1970 Swinger 340 Hemi Orange 4 speed

Toolman said
hemiorangeswinger... I am speechless. I just watched your whole thread this morning. You have a gift. Im sure you have learned from your father and thats such a compliment to him. i have a 70' swinger 340 4-speed also (numbers matching with build sheet). it needs all you have done (maybe more). i bought it from its original owner back in 73' (I was 17 then). I sold it after I had it a few years then and bought it back about two years later. Have had it ever since. Been wondering if it was possible to save her (lots of memories)...your thread has given me hope (not that i have anywhere near your skills). One question...when you discovered the front frame rail rust, what not replace the frame rails separately (AMD makes them) instead of replacing the entire front clip. I ask this because my dart has rust on both front and rear frame rails as well as the torsion support (my dart also need front inner fenders). Would you advise me to do the same and try to find a complete front clip?
Im from just south of Pittsburgh Pa. Thanks again for taking the time to make this thread.
Your dad must be proud. God Bless!

Thanks for the kind words! I am glad this thread has inspired and motivated you to fix your Dart. I do have my dad to thank for teaching me how to do bodywork, he's one of the best. I don't believe AMD makes front frame rails, they do however make rear frame rails and the torsion bar crossmember. IMO it's a whole lot easier to clip the car.. Especially if your inner fenders, frame rails and crossmember are rotten. There is a lot less room for error if you clip it all at once like I did.

You've had your Dart for a while, it's definitly worth saving! Do you have any pics?

Here's My Dad with his old Dart Swinger 340 (early 90's)

I got the new roof support welded in.

Also got the rear cross braces cut out and part of the floor support removed.. This area is a little worse than I thought.. I have my Dad coming over this weekend to help me straighten the floor area out since it's beyond my abilities.

The pile is getting pretty big!