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[sparksfly121]

Hey peeps..
Here's my story.
My parents bought a Copper 1967 Dodge Dart GT Convertible brand new in '67, special ordered in California with factory A/C, AM/FM Radio, Bench Seats and automatic transmission. This car was a daily driver for over 30 years. It passed from parents to sister, to sister, to brother, then to me. In '94 I rebuilt the engine, gave it a new top and paint job. Then in 2000 it died, and due to financial trouble, it sat for nearly 10 years.
When I thought I was getting a job in Cali, I sold the car to a guy who got it running again. I didn't get the job, so I remained, Dart-less in TN until last week, when I bought the car back from the guy I sold it to nearly 5 years ago!
I am now dedicated to doing a full restoration on this family car, and will be turning to these pages for guidance. I look forward to any help you can give me, and will be glad to post progress pics.
Wish me luck!
-Carson
:supz:

 

[3rdLM23P9]

Welcome, need to see pictures. Looking forward to following your restoration.

 

[4spdragtop]

Welcome aboard Carson! Yep we need pics....

 

[OldmanRick]

Wonderful story on the car Carson! So glad you were able to get it back. Lot's of help here and good luck as you proceed.

Welcome to FABO!

 

[draginmopars]

Welcome neighbor,
Gayle and I (Howard) are just 35 miles South of you

Smyrna- since everyone knows where Nashville is

 

[Dartnut]

Welcome to the site, great story.
Pics, pics, pics!

 

[Dart_Vader]

That's a great story Carson!
Its great to keep the car in your family after all those years!:cheers:

 

[sparksfly121]

I have a couple pictures from the day I picked it up.

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[sparksfly121]

Welcome neighbor,
Gayle and I (Howard) are just 35 miles South of you

Smyrna- since everyone knows where Nashville is

Hey Howard,
Good to see a neighbor on here!
Funny thing… my mom, (who picked out the color in '67) her name is Gaile too, spelled differently, of course. I have a video of me surprising her by parking the car in the driveway in the same spot it sat in for 10 years. PRICELESS!!
I'll post it soon. :cheers:

I hope to see you about town. The Dart is going into the shop soon and may not be on the road again for some time. I just don't know where to begin!

-Carson

 

[69B-Cuda]

Way cool to get it back! Looking forward to seeing progress pics as you work on it!

Welcome to the site!

 

[sparksfly121]

Just decoded the fender tag on a website..
I had taken a picture of it, so some of the info may be missing because I couldn't read it very well..
Does anybody know about the rarity of vehicles with certain options?
I also know it came with a factory AM/FM radio.
CAR: Dodge Dart 2 Door Convertible
ENGINE: 273cid 2-bbl V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: Unknown tire code
BUILD DATE: June 06.
AXLE: 2.94 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR: Premium Trim Grade, Vinyl Split Bench Seats. Copper Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Medium Copper Metallic Paint.
OTHER: Medium Copper Metallic Upper Door Frame Color.

MOLDINGS:

ABC OPTIONS:
E1: Cleaner Air Package
S1: Air Conditioning
X2: Tinted Windshield Only
Y1: Black Convertible Top

abc OPTIONS:
h7: Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
j4: Moulding - Boldy Sill Narrow
k7: Passenger Outside Manual Mirror
u1: Sold Car When Built (Somebody Ordered It)

(this proves my story that my dad special-ordered the car!)

 

[H20loo]

I have a twin to that car. No bumperettes and Cdn cars came with 13" wheels. We also bought it new and it is still in the family our exhaust is on drivers side.
Good luck with your car.

 

[sparksfly121]

I have a twin to that car. No bumperettes and Cdn cars came with 13" wheels. We also bought it new and it is still in the family our exhaust is on drivers side.
Good luck with your car.

I dualled the exhaust in '96-ish.. it was originally single exhaust.. driver-side(??)
It's been a while.

 

[cudamark]

Just decoded the fender tag on a website..
I had taken a picture of it, so some of the info may be missing because I couldn't read it very well..
Does anybody know about the rarity of vehicles with certain options?
I also know it came with a factory AM/FM radio.
CAR: Dodge Dart 2 Door Convertible
ENGINE: 273cid 2-bbl V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: Unknown tire code
BUILD DATE: June 06.
AXLE: 2.94 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR: Premium Trim Grade, Vinyl Split Bench Seats. Copper Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Medium Copper Metallic Paint.
OTHER: Medium Copper Metallic Upper Door Frame Color.

MOLDINGS:

ABC OPTIONS:
E1: Cleaner Air Package
S1: Air Conditioning
X2: Tinted Windshield Only
Y1: Black Convertible Top

abc OPTIONS:
h7: Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
j4: Moulding - Boldy Sill Narrow
k7: Passenger Outside Manual Mirror
u1: Sold Car When Built (Somebody Ordered It)

(this proves my story that my dad special-ordered the car!)

How do you know that it came from the factory with an AM-FM? It should have a corresponing code under the "R". You should be able to get the factory options list for your car from Chrysler Historical.

 

[sparksfly121]

Because I had the radio for years but it somehow has gone missing. I am going to contact the Chrysler historical and get a build sheet. Thanks.

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