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    1975 Steering Wheel install

    Hi all, My project Dart Sport had a Grant aftermarket steering wheel and I want to replace it with an OEM 3-spoke wheel. Is there a trick to reinstalling this wheel? I've lined it up properly, but can't seem to get the wheel on to where I can even engage the nut to tighten it down. I haven't...
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    What's the Best Way to Straighten a Bumper?

    Hello All - The front bumper on my 1975 Dodge Dart Sport is bent just a little bit, but I'd like to straighten it. Any ideas on the best way to do this? I purchased another bumper that the seller said was a 1974, but it turns out its for a 1973 so it won't fit and its also bent. Thanks in advance.
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    Backside of Instrument Cluster

    75 Dodge Dart Sport. Removed my instrument cluster about 2-3 months ago to swap out the gages and change to LEDs. No it's time to reinstall it in the dash. Problem - The 3 slots on the rear of the cluster. I know the voltage regulator wire goes in the center slot, but I can't find any lose...
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    Fuel Pump Gaskets

    Stupid question here...75 Dart, /6, slight oil leak at the fuel pump. Need to replace the fuel pump anyway because I have no idea when the last time this engine was freshened up. Got the new fuel pump and it contains 2 gaskets. Yup, 2! Am I supposed to use both gaskets for this or is the...
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    75 Dart Instrument Cluster

    Rebuilding my dash instrument cluster because none of the gages and few of the lights worked. Figured this was a perfect time to install LEDs. Question - my donor cluster has 3 blue difuser caps, but my original doesn't have them. Thoughts on whether I should use these with the LEDs? (See pic...
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    75 Dart Bench Seat Hinge Covers

    Question for all... I have my hinge covers painted and ready to install. But how do I secure these to the hinges? I see the holes in the hinges and in the covers, but what kind of fastener is used to secure them? There are no through holes in the seats and they couldn't go into the seats...
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    Bench Seat Release Knob

    Anyone know what the chrome knob is called that releases the bench seat to come forward for entry into the back seat? Or better yet, where to find a pair? I've searched all of my websites with different terminology and can't find it. All I've found so far is the button for the lever that moves...
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    [WANTED] 75 5 MPH Bumper Shocks and Reinforcement Plate

    With everyone removing the bumper shocks and reinforcement plates, I figure there are some out there for the taking. Rather than fabricate/refabricate older brackets and bumpers, I think I'd just like to go stock. Anyone have these for sale? Would appreciate pics. Thanks, Jim Jacksonville, FL
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    Transmission Fluid Fill

    Hey guys and gals, I've been looking for definitive information about how to fill transmission fluid and can't find the answer. I have a /6 904 transmission. I've seen some pics that show a drain plug on the pan, but mine doesn't have that. I've also read about a filler tube. Is that the...
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    [WANTED] 75 Dodge Dart Steering Wheel Centerpiece

    Looking for the centerpiece to a 1975 Dodge Dart Sport Steering Wheel. This is the one that is approximately 6" long, woodgrain, with the Dodge triangle at top. If you have to get rid of, please post pic. Thanks, Jim
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    Plate missing from Xmission Bell housing?

    Here's a good one for you. I have been working a 75 Dart Sport, 225 ci, slant 6, Auto, and I climbed under yesterday to see how accessible the oil pan would be without having to lift the engine. I noticed the toothed gear of my torque converter just staring me in the face, pretty as you please...
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    75 Dart Steering Wheel Innards

    Hey All - Got a small problem with my steering wheel. I purchased this 75 wheel and took it apart for cleaning. As I removed the centerpiece, a small thin sliver of metal fell from one of the springs. I figure that there should probably be 3 of these pieces of metal, one attached to each...
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    Incredibly Fast Rev After Routine Maintenance

    I bought this 75 Dart (225 slant 6, Holley 1945 single barrel carb) about 4 weeks ago and have been fiddling with something or other just about every day since. The car has started up fine and idled okay every time I fired it up. Only problem is it coughs and sputters when you give it some gas...
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    Distributor Cap 101

    Here's a grade school question for you. How do you know which point on the distributor cap corresponds to #1? Is the position of #1 based on the location of the vacuum advance or the tab located near it? And do the tabs advance CW or CCW? Thanks, Jim
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    /6 Exhaust Questions

    Okay folks - This probably belongs in the "Stupid Questions" forum, but I didn't see one. I'm working to bring my 75 Dart Sport with a /6 back to life and I was just wondering - - Is it a stupid idea to have dual exhausts on a /6, or does it actually help by lowering the back pressure? -...
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    75 Dodge Dart Sport Bumper Shocks?

    75 Dodge Dart Sport - My resto has hit a snag. After removing the front bumper, I noticed that not only is the bumper bent, but so is the bumper filler unit. Then tonight, my wife noticed that the bumper shocks are not aligned - left, 2 inches exposed; right, 3/4 inch exposed. Both are rusted...
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    Windshield Washer Switch location?

    Had a '71 Plymouth Duster 40 years ago. Just purchased a '75 Dodge Dart Sport. Where is the Windshield Washer Switch? I can't remember for the life of me and I haven't located it on my new (old) ride. Thanks, Jim
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