71 Dart
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Well, I've finally done it. I found a great A-bod in a 1971 Dart Swinger. Bought the car about a month ago and brought her home just a couple weeks ago. She now sits in my garage with the interrior (except dash) completely stripped out. This lil gal is super super solid ( a fine southern gal ), all floor panels and trunk are original without even the hint of rust. I have NEVER seen a car of this age be this solid. I'm one, lucky guy, I will have saved hundreds of $$ on body cost. The exterrior sheetmetal appears the same save one small area on the passenger side rocker panel, perhaps a 2-3 inch blister under the paint, but even it is rock solid with the tap of a screwdriver.
The car came with new carpet,headliner, and rear package tray, I'll have to buy the upholstery for the seats, that's all. She comes with a /6, but I call it my NFL /6, that's Not For Long.. she one day will be a big block, I have a couple engine possibilities, still undecided.
I have a couple other Mopars, but have been looking for the right A-bod for about 4 years, wanted a Demon but couldn't afford what I would have liked and didn't want a rust bucket, so the lil Dart was my best hope. And this A-bod HAD to be a 71 model.
Sorry no pics as of yet, but I will let you see her in due time. :thumbup:
The ole guy - Jim
The car came with new carpet,headliner, and rear package tray, I'll have to buy the upholstery for the seats, that's all. She comes with a /6, but I call it my NFL /6, that's Not For Long.. she one day will be a big block, I have a couple engine possibilities, still undecided.
I have a couple other Mopars, but have been looking for the right A-bod for about 4 years, wanted a Demon but couldn't afford what I would have liked and didn't want a rust bucket, so the lil Dart was my best hope. And this A-bod HAD to be a 71 model.
Sorry no pics as of yet, but I will let you see her in due time. :thumbup:
The ole guy - Jim