StPaulSwinger
Active Member
Hi all!
I've been lurking/reading this site for a little while now while doing research to figure out what I wanted to do for my first "real" project car. Yesterday I took the plunge and bought a 1970 Dart Swinger. Slant six, 65k miles, three owner, avocado green inside (partially green outside too, partially rattle can black) and about as complete/original as possible or could be hoped for, especially for only $1500. Also was lucky enough to get an extra tranny (I believe for a 66 Fury), wider rims, tires, pair of swing arms, and a few other odds and ends from a great seller.
So now that means I have to get serious about doing some planning. Definitely will need to redo the brakes (hasn't seen the road in a number of years) so thinking about going to discs upfront. Also looking into some suspension upgrades. Finally, weighing options for a heart transplant (the slant is, at a minimum, in need of a rebuild but might just take the opportunity for a replacement) just not sure if a more "period" V8 or go to a Magnum etc.
Looking forward to learning a lot and asking a lot of questions that you'll likely find really obvious.
Thanks!
I've been lurking/reading this site for a little while now while doing research to figure out what I wanted to do for my first "real" project car. Yesterday I took the plunge and bought a 1970 Dart Swinger. Slant six, 65k miles, three owner, avocado green inside (partially green outside too, partially rattle can black) and about as complete/original as possible or could be hoped for, especially for only $1500. Also was lucky enough to get an extra tranny (I believe for a 66 Fury), wider rims, tires, pair of swing arms, and a few other odds and ends from a great seller.
So now that means I have to get serious about doing some planning. Definitely will need to redo the brakes (hasn't seen the road in a number of years) so thinking about going to discs upfront. Also looking into some suspension upgrades. Finally, weighing options for a heart transplant (the slant is, at a minimum, in need of a rebuild but might just take the opportunity for a replacement) just not sure if a more "period" V8 or go to a Magnum etc.
Looking forward to learning a lot and asking a lot of questions that you'll likely find really obvious.
Thanks!
I made the trip to Mopars in the Park at Farmington and I live in Northeast Arkansas, I would do it again but drive next time.
-- From Pa.
