1974 Dodge Dart Sport
Hey Fellas.
This year, Im taking on my very first muscle car project. A 1974 Dart Sport with a 340 my dad bought back when I was 13 in 1997. I am no mechanic. But Im good with my hands and im typically a smart guy. Been a Mopar guy since childhood thanks to a great father.
Ive taken the better half of the last year to learn as much as I can about the mechanics of the fuel system, brake system, drivetrain and the motor (340 4bbl)
Plans for 2025:
Pull motor out of car so I can prep to send it out for a rebuild (Going to have a bunch of questions for that coming soon.)
Drop gas tank to inspect (It sat for the better part of 20 years)
Fix brake lines (There is a leak by the driver side front tire)
Clean out the interior. Looks moldy in spots. Smells musty.
From what I remember when I drove it in my teenage years (Im 40 now), I know that the rear end is 4:10 sure grip. It didn't like highways and it shifted hard (Maybe a shift kit on the 727 automatic) So I can image myself looking to change out for 3.55so it would be a better cruiser.
I don't have many people to bounce ideas off of. I'm hoping all of you can be my guidance through out the journey. Thank you all in advance
Hey Fellas.
This year, Im taking on my very first muscle car project. A 1974 Dart Sport with a 340 my dad bought back when I was 13 in 1997. I am no mechanic. But Im good with my hands and im typically a smart guy. Been a Mopar guy since childhood thanks to a great father.
Ive taken the better half of the last year to learn as much as I can about the mechanics of the fuel system, brake system, drivetrain and the motor (340 4bbl)
Plans for 2025:
Pull motor out of car so I can prep to send it out for a rebuild (Going to have a bunch of questions for that coming soon.)
Drop gas tank to inspect (It sat for the better part of 20 years)
Fix brake lines (There is a leak by the driver side front tire)
Clean out the interior. Looks moldy in spots. Smells musty.
From what I remember when I drove it in my teenage years (Im 40 now), I know that the rear end is 4:10 sure grip. It didn't like highways and it shifted hard (Maybe a shift kit on the 727 automatic) So I can image myself looking to change out for 3.55so it would be a better cruiser.
I don't have many people to bounce ideas off of. I'm hoping all of you can be my guidance through out the journey. Thank you all in advance