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    coating for cast iron brake part storage

    I have a bunch of bare cast iron brake parts that I need to store in an unheated dry building. Brake rotors and drums, hubs, master cylinders, calipers and wheel cylinders, small parts and bolts. I want something to apply that can be readily removed when it's time to use the parts. The old...
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    Pacific Northwest Mopar shows 2026

    Here is information on Mopar shows for 2026. IF YOU HAVE INFO ON OTHER PNW SHOWS PLEASE POST THEM HERE!!! Recently (especially during Covid) we have lost someMopar specific events and others are teetering even though they have been around for 40 years. Please come out and join your Mopar...
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    badging for 1970 Darts

    so here are some things that I know about 1970 Darts related to VIN numbers: LL23 cars were all 2 door Swingers LM23 cars were all 2 door Swinger 340s LH23 cars were either 2 door Dart Customs or if they had the A65 option, were badged as Dart GTs All the L*23 cars were hardtops (no 2 door...
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    1970 Dart production figures

    I have found a few sources for for production figures for 1970 Darts broken down by sub models but they don't match and sometimes don't even add up (sub models added together vs overall numbers). Is there a source for this kind of information that is really accurate?
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    1965 Dart T-shirts

    I picked up this cool t-shirt. The Dart is owned by a T-shirt shop owner and Mopar stock Eliminator driver (64 Savoy Max Wedge Wagon). The Dart is his daily driver. You can get your very own by sending $35 check/cash money order to Wagons of Steel PO Box 1435 Vashon, WA 98070 Be sure to...
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    [WANTED] 23" hood pin lanyards

    I'm looking for a source for the parts for a hood pin set up without buying the whole kit ($55!). Currently need a new 23 inch pin lanyard. Thanks for your help!
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    is this your 1970 Dart Swinger?

    I recently got a 1970 Dart Owners Manual. Inside I found a Consumer information Bulletin and a Warranty document make out to VIN#LL23COR274861 & S.O. 430-085030. The car was sold to Gertrude F. Dill by Manzi Auto Sales in Lawrence Mass on 6/8/1970. If you own this car I would like to reunite...
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    Slow fan clutch failure?

    so, 1970 Dart, mildly hot rodded 318. New Cold Case radiator, new water pump, new high flow 160 thermostat. Stock fan and shroud. Car runs cool until you have to sit in traffic, then temp slowly creeps up to about 200. Immediately cools down once you start moving moderately - even 25 mph brings...
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    Rod Run to the End of the World

    Wondering if anybody else is headed to the Long Beach Peninsula of Washington State for this event. 5 cars from All Around Mopars are headed down.
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    is the column shift mechanism for a big block Dart different from a 340/727 Dart?

    I have a friend building a 1971 Dart with a 383 and a 727. Is the column shift linkage the same as a 340 if they are both 727s? If not, does anyone make column shift linkage for a big block in a Dart?
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    actual need for ballast resistor with electronic ignition?

    I have three LA small block engines in street driven cars. All 1970 Darts with factory wiring. All use Pertronix Flame Thrower coils. The one that has an MSD system and the one that uses a Mopar electronic ignition distributor with and FBO brand ECU have both had the Ballast Resistor...
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    The case of the too long water pump/timing cover bolts - 2nd edition

    So I have seen documented here on FABO several times the result of using too long timing cover bolts at the bottom, which results in the bolt contacting, distorting, even cracking the bottom of the front cylinder, resulting in havoc when the engine is started. I believe that there is even a...
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    [WANTED] drivers side headlight door - 67 Plymouth B-body

    Pictures are of passenger side.
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    What is this???

    this part was found in a box of disassembled 69 Barracuda parts. Can someone please identify identify??? No guesses , please...
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    starting issue with mostly stock 318

    I am working with a mostly stock 318 in a 1970 Dart - add LD4B, Edelbrock 600cfm, Edelbrock performer cam, Mopar electronic ignition. Engine was rebuilt 15,000 miles ago. The engine runs just fine once it starts. When cold, tap the gas to set the choke, engine starts right up, no issues...
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    shout out for Summit Customer service

