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  1. KramerSwinger70

    Barney-style 83/4 build

    So I will soon be building an 83/4 for my 70 Dart. I got an abody rear but it's still got the sbp axels and I have no clue what the diff is, other than being 90% sure it's an open unit. For now the diff will be left alone, I bought this rear from a member about 1.5 years ago who told me it...
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    [FOR SALE] 1969 Dodge D100 Sweptline

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/4954198417.html My 69 Dodge pickup for sale in northern california
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    Anyone use Dante's Parts "interior kit"

    was surfing for parts online for my 70 dart and ran across a kit sold on Dante's parts. I believe its around $1100 but comes with front and rear seat covers, headliner, carpet and all 4 door panels. There is another kit they offer for around $700 that has everything minus the door panels. To...
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    GM alternator in a 69 D100?

    Lookin into purchasing a 69 D100 this comin weekend. I noticed in the ad that they just installed a GM alternator. Why would someone do that? May that cause an issue? Is it some kind of upgrade? If it makes any difference, it's a 318/auto 2wd
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    Truck towing question

    I've recently fallen in love with the 68-71 D-Series trucks. Tryin to get one as a DD/camper/work truck. I need to be able to tow my car! I've found it's rather difficult to get reliable stats on 40 year old trucks, so I figured the great minds here on FABO may be able to tell me! So...
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    89 Dak..what would you do??

    Simple question for you all....What would you do with this truck? Its an 89 long bed Dakota. My grandpa has owned it, as is, since 1995-96 I believe. When he passed away in 2011, my uncle inherited it. He not longer needs it and is pasing it on to me since my dart is not currently runnin (and...
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    Driveshaft length??

    I currently have a 225/auto with a 7 1/4 in my 70 Dart. I will be building and swapping in a 360/904 with an 8 3/4. How much shorter does my driveshaft need to be? Is there anything else I need to modify on the driveshaft for everything to go together? Thanks!
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    swapping center sections?

    I have an A body 8 3/4 that im working on to put in my Dart. it is currently and unknown open geared 741 case. I found for sale a SG 3.23 742 center section for sale. would I be able to just directly swap the two centers without issue (other than required gaskests and seals)?
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    Crate 360 vs DIY Built

    so my project 70 Dart will eventually have a 360 under the hood to replace the original /6. I have a 360 engine already from a 77 Cordoba. It turns over but I don't know the condition of the internals, if the block has any damage, ect. it needs a new ignition, exhaust, intake at least. It will...
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    quick dumb question, pinion nut

    I asked Dr.diff about some parts and in an email back they asked for the "socket size of the pinion nut" to determine the pinion spline count. I would need to ask my father to check this for me, as I am overseas in Japan. so what am I measuring, exactly? while Im at it, the casting...
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    K member advantage?

    I have a /6 dart im going to be eventually dropping a 360 into. I know there are motor mounts to allow a v8 in a /6 cars K member. is there any advantage to having a v8 K member over doing motor mounts? I would assume no but curious if id be better off getting a new K instead?
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    Uneducated, would YOU buy?

    http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/4129139645.html spotted this ad for a 8 3/4. needing 1 for my 70 dart. this rear is being sold from a guy who owns a resto shop. Called him up, says the thing needs to be gone through to run. I already know I gotta modify it to work in my dart, since this is...
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    Girlfriends.....am i right?!

    not a MOPAR but still pretty awesome car and good story telling! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/cto/4087067360.html The ad goes- The other day I'm sitting in my gorgeous 65 Pony, parked at the Sonoma Plaza when this stop-your-heart redhead stops to admire it. Well, before you know it...
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    stock upgrade possible?

    So since being stationed in Pendleton since June, ive had a LOT of time to think on what I wanna do with my dart. Suspension is a very large concern for me. the car is currently a /6 Gma-mobile with upgraded wheels....which I gotta ditch. My initial thought on the project was RMS front and...
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    New Rad puzzled

    my 70 dart needs a new radiator. I currently run a 225 /6 auto. however, I will be eventually putting a 360 in its place, also an auto. If I get a V8 radiator, will I still be able to hook it up to the /6 for the time being? Also, Aluminum vs old school Coper/brass...pros and cons? I know...
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    S83 wheel repair?

