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    72 Dart acts like low battery but will start at relay

    Weird issue that popped up after new cam install. After getting all broke in I shut it down to do several checks....went to restart and acted like battery was almost dead...ie clicking starter. Checked voltage and was fully charged....so I jumped at the relay and fired right up...anyone else...
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    Starter for a 130 tooth flywheel need help!!

    I have a friend who is working on a transplanted 440 with a 4 speed....it has the stock bell housing but they installed an aluminum 130 tooth flywheel. He bought an aftermarket mini starter for a 130 tooth from summit but says it is nowhere close to engaging.....is it possible that because the...
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    Fender interchange...what years??

    So I have a 72 Dart and the fenders are beat to crap at the rear where someone had misalignment before I bought it...and I have a guy who has 73 fenders that to my eye look the same...will they work??
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    Speedometer Gear Housing

    I just got a 904 out of a 78 or 79 cordoba and realized I did not get the speedometer gear housing with it....where is a reputable vendor to purchase...and I also noticed while looking there seems to be 2 different types a long one and short one....and I cannot find which one it should be. Any...
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    NOTICE TO ALL GUN OWNERS!!!! Tagging a Gun Owner's Vehicle

    Actually just heard about something similar happening here in Oregon....cars getting marked and then broken into... http://lonestarwatchdog.blogspot.com/2012/03/notice-to-all-gun-owners-tagging-gun.html If you own a gun and therefore go to gun ranges or gun shops, you might want to read...
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    Sucks to be them.....lots of ferrari scrap

    Thats what happens when you dont drive a Mopar...lol..... http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/12/giant-crash-wrecks-eight-ferraris-other-exotics-in-japan/1
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    Removing leaf spring Bushings

    What is the best way to remove the bushings on the springs and shackle? Is there any right up on it as I searched the forum but could not find any
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    My newest score....wheels

    I know some dont care for these wheels but I think they will look good on my 72 Dart....I plan on bead blasting them and powdercoating them...thinking black...but maybe a silver or aluminum color too...they are 15x7 with 5" of backspacing...should fit perfect from what I have measured...now to...
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    7.25 U bolts...where to get?

    I am in the process of removing leaf springs to install new bushings...I put the impact to it and the nuts only came about half way down the thread and seem to have welded themselves on....so I am just going to cut the u bolts off...I cannot even turn them with a long breaker bar...and yes I did...
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    $300.00 for 7.25 axles...no way

    Went to the pick a part today and got the 10" backing plates off a 7.25 for my dart...for 20 bucks with all hardware...so I thought I would ask how much for the large bolt pattern axles.....300 frikkin dollars is what they told me....I said I could get new ones for that...hell I could find and...
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    Difference in axle length on 7.25's

    Ok...decided for now to just run the 7.25 in my 72 till I can find a decent 8.75...I know of a 78 volare with a 7.25 in it and was wondering if the axles are longer...I want to get the 4.5 bolt pattern...if anything I am going to get the backing plates and brake setup for the larger 10"...
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    Redrill 7.25 for 5 on 4.5 pattern?

    Is it possible to drill out to a 5 on 4.5 pattern on the axles and drums....just want to get this going till I find the right rear end....and would save me some money for now....72 dart
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    Heater box seal kit?

    Just bought a heater box for my Dart and am in the process of cleaning it and refurbishing it...just wondering if there is a kit out there for the flaps...the foam that is attached to them and the gasket for the air inlet...thanks in advance
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    Manifolds or cheap Headers?

    Got a chance to either get a set of manifolds off a 72 318 car for my 72 Dart with mild 360 for $50...or should I just get a cheap set of headers for the better flow?...Cons for manifolds are restrictive....and for headers are clearance...pros for headers are flow and for manifolds are...
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    Good score today on parts

    Went to the local pick a part today and got the heater box with electric motor out of a 69 Valiant and a like new set of rotors and backing plates for my disk swap off a 78 volare..all for 60 bucks....going back next week to get a set of manifolds off a 72 Valiant for 50 bucks....318 car...but I...
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    Master Cylinder??

