1971 Dodge Dart Canadian Special 340. LL23H1R263395

[j061093409]

The REM trunk mat definitely is for 1973 & newer as cut outs for bumper with shock absorbers.
New mat arrived today! Almost perfect except around the bumper jack holddown.

 

[j061093409]

Working feverishly to finish my 72 Canadian Special 340 for MCACN in 2 weeks in Chicago but I just received my restored wiper motor for the 71 today.

 

[davescuda]

Keep going Joel! You need anything?

 

[j061093409]

Date coded starter showed up today!

 

[Swinger340Canuc]

Our member Joel arrived at MCACN (Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals) with his 340 Special today and is setting up and going to have a great bucket list event and represent us A-Body lovers! SCATPACKER (Kevin) and Cliff Guinand also 340 Special owners flew down from Canada to help him and enjoy the show and Cliff writes for some car magazines so there will likely be a story about the car and event. Have a great time guys.

 

[3rdLM23P9]

Our member Joel arrived at MCACN (Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals) with his 340 Special today and is setting up and going to have a great bucket list event and represent us A-Body lovers! SCATPACKER (Kevin) and Cliff Guinand also 340 Special owners flew down from Canada to help him and enjoy the show and Cliff writes for some car magazines so there will likely be a story about the car and event. Have a great time guys.
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Great job Joel!!!!!

 

[str12-340]

MORE PICTURES

 

[j061093409]

The first 3 photos are the setup by Tim Costello, who shoots for Mopar Collectors Guide! The car won Gold in the stock class! On to Chrysler Nationals in July2022!

 

[j061093409]

My display

 

[3rdLM23P9]

Nicely done Joel! Congrats!

 

[Three40]

Nicely done Joel! Congrats!

Congrats Joel Amazing job on an amazing 72 Swinger Special 340. Great catching up with you at MCACN and checking out your FY1 72. Can wait to see some upcoming articles on your car. Again congrats.

 

[scatpacker]

I saw the car there at MCACN. Very nice restoration. An award winner for sure. Congratulations Joel.

 

[DCAspen]

Congrats Joel,Can't wait to see it in person.

 

[j061093409]

Trying to get small parts added! Purchased parts for both cars over 6 years ago and now trying to find them in the garage and storage shelves! Made some progress!

 

[j061093409]

My restored dash bezel arrived today from Instrument Specialties in RI.

 

[Go Mango]

I somehow missed your posts in November (I got shot in the knee), but I'm very happy for your success at MCACN! Congratulations! I've been following for awhile and enjoy your posts.

 

[j061093409]

My friend Jerry came over to help in the garage & i decided to get the NOS grille from the rafters! Brackets are soaking in Evaporust, then painted black. Then I can install headlight doors.

 

[pa340dart]

Coming along really nice Joel
And I thought my garage stall was tight

 

[1971 CY Dodge Dart]

A story on Joel’s car in the newest Mopar Action Magazine.

 

[cliff guinand]

A story on Joel’s car in the newest Mopar Action Magazine.
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Right on buddy... another accolade! More to come -

 

[j061093409]

Last sheet metal parts to go on!
Powder coated & new side rubbers.
Originals with undercoating next to restored shields.

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[j061093409]

Right fender emblems on before inner fender splash shield went on.

 

[65dartcharger]

Right fender emblems on before inner fender splash shield went on.

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That looks just awesome. The way the assembly line personell did it. Thumbs up!

 

[jimmer]

Very nice congrats !
The red one sure looks stunning !
I can't wait to see it finished.

 

[RustyRatRod]

Yeller car turned out fantastic!