I thought the original "Charger 273" plates were thin metal. Am I wrong?
Could someone had this (non-original) air cleaner chromed? I've never seen one like it. But then my air cleaner lid and oil filler top are not CA spec. They don't have the hose fitting. Either my car was sold outside California or someone changed it along the line...after 45-50 years, who knows?
Jim, you are right. They are made out of thin aluminium.
Your Dartcharger should have a chromed air cleaner och breather hose since it was sold in CA only. So both air cleaner lid and the breather cap should have a nipple for the hose in between.
True but I think Jim has a factory Dartcharger
Yes, that's true Don. But Jim's car is a factory Dartcharger hardtop. That's why I'm pretty sure how they were ewuipped. But I know that Chrysler didn't always followed the guide lines......!
Mine has been through so many owners, there's no telling what it came with. It's been painted tan, then back to yellow, the vinyl top changed from white to black, the engine was rebuilt with 8:1 pistons, a 318 intake manifold, carburetor from a 383...it was a mess.
Your doing a great restoration on your car Jim!
Thanks Retractable for the pictures. This is how it turned out. I even found a picture on a Dartcharger with 273 hp and a/c. The filter is in the same place as your car.
My original fuel line on the '65 Dart I bought in 1966 did not have a/c but had a fuel line similar to what you have pictured. I remember because I twisted the line accidentally trying to remove it and recall purchasing a replacement from the dealer's parts department. My current Dart Charger had a rubber line from the filter to the carb, but as I mentioned earlier, my car has been worked on carelessly over the years.
I see the righ angle thermostat housing for the a/c application.
Jim I have pipes so I can bend a fuel line pipe and send it to you.
Thanks, Ulf but I'm using an Edlebrock 1406 carb with 3/8" fuel line so I've had to make my own.
