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For those that have seen my build - it's centered around being a sleeper first and foremost. But since I now I have 600+ HP at the crank it's gonna throw down some decent times at the strip. I REALLY REALLY don't want to put a cage in it, but I'd like to see what it could do on a prepared...

Hey FABO folks - I've seen a few posts out there on wanting to do remote hood latch releases on non-equipped cars. I just finished doing the install on my '71 - I did some research using the parts catalog for a 1973 car with the release (got the part number and cross reference parts), a little...

Hey FABO Brains! I have a '71 Dart GY8 Gold Iridescent (metallic) car, Black Vinyl Top, with original Harvest Gold Vinyl Interior (H2Y3) with black door trim (per the broadcast sheet.) https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/colorAndTrim/1971/71_Dart0003.jpg The carpet in the...

For free to who wants to pick it up in Minneapolis area - 1971 Dodge Dart 7.25 Rear Axle with tall gears, open diff. Came from a 318 car. Lots of new brake hardware and shoes, pretty sure I have the drums for it. I might also have the spring perches and brake distribution block / vent...

(Would need to pickup in Minneapolis area) I have this posted on Craigslist for $100 but I would give these to a FABO member. What to say? Originally off of a 1971 Dart Swinger 318. Bought the tires a few years ago, put 100 miles on the car (probably less) and then switched everything around...

I’ve seen a few pics but can’t remember where- is anyone running a OEM style airbox (challenger/charger/???) on their 6.4? I’d prefer not to have to fab one or use a generic DeltaFlow kit if I could just adapt a factory one or pull it from a junkyard. The challenger one looks like it might be...

I’m building a restomod and trying to keep it a sleeper. Has anyone else used the polara hubcaps on steel wheels and happen to have a picture? I picked up a set in nice shape and am trying to decide as my project is nearing completion.

I have a GY8 Gold '71 Dart with bench seats color code listed at H2Y3. I was looking at trying to match some items - What is this color actually referred to? Is it Gold? Is it Ember Gold?

I just had an interesting conversation with my engine guy - Apparently the 6.4L crate had a change in the casting numbers (5037369BF) ? for the heads between the last batch they received. The earlier heads (BE and BD) with their recipe are putting out 610HP, the "new" ones are dynoing at...

After a solid week of wrenching, I've made a huge dent in the outstanding punch list before my car goes out to the shop for the engine install! Got the engine removed in about 6 hours - Swapped the rear axle for the Moser 60... HOLY COW THIS THING IS HEAVY! New Wilwood discs - the fronts...

I'm looking and looking and looking... And I haven't found a single picture of an engine set up with the Holley 20-291 kit in an engine bay. Particularly, I'm hoping I can find someone who's done an A-Body with that kit. Based on what I can eyeball, it looks like it might solve a majority of...

I have a 1971 Dart 318, and was having timing issues with the stock distributor. It was not configured to point to cylinder 1 for the rotor position, it was angled at number 2. Since I planned to move to electronic ignition, I replaced it with a Pertronix Fireball III. I read that they're not...

Happy weekend, everybody! Does anyone know of a supplier or source for a choke thermostat spring for the Rochester carb? It's the bastard child one year only model, but I was hoping that someone made a part for it. Mine is present, but it's having trouble fully disengaging when warm.

I saw someone else post 4+ years ago... Does anyone know of where I can source a flange gasket for the 7.25 rear? I tried searching on FelPro and a few other sites but can only find 8.75 parts.

I have a 7.25 rear end and plan to replace the axle bearings. I see lots of references to pressing the bearings in. Is there any way for the average shadetree mechanic to change them out without 1) Taking the axle assembly out of the car 2) Using a special tool I watched a video of someone...

Kind of random, but does anyone have a broken / busted up grill for a '71 Dart Swinger that they can take some pieces off? I have a few broken fins and wanted to do a repair. If someone has a broken grill with a few loose pieces, I'd be willing to send a little money for the part and shipping.

In the process of removing the rear leafs to replace, I found that someone hit the one u-bolts with insane amounts of torque and bent the plate (as well as pulled the nut into the hole!!!) Does anyone have a driver's side plate available (preferably near the midwest, so shipping is quick) ? In...

I replaced the two lines from my A904 to the radiator, but in the process, I ended up cutting the old one in order to get any type of tool on it. The clearance was so incredibly tight. One of the lines is in an IMPOSSIBLE spot to reach. I've tried short wrenches, extra long wrenches, etc. and...

My lovely car was sold to me with someone attempting to dress up the engine compartment by re-spraying the engine with blue... FORD BLUE that is... :-( What's the best suggestion for how I can safely strip off the underlying paint (there's some obvious areas where it had peeled and they just...

I pulled apart my car for initial suspension work and noticed (after going through everything else) that I’m missing the adjuster locking plate! I don’t believe this is included in brake hardware kits... does anyone know where I could get my hands on one for this car? It’s the 10 inch brake...

I'd love to have one for my work desk, but I can't find any currently in production. Anyone got a lead for this guy? Extra points if it's gold. :-) Thanks! -Daniel

I'm looking for something similar to this... I'd love to add that as a little reminder of where my car came from. Shot in the dark.. anyone got one of these?

So I decided to try and put the horn button assembly into my wheel and remove that ugly horn button on the dash, and when I removed the button (which was hot glued to the plate... stupid previous owner), I was greeted with this metal tapered piece bonded to the wheel!!! The part number comes up...

I appear to have a light socket for both the ignition key and ash tray. I found a round cylinder in the Ash Tray housing with a wire, but there does not appear to be either a lens or a way to take it apart? Do I have to pry the rounded cap off the end? Likewise, there's a light housing next...

When I got my car the seller told me "Oh, the gas gauge doesn't work, here's a couple bucks for the fuel sender." Getting the steering column dropped was a bit of a chore. I ended up breaking one of the plastic column isolators. 48 year old plastic isn't very pliable. Added some parts to the...

Just a quick sanity check. 71 Dart Swinger marker lights only have one wire running to them for positive. The ground is from the body of the marker light assembly to the fender, correct? I have a few marker lights not working and it's not a bulb issue. I know they did a little re-spray...

I've been digging into the bits and parts of my new (to me) 71 Dart Swinger. The car currently has hubcaps that are stamped with DODGE and to the best of my research are for the 1972-76 models. Am I correct that the proper hubcap is the one that has the triangle Dodge Division logo in the...

My new to me 71 Dart Swinger came with some very lovely alignment settings (ridiculous amount of negative camber.) I was thinking of just getting in front of things and do a complete suspension rebuild / replacement of rubber parts , as I plan to drive lots of miles on this baby. I have had a...

My 318 2bbl Dart has an (apparently?) 1 year only Rochester 2GV carb on top. I have an obviously sticky needle valve that's causing the engine to get gobs of fuel, so I started eyeballing taking it off to do a rebuild. The problem is, I looked at the hard line coming from the tank (on the...

I have a 71 Dart Swinger with the lovely front bench seat. I'm 6'1 and I'd really really like to get the seat adjusted as far back as I can. When I pull on the adjuster I can get the driver's side track moving, but the passenger side isn't releasing. I reached under the seat and found a wire...