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1974 Scamp some assembly required
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Earl Austin
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Looking great!!
Bumper test fit.
Earl Austin
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Jealous!!
Don't be. You have a beautiful intact car. If this car hadn't come disassembled with all the parts for the swap, I don't know if I'd do this again. It's been a fun learning experience, but a pain, too. Make sure you like welding and grinding (alot) before you pull the trigger. All of that could put your nice paint at risk.
Power up test. Bumper installed. Had to replace all the bulb sockets. They were trashed.
First hardcore that notices and mentions it to me in person gets a prize!
bkd
No more Scoops
No reverse or backup light?
Next up. Probably could have saved the tunnel and the seat mounts, but I figured it would be easier to pop the whole pan out. Less fitting and welding in the long run.
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Leaf springs were looking at little worn so I took a break from the body work and swapped them out. Not as bad as some I've seen, but sagging on one side and rusty.
Edit: Took the 2.5 inch lift springs back out. Just to much rake for this build. Put some factory ride height springs I had in it. I like that look way better for this car.
Edit: Took the 2.5 inch lift springs back out. Just to much rake for this build. Put some factory ride height springs I had in it. I like that look way better for this car.
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Amazing job! This Scamp is going to be sweet!
Thanks! Nice of you to say.
dartfreak75
Restore it, Dont part it!
What size tires are you running those suxkers look sweet!
dartfreak75
Restore it, Dont part it!
Oh you did a great job on the lights and bumper looks very nice!
I think 245 50r17. But they'll never hit the road. Dry rotted to bad.......
But I agree, the size is good.
Edit: 245 45r17
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dartfreak75
Restore it, Dont part it!
Wow that's a shame. That is a wicked looking tire to go to waste. Maybe a burnout tire?? Lol
Thanks, man! Not bad for my first time. It really just kinda falls into place. Except for that whole welding thing......
Well, maybe one run, haha.
dartfreak75
Restore it, Dont part it!
Are the quarter extensions different or does the bumper set where the old taillights should? Obviously you have to add the bottom valance metal where the old bumper was.
dartfreak75
Restore it, Dont part it!
I know we discussed it before but it's funny cause iv always hated my grille but I love my taillights! But I love the grille on the 73-76 Plymouths! Iv thought about either swapping my front end with a 70-72 dart or 70-76 duster or scamp. I love the 72 tooth Plymouth grille
Quarter panel end caps are different. Also, left and right tail panels, center tail panel, bumper and brackets, and yeah rear valance all different on a 74 up.
Biggest pain was tweaking the rear caps to align them with the rear quarters. Especially since I had one broken stud. Had to drill and tap that for a screw.
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Yes on the 72! Go for it! I'm done swapping for a while, haha.
dartfreak75
Restore it, Dont part it!
I bet so looks like a ton of work!! It paid off tho it looks great! I probably just stick to my ugly beak! I embrace the ugly! Lol I would like to find a 72 scamp tho.
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