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  1. gipperco

    64 Polara

    Hey Guys and Gals, Question for the masses. I have a guy that is trying to partial trade me a a 64 2dr HT Polara 318/Auto it looks pretty straight with minimal rust, all glass is good and no major dents or dings. Can anyone give me a ball park of what it might be worth. He thinks that it is...
  2. gipperco

    318 cranks

    did any of the 318's come stock with forged cranks??????? Don't think so but someone told me that there were some.
  3. gipperco

    overall length

    Anyone have the overall length of a 74 swinger?
  4. gipperco

    Crazy idea for 318

    Back in 2004 Mopar Muscle did an article about building a 400 HP 318. I have a notion of doing it. I have a certain goal in mind and it is to be competitive and beat my Dad's 74 Duster that has a 408 in it that ran it's best time of 11:26 last week. I have a 74 Dart Swinger. Mine is a lot...
  5. gipperco

    Radiator

    Can anyone tell me the correct dimensions of a SB radiator for a 74 Swinger? I am going to a swap meet on Sunday and was hoping to find one. My car is inaccessible for me to get at to get measurements. I am hoping that someone will be able to help me out. Thanks.
  6. gipperco

    SB to BB Dart

    Hey ya'll. I got a few questions. I have a 74 swinger bracket car. It has a SB in it now. I want to go to a 440. I am thinking about since I would have to change the K member and all that stuff of putting a straight axle under it. I have only ever seen 1 A-Body with a straight axle under it...
  7. gipperco

    abody only tshirts

    Hello everyone. I have spent some time away from here due to extenuating circumstances. But I am back. Last year I got some tshirts through this site and I still owe the guy that I got the shirts from money for them. I am a stand up guy and trying to do the right thing here by trying to find...
  8. gipperco

    1 wire alternator

    So I am building a bracket car that is track only. I have the power shut off switch installed in the back panel of our 74 Dart. I was planning on running a 1 wire GM alternator for easy of wiring and in general. But, I want to use an alt/volt gauge in the dash. If I use the gauge can I use...
  9. gipperco

    Alternator

    So I just got off the phone with a pick a part clerk, he told me that you can convert a 3 wire alternator to a 1 wire alternator thus making the need to purchase a 1 wire version. Has anyone done this? what is necessary to do it? Was it cost effective? I have a good 3 wire and need a 1 wire...
  10. gipperco

    302 Swirl port heads vs 340 X heads

    So I have a set of 302 Swirl port heads currently on a 318 that I am building as a seat time race engine. Hope to run 13's high 12's in our Dart. I just found a set of 340 X Heads that are available. Would they benefit us on 318 for some extra HP? If so what is a fair price to pay for them?
  11. gipperco

    Alternator

    So I am setting up a Dart for track only and I need some help on the correct alternator. I am being told that I should get a 1 wire alternator. I know nothing about this. What year were they used so that I can get one that will work with my set up? how big 200 AMP ? Too big? I am going to...
  12. gipperco

    motor mount kit

    Hey I have a 74 Swinger that was a /6 and now is getting a SB. I purchased a set of Schumacher motor mounts to convert the /6 to V8. I know that the carb sits off center on MOPARS but is it supposed to sit level? Valve cover to valve cover not front to back. It appears that it is sitting...
  13. gipperco

    sb vs BB

    So I know that they old saying is that there is no replacement for displacement. But is the weight difference between a SB and BB worth the difference in replacing a SB with a BB? I know that a 360 can be built to run tough. Not sure on HP or ET on a built 360 or the dollar amount to get...
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    Ride Height

    I was wondering if anyone would be able to give some pointers as to the easiest way to adjust the RIDE HEIGHT on a 74 Dart. It was a Slant 6 car and now has a 318 in it and it needs to be adjusted sot hat it sets better. It has SS Springs on the back and it is being set up for the track.
  15. gipperco

    74 Dart 318 Hedman Headers

    Okay I have a question. I know that this is done all the time so I know that this will be an easy thread. I have a 74 Dart Swinger that was a /6. Now has a 318 in it PS & 727. I have a set of Hedman Headers that I need to install. Who can tell me the easiest way to install them. I know...
  16. gipperco

