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  1. m99roadster

    Thumbwheel radio ?

    Before I remove the radio can someone enlighten me on how many lightbulbs are in a 68 dart thumbwheel radio and are they easy to replace if it has bulbs? Also are there light bulbs on the temperature control unit above the radio? I don't have any lights that come on other than the one's on the...
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    Driveline vibration

    Hello all, I'm still fighting a driveline vibration in my 68 Dart four door with a 340 and 904 transmission. I've replaced and checked everything I can think of. Is there suppose to be a dampener on the tailshaft of the transmission, if so does anyone have one for sale or know where I can...
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    Driveline vibration help

    Im looking for some help with a driveline vibration that's driving me crazy. I have a 68 Dart 270 4 door that I swapped the rear end in from a 7.25 to an 8.75. When it was done I had the correct shock pads for the 8.75 but was told they wouldn't fit so they used the pads from the 7.25. I have a...
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    4 Door 68 Dart Project

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    Swap help

    I'm about finished (for the time being) with my four door Dart. Body and interior done 340 added 8.75 rear also. I'm not satisfied with the stopping, I have SBP manual breaks with drums on all 4 corners. I'd like to change the breaks to a four wheel power disk setup LBP and go from 14" wheels...
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    What's the best street gear for 489 case

    I would like to put 323s in my 68 Dart but I'm having trouble locating them. Would there be a major difference if I used 355s? The car will be used for cruising around town and on the highway. The rear end is an 8.75 with suregrip and a 489 case.
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    Header question

    I'm looking for black ceramic coated headers for a 68 four door Dart with a 340 and automatic transmission. I'm looking for suggestions on what brand and where to buy. I'm hoping I can find a set to fit with no modifications to the Dart or the pipes, do they exist? Thanks I already have 2.5...
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    8.75 question

    I just had a 8.75 rear installed in my 68 Dart 4 door, when I get above 50mph there's a strong vibration and drone. When it was installed the shop reused the same spring perches I had for the 7.25. Could this be causing the pinion angle to be incorrect causing my problem? Dose anybody have any...
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    Another Alternator Question

    Not wanting to hijack jerry6's thread I thought I'd ask here. I'm having a 340 put in my 68 Dart, the shop it's at has already purchased a Powermaster 140 amp alternator am I looking for trouble? What modifications should I have them do or should I downsize the alternator?
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    273 to 340 swap

    My car is a 68 4 door 270 originally a 273 V8. I'm having a shop change out the motor to a 1969 340. They got 340 motor mounts, when they put it in the motor was cocked about an inch forward on the drivers side. They then used the 273 mounts but had to use spacers on the drivers side. Now the...
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    Advice

    I've been looking for an 8.75 rear end for my 68 Dart, well i located one not to far from home. I'm going to look at it tomorrow. I was told its SBP has a sure grip with 430 gears and six leaf springs. I won't keep the 430 gears and will probably change them to 390s. It needs to be cleaned and...
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    8.75 questions

    I would like to change out my 7.25 rear end for an 8.75. Will an 8.75 out of a 68 Barracuda fit directly in? Also I've been told that a 489 casing is the best to get, what's the difference between all the casings? We're the 68 A bodies SBP or BBP? What do you think an 8.75 is worth, it hasn't...
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    Water Pump Question for a 69 340

    I'm putting a 1969 340 in a 1968 Dart and need a water pump with the lower hose on the drivers side. I would like to put a high volume water pump on it. I'm looking for help with what brand is best to go with and is there a difference in its rotation. Currently there is no AC ( i will be...
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    Looking for help with weatherstripping

    I'm getting ready to put the trunk weatherstripping on my 68 Dart. When I bought the car it didn't have one on it. I purchased one from sofseal and another from Metro and they both look different from each other. I'm hoping I can get some pictures of one installed on a Dart so I can see the...
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    8 3/4 Swap Question