    This is my newly acquired S83 rimblow wheel I bought over the weekend. the pics are from my dad. He tells me, an u see in the pics, that the bottow 1/2 of the wheel is missing the rubber(?) seal that goes over the horn ring in the rim. says the top 1/2 is good. what should we do to fix this...
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    How Rare? S83 1970 wheel

    Ive been on the hunt for quite some time for another S83 wheel for my 70' Dart. my car came with one factory, but its beyond repair at this point and I replaced it with a Grant crappo tuff wheel. im just curious how rare this particular wheel is? they only repop the center pad and ive had a...
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    71/72 b body rear in an abody?

    http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/3903290122.html how much would it cost nand wher would i go to make this rear work in an abody? or could i get away with extra backspacing on wheels?
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    Help need advice...would u buys these?

    my dart currently is a /6 with 9" drums all around. I am goin to put a 360 in it an need to upgrade brakes. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/3930207946.html found this on CL, seems like a good deal. too good almost. what is missing? obviously id need to pick up a new master cylinder/brake...
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    [WANTED] 70-71 Dart hood trim

    looking for the trim pieces that go on the front lip of the hood and "eye brows" on the 70-72 darts
  21. KramerSwinger70

    Rolling on a budget

    So my project is a 70 dart. Currently had a /6-904-7.25 set up which is junk and I have a 360-904 set up awaiting build. Waiting on purchasing a reAr, either 8.25 or 8.75. Initially I dreamt if doin an alterKtion/ streetlynx suspension. However reality is finally setting in and I find the need...
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    Young Gun Marine needs engine build

    I am a relatively new marine, graduated boot camp in April. My project is a 70 swinger I've had since I was 17. Currently had a /6 but I have a 360/904 combo that need to be built. I am stationed in camp Pendleton, ca. However I'm from the sf Bay Area, near Santa Rosa. I know this seems kinda...
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    Hotchkis TVS. What's missing?

    So I'm looking at the hotchkis tvs kit for my 70 dart build looks like a great upgrade from stock. I can't help but feel like there's somethin I'm gonna have to get separately. I was originally gonna go with RMS front and rear but that was gonna b close to 10k with wheels and brakes. The nice...
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    Where do I start....?

    Just wanted to get some thoughts from the Resto-Vets here. Im not quite yet in the position to begin my restoration on my 70 dart, maybe i will in the next year or 2. My car needs everything recovered or replaced. currently it is a 225/6-904-7 1/4 grannymobile. engine no longer runs because...
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    Dodge Colts

    was surfing craigslist yesterday and ran across this http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/3457655000.html -Clean Title -47K miles -1600 4 cylinders engine-4speed manual transmission-4 door -No Smog needed -Newly tuned-up -new oil change -new battery -new brakes -front seat needs little work...
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    Help. Engine stand/cradle

    So I have a 360ci that is just sitting in my grandmas shed on blocks. I'd like to get some sort of stand for it, perferably something with casters that is easy to push around. I know it's a dumb question but I have no clue what I should be looking at or anything. Help please? Also is there...
  27. KramerSwinger70

    1970 Dart Swinger Model?

    trying to find a 70 dart diecast model car. ive found a few but non are quite correct to match my car (or what my car will be anyway). trying to get this but with a black bench interior. ive found none in this color and ive kinda got the feeling im gonna have to get another color and repaint...
  28. KramerSwinger70

    Camp: AMC??

    Basically, is building/restoring an AMC any more difficult that a typical mopar? Would it be considered blasphemy to put a typical mopar drivetrain in an AMC for either side? Not necessarily in the market to get one but I'd like a 65 Rambler or 69 Javelin someday and really curious if I need to...
  29. KramerSwinger70

    Custom Center Caps?

    http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-bullitt-17x8-9498.html?utm_content=black-bullitt-17x8-9498&utm_campaign=PGBasicFitmentV1&utm_source=PGrabber&utm_medium=Shopping&AMID=black-bullitt-17x8-9498-1994-BaseFitment Its is highly likely i will be getting these rims(or a similar style) for my 70...
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    hood moldings help!

    so im trying to get hood trim for my 70 dart. the chrime peices that go on the end of the hood and the fender extensions over the headlights (i think some call those smaller peices "eye brow moldings"?) anyway, my car was a base model /6 from the factory and never came with these chome pieces...
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