'75 Dart Swinger Beater

[71ChallengerSE]

I though I might go and post up some of the progress of my '75 Dart that I am putting together while I restore my 71 Challenger. I am collecting the pieces I need to convert it to the 70-72 style Dart. If you have any of those pieces let me know.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[71ChallengerSE]

So far I have replaced the broken torsion bar, the two rusty and dented fenders, changed to the 73 grille, pushed the bumper in 1 3/4", removed the bumper guards, and changed to the 70-71 side markers.

 

[71dodge]

ouch she need alot of body work it will be sweet thou good luck

 

[71ChallengerSE]

Thanks to Michigan it has a lot of rust. I have already replaced both front floors and the trunk pan.

 

[fenderman33]

Good work there on the trunk pan.
Let's see that new Super6 on there now!
-Jon

 

[71ChallengerSE]

Good work there on the trunk pan.
Let's see that new Super6 on there now!
-Jon

Once I get all the bugs worked out then I will do the Super 6 swap, when the brakes are fixed and bled it should be ready.

 

[amzchad]

i have a front off of a 70 dart i should be getting it in a two weeks

 

[J-MacsMopars]

Welcome to the site. Looks like one heck of a project. Will be cool once done.

 

[bayyum]

good work on the car there

 

[rgreule]

man im i glad i have a west coast car.. no rust...

 

[Button]

I have got to give you alot of credit on tackling such a project. Our 74 Swinger and 73 Dart Custom have always been southern cars. I'm originally from Ohio so I know what rust is all about as well. I've told my son about northern cars and rust and how lucky we are to have a southern car to work on.
Haven't I seen you and your car in a magazine somewhere before?, possibly, "young-guns"?

 

[71ChallengerSE]

I have got to give you alot of credit on tackling such a project. Our 74 Swinger and 73 Dart Custom have always been southern cars. I'm originally from Ohio so I know what rust is all about as well. I've told my son about northern cars and rust and how lucky we are to have a southern car to work on.
Haven't I seen you and your car in a magazine somewhere before?, possibly, "young-guns"?

Thanks, normally I would run from rust like this unless its a Challenger, but it was only $500 and I drove it home. I was in the November issue of Mopar Muscle Magazine.

 

[Valleyant]

Great job on the Dart! it is coming along nicely....and the Challenger will benefit greatly from the skills you are acquiring.

 

[jivemother33]

lookin good

 

[71ChallengerSE]

I took it to its first sort-of show this past weekend. My MOPAR club went and donated canned goods to our local food drive.










I have a lead on a passenger fender, front valence, and rear bumper so I can convert my Dart. I almost have all the pieces I need to do the conversion. Hopefully I can get the pieces before I go and paint it.

 

[70Swinger510]

Those rear wheels are kinda sick got any other pictures?

 

[71ChallengerSE]

Those rear wheels are kinda sick got any other pictures?

Yeah, I have a full set of those rims, I don't have any idea what they are but they did have SEMA stickers on the back. There was a guy on slantsix.org who has been looking all over for these rims since he sold his set.

 

[metallidart]

There is a nice, cheap 72-73 rechromed rear bumper on ebay right now. Buy it now of $125 I think. I don't remember if it had the tail lights or not. All you would need is the rear valance, and you would be set!

 

[63VALIANT*KISS]

dang sweet project that rust is narley but it looks like u got a control on things

 

[71ChallengerSE]

dang sweet project that rust is narley but it looks like u got a control on things

Yeah note to self Never buy a Michigan car again :toothy10:

Here is the free fender I got from a local club member, but since he ran into a pole he wants it back. Maybe I can trade it for his smashed one? Also notice the twin scoops I picked up.








Here are also some better pics of the rear wheels.

 

[70Swinger510]

I've got a strait 70 dart passanger fender I will let go for cheap. just needs paint, no dents or dings. I also have front bumper and hood

 

[RPMLegends18]

I just did a 72 conversion on my 74 Swinger. The front was a breeze, the back is another story. A couple other members have also done this swap. Also swapped to the 72 wing window doors. So I now say its a 72 when people ask

 

[Renegade]

Nice work dude!

 

[Young Gun Smith]

Nice work dude!

x2!

 

[71ChallengerSE]

I've got a strait 70 dart passanger fender I will let go for cheap. just needs paint, no dents or dings. I also have front bumper and hood

That sounds great, but you are way to far away. I already have a hood thanks to a member here, but I still need a front bumper and brackets.