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    Engine painting

    This engine's been completely degreased - I'm concerned about remnants of the old paint but ain't sure best way to strip - I'll be removing the intake, exhaust mans, valve covers, maybe oil pan but it ain't leaking now so.......... anyway, any tips ? Good quality paint ? Best exhaust manifold...
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    Suspension detailing/restoring

    I got all my asst parts blasted and I need to paint. Not a trailer queen, what do you guys recommend for paint ? What about parts that are supposed to be "natural" steel - is there a good (durable) cast look paint or should I bother ? Clearcoats ? Thanks.
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    40 years 'o crud

    With the engine out - I need to start prepping the bay but need to clean up suspension/K frame, etc while here. It's thick build-up of grime - like 1/4 inch in areas. Someone said I needed a "truck pressure wash", I'm thinking about using one of those sandblast/pressure washer attachments. Oven...
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    Ugliest Dart I have ever seen :

    You know , I've always believed in the "to each his own" philosophy, but sometimes, it's reallllllly tough, these would be interesting people to meet : http://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/2987120541.html Ad animated puking gif here
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    They're still out there -

    But I never thought I'd bring one home ! Have to share the short story : last Wednesday my Mopar buddy Greg calls me from down south and says "my nephew is doing some remodeling on a home across town from you and called to say there's a car like yours, Uncle Greg, in the ladies back yard." So...
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    Missed this deal ..... dang, dang, DANG

    http://atlanta.craigslist.org/wat/ctd/1586020264.html Just talked to the buyer - not a Mopar guy, but a nice guy and hope he does it right, one of my favorite colors. Just goes to show you they're still out there, but gotta look every day or else ............. dang again. All original - I...
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    108,920 horsepower ....

    Unreal, some may have seen this already .......... http://people.bath.ac.uk/ccsshb/12cyl/
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    Define Scat Pack ....

    As in this ad "one of 52" ...... http://www.cars-on-line.com/40657.html
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    Finally bought it ....

    Well, my buddy went out and bought him a new Challenger 6.1 - so the 4-speed Swinger had to go - I had given up, but some things were meant to be. It'll be a couple years, but I'm looking forward to the resto. We're pretty sure it isn't the original 340, but I'm happy with the price (less than...
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    Anybody bought from these guys .....

    Anybody here bought from these guys or know anyone who has ...
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    Another dreamer ...

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dodge-Dart-2-DOOR-1971-DODGE-DART-ORANGE-HARD-TOP-2-DOOR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ130290570261QQsspagenameZRSSQ3aBQ3aSRCHQ3aUSQ3a101 Check out that engine bay - who needs to mask anything off ? Just shake the rattle-cans up real good and spray away !
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    One Baaad Duster ...

    http://johnforeiii.smugmug.com/gallery/6015125_7H7eV#376186739_AuSR9
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    Never seen this site either :

    Anybody else seen this site ? http://www.firstbyteashville.com/Dartography.asp
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    New for 2012 - Pelosi GTxi

    It's in the way you dress. The way you boogie down. The way you sign your unemployment check. You're a man who likes to do things your own way. And on those special odd-numbered Saturdays when driving is permitted, you want it in your car. It's that special feeling of a zero-emissions wind at...
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    Duster differences 70-71

    what are the differences in 70-71 Dusters other than graphics options ?
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    Like a hole in the head .......

    Needed this like I needed a hole in the head - has a little more rust issues than I dealt with on the Dart, but nothing that scares me. Interior is excellent have original AM radio, needs carpet and driver's side tear fixed, paint the dash and call it good, all door panels, headliner, excellent...
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    name that part ......

    One of many - not sure what's holding her together with all the miscellaneous leftovers :
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    A-body main malfunction ...

    Remember that comment -"what's 'yo main malfunction ?". Anybody else got a problem like this : I can't really get enthusiastic about any other projects. I'm looking to line up my next resto and really want to do another Dart (3rd in a row, family would like to see something different in the...
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    Whats it worth - 70 340 car ?

    Found a 70 Swinger factory 340 4-speed car, rallye dash, original engine - trans was swapped to auto, he has a correct dated 4-spd to go with it, trans hump is still there, all linkage is still in car. Car runs, needs some paint/body (not much) originally go mango. Also is factory velour bench...
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    Mopars need more attention ?

    Considering it was an article in October "Chevycraft" magazine, I don't give it much credence. I don't subscribe, but got a subscription from a relative for a gift. Anyway, they quoted a guy on page 29 as saying "The Mopars need a little more attention" regarding high-horse, small block race...
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    $ 3000.00 hood scoops ?

    These may be rare, but three grand for GTX hood scoops ? Am I out of touch ? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1967-Plymouth-GTX-NOS-MoPar-SET-Hood-SCOOPS-BEZELS-Hemi_W0QQitemZ150220980941QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
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    Another "what the ....?" on the Ebay

    Sometimes I don't get it , over 20G ? .... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-Trucks___1972-Dodge-Dart-Swinger-custom-360-V8-Mopar_W0QQitemZ250256366759QQddnZCarsQ20Q26Q20TrucksQQddiZ2282QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item250256366759&
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    Tool used to remove window guides/rollers?

    Is there a special tool for removing the guides and/or rollers that are mounted through the window glass ? Looks like maybe something similar to that used on a die grinder ? Who sells 'em if so ?
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    67-68 dart question -

    If I wanted to clone a 67 to a 68 - I know I'd need grill, tail lights, side marker lights, window trim was different , how about interior stuff ? Anything else I missed ? If I go for a GT, guess I'd need a different hood as well (w/inserts?)
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    A body deals/value

    I've been looking for a project Duster or Dart for six months or so and have noticed - I could pick one up (mostly /6 or less engine/trans) for 2-3 grand BUT - I'm seeing decent running/driving cars I could enjoy while restoring for 6-7. I know I'd put more than that into a project needing an...
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    Vinyl top installation .....

    Dart Swinger - looks like it's doable at home from what I've researched. Anybody here done it and have any tips ?
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    I resemble that remark .....

    Check out the last sentence in the guy's ad .... http://tampa.craigslist.org/car/553513317.html
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    Somebody in Southern CA needs to jump on this

    I'm 3500 miles away or else I'd be there tonite ! http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/553730994.html
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    Dart seat price - not sure -

    I have a perfect black front split bench seat with the fold-down armrest in my 73 Dart - not a blemish on it. I have a guy interested in it as I am going to aftermarket buckets. What should I ask for it ?
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    Fair price for this Duster ?

    72 - no engine/trans (slant sixer) Twister package (?) with nice sharks tooth grill and snorkel scoop, sport mirrors, big block mounts, replacement rear quarter and tail panel for rusted areas - 1900.00, can't get him any lower. Interior is fair
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