    Final rendition for the Sleek and Sassy Dart

    So you have seen me here and I have asked a lot of you for help, and I thank you all for what you have given me. Here is a rendition of what the paint scheme will be on the Dart that my Wife will be racing at our local track hopefully in the Spring. Let me know your opinions and...
  17. gipperco

    Thanksgiving

    Just wanted to get on here and send a shout out to all of you here to say Happy Thanksgiving from my family to all of you. I hope that everyone has a safe and happy holiday. Doyle
  18. gipperco

    74 Swinger Trim piece

    Hey everyone I am looking the trim piece that fits between the tail light assemblies that says D O D G E on it. Doesn't need to be perfect just presentable. Must be reasonable. Thank you
  19. gipperco

    windows

    Hey everyone, So I am building a 74 Swinger as a bracket car. I am going to replace all of the glass in the car. I have already taken out the front and back glass and have patterns made. Can anyone tell me the easiest way to get the quarter glass and door glass out in 1 piece? I would like to...
  20. gipperco

    74 swinger glass

    Hey everyone, So I am building a 74 Swinger as a bracket car. I am going to replace all of the glass in the car. I have already taken out the front and back glass and have patterns made. Can anyone tell me the easiest way to get the quarter glass and door glass out in 1 piece? I would...
  21. gipperco

    413 insight

    Hey what can you all tell me about a 413 with closed chamber heads? I have someone that is trying to sell me one for 75.00 complete. No idea as yet what year or what it came out of. I know nothing about 413's
  22. gipperco

    361 engine specs

    Where can I find out about 1965 361 build info. The car that I am getting had a 361 in it. The engine comes with the car but the car has a 1968 440 currently in it. I am being told that a 361 and a 383 we very similar. I would like to build the 361 to make it have some get up and go. I plan on...
  23. gipperco

    1967-1974 Dart straight axle

    So has anyone out there ever done a straight axle on a 67-74 body style dart? I have never seen one and am thinking about doing it to ours? Just curious if it has been done and if there are any pictures of one?
  24. gipperco

    Grill

    Hey everybody, long shot here but I am looking for a grill for a 65 Belvedere II. Nothing perfect but decent for a driver. Anyone know of one setting somewhere for sale? Finally got some more parts for the Dart just trying to figure out the time to install them and take pictures. Still...
  25. gipperco

    rear bumper brackets

    Will the rear bumper brackets for a 1972 Swinger work on a 1974 Swinger. The brackets that I have for the 74 are the shock absorber ones and I don't need that as I am using fiberglass bumpers for a bracket car.
  26. gipperco

    passenger 318 oil pan and pick up

    I am in need of a 318 oil pick up and pan for my Dart project. I have a 318 out of a pick up that I am wanting to install in the swinger.
  27. gipperco

    engine install

    Hey everyone need some help here. I have a 74 Swinger that was an original slant car that I am wanting to install a 318 into. I purchased the conversion motor mounts from shumacher and installed them as directed. I am trying to test fit the motor and it will not sit right. It is still on the...
  28. gipperco

    front rims

    I have our 74 Dart Swinger that I am setting up for track only. It has 30x10.5x15 polished centerlines on the rear and Stock Steel wheels on the front with a disc brake package. How do I determine what back spacing I need on the new front centerlines I am going to buy. I am going with a...
  29. gipperco

    Transmission Cooler Advice

    Hey Everyone, I hope that everyone is enjoying the long weekend. I have a question for the group. I am building a 74 Swinger for my wife to run at our local track, Woodburn, the car is being built to be a pro class car later down the road but right now will have a mildly built 318/727 combo...
  30. gipperco

    electrical advice

    I am going to be starting the wiring in my 74 dart, It is going to be a track only car. Battery located in trunk with shut off safety switch. I am not using any of the OEM harnesses I can figure out how to wire most items to the switches but am confused about is from the kill switch. Does it...
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