1974 Swinger...let the pain begin

[ibleedmoparts]

Well here it is...I picked up this Swinger off craigslist Amarillo.../6 3 speed in the floor so how could i say no? The guy i got it from bought the car from the original owners son. So im the 3rd owner i would say. It also came with the original Texas title. Well here is the plan: Complete repaint, unsure of what color...my wife likes the J-6 sublime green look so i may say it will win, new black vinyl top, tubular front, rack and pinion, rallye wheels,8 3/4, 4 speed, buckets from my 73' sport (RIP old girl) and a 426 HEMI. Yep! Im gonna do it with some great advice from a great guy, Hemidenny. So stay tuned folks, I have my hands full in the next little while as i tear this momma apart. I will post pictures every time i do something. I actually rented a storage unit today so i can store all these fabulous parts i have, LOL...Thanks FABO

 

[8Barrel]

Looks like a great project! I always thought it would be cool to have a 426 Hemi sleeper (beige or maroon paint and custom wheels made to look like full hubcaps).

 

[HemiDenny]

looks just like my 74' Duster under the hood....make sure you save that overflow reservior....roll up your sleeves...this is gonna be fun!

Mopar to ya'
Denny

 

[stansblue72]

Heck you already have one bucket seat! I'm looking forward to following this build.

 

[ibleedmoparts]

Stan
i may have picked up a 72 4dr for parts...i bet you know where this build may be going...ps, i love you 74/72

 

[mopardrt]

great looking car have any questions PM me 1973-1974 swingers are my thing and by the way its FJ5 sublime green FJ6 is a shade darker thats a plymouth color called sassy grass green here is my 1974 swinger FJ5

 

[memike]

Cool!! another Dart build to watch
Take care of the trans shifting linkage and shifter when it come out
I am getting tired of shifting on the tree to help off set some of your cost :thumbup:.
This is better then TV :headbang:

 

[HemiDenny]

Floyd.....hows the progress?

 

[ibleedmoparts]

About to get really busy this weekend, been flying a lot so Saturday is MAJOR dismantle day...pics to follow and measurements

 

[TXDart]

I have the sister to you car...Texas Car also.Wish my was 2-door...
Great Project,can wait to see more pictures.
TXDart

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

I look forward to reading this build.

 

[ibleedmoparts]

So here is the progress i made today...i spent 2 days putting 220v in my garage for the air compressor...What a pain! but oh well, enjoy

 

[ibleedmoparts]

Oh, here is a pic of my helper

 

[HemiDenny]

looks like you got all the neccassary tools....cherry picker, jackstands,floor jack, and a fuzzy helper....need to relocate battary to trunk...it gets tight

 

[ibleedmoparts]

Thats the plan! I think evreyone needs a helper K member drop in a day or two...

 

[HemiDenny]

while you doin' the dirtywork...remove the fueline (5/16) all the way to the tank........replace w/3/8".....(I like Fine Lines...but they are local for me)...don't forget the bigger (3/8) fasteners/clips...don't forget the 3/8 pick-up in the tank...(probably needs changed after 35 yrs anyways)

 

[sireland67]

Great start.
I would throw the hemi at it but not touch the body.
Leave the hubcaps and all, what a sleeper it would be.

 

[TNT440_Cbody]

That's going to be wicked. I see you are a PBR fan as well. Nice.

3-spd on the floor must be pretty rare! Not that I wouldn't swap it for a 4-speed but it's pretty cool nonetheless.

 

[Racingduster]

Good luck with that project! My first car was a 74 Swinger. Bought it when I was in high school. I miss that car. Thats me in the car.....MANY pounds and beers ago:snorting:

 

[ibleedmoparts]

Yup! PBR is my favorite beer...Duster, i love your swinger! i had a 73' close to the same color...I am gonna keep the hubcaps just in case i need to arrange a sleeper...more progress to follow very soon, i am knocking out the torsion bars and its game on!

 

[ibleedmoparts]

while you doin' the dirtywork...remove the fueline (5/16) all the way to the tank........replace w/3/8".....(I like Fine Lines...but they are local for me)...don't forget the bigger (3/8) fasteners/clips...don't forget the 3/8 pick-up in the tank...(probably needs changed after 35 yrs anyways)

I think im gonna invest in a new tank for good measure and while im at it a new pickup and 3/8 setup. Can't pollute my new HEMI with old stuff

 

[ibleedmoparts]

Yep, ready for the next step

 

[HemiDenny]

ready for blast-off..(sandblaster that is),.......might consider power wash at the car wash w/Simple Green or some other solvent instead......man your stuff out there is just dirty/greasy instead of rusty....must be nice!

 

[ibleedmoparts]

i plan on grabbing some degreaser tomorrow, then its cleaning the K for a friend of mine ...no real rust, just surface on the floor pans where ma didn't put any paint

 

[Brad4406]

You must have cool neighbors. Not too many neighborhoods that I've lived in would let you do any of that in your driveway.