    Okay people I am converting to front disk brakes from an aspen and possibly rear disk brakes...what master cylinder and other stuff do I need?? I did not get distribution block when I bought setup...person only had the spindles and brake caliper mount (for lack of proper term)...brake knowledge...
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    Wire gage size?

    I am going to rewire the Dart and was wondering if I up all the gages one size would it be sufficient...I am going to run a higher amp alternator and am planning at the minimum of 10 gage for that...but was just wondering as I am going to upgrade headlights to a style slantsixdan talked...
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    Duplicolor or Summit paint?

    Going to try and paint car soon...was wondering how much paint I will need to sucessfully paint my 72 dart...I like the fact of the duplicolor does not have to be mixed....but the only color I like is the Dark Emerald Green Metallic.....and the no time recoat period...the summit racing color is...
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    Stubborn Pitman arm

    What is the easiest way to get the pitman arm off the spline? I bought a pitman arm puller and the threads stripped out as soon as I put the impact wrench to it....maybe by a better puller but I dont want to put alot of money in a tool I will only use once for now
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    What do I need for swap on 72 Dart?

    Ok...I have changed my mind more times than I can think....going to run Aspen disk brakes up front and a Grand Cherokee rear diff with disks out back...question is what do I get from cherokee? what master cylinder as I dont plan on running power disks just manual? adjustable proportioning valve...
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    8.75 from Coronet

    Found a 8.75 in a 65 or 66 coronet at the wrecking yard today...a chart I looked at says it is only 1.8 inches wider than the 7.25 in my 72 Dart....guy wants $150.00...it has 2.94 gearing I believe....when I turned the axle it felt a little tight and possibly needing new bearings...which I would...
  22. friesza

    Fuel tank difference?

    What is the difference between a 71 and 72 gas tank....I see the listings and 72 up are listed different...I remember something about being offset but not sure...if so would one from a 71 work...I am thinking about dual exhaust and if its offset I was worried about clearance...thanks
  23. friesza

    63 Dart What Rear end

    I was told by the local pick a part there is a 63 Dart in another yard close by. They couldnt tell me what rear end was under it....did the 7.25 come in these or possibly 8.75...just wondering because I would imagine it was a 6 cylinder car but am not for certain....and lastly is the width on...
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    What master cylinder?

    Installing The larger bolt pattern disks on my 72 that origionally had the 9" drums and was wondering what master cylinder I should use...brakes are from a 76 Aspen non power. Havent found a rear yet but will soon. And yes I know some people dont like this swap but have met a few people who have...
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    Any usable parts?

    I am pulling the 225 out of my 72 dart and was wondering if there were any useable parts towards a 8 swap...like kickdown rod etc....actually I am going to keep that stuff anyways cause I know it is getting harder to find....unless anyone knows someone who needs some parts off of it let me know...
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    Smog holes in heads

    I was noticing today on the 360 heads I have that they have the smog? holes under the exhaust port and I was wondering how I block these off as I see no threads in the holes...do I just need to tap them and plug them?
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    Valiant gauges

    Was wondering if the gage cluster from a 69 valiant will go into a 72 Dart without modifying? It looks in way better condition than mine and I like the way the setup is....I know there will be some wiring but not worried about that as I am rewiring the whole thing anyway. they look like the same...
  28. friesza

    What do I get for manual steer swap?

    OK...found a 69 valiant in local wrecking yard with a slant 6 and manual steering...I asked how much for steer box and was told 35 bucks...I said ok and pick up monday...anyway what else should I get with it...Mine is a 72 dart with power steer...I really dont want the valiants column but I know...
  29. friesza

    Dakota starter?

    Ok...I was told a starter from a dakota will work on my 72 dart 360....question is does it matter what engine it comes from...the dakotas I was looking at were all first gen with v6 engines...and definetly smaller than my stock one....they said 15 dollars for one
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    Dakota Rear in 72 Dart

    Was at the local pick a part today and scavenged some parts....while there I was looking at some 1st gen Dak's and was wondering if they would fit under the Dart without narrowing...perches etc. are no problem...I searched but could not find any dimensions for width...all of them were 8.25's...
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