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as to your wants, the door handles could probably be found here or on ebay pretty easily. There is a parts-wanted section, maybe you could post there and see if anything comes along. The A-body 8.75 rear end was made up through 1972, any of them will bolt into your dart. been there, done that but be prepared to spend $500+ to acquire one that is complete. also you will have to shorten the driveshaft. B and C body 8.75's can be used but will need significant work to shorten and make fit. lots of guys are running the later A-body 8.25 rear instead, its said to be plenty good for a mild street car. also the A-body 8.75 will have small bolt pattern, the 8.25 would have large bolt pattern. you can get aftermarket axles for the 8.75 to convert to large bolt pattern but again, that is more $$$. the swap to an 8.75 seems somewhat involved but i believe that it is worth it especially if you plan to add more horsepower in the future (and who doesn't, right?)
welcome and please show us some pictures of your dart. too bad about the shaved handles.
-Tim