1970 Dart Custom : Direction to go...

Should I keep car as Dart Custom, do Swinger clone, or make it clean with no emblems

  • Dart Custom

    Votes: 58 41.4%

  • Swinger clone

    Votes: 27 19.3%

  • Clean look

    Votes: 55 39.3%
  • Total voters
    140
-
1970dartcustom

1970dartcustom

of the Moore clan
Joined
Feb 1, 2016
Messages
776
Reaction score
183
Location
Broken Arrow, OK
So, I have a 1970 Dart Custom that I am building with a 383, 727, and 8 3/4... The question is: should I
1. make it sort of a swinger "clone", with Swinger emblems n such
2. make it like original and be a Dart Custom with altered powertrain
3. just keep it clean with no emblems, or badges, or chrome, or vinyl
?????
What do you guys think? My Dad says that Dart Customs are undesirable, but that's what it is! I really don't particularly care for the swinger emblem but it doesn't bother me, and Dart Custom is ok with me, but I also wouldn't mind a clean look, either...
Opinions????
Information????
 
I vote keep the body and interior true to its breeding and update the powertrain with the biggest honkin engine you desire. they call them sleepers.
 
its your car, build it however you want
(why not put some nova badges on there, that's what 90% of the people will call it anyway)
 
barbee6043 said:
I vote keep the body and interior true to its breeding and update the powertrain with the biggest honkin engine you desire. they call them sleepers.
Click to expand...

x2

Stock looking from the outside but when you hammer it....bwahahahaha
 
I would do a swinger clone .....everyone wants a high impact colored Swinger and you know you want one too!!! :):):)

we sometimes feel guilty for changing things around, but by virtue of asking means you want a swinger. :):)
 
I'm for the clean look. Deleted everything off mine.
 

Attachments

  • dart hood 001 (640x471).jpg
    38.9 KB · Views: 578
  • dart hood 003 (640x471).jpg
    38.9 KB · Views: 571
If you like talking to people ,leave all the emblems off and they will ask you all day-"What kinda car is that?" . If they see the "Swinger" emblems they say"Austin Powers-Oy'm a swinga Baby,yeh....!" Finally if you put the "Custom" badges back on,you are true to it's heritage-and definitely making it "customized" by putting a 383 in it.
 
Your car,your decision. I originally did mine all clean & shaved.If I did it again,I would clone the Swinger model.
 
1970dartcustom said:
yup! :) That's the one! looks quite different in different lights...
Click to expand...
Mine is painted with water base, and a high solids clear over the top. I don't think its dark enough, but its to late now. My swinger is a painted top car. When I picked up the car it was painted all gold, and when I uncovered the original color combo with the painted top, my mind was made up and it had to go back to that color
 
1970dartcustom said:
So, I have a 1970 Dart Custom that I am building with a 383, 727, and 8 3/4... The question is: should I
1. make it sort of a swinger "clone", with Swinger emblems n such
2. make it like original and be a Dart Custom with altered powertrain
3. just keep it clean with no emblems, or badges, or chrome, or vinyl
?????
What do you guys think? My Dad says that Dart Customs are undesirable, but that's what it is! I really don't particularly care for the swinger emblem but it doesn't bother me, and Dart Custom is ok with me, but I also wouldn't mind a clean look, either...
Opinions????
Information????
Click to expand...
Here is my Dart Custom(1969). I kept the look and replaced everything from the rear leafs to the radiator. And kept the V8 emblem on the front fenders just to keep em guessing. I think its very desirable to me. Go your own way.
 

Attachments

  • DSCN2036.jpg
    48.4 KB · Views: 320
You must log in or register to reply here.
-

Back
Top