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    1973 Dodge Dart Swinger

    Very nice running and driving car. New slant six with about 8,000 miles on it. Car has new upholstery, brakes, wheel bearings and seals, Master cylinder. Has a good Kenwood am/fm cassette, tires are 75%, comes with two studded tires. Paint is not perfect due to someone put a clear coat on it...
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    trade for Van

    Looking to trade (Local) if possible. Would like a good running nice looking Older Dodge Van for my rig. 73 2dr swinger, new slant six engine, new interior. runs and drives like new. No rust or Bondo that I can find. New brakes, all glass excellent, everything works. Rally wheels...
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    Parts for a 71 Swinger needed

    Need a driver side rear window regulator and a complete tuff wheel or rim blow adaptersand everting to install on a 71 Swinger.
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    Carb replacement options???

    73 Dart slant six automatic..I need to replace the Carb. Which is the most reliable vendor and what exact carb will get me the most mileage and run smooth too? The engine is a re-man with only about 10K on it and I want it to run like it should. I have gone thru the Holley with only...
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    Carburetor choices?

    Have a 73 slant six automatic and I do not like Holley Carbs. You can try to convince me but after several tries with them I am done. I love Edelbrock but, they don't make one for a Slant six? Anyway, what are my options for interchange? I don't have the bux to go to a 4 barrel set-up...
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    Here's mine

    73 automatic. Needs a few little things but, new interior is in and lil engine is new too...I drive it every day 40 miles to work with no issues ever.:coffee2:
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    8 Track player

    Anyone have a need for a floor hump mount 8 Track with a radio?:coffee2: Don't know what it is worth to you, just checking to see if anyone is interested.
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    8 track player

    Anyone have a need for a floor hump mount 8 Track with a radio?:hello1:
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    Parts quest

    Where can I find tail light lenses and or gaskets for a 73 Swinger? Mine leak and short out the bulbs.
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    center dash bezel?

    Looking fo a center dash bezel that is uncut. I want to install a 'shaft style' old school radio in place of the fancy Sony C/D player. 1973 Dart Swinger non-ac car.:prayer:
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    Rebuilt 318, $600.00

    Stock rebuilt, standard bearings etc. Complete with valve covers, exhaust manifolds, 4 barrel intake, alternator, distributor etc. Engine is cleaned and painted Mopar Blue. Car oil pan on it but, I also have the truck oil pan and pick up tube if needed. Only selling because I changed...
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    Carburetor source

    My 73 /6 runs pretty good but, I would like it to get better gas mileage and idle smoother soooo... I am adjusting the valves this weekend and I would like to know the BEST source for a Carb with elec choke for my new built stock 225. I don't want to know how to rebuild it or other stuff..been...
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    New brakes

    Had a great weekend with the Dart. Installed new brakes, bearings, seals, Battery, Batt Cables etc..getting ready to attack winter driving. All I have left to do is put the studded tires on. I think I will wait til worse weather gets here though, but, not too long.
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    brake adjuster rotation?

    Which way do you turn the Star Adjusters for driver and passenger sides to release them from the drum.:oops: I am going to replace my Shoes next week and I know how hard they are to get off so I want to plan ahead and ask stupid quetions. These simple things tend to cost me money later if I...
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    future needs

    Have some "hot Rod" money coming in a couple weeks so I thought I would see if someone has them or WILL have them for sale. I am doing a 1973 Dart, /6 to 318 swap. I have the engine except for the pulleys, fuel pump, power steering(if it is different from the /6) Cap and rotor, 904 trans...
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    904 Trans info please

    I have a chance to buy a 904 'lock-up' trans...what does that mean?
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    Wheel bearing

    Had to use a cutting torch to get the hub off cause the bearing was welded to the spindle. I just finished cleaning and grinding the spindle so the new bearing will slip on right again. It looks like I saved the spindle:blob: Now I am waiting for the machine shop to sleeve the hub so the...
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    Brake drum

    Got the drum off and the only problem is the outer race does not fit tight. Is there any fix, or do I need another drum? I was thinking JB weld might hold it.
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    wheel bearing failure

    Driving home Wed night from work and the right front wheel suddenly started making a terrible noise. Pulled over and the wheel was spewing white smoke, very hot. Let it cool off and limped home (4 miles) at an idle and heard thumping and metal screeching.:oops: Haven't taken it apart yet due...
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    wiper arm bushings

    I was confused over the different types etc so I removed the offending arm and went to Ace Hardware. I found some plastic washers with a protruding rim and dremeled them to fit. Then I found the Star washers with the inside locks and it worked perfect. Just pushed the washers onto the wiper cam...
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    318 Distributor

    Cleaning up parts and assembling my 318 I noticed the Electronic Distributor Has a Gap Adjusment. News to me..now What should the gap be? Same as a points or as close as possible without toching the rotating parts?
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    Where to find?

    Looking for the plastic piece that holds the arm to the Cam under the dash for the Windshield wiper mechanism. Where might I find this litle jewel? I am currently using a piece of rubber hose and it seems to work for now. Year one wants $12.00 just to ship it!!! $7.99 part that only...
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    Carburetors

    Sold the 4 barrel locally..thanks for the interest everyone and I hope it works out well for him.
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    update on my build

    Engine is together! I turned the oil pump with a drill and slowly rotated the engine and it oiled the rocker arms very nicely. The oil pressure was about 60 to 70 psi and seemed to hold a few seconds and drop slowly. I think I got it right? Now to save up some bread for the rest of the...
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    Long story short

    Replaced my Master Cyl with one from Orielly Auto Parts. Brakes went out on Freeway. Shop found faulty Master Cyl. Now Orielly is not wanting to pay for repairs. Mechanic at shop wrote on the bill that the Master Cyl was faulty and installed correctly. Orielly says I have to send the part...
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    Woo...Hooo

    Even Homer Simpson could build a 318! Wish we had a "Moe's":coffee2: Made a brass rod to spin up the oil pump. Barely turning the pump resulted in 40 PSI ! A little faster and up to 60 right quick. Now I have to rotate the engine a few degrees at a time and spin it up to make sure...
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    Rocker arm Q's

    The rocker arm shafts have a 'notch' on one end..which way do they face? I am guessing , front of engine?
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    rocker arms

    A lil help for a dummy please!!:mumum: I have them from front of engine to rear...LR LR LR LR driver side front of engine to rear RL RL RL RL on passenger side.
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    318 build

    Wow..progress ! 20 over 318 and is together finally. Stock 4 barrel intake and heads from a 4 barrel Ramcharger. New oil pan, pump and pick up tube for a car from Orielly Auto parts. Gaskets from Titan Engines (they had the best price). Built on a budget for sure and so far only about...
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    318 bracketry

    Putting my 318 back together and boy do I feel dumb? Anyone have a good picture of the Alt and power steering bracket stock set- ups? I know there are washers behind some of the brackets for spacers too..but, darned if I can remember after having the engine on the stand and turning it...
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