69 Swinger 340 22 years later

[Doug Swinger340]

Here are some pics of my dart. My father and I restored it back in 92ish. It was my first car, four speed 340 with 3:55 posi. I had to sell it when I went to college. For gas mileage... UGGGH! This is a pic of my now wife and I in my Senior picture. Over the years I lost track of the car. In January I stumbled on it, on Ebay with one hour left. In Ca. and I live in Illinois! I verified the car, lost the bid AND CONTINUED TO HAGGLE UNTIL I made a deal after the auction.. Got my car back and life is good, now my boys can help me and my dad do it again. cheers friends.

 

[smlveightis]

Congrats on being reunited with your Dart! Keep us posted on your progress!

 

[2darts]

cool story, looking forward to the resto thread.

 

[Doug Swinger340]

I will keep you guys up to date. Thanks Hey I need some sbp cragars 14" if any one has any leads. Keep cruisin

 

[66MOPAR77]

I will keep you guys up to date. Thanks Hey I need some sbp cragars 14" if any one has any leads. Keep cruisin

Congrats, can't wait to see the thread:burnout:

 

[R4Sedan]

Real cool story!

 

[lil red]

now thats pretty cool......

 

[mikebee]

that is very cool....ever tried the lottery?

 

[Doug Swinger340]

Mikebee, I hear ya man. It has been the talk of the town, everyone remembers it. I got lucky

 

[Divenut]

Very Cool! Congrats!

Pat

 

[CUDACOX]

Nice story with a happy ending..Keep us posted..

 

[moparker]

That's awesome! I seen 2 sbp cragers for sale on here lately. Newstalgia wheel sells them and I think Summit racing does as well. Congrats.

 

[1968dartman]

Nice story! how about some more pics of the car now? Enjoy your car and the memories you will make with it the second time around.

 

[mikedevore]

Your a lucky man.
My 1969 340 swinger was crushed in 1985 by the guy I sold it to..

 

[Dartnut]

Great to hear this.
Not many people get a second chance like you did.
Welcome to FABO and we need more pics!

 

[nothingbutdarts]

Great news on the find. Hence for me I guess, that is why I have owned my 2 Dart Swingers since the very early 80's & not sold any.

 

[340john]

You are a very lucky guy. Congrats on a major score. I sold my 70 340 swinger after owning it for 26 years and i am kicking myself in the *** ever since. Please keep the pictures coming.

 

[Doug Swinger340]

Hey guys
Well its been two years since I got my car back and I have really made strides! I have been doing a little at a time. Here is a pic I took Saturday. I am very pleased with my results. I replaced a lot of metal and had to dust off my body tools but all in all the body and paint turned out pretty well. The car runs fantastic! I have been through the brakes and in every nook and crany, I still need to detail the trunk and do a headliner. Along with about a thousand other little things, But now I feel I can roll up to a cruise night and hang with everyone! Take care. Doug

 

[RustyRatRod]

That looks great I love the Cragars.

 

[WildCat]

Beautiful,

But REDLINES would really make it POP

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[65-440]

Very cool ! You found your old car and you 2yr old thread, nice !

 

[Snake]

SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSweet story,but Ihave to ask do you still have that hot girl.

 

[toolmanmike]

Great story! I didn't realize it was a old thread when I started reading. She's really sharp! Love those Cragars. tmm

 

[Frankie]

VERY Cool! Congrats!

 

[Doug Swinger340]

Thanks. You all are too kind
Yes that is my wife. Had our first date in the dart!