1974 Dodge Dart Swinger progress

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Flat Rate

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Been chipping away at my 74 Swinger. You can see some of the progression in the pics. Still some road to cover. Any input on the following is appreciated:
-Need vinyl top trim clips so I can reinstall the trim (no vinyl)! Anyone know where I can find a set?!
-Rebuild power brake vacuum booster. I gave up on ordering/waiting for the Chinese aftermarket ones.
-Replace front grill and trim, and back panel and trim (Mine are ok, but look tired, especially now that the body and paint is so spectacular).
-Possible re-chrome of the bumpers? If anyone has a miracle chrome product, please let me know!
-Replace the woodgrain dashboard, and possibly dashboard instrument lenses?
-Replace rearview mirror.
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That looks great! Nice work! I love seeing the less sought after "beak" cars getting the attention they deserve!
 
missing linc said:
Lookin' sharp! I do love a Dart in dark green.
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Well, this is all you then- It is green everywhere! I opted to leave the vinyl off and go with a nice shiny metal roof. Must say that in real life, it looks awesome. Have to put the trim back on yet, so that should accentuate it even more I think.
 
dartfreak75 said:
That looks great! Nice work! I love seeing the less sought after "beak" cars getting the attention they deserve!
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Thanks! It is a classic, if only in some of our minds! Not a muscle Cuda, Charger, etc., but takes a lot of us back to our childhoods.
 
My 70 Dart was much the same, had a satin black hood with an A12 style scoop, lighter green seats and door panels, dark green and black accents.
 
missing linc said:
My 70 Dart was much the same, had a satin black hood with an A12 style scoop, lighter green seats and door panels, dark green and black accents.
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Sounds like some great contrasts. Mine was/is green, with green, and more green! Of course, there are varied shades of the MOPAR greens for metal, upholstery, carpet, dash, etc., but green nonetheless!
 
Love that shade of green. My 74 barracuda is the same color. My brother had a 75 valiant in that color as well. I think its called sherwood forest green or something like that.
 
MoparMike1974 said:
Love that shade of green. My 74 barracuda is the same color. My brother had a 75 valiant in that color as well. I think its called sherwood forest green or something like that.
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I have learned there are many variations of "greens" used in these schemes and they don't make it easy to make sure you have the "right" green!
 
Bl1zzard said:
3 of us with a 74 Dart. I agree you've done a great job. I'm almost done mine, needs sail panels inside and a stereo gotta have tunes.
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True! I have to trouble shoot the stereo as well. The original owner put an AM/FM Cassette in there, but I can't get it to power up. Might just need to pull it altogether, replace it and speakers (for sure) too.
 
Flat Rate said:
That will turn heads! Mine is a child compared to that- 3.7/225 of raw power!
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We can fix that!!! :) Mine was a slant six/904/7.25 also.
I had an iron head blueprint 408 at one point. it ran low 12's with the "little" 408. before this "big" one.
 
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