For A Bodies Only Mopar Forum http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar A-Body MOPAR club and forums for owners of the Plymouth Barracuda, Plymouth Valiant, Dodge Dart, Duster and other A-Body Mopar automobiles and Mopar muscle cars, Mopar 440 and Mopar restoration parts. en Sat, 17 May 2008 23:34:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/images/misc/rss.jpg For A Bodies Only Mopar Forum http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar Resurrection of the (72) Demon http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36965&goto=newpost Sat, 17 May 2008 23:27:30 GMT I've been working on this thing for a little over a year.
Since I had done a pair of 66 Darts, I both like the A-body and felt comfortable working on it. Here some of the original photos made at the time I bought the car.

In 1972 I had one of these. It was barebones. 225/904, tape stripes, ww tires and rallye wheels were the only options. My plan is to turn this into something that resembles the car I used to have. Planned improvements are power steering, disk brakes, & air conditioning. Due to funds contraints, I making an exception on the wheels, though I will install LBP 15x7 rims I have on hand.

Glad to find FABO. When I did the 66s nothing like this existed. Most of what I've learned, I've learned the hard way. Hope that trend changes.
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]]> Members Restorations 72 Demon http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36965 Protection http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36964&goto=newpost Sat, 17 May 2008 23:15:14 GMT When someone threatens your home or family would would use something like this to protect them:







But when someone threatens "For A-Bodies Only" we break out the weapon of all weapons:












DO NOT let women or children see this weapon!

DO NOT let the elderly or weak hearted see this weapon!






This is your last oppertunity to back out of viewing this "Thanks God there's only one of these weapons"


OK here it is:










 ]]> General Discussion 1970duster440 http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36964 HUH? Why me http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36963&goto=newpost Sat, 17 May 2008 23:02:29 GMT I just spent the last week troubleshooting what I thought was a carb issue. I was adjusting my carb and decided to swap out my accel super coil(the big yellow box looking one). Well, I put in another accel super coil but it was just the metal encased chrome one. Once I started driving it I had a backfire whenever I would get into it. I even swapped that one out for another one and still had the same issue. Tried another carb and no luck. Finally I put the old yellow box back in and it is... I just spent the last week troubleshooting what I thought was a carb issue. I was adjusting my carb and decided to swap out my accel super coil(the big yellow box looking one). Well, I put in another accel super coil but it was just the metal encased chrome one. Once I started driving it I had a backfire whenever I would get into it. I even swapped that one out for another one and still had the same issue. Tried another carb and no luck. Finally I put the old yellow box back in and it is running like a dream again. I just don't understand why my car would be so picky about coils??? Anyone else have this kind of issue? ]]> Electrical and Ignition 63dartman http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36963 <![CDATA[The 1971 Fleet Buyer's Data Book]]> http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36962&goto=newpost Sat, 17 May 2008 22:20:13 GMT If you were a Chrysler, Dodge or Plymouth dealership that processed Fleet Orders for the 1971 model year, Chrysler would have sent you one of these books. You will see that some of the information is repeated from the "normal" data books, but this book covers ALL 1971 Chrysler Corporation built cars, including pricing. It also has some much better quality illustrations, especially for the interior sample pages.

Special thanks to Diego Rosenberg for giving us access to this book from his collection & thanks (once again!) to Doug Hammer for taking the time to scan it for us.

Here is the link;

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/...Book-01a.shtml ]]> Mopar General Discussions Alaskan_TA http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36962 A/c Heater Box Interchanges http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36961&goto=newpost Sat, 17 May 2008 22:03:04 GMT Is there a difference between the a/c heater box that would've come in my 73 Duster and the one that's in my 74 Valiant 4 door parts car? I'd like to take it out of the Valiant and put it in the Duster.
Thanks,
Jon ]]> Body / Interior / Trim fenderman33 http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36961 duster headliner help? PLEASE...! http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36960&goto=newpost Sat, 17 May 2008 21:24:26 GMT has anyone here converted from the cardboard type to the fabric type? I have removed the cardboard type from my 72 duster...this is what I need to know..the front and rear teeth are there...I have a donor fabric 6 bow headliner from a 70 duster and i have put it in as a test fit...lines up nicely..NOW this is my problem...? There does not seem to be any "holes" to attach the "bows" to..what am I missing??? clips??? has anyone attempted this?ANY info...gladly welcomed...come on guys...help a brother out... ]]> Body / Interior / Trim dust-u http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36960 E-Town Pics http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36959&goto=newpost Sat, 17 May 2008 21:24:15 GMT I don't know.... While yesterday was a crappy day, today was beautiful. Yet the swap area turn out was slim. Tons of E&B-Bodies in various stages of completeness, but there was a 1/2 dozen A bodies in the show field when I was there today! Wow... I met Frank (aka MOPARGOD) in the swap area. I was supposed to meet Rob (RUMBLEFISH) but he was having car trouble and was running very late. Then my stomach started to bother me about an 1 1/2 later so I left. Rob just called saying he was there and I said I was here.... I think he wants to kill me right now. Sorry Dude!

