1974 Dart Swinger {Low Mileage & Cheap}
"Hello Everyone" Today I purchased a 1974 Swinger from a customer of mine who inherit it from his father back in 1998 * My customer was recently diagnosed with cancer & is under going radiation treatments {yes all the guys are praying for him} * Anyway his dad purchased it new & I have been servicing the Dart for the past 11 years * I know for certain the 80,000 miles is original - as it only had 29k on it when I first started working on it.
Before anyone get's crazy on me - believe me I have no illusions - the body is rough - the Northeast winters weren't kind to the Dart at all - but interior is very nice & it runs great * It's very original & totally unmolested * Whether it be for a winter beater - daily driver or parts car that's entirely your decision * If it doesn't sell - I will definately part the ole girl out * I want to give my FABO brother's & sister's first go around for the next week - then ebay & if it doesn't sell there it comes apart.
Okay that said - here's the skinny on the Swinger * Body rough - LOL
* Floors aren't much better - but definately repairable * Trunk including spare tire well - good * Sub frame good with some surface rust - 2 years ago I repaired the passenger side torsion bar hex nut mount with a prefabed unit from the Safe T Cap people.
The Parchment interior is very nice * I was told the Dart had seat covers on it since new - the ones you see in the picture * The dash is perfect * Headliner very nice * Carpet was faded badly - so I dyed it black & put in new carpeted floor mats * All the gauges work including the fuel gauge & speedo * Package tray is perfect - car was defiantely not a leaker * The bottom of the driver's door panel is a little messed up - my customer was borned with club foot & it used to drag against the door getting in & out.
Now for the engine * It has a 318 with the original 2 barrel & a choke that works * All oil changes were done at 3,000 miles using Castrol GTX & half quart of Marvel Mystery - he learned that from his dad * Yes it has A/C which did work - every spring I would put in a pound of R-12 & it would last all summer - I ran out of the R-12 two years ago so I haven't charged it in some time * It has power steering & power disc brakes * Tires are decent in the rear - needs tires in front * The rear spring are weak - so last year I installed a pair of air shocks for him * The only thing that doesn't go with the Dart - is the AM radio - it plays great & the one in my Dart Sport doesn't - so guess where the radio going - LOL * It does have a spare tire - jack - handle & base.
For you FABO members the price is $1,500.00 as is - where is * I'm also going to start a list for those of you that need parts in the event it doesn't sell & I decide to part it * Get on the list now - as it will be first come / first serve * You can PM me - email at [email protected] or call 845-473-9300 days 845-546-5523 nights & weekends before 9pm EST * The Dart is located in New York 12601 * Thanks very much for looking & feel free to asked questions * Dan
"Hello Everyone" Today I purchased a 1974 Swinger from a customer of mine who inherit it from his father back in 1998 * My customer was recently diagnosed with cancer & is under going radiation treatments {yes all the guys are praying for him} * Anyway his dad purchased it new & I have been servicing the Dart for the past 11 years * I know for certain the 80,000 miles is original - as it only had 29k on it when I first started working on it.
Before anyone get's crazy on me - believe me I have no illusions - the body is rough - the Northeast winters weren't kind to the Dart at all - but interior is very nice & it runs great * It's very original & totally unmolested * Whether it be for a winter beater - daily driver or parts car that's entirely your decision * If it doesn't sell - I will definately part the ole girl out * I want to give my FABO brother's & sister's first go around for the next week - then ebay & if it doesn't sell there it comes apart.
Okay that said - here's the skinny on the Swinger * Body rough - LOL
* Floors aren't much better - but definately repairable * Trunk including spare tire well - good * Sub frame good with some surface rust - 2 years ago I repaired the passenger side torsion bar hex nut mount with a prefabed unit from the Safe T Cap people.
The Parchment interior is very nice * I was told the Dart had seat covers on it since new - the ones you see in the picture * The dash is perfect * Headliner very nice * Carpet was faded badly - so I dyed it black & put in new carpeted floor mats * All the gauges work including the fuel gauge & speedo * Package tray is perfect - car was defiantely not a leaker * The bottom of the driver's door panel is a little messed up - my customer was borned with club foot & it used to drag against the door getting in & out.
Now for the engine * It has a 318 with the original 2 barrel & a choke that works * All oil changes were done at 3,000 miles using Castrol GTX & half quart of Marvel Mystery - he learned that from his dad * Yes it has A/C which did work - every spring I would put in a pound of R-12 & it would last all summer - I ran out of the R-12 two years ago so I haven't charged it in some time * It has power steering & power disc brakes * Tires are decent in the rear - needs tires in front * The rear spring are weak - so last year I installed a pair of air shocks for him * The only thing that doesn't go with the Dart - is the AM radio - it plays great & the one in my Dart Sport doesn't - so guess where the radio going - LOL * It does have a spare tire - jack - handle & base.
For you FABO members the price is $1,500.00 as is - where is * I'm also going to start a list for those of you that need parts in the event it doesn't sell & I decide to part it * Get on the list now - as it will be first come / first serve * You can PM me - email at [email protected] or call 845-473-9300 days 845-546-5523 nights & weekends before 9pm EST * The Dart is located in New York 12601 * Thanks very much for looking & feel free to asked questions * Dan