    Those who have seen the thread here about issues with my temp sending unit know that I replaced mine with an OER unit from Summit during a complete cooling system rebuild and the temp gauge didn't work. I went to NAPA and got a new echlin sensor and the gauge works perfectly. I just called...
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    correct temp sending unit 70 Dart 318

    1970 Dart 318, new stock wiring, standard dash (not Rallye) with gauge. Just replaced the entire cooling system. Replaced Temp sending unit with OER 2426458 from Summit. Gauge hardly registers when temp gun says engine is at 180degrees. Gauge does react but just a bit over the line above...
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    Scam Alert - 1970 exhaust tips on Facebook

    I have an ad here on FABO selling a pair of 1970 Dart exhaust tips. Someone just let me know that the text and pictures from my ad here is posted on facebook from someone claiming to be in Wellington OH. This is a scam these are not my parts and likely not parts that the seller has... see the...
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    front of engine set up for 1969

    I have a friend that is working on a 69 Barracuda with a 340 that is not original to the car. I am concerned that he might have a mix of 1970 and 1969 parts (timing cover, water pump, harmonic balancer. Can somebody post a picture of that stuff for a 1969 340, from both the drivers and...
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    [WANTED] back-up light fixtures - 69 Barracuda

    I am looking for back-up light fixtures that go in the Valance Panel of a 1969 Barracuda Fastback Don't need the chrome bezels just the whole fixture that holds the bulb. I need both of them but would buy 1 each from 2 sources. I believe they are the same right and left?
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    pics wanted - 69 b'cuda valance

    Can a couple of you 69 B'cuda guys post pictures of your rear Valance panel with the back-up lights installed? THANKS!!!
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    Legendary stands behind products

    Once again Legendary proves to be worth the cost. 3 years ago I had Legendary make a set of factory pattern Bucket and rear seat covers in custom colors for my 70 Dart. No way to sugar coat it they cost alot when you added in matching custom color, factory pattern door and rear panels. When...
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    hood hinges

    I'm helping out on a 1967 Dart. Can someone definitively tell me what year hood hinges interchange. I know that in the early 70s they changed where the adjustment on the hood occurs, but don't know when the change over was. Does anybody offer new hinges?
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    Moparplus-fender extension trim 70-1 Dart/Demon

    I stumbled upon a MoparPlus on line catalog today and found a listing for 1970-1 Dart and Demon front fender extension trim that said they are considering reproducing them. I contacted them by phone and yes they are considering this. Got a second call saying they are considering this but have...
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    [SOLD] 70-73 Dart White bumble bee stripe

    Complete set of white 1970 Dart Bumblebee stripes (also fit, 71-73). From Phoenix Graphics $50 plus shipping. Went with a different color stripe...
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    [WANTED] parts for my B&M StarShifter

    I need to replace a part on my B&M StarShifter and am hoping somebody has one for parts laying around. What I am looking for is the spring arm that fits into the scalloped plate that positively locates the shifter in various gears. This is a small black spring arm that is riveted to the...
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    need advice from the FABO Electrical Gurus

    I'm helping a friend with a project - 1969 Barracuda with a non-stock 340. This is a street strip car that belonged a third person who died and left his half done project to my friend. Good news is that it came with a complete set of M&H wiring that M&H updated for a 70 and up voltage...
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    Are 67-69 Dart hoods interchangeable?

    I'm working on replacing the hood on a 67 Dart that has structural issues. I found a hood but the owner doesn't know what year car it came from. Do 67 - 69 Dart hoods interchange? Are they mounted in exactly the same way?
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    1970 Dart "Dodge" trunk script may be available soon

    Yesterday I drove over to Layson's and talked to Dave about reproducing the never before repopped Dodge script that appeared on the trunk lid of every 1970 Dodge Dart except the 1970 Swinger 340 (which has the same Dart and Swinger emblems that are on the Swinger quarter panels). These emblems...
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    [SOLD] 1970 Dart 340 exhaust tips (pair)

    I love 1970 Darts and have horded these for decades, but I also know that I will never build a stock restoration that would require these (I'm more of a restomod kind of guy). One year only NOS exhaust tips for a 1970 Dart Swinger 340, never installed. Looking for $500 plus shipping.
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