But there were cars scattered all over the place too. Here's what I spotted today that caught my attention:

This was a deal and a half.... Beautiful car.




This was beyond bizzare!





This car was sooooo sweet......





Pair or early A's.



I'm no big fan of green cars... but this puppy was sharp!





Hang-10 Duster in the Survivor Tent.




Some random shots....










And this I spotted on Rt. 18 going home. Look carefully at the sign.....


Pet Smart and a Hong Kong Supermarket.... I wonder if there's a door between the two. 8) ]]> Mopar General Discussions FASTBACK340 http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36959 new best et http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36958&goto=newpost Sat, 17 May 2008 20:50:30 GMT :cheers:ran a 11.55 at 115 on motor yesterday and a 10.66 at 126 on nos, then they told me to slow down or either put a cage in it, oh well i was happy, they had the scales open to and got to weigh the car, i was very surprised, 74 duster no fiberglass and factory interior-----3105 with half a tank of fuel, 200 pounds less than my guess of 3300, but nothing broke, 340 stayed together and i made it back home, thank the lord, couldn't ask for any better of a trip to the strip. ]]> General Discussion 345man http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36958 A body parts http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36957&goto=newpost Sat, 17 May 2008 20:19:17 GMT Just posted them up on craigslist, I'll be out at the mopar rally show in 2 weeks if anyone is looking for these parts. Here's the link:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/684589061.html ]]> Car Parts for sale Rob64GT http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36957 Painless Harness Install http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36955&goto=newpost Sat, 17 May 2008 19:29:26 GMT OK, so I got my new harness. looking at the car, and looking at the harness, is kind of overwhelming. For you guys that have done it before, where did you start? Did you lable everything, rip the old one out completely, and match the new one with the old harness, or did you start from the tail lights and the headlights replace each section seperatly, or did you rip it all out and start with the fuse box and go from there? OK, so I got my new harness. looking at the car, and looking at the harness, is kind of overwhelming.

For you guys that have done it before, where did you start?

