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Who can positively say why Chrysler Dodge Plymouth only put the gold pentastar on the right side front fender? Not a myth, but so many stories are out there. What is the truth?

For sale, 1976 Dodge Dart Sport, Spirit of 76 model. Survivor car with only 69,*** miles. It has the 225 slant six, with the A833 four speed. The factory shifter is made by Hurst. The rear end is an 8 1/4 open. It has mostly original paint. The rear lower quarters were a quick fix but...

SORRY for not posting more often. I have a love/hate relationship now with my computer. Here are some updated pics, and information about my build. I have been driving the Dart for about 3 weeks now, working out the bugs etc. The exhaust is done, and although very, very tight, it clears, and...

I installed these in a 65 Dart Gt. I fired it up, and have just enough clearance. She runs strong! Need to get it to the muffler shop though. The 1965, 66 A body is 1 1/2 inch narrower than the 67 up A body, so it will be easier for you if you have a 67 or later A body.

Ok, sorry I haven't responded sooner. Working on this exhaust is so exhausting. Pardon the pun. I have some pics of the manifolds installed. The manifold numbers are 53010187. and 53010188. They are supposed to be from a 2002 Dakota RT magnum engine with rear dump, but I think they were...

Ok, so I have the engine installed, but have taken it out many times to fix certain things. The exhaust and steering has been the biggest problem. I had a problem with the power steering gear. I found some old 273 exhaust manifolds that cleared the steering box on the top, but the angle of...

BTW, I am running a 360 with a 904.

Here is my experience with the early A-body exhaust (1965, 1966). Power steering must go. I tried the 273 exhaust manifolds, and the drivers side exits rear and points forward to interfere with the power steering gear. My fix is to install a manual gear box, and I can use the 273 manifolds...

How many have heard of using a timing chain tensioner on a 318-360? A buddy of mine turned me on to this trick. Seems when you rebuild an engine, within 50 miles, you have timing chain slop. A timing chain tensioner from a mid 90's Dakota V6 is a direct bolt in improvement for the 318/360...

My buddy Mark, a Mopar Guru, gave me a tip. I am getting the 360 ready for installation, and although the engine is relatively newly rebuilt, the timing chain has some slop. I installed a timing chain tensioner. It is a bolt in improvement. The tensioner is from a mid 90's Dakota with the...

Got the carpet today, it fits ok, but not perfect. Trimming is no problem, but molded fit is not perfect. It will fit nice after much trimming. Also, FINALLY, have the 360 home. It was rebuilt with .030 pistons, rv cam, etc. I checked the main bearings, and rod bearings, and number 3 and 4...

They are rust free, but have some damage. Someone before me drilled holes up by the headlights, to pull the damage. I did the best I could to straighten the metal, but filler was required to make it straight. If that doesn't scare you, PM me.

I haven't posted in a while, but still plugging away at the Dart. I changed plans with the engine, instead of the 318, I bought a 360, mildly built. .030 pistons with an RV cam, Edelbrock performer. I decided to go with the 904, with a shift kit, professionally built. All linkage is cable...

I have a pair of small ball joint upper control arms, 1965 A body. Cleaned and painted but no bushings, but has tight ball joints. Not in bad shape. $50 including shipping. PM me if you are interested. Musclecar.

A 1/2 inch air impact driver should get the pinion nut off to remove the yoke. Good luck.

I have it figured out, so I can keep the factory floor shifter. The throw of the cable was shorter, so I drilled a hole closer to the tranny, but the factory cable just buckled when it came out of the casing. I ended up using a Hurst cable that has a metal sleeve. I also had to build an...

Doc, you are absolutely right. Nightmare comes to my mind. I figured out the throw problem, but am not sure I can make it work. I will work on it a bit more, like a challenge that I have to figure out. Vdart, I may go with an aftermarket shifter. I can sell all the original pieces on Ebay...

I have been working on a solution that I think will work. I am posting some pics before, and after. The first pic is of the factory floor shifter, so nice I have to use it. See the pics. The second is of the linkage on the tranny, like so many of you know well. The third pic is of the...

I have a 65 Dart GT with the factory floor shifter. It originally has the two cable set up, with one cable for park. I am installing a newer 904 without the park cable. I want to use the original floor shifter, but the cable throw is much shorter than the newer 904, that has the typical shift...

Thanks 65dartcharger. It is encouraging to hear positive feedback from fellow Mopar lovers! I used to be a Chevy man, but have found a new love:) Mopower! This car is light weight, and so easy to work on. Unlike my Suburban that takes 6 hours to change an intake manifold gasket. Dexcool...

Hey BlackBrick, I am using a standard Brother CE5500PRW. $135 at Walmart. It comes with a vinyl/denim needle that should be used, and am using a heavy thread. The only problem I have been having is when stitching two panels together with the cord moulding. I may end up doing without the cord.

I haven't posted for a while, and slowed down during the holidays. I have been working on the interior though, and have one picture of the back seat. It is not perfect, and a little dusty, but will do for now. I am working on the "sit down" part of the back seat inside the house. I ordered...

Ok, so I am done with the rear package tray, the piece that always has speaker holes. No speakers will be in this car. I want to hear the engine only. I have learned a lot about my sewing machine, and I don't want to hear about sewing as a "womans sport". LOL! I consider it as a tool in my shop...

Just one pic tonight, the rear package tray. I will finish it with vinyl.

I have the original buckets but the covers and foam are completely trashed. The frames are good, but that is down the road a month or so. I have completed both kick panels, both rear seat panels, and one door panel. Shown is the door panel for the right hand door.

Here is my addition to this thread, 1965 Dart GT converted to disc brakes, and completely stripped and painted. These photos were pre-disc brake and K-member conversion.

I finished the kick panels, and one rear panel. I am tackling a door panel now. Pics are of the two completed kick panels, and the right rear panel. I decided to use the MOPAR logo on the rear panel, and will do so on the main door panels as well. I placed it high because the armrest is just...

Thanks Cuda, I appreciate the comment!

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