Hello,
I have managed to save up for my “classic” first car. I’ve found a very good condition (minimal rust) 1976 Dodge Dart 4 door with the 225 slant six and one barrel carb. Car runs good.
He’s the only owner and the the car is very original. I am surprised there is no corrosion anywhere on the car, however under the hood most items like the vacuum canister, master cylinder, windshield wiper motor, air cleaner, manifold have a sort of orange corrosion on them but they are solid. Hoses have all been replaced.
I’ve been reading a ton specific to Darts and am hoping some will offer advice to a novice. Would this be a good first classic car to turn wrenches but not get in over my head? Or should I search for something less complicated (older)? I am getting weary and worried reading on 1976 Darts and their smog equipment, catalytic converters and wiring harnesses specific to this year vehicle.
At $3,000 dollars it seem like not too much to try and get into the wonderful hobby. Would love to learn how to change brakes, adjust carb, set timing, and just really enjoy the vehicle. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.
I have managed to save up for my “classic” first car. I’ve found a very good condition (minimal rust) 1976 Dodge Dart 4 door with the 225 slant six and one barrel carb. Car runs good.
He’s the only owner and the the car is very original. I am surprised there is no corrosion anywhere on the car, however under the hood most items like the vacuum canister, master cylinder, windshield wiper motor, air cleaner, manifold have a sort of orange corrosion on them but they are solid. Hoses have all been replaced.
I’ve been reading a ton specific to Darts and am hoping some will offer advice to a novice. Would this be a good first classic car to turn wrenches but not get in over my head? Or should I search for something less complicated (older)? I am getting weary and worried reading on 1976 Darts and their smog equipment, catalytic converters and wiring harnesses specific to this year vehicle.
At $3,000 dollars it seem like not too much to try and get into the wonderful hobby. Would love to learn how to change brakes, adjust carb, set timing, and just really enjoy the vehicle. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.