66 Dart Owners thread

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Just as I remembered. There was no breakdown between hardtops and convertibles. Sorry. tmm
 
Here's another conformation.

WheelerDealer answered 5 years ago
According to a site with data from Galen Govier, 2,066 Dodge Dart 270 convertibles were produced in 1966, but the 270 was a separate trim line. According to another site with data from Krause's Chrysler Catalog, there were approximately 8,700 Dodge Dart GT Sixes and 10,000 Dodge Dart GT V8s built in 1966, but they don't break out the data for convertibles

tmm
 
toolmanmike said:
Here's another conformation.

WheelerDealer answered 5 years ago
According to a site with data from Galen Govier, 2,066 Dodge Dart 270 convertibles were produced in 1966, but the 270 was a separate trim line. According to another site with data from Krause's Chrysler Catalog, there were approximately 8,700 Dodge Dart GT Sixes and 10,000 Dodge Dart GT V8s built in 1966, but they don't break out the data for convertibles

tmm
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Thanks for the info. It would be nice to find out the actual breakdown but I guess back then they werent thinking to keep that type of a record.
 
Finally put the top down today.
 

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Been thinking of dealing to a 360 from a 273. Anyone done this. All I can find is for 67 a d later a bodies
 
The procedure is about the same but the exhaust conversion is a bit more involved because of the exhaust port size difference between the 273 and the 360 heads. You either have to install some custom headers or use 273/318 heads and the stock manifolds unless you're willing to cut the inner fenders. If you have manual steering, you can also use the '68-70 340 manifolds with some minor mods. The engine mounts, torque converter, and oil pan are the only other significant differences between the 360 and the 273 when it comes to installation. There are some other minor things like the crank hole diameter for the converter button and the ignition timing marks but those are easily overcome.
 
I will try to get some more pictures up soon, I'm new to the site and the help already has been appreciated.
 

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FK5340 said:
Finally put the top down today.
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Nice drop top. Looks like RR1 paint code. That's a cool color and not too many around. tmm

cudamark said:
The procedure is about the same but the exhaust conversion is a bit more involved because of the exhaust port size difference between the 273 and the 360 heads. You either have to install some custom headers or use 273/318 heads and the stock manifolds unless you're willing to cut the inner fenders. If you have manual steering, you can also use the '68-70 340 manifolds with some minor mods. The engine mounts, torque converter, and oil pan are the only other significant differences between the 360 and the 273 when it comes to installation. There are some other minor things like the crank hole diameter for the converter button and the ignition timing marks but those are easily overcome.
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Good info cudamark. There's so much I don't know about early A's. tmm

'66Dart said:
I will try to get some more pictures up soon, I'm new to the site and the help already has been appreciated.
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Thats one clean 270 66Dart! You left coast guys are lucky. I think I should travel west and find a nice one to drive home. LOL tmm
 
Welcome to FABO Joe! That's a racy looking Dart you have there. It looks fast just setting there. lol Got any more pics? Let us know more about your car. toolmanmike
 
Finally getting ready to put the motor in. But here is a question. I need a radiator, any suggestions? 66 Dart with a 318 conversion..
 
Another 66 Dart with Canadian 'Valiant' branding.

This one has some great history. It belonged to my Grandfather's older brother, was his daily driver. When he passed, his son drove it into the driveshed, parked it and nailed the doors shut.

It's been sitting there for 36 years till I recovered it last fall from the family homestead.

Just pulled the engine out, will be restoring it this winter.

I plan on restoring the car to original with little to no mods.

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here's my 66 dart convertible

like the title said "on tires" again after 2 years :D I still have to do the rest, motor brakes wiring top carpet ect. the list goes on. the Darts on tires again after 2 years of hanging out on a dolly cart or a rotisserie. It feels good to be able to push it around to where I need it.

yeah. I'm going to drop it down a couple of inches. I didn't think about it when I ordered the new leaf springs and told then I wanted super heavy duty 6 leafs in there and 2 inch raise. whew sure does put it up in the air don't it. might take a while to sag don't ya think!
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but it does let 275/60 14's fit under the car in the rear.
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I can just imagine what it'll look like after I get the engine and tranny in to get that nose down, Tail light will be pointing toward the sky! so lowering it is going to happen.
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heres my 66 270 trim package. originally a 225/904 car, bought in Pennsylvania new and ended up in illinois in the 80s, and montana in the early 90s. i dropped in an 87 police 318 (factory 360 top end) and matching lockup 904. soon to get a disc front end and big bolt pattern posi 8.25 axle to match.
 

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