NUG: Just Scored Running 63 Dart GT Vert

Just scored yesterday a 1964 (not 63) Dart GT Black w/red stripe convertible 4 speed manual with the stock 273 4bbl . . . (all original--even the glass and cigarette lighter-- original engine in the car--know the original owner, repainted once 15 years ago)!

And it was always plated and runs and has stayed on the road (well almost, ran yesterday wouldn't stay running when loaded on tow truck--carburetor of course)! All original except top (3 years old) . . . well used, no dents (or bondo) worn out buckets seats . . . but I am happy! 132,000 miles but total rebuild on the stock engine at 108,000.

Cosmetically all worn out, but 100% there!

All stock with the 273 V8 . . . old radio even works . . . AM only! :-)

Now, first thing . . . I need more power than the original 273 V8--180 hp (on the original . . . besides the tune up . . . what first in the quest for more hp?

More power before cosmetics!

I am on this forum for help! Lord knows I will need it! :-D