Did you lable everything, rip the old one out completely, and match the new one with the old harness, or did you start from the tail lights and the headlights replace each section seperatly, or did you rip it all out and start with the fuse box and go from there? ]]> Electrical and Ignition rp23g7 http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36955 68 dart 2 door post...340 http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36954&goto=newpost Sat, 17 May 2008 19:26:48 GMT 1968 dart orig. 318 car, I put a 1969 340{ u coded heads, not t/a's,} 8 3/4 rear{3.23 open}, 904 auto{ column}, front disc, big bolt ralley's, mopar perf. valve covers and breather, good tires. this is a good starter for anyone , runs and drives, dual exhaust{flowmasters}, I striped car down and primed it and that is about as far as my body skills go. could use floor pans{ has hole here and there} If your interested I can have that done for you at a reasonable price , my neighbor does that kind of work and he is very good.split bench and rear seat have some matierial sown on them{ could use a recover}, headliner good, dash good, good front grill, I put a decent tail panel on, carpet not that old{ black}. if interested call mike@ 770 655 0082 car is about 1 hr north of atlanta{ 30143}
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]]> Cars For Sale mikewillifordjr http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36954 Got my Swinger back http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36952&goto=newpost Sat, 17 May 2008 17:30:19 GMT Finally got the Swinger back from the shop! I love not having the vinyl top. Also got the engine stand figured out thanks to the help of a bunch of senior members. Thanks all! Finally got the Swinger back from the shop! I love not having the vinyl top. Also got the engine stand figured out thanks to the help of a bunch of senior members. Thanks all!
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]]> Mopar General Discussions 73VAswngr http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36952 8 3/4 diff http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36951&goto=newpost Sat, 17 May 2008 17:15:19 GMT so what will be my beat bet for a posi unt(cheap) ive an open diff 8 3/4 shuold i run a spool (seams to be the cheapest) auburn or clutched i want 323 gear car is a `65 Dart w/833 4spd nd "massaged"smallblock im NOT into the ONE TIRE FRYER ]]> Early A-Body Discussions 65DrtGT http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36951 Selling to all of you.. http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36949&goto=newpost Sat, 17 May 2008 16:30:41 GMT Thought I would just make a note on the forum due to the recent mishaps or actual rip offs of the buying of parts on this site or others. Many of you know I sell recycled parts. I try to only sell on a few selected forums. I never use e-bag. I have sold a lot of parts to the fellow members on here and as far as I know there has never been a complication. I am a pretty trusting guy and will usually cross ship the part for payment. I may lose a part to someone that doesnt pay... but it hasnt... Thought I would just make a note on the forum due to the recent mishaps or actual rip offs of the buying of parts on this site or others. Many of you know I sell recycled parts. I try to only sell on a few selected forums. I never use e-bag. I have sold a lot of parts to the fellow members on here and as far as I know there has never been a complication. I am a pretty trusting guy and will usually cross ship the part for payment. I may lose a part to someone that doesnt pay... but it hasnt happened yet. Why ? because I find out a bit of who ya are... I make sure you are a true member of the forum (1-5 posts will not get you speedy service) but a deal can be made for sure. I lay out the steps and my program and as I have said never been a issue and have had many return customers. I do this as a hobby, I am not a buisness. So in theory... if ya stiff me the payment...not much going to happen, but I will definately make a note of it and pass it along. Now if for some reason the part doesnt ever make it... (we are at the mercy of the shipper) and we have a phone conversation about it... I send all the money back asap. Now I could screw myself because the customer may have the part in his hand.... the thing is ... know who your selling to.... lay out the process, and use good shipping and communication. There are tons of scammers out there. It is unfortunate... but dont let it stop you from buying your stuff from here... just check people out... get references.. I got 'em ! So .... this being said... if you ever ever have a problem with my dealings... send me a p.m. before out and out public bashing. This helps no one. I handle ever deal clear to the end of the customer being happy.

Happy buying and selling all..... lets just get thes valued Mopars fixed up !

-RPM ]]> General Discussion RPM http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36949 Moparts For Sale http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36948&goto=newpost Sat, 17 May 2008 16:27:21 GMT 1)70 Dart rally dash.w/340 gauges.no pad no wiring.$200 2)torque conv.2600-2800 stall.for 340 steelcrank/904.$100 3)8.75 axelshafts w/adjuster style bearings.$100 pair. 4)smallblock adjustable rockers w/shafts castiron mopar.$75 5)comp.set 4 s.b.p.ralleys w/centers $250 6)70-72 duster hood mint.$100 7)70-72 std.duster grill good cond. $100 8)misc.340 parts oilpan,90deg. oilfilter adp.,steelcrank damper,stock rods .030 over pistons? 9)misc.orange box ign. comp.w/dist.,orange box,wiring $100, 9... 1)70 Dart rally dash.w/340 gauges.no pad no wiring.$200
2)torque conv.2600-2800 stall.for 340 steelcrank/904.$100
3)8.75 axelshafts w/adjuster style bearings.$100 pair.
4)smallblock adjustable rockers w/shafts castiron mopar.$75
5)comp.set 4 s.b.p.ralleys w/centers $250
6)70-72 duster hood mint.$100
7)70-72 std.duster grill good cond. $100
8)misc.340 parts oilpan,90deg. oilfilter adp.,steelcrank damper,stock rods .030 over pistons?
9)misc.orange box ign. comp.w/dist.,orange box,wiring $100, 9 inch brakes F&R from71 duster 7.25 rear$50 per set.
for pics email me for what part you want @ twister3406@hotmail.com
prefer local p/u &cash.
any & all shipping paid for by buyer (you)
any money order,check,etc. must clear before i ship part......ups/fed-x your pref. ]]> Car Parts for sale 340twister http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=36948