1965 Dart owners thread!

[dart65]

Here is mine putting a mild cam in now.

 

[braptor52]

thanks gtmopar, not many early a's around here. nice looking cars you have, that coilover setup is sweet!

this thread is awesome

 

[KevinMcInnes]

Kevin those 17 inch tires are going to fall off those 15 inch rims...

thanks, that is what I get for typing on antibiotics, I would be worried if I had rubbing on 15's

 

[salinasjoel]

Can someone take pictures of the moldings where the convertible top and rear curtain connect? My car came without a top but a box full of the trim pieces so I want to make sure I have them since my top is on the way.

 

[pyroimpala]

Awesome thread guys! I don't know how I missed it the first time around. Lots of nice looking Darts.

Here is our cruiser we picked up a couple months ago at the Goodguys out at Texas Motor Speedway.

As far as I can tell it's an all original and grandma fresh.

This is my first foray into old Mopars so I'm all ears if you guys have any advice or info for me

 

[Geo4K]

What to you guys think of this? (I hope I won't get hammered for this here):

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/3840728913.html

 

[65ChargerDart]

Here is my 65 DartCharger convertible. Factory 273 HP with floor shifted automatic transmission. PS, PB, A/C, Adjustable outside mirror, N/D mirror, 10" HD brakes, front seat belts, power top, radio, front and rear bumperguards.
Sold in southern California only! Previous owner George Gerard, father of Jon Gerard, Novato, CA. RIP Jon!

Your's is a factory a/c car. Where is the vent under the dash over the transmission hump? Factory air is rare!

 

[65ChargerDart]

Here's my Dart Charger. PO put the '66 273 four barrel emblem on it. I have added 15" Cragar Wheels, Wilwood front disc brakes, all new stainless brake lines, new HD torsion bars, new HD rear springs, all new urethane bushings and 8.75 limited slip diff. Also added a 600cfm Edelbrock carb. Came with ps and factory a/c and remote control driver's mirror.

 

[Rockerdude]

This thread makes me want another 65 Dart Gt...

 

[65dartcharger]

Your's is a factory a/c car. Where is the vent under the dash over the transmission hump? Factory air is rare!

Factory air is rare! In 1965 Chrysler produced 63 Dart GT Convertible V8s with air. This is how it looks in my convertible!

For the two door hardtop V8s they made 2024 cars with air condition!

:burnout:

 

[gtmopar]

What to you guys think of this? (I hope I won't get hammered for this here):

http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/3840728913.html

That car is worth about 1,000 on the high end. There are a lot other 65's out there that can be had reasonably priced that are good solid drivers that you can improve while you enjoy driving it.

 

[salinasjoel]

That car is worth about 1,000 on the high end. There are a lot other 65's out there that can be had reasonably priced that are good solid drivers that you can improve while you enjoy driving it.

X2 I got my v8 vert for less and other then needing brakes and a good cleaning it was drivable

 

[Shunyun]

...Records show,my car is 1 of 23 built, with its combo.

What did you do to that dash panel, simple paint? Really nice!

 

[Craven Moorhead]

Couple from last weekend at the Grove of my buddy Pats 65.

 

[65Vart]

Your buddy Pats car still for sale?

 

[toolmanmike]

Awesome thread guys! I don't know how I missed it the first time around. Lots of nice looking Darts.

Here is our cruiser we picked up a couple months ago at the Goodguys out at Texas Motor Speedway.

As far as I can tell it's an all original and grandma fresh.

This is my first foray into old Mopars so I'm all ears if you guys have any advice or info for me

Nice Dart. You'll have to ask around here for a front bumper and candy canes (trim around the headlights. That dark blue needs a set of Cragar SS's to set it off.. Nice car! tmm

 

[2manymopars]

Here is my 65 270 wagon.

 

[Craven Moorhead]

65 Vart "Your buddy Pats car still for sale?"

Yep, in that price range they take a while with a select group of buyers. He sold a 65 altered coronet to build this it took a couple of years. The thing has a 500" B1 in it with all the right internals not a cheap date.

 

[hotrodhoodlum]

My new project

My 270 Dart convert w/273

 

[az426hemi]

My new project

Tell us more about your car.

Do you have any more pics of your car? The ones in your garage are very small.

Thanks,
Mike

 

[65dartcharger]

Here is my 65 270 wagon.

Clean looking wagon you got there! :glasses7:

 

[crashcaptn]

I'll play

heres my 65 dart GT 273 commando. Bought it from the original owner. He said he saw the ad in post #1 and said "That's exactly the car I want" and ordered it exactly as pictured in the ad. Pretty rad

 

[gregsdart]

My 65. Body shell donated from a 66, converted to a 65, trim holes filled, work in progress.
Procar seats, matching material purchased from Procar to do the doors,etc. 318 auto now, someday 380 inch GenIII Hemi.

 

[prrc]

My 65. Body shell donated from a 66, converted to a 65, trim holes filled, work in progress.
Procar seats, matching material purchased from Procar to do the doors,etc. 318 auto now, someday 380 inch GenIII Hemi.

Looks great what size wheels and tires are you running 18's ?

 

[gtmopar]

My 65. Body shell donated from a 66, converted to a 65, trim holes filled, work in progress.
Procar seats, matching material purchased from Procar to do the doors,etc. 318 auto now, someday 380 inch GenIII Hemi.

Hey Greg I just picked up the same seats you have but in black. Question what did you do as far as install brackets and did you have to raise the bases of them up so you are not sitting on the floor. Mine came with early mustang brackets which I can modify if I need to. How do you like them? They look sweet. Would it be possible for you to get me some shots of the base of the seats and where you drilled the brackets. Thanks man