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    67 Barracuda with Viper V10 for sale

    I just found a 67 Barracuda with Viper V10 for sale: Blocket - Sveriges största marknadsplats, bilar, bostäder, möbler m.m. Unfortunately for most here it is in Sweden but thought I would share anyway because it is so unusual. Looks like it could do with being tidied up a little but its the only...
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    Modification of K-member idler arm mount advice

    I'm fixing a 69 Dart that was in an accident and needs a new K-member. I sourced the red one a while ago and welded all the seams but when I went to install it the idler arm mount of more different than I thought. After some reading I think that the new one is a 67 and therefore has another...
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    The impossible to solve overheating problem

    I am about to give up and put the car in long term storage, I have an overheating problem which came out of nowhere and it seems like I cant affect it at all. I only have one more trick up my sleeve. Tomorrow I will be booking the car into a garage that is going to take samples of the coolant...
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    Rebuilt Thermoquad issue -- It has to be primed before start each time

    -----The rebuild:----- So I rebuilt my Thermoquad a while back, the main well O-rings/X-rings were bad but I bought a whole kit to to change out other gaskets etc while I was at it. I did the rebuild to about 85%, I didnt disassemble absolutely everything but I changed the main gaskets, rings...
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    Threads on hoses? - Cant figure this out

    Hey guys I have been sitting for about an hour trying to figure out what threads the rubber hoses on my dart has. Im planning (trying) to upgrade to braided brake lines and just cant seem to find what threads I have, Im used to the metric system, so Im totally lost.. The car: -1969 Dart...
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    PST lower control arm pivot shaft, dimpled bolt question.

    Im installing the pst lower control arm bushings and pivot shafts. As you can see in the pictures the bolts provided have three indentations on them. These stop the bolts from threading on easily by hand, when you use a wrench to tighten the bolts these dimples sort of lower the height of the...
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    1969 Dart Pro touring daily driver **Crashed**

    Ive got some time off collage and have decided to do some more extensive work on my first and only car so far, a 1969 dart gt. I bought the car about 5 years ago with money from summer jobs, I was really lucky because right after I got it the value of a bodies shot up and are now way too...
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    Front backspace 17*8 on dart, final advice before buying

    Hi sorry for another wheel thread, I have searched and measured alot but I still dont feel 100% confident so im just looking for some final help before pulling the trigger on a set of wheels: US Mag Rambler-U111 Matte Gunmetal w/Polished Lip Finish Wheels | JEGS My car is a 1969 dart with stock...
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    Backspace and offset dont seem to make sense, US rambler mags

    Hi, I have been looking at the US rambler mags wheels for my car but I cant figure out if they will fit or not. Link to the wheels: Rambler - U111 - US MAGS It says that they are ex. 8in wide with 4.5in backspace and an offset of 1mm. How does this work? Should the offset not be +1/2in or...
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    Front vs rear wheel sizes for best handling

    Hi, maybe this should be in the wheel & tire section but Im really wondering about performance and handling and this is where most of these conversations go down so I thought it might be better here. I recently read in a different thread where someone commented on the affects of having...
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    Rear tire height clearance 69 dart

    Hey Im about to order new wheels and tires for my dart, my problem is that Im living in Ireland and have by car in Sweden so I cant go out to the garage and measure anything. What Im unsure of is if the rear tire will cause rubbing problems with the wheel well. Im currently thinking 18*8...
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    Visiting the states for the first time. Things to do?

    I will finally be visiting the sates with my family on the 17th to the 24th this month, Im very exited. We will be around New York, Philadelphia and Rochester. Im wondering if anyone could advise any car related things to do? Does anyone know any good speed shops, car museums, swap meets or...
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    67 Dart on BIG MUSCLE

    Big muscle recently did a 67 Dart so I thought I would share. I think the car is very cool. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddRAbC0Mkb8&index=1&list=FLQA5iXe55ttbL4P9545CvHA
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    Header dumping position

    Hey guys. I have ordered a set of Doug's headers to replace the horrible flowtechs that came on my dart, both of these headers are long tube. What I'm wondering is if I will need to modify the rest of the exhaust or are there standard dumping positions where all headers end?
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    Plumbing a radiator without a cap?

    Hey guys, I got ahold of this used junkyard aluminium radiator for my dart to solve the cooling issues. Only thing is Im not sure how it should be installed. It has no radiator cap, no problem I thought Ill just use an external one or an "inline filler neck" like pictured below. But whats with...
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    Can you buy one header?

    My 69 dart came with flowtech headers, after endless road scraping and exhaust leaks I decided to rebuild them. Right side is finished with great clearence but I have now learned that the engine has to be lifted for the left side, this made me lose all motivation. So back to the question...
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    Ticking noise need new lifters? 360 v8

    A horrible ticking noise has developed, have flushed engine and changed oil but it hasnt gone. Dads friend says i need new lifters, is this correct? If so what should i buy? Also will i need a torque rench to change them? Heres a video: Need new lifters? 360 v8 - YouTube Thanks in advance :)
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    Hotchkis tuned fox shocks experinces?

    Hey guys, Im wondering if anyone has these shocks or know anything about them? http://www.hotchkis.net/dodgeplymouth-a-body-e-body-challenger-hotchkis-tuned-15-street-performance-series-aluminum-shock-4-pack.html Im looking at Bilstein rcd`s or these but there is quite limited info to be...
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    What axle is this?

    The bearings on my axle are in terrible condition but I have no idea what axle it is. It doesnt look like any of the ones on the chart below. My dads friend had a look and didnt think it even looked like a mopar axle. Any help would be greatly appreciated...
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    New member from across the pond.

    Hey my name is Nils, Im 18 and from Sweden. I bought my first car a 69 dart gt about a month ago and have already fallen in love. The car will be improved slowly and should eventually become perfect. I have already got loads of answers from this forum and hope that i will be able to contribute...
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