Hi all - New owner of 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger

Just wanted to say hello as I will most likely be in here from time to time to ask the guru masters of MOPAR many, many, questions!

My first Mopar!

Recently bought this 1973 Dart Swinger from a younger guy that was moving out of the area and just needed some extra cash. He and his father, who happens to manage a car parts store, have been working on it for years so not much of the car is original or all the same car really.

Originally a slant 6, it is now running a .030 over 318 with 727 torqueflite. Unfortunately it is still the 7 1/4 rear - 5x4 small bolt pattern all around :sad:

The first thing I'm getting around to is getting rid of the chrome pieces the kid put on - leaking thermostat housing and valve covers that have some pretty bad blow-by...