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I will be interested to hear about the trans. Guessing it is at least slick shifted. Maybe face-plated, maybe Liberty ?? What a dream-come-true vehicle !
Thanks. I will post about it as soon as we know.I will be interested to hear about the trans. Guessing it is at least slick shifted. Maybe face-plated, maybe Liberty ?? What a dream-come-true vehicle !
If I was a betting man, I'd bet your right!I will be interested to hear about the trans. Guessing it is at least slick shifted. Maybe face-plated, maybe Liberty ?? What a dream-come-true vehicle !
I think the same thing everyday!!!Is it Monday yet?
Thank you! I am honored to be a member of the team.Cool car, Cool story, best wishes and safe travels. Also thanks for sharing with us mopar nuts. It's Looking like you're one of us. Lol.
I believe the team is honored to have you.Thank you! I am honored to be a member of the team.
27 or 28 tall 4.5 wide, I will be running 28 by 4.5 Hoosier on my 70 dart, 28 take a little body work so maybe try a used pair out 1st. You have tall tires in back id suggest Hoosier 29.5 by 11.5 w..What was the typical skinny front tire size? I will check the rears when we pull them and replace with similar size DOT race tire.
Thanks for the info. My FIL had some old Mopar wheels in the back of the car. I have some 165 80 15 (all local place had available) being mounted right now, so I will have good tires on there for loading it on the trailer etc. I will post some pics today when they get done.27 or 28 tall 4.5 wide, I will be running 28 by 4.5 Hoosier on my 70 dart, 28 take a little body work so maybe try a used pair out 1st. You have tall tires in back id suggest Hoosier 29.5 by 11.5 w..
The actual measurements are slightly larger @ 30.6 by 13.5 tread
A lot worn off sidewall on back, but I think they are 12.527 or 28 tall 4.5 wide, I will be running 28 by 4.5 Hoosier on my 70 dart, 28 take a little body work so maybe try a used pair out 1st. You have tall tires in back id suggest Hoosier 29.5 by 11.5 w..
The actual measurements are slightly larger @ 30.6 by 13.5 tread
Sorry checked again. 12.227 or 28 tall 4.5 wide, I will be running 28 by 4.5 Hoosier on my 70 dart, 28 take a little body work so maybe try a used pair out 1st. You have tall tires in back id suggest Hoosier 29.5 by 11.5 w..
The actual measurements are slightly larger @ 30.6 by 13.5 tread
Not sure what you mean by "original condition". The door panels are from a Swinger, but not sure if it was a 340 swinger, by the "DART" name plates on the front fenders. It does have the shoulder belts as a 340 would. The grill is painted as a swinger. The seats are from a Dodge Van, as was the 68' Dart Hemi. Funny how the hood inner supports were removed, but the rear seat was still there, as the 68' Hemi had no rear seat. The roll cage is also added to the original car. Original, as in a "set up" race car from the day, is awesome!!!! I agree, leave it as is.That is easily a 30K car if not more in that original condition.
Would like to see the date code. Would tell a lot more about its history.
Thanks, Leave as it is....................that is the plan. Here is the fender tag. I have the original buckets, and they look brand new.Not sure what you mean by "original condition". The door panels are from a Swinger, but not sure if it was a 340 swinger, by the "DART" name plates on the front fenders. It does have the shoulder belts as a 340 would. The grill is painted as a swinger. The seats are from a Dodge Van, as was the 68' Dart Hemi. Funny how the hood inner supports were removed, but the rear seat was still there, as the 68' Hemi had no rear seat. The roll cage is also added to the original car. Original, as in a "set up" race car from the day, is awesome!!!! I agree, leave it as is.
Date code on tires? Where would that be located?Would like to see the date code. Would tell a lot more about its history.
I notice the tag screws are different sizes. Mine are also and it is a 340 swinger. I sure I was the first to take the car apart, in 87'. The tag is from a 340 swinger. The name plates on the fenders must of been added later.Took the hood and some parts yesterday to eventually pull the motor............again no clue what I am doing here but learning as I go. Labeling stuff and removing everything carefully.
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No rear seat, it may be in the garage still................Not sure what you mean by "original condition". The door panels are from a Swinger, but not sure if it was a 340 swinger, by the "DART" name plates on the front fenders. It does have the shoulder belts as a 340 would. The grill is painted as a swinger. The seats are from a Dodge Van, as was the 68' Dart Hemi. Funny how the hood inner supports were removed, but the rear seat was still there, as the 68' Hemi had no rear seat. The roll cage is also added to the original car. Original, as in a "set up" race car from the day, is awesome!!!! I agree, leave it as is.
Along the bead and stamp into the tire, not raised. I believe it is just a number. The week and last number would be the year. I'm sure the tires are way outdated. I would buy new tires and save the old ones until you can find more history of the car. Nice project you have here.Date code on tires? Where would that be located?
You better watch the car, when the lord comes back, he's probably coming for that 1st lolAll locked up and my MIL has great neighbors watching out for her...............no worries there. I have a lot to go thru and it is going to take a while.
Not sure, why the "rear" hoods pins, while the hinge is still there.It would be tough "for me" not to at least finish out the hood......but I agree it'll be cool either way. How can it not? lol