    Will a 8 3/4 rearend from a 68 Dodge Monaco fit on a 68 Dodge Dart 4 door. The one I'm looking at has the large bolt pattern and my Dart has the small bolt pattern. If it fits and I were to use the 8 3/4 LBP would I have to change the front end to LBP also? Or can I just use LBP rims on the...
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    HELP Please (pics attached)

    68 Dart 270 4 door sedan SBP. Has 205/70R14 on it and they already bulge on the rims.... Want to put the bigist tire I can without any modifications. Willing to change the rims but would like to stay with 14s... Looking for any suggestions.... Can I put 225/70R14 or 235/70R14 or larger on...
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    Side Moulding Clips Wanted

    Can anyone tell me where I can find these moulding clips for my 68 Dart 270? Many thanks!!
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    [SOLD] 340 Timing Cover Wanted

    I'm looking for a timing cover for a 69 340 with the timing marks on the passenger side can anyone help! It sure would be appreciated.
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    904 Crossmember ?

    Good morning, i'm in need of a 904 transmission crossmember for 68 Dart 4.5 V8, will a transmission crossmember from a 67 or 68 Valient 6cyl fit ? And is there a difference between the crossmember for 904 VS a 727 tranny?
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    Wheel Size

    I found these on Craigslist will they will fit on a 68 Dart 4 door if the bolt pattern is the same? Also what is the widest tire I can get away with, with no rubbing or problems I have a stock suspension? good shape 4-14 x7 rims with moon caps from a 64 plymouth
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    68 Dart Heater Core Replacement

    To replace the heater core is there some kind of gasket or sealant behind the heater core. I've been told that when I replace it i need to reseal it. I thought I only needed to pop the clips off the front of the heater box, remove 4 phillips screws and slide it out to remove. To replace it I...
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    Wanted Timing Chain Cover 273

    I'm looking for a timing chain cover for a 273 Part # 2128896
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    68 Dart dash bezels

    Has anyone purchased the 3 piece reproduction dash bezels for a Dart? I was wondering what the quality is of the 3 pieces. I'm assuming they must be pretty good because they're selling for $475.00. I received a quote on my 68 non-ac 68 Dart bezels restored right under $800.00
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    273 swap to 318

    I have a 68 Dart with a 273 and would like to exchange it with a 318 long block. Can I swap all the exhisting parts from the 273 to the 318 or will I have to locate other pieces? What would be the easiest way to do this. Thanks
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    Help with paint code

    I have a 1968 Dodge Dart 270 4 door and the PNT code on the fender tag says TT1 the trm code is H1F and UBS code is G. The body shop says the paint code is for Avocado Green Metallic im thinking it should be Medium Green Metallic. Were the Darts ever painted in Avocado Green? The door jams have...
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    68 dart 4 door tire size

    Are the 68 Dart 4 door wheel wells the same size as the 2 door? Mine is a 4 door and im looking to put the largest tire I can fit without any rubbing or modifications. I will go with 14s or 15s which ever will look the best. I will use a black wheel with OEM dog dish. Any suggestions on size...
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    Help with Engine Block Numbers

    I'm trying to figure out if my engine came with this car. I have a 68 Dart 4 door 270 with a 273 the numbers on the front of the block under the drivers side head are 22651740 PM 273R. I understand the 273 but what does the rest of it mean are they part of the VIN?
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    Wanted 68 Dart 270 side molding clips

    Im trying to find new molding side clips for a 68 dart 270 4 door, its the wide molding. Here's a picture of the clip. Or can someone point me in the right direction.
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    [SOLD] 68 Dart 270 4 door side trim needed

    Im looking specifically for the pieces that say DART 270 left and right on the rear quarter panels can any one help? Thanks
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    68 Dart rear window

    I have a 68 Dart 4 door 270 that I purchased a couple months ago. On the bottom piece of the rear window reveal moulding it has a screw in each conner. My question is, should it be there, is that the way it came from the factory? Thank F
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