4th. Good times!
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    New Shoes!

    Ill post pics tomorrow, when its light out. New tire and front end alingment done! Primewall Sport PS860 215R7014 front 225R7014 rear. Saved over $100 a tire buying the store brand and not name brand.
  16. '73 Root Beer

    Other Rides

    Post pics of your other ride! Here is mine, 2011 Triumph Thunderbird. Gonna be a greak weekend here in WA.
  17. '73 Root Beer

    More Dash light fun!

    Did a quick search couldn't find my exact issue...suggestions please. 1973 Dodge Dart swinger 318 Dash light right side was out, then left blinker indicator went out. Disconnected battery, replaced all bulbs since I was there, reconnected battery. I now only have high beam, right...
  18. '73 Root Beer

    In this time of Celebration...

    And Concern. A reminder to check or turn signal connectors and electrogrease them. Don't get pulled over for something you can prevent.
  19. '73 Root Beer

    Latest upgrades complete!

    Well its official. Every leak is gone. New Steering gear, replaced bad yoke and balanced driveshaft Front sway with lower control arms replaced ball joints all 4 shocks new leaf springs and hardware New exhaust with x pipe :burnout:and Magnaflows she rides like a dream and has a pep in...
  20. '73 Root Beer

    Denny out 6 weeks

    Doc has ordered Denny Hamlin out of the 11 car for appx 6 weeks. No surgery. More safer barriers. Love racing but with the knowledge of safety in NASCAR safer barrier should have been installed there.
  21. '73 Root Beer

    X or H cross.

    I have read arguments for both sides and seen results proven both are better than no cross. I'm looking for opinions from you the FABOs. Biggest complaint I guess about X have heard, is the sound is not as deep. Thanks,
  22. '73 Root Beer

    Seems I am liking cheap beer more and more

    So when I was younger it was quantity over quality. Then as jobs got better and paid a little more I got into the new microbrews though I never got into fruity beers. I am not a sailor I am not getting scury anytime soon. Well it just seems I am reverting back. I just cant get anything...
  23. '73 Root Beer

    [SOLD] 1973 Swinger tail lights complete w/lenses

    Selling a complete set harness and lenses 1973 Swinger Taillights. Since i have done some searching and can't find a good average on these Original Penta pieces, I'll ask $100.00 + shipping. Shipping from 98335 Thanks!
  24. '73 Root Beer

    Gas Gauge drops to empty fast.

    New sending unit. Old one when I bought car had hole in the float. Fill tank gauge reads full, 100 miles 6.5 gallons of gas later I am on E. Sending unit need calibrated? I was told it was at 78 at empty and 2.5 ohms at full. Ground at dash? New grounds at sending unit. 1973 Swinger 16...
  25. '73 Root Beer

    Training bumpers...

    Well I'll need to post new pics in the daylight. Finally took the 5 minutes and took the rubber bumpers off the front of Root Beer.
  26. '73 Root Beer

    Silly Cam question

    How can I tell what the original cam is, or should be? In my 73 318 Dodge Dart Swinger 904 3 speed. I have build sheet of the car, not in front of me, as I am at work, and looking to find out, for curiosity sake. Thanks guys!
  27. '73 Root Beer

    73 318 upgrade questions

    Have '73 Swinger 318 904 3 speed 8.25 rear end. Holley Street Avenger 4bbl carb. In the next few months I am looking at an upgrade. Starting with stock heads cleaned and rebuilt and adding headers. Not looking to blow the doors of things out the gate, but a hwy cruiser. What parts would you...
  28. '73 Root Beer

    Hopefully just an old gasket.

    Been a good car owner, and only owning the car for less than 5k miles. I have been checking oil every 500 miles. Today...milk on the stick. I am hopeful it is only a gasket on a 40 year old 318 with 80k miles. Pray for Root Beer, she needs kind thoughts right now.
  29. '73 Root Beer

    gas cap '73 Swinger compatible paintable

    (Got One!)Ok Ill get a little less wanty. I am looking for just a paintable compatible gas cap. For '73 Swinger 318 904 8.25.
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    '73 Swinger map light switch

    Looking for a good map light switch for my '73 Swinger. I know I can buy any 2 way toggle and change connector. Thats just wrong though.
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