63' Dart project

[63'_Dart]

Just picked this 63' dart 270 for $650 has the slant 6, 833 4 speed, 8 3/4 rear end not sure on gears whoever had it before me was racing it apparently it had a V8. My plan is to make it a street/strip car but options are limited on mopar engines here in alaska I'm thinking of just grabbing a carbed 318 or even swapping a magnum 5.9. What your guys thoughts?

 

[barbee6043]

looks like fun car and a bargain! I have a 63 dart, I love their grill and tail lites. coll cars like their big brother the 63 B Bodies!!

 

[Brad4406]

Welcome to the site. Cool ride you got there; very nice score.

Being that an LA motor will just drop in with different mounts, that would be the direction I would go. It's a very simple swap and can be done in a weekend.

If it was mine, I would quickly see about tying the front shock towers to support tubes welded to the firewall and the frame rails.

Looks like even if you left it with the /6, it could be a fun ride with some Clifford stuff as well; 4 barrel intake and header. No matter what you decide, I hope you enjoy it.

 

[63'_Dart]

Thanks that's exactly my plan get an LA motor and get the front end tighten up.
How is clearance for headers once an LA is mounted in?
I still have a lot of research to do that's why I joined this forum I'm new to mopars always been a chevy guy.

 

[340doc]

Man that's screaming for a straight axle in front!!!

 

[1963dartgt]

Straight axle with a nice 360 is what I want to do with mine but the wife said I was crazy. So all Clifford stuff for me and a turbo. Either way your gonna love it.

 

[273]

Looks like a big block car to me

 

[Mopar Tim]

Looks like a big block car to me

Me too!