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[Nicholas Murray]

Hi everybody,

My name is Nicholas and I am actually going to get a 1973 Dodge Dart Swinger in a few days. I am brand new to the mechanic world and have never owned a car such as this. I do not know what would be good or bad as far as mechanics go, so I would like some help. This car is what I have been waiting and looking and hoping for for a while now. I wanted to get into a car that would bring a smile to my face everytime I saw it and drove it, a muscle car is what I want. This car to me is looking like a great journey, but I know that older cars require time, money and patience. So my first question is, what should I be looking for as I am driving the car as well as how to tell if it is worth the money?

 

[Oklacarcollecto]

Welcome to the site! Rust and collision damage are your main enemies.

 

[Nicholas Murray]

where would be the major areas of concern for rust, and how can you tell as far as collision damage if the car has been through a repair

 

[Nicholas Murray]

what about driveabilty?

 

[Tony Fields]

Welcome to FABO!!!!!

 

[bear]

Welcome to the site Nicholas . Here's a couple of things to think about and to look for when you go to look at this Dart ? Rear quarters ( above the tires as well as in front and in back of the wheel wells . Lower fenders as well as the very top of the fenders near the hinge area . Drivers side floor pan as well as the torsion bar anchors ( frame area under the front floors ) . You mentioned you wanted something like a muscle car . To me that means two door V8 car . Is it ? If not then you have to think about weather your going to want a 4 door and or a slant six . If it's got a six then are you going to want to build that or do a V8 swap and do you have the money and place to do it . This is just a few thing to look for and think about .

 

[YoungGun74]

Welcome to FABO

 

[Les]

Welcome aboard!! A lot of good info and excellent people.

 

[1969VADart]

Welcome from Fredericksburg, VA.

 

[Nicholas Murray]

It is a 2 door with a 318, a nice 318. I leave from New Orleans on Friday to go see it, then if all goes well, put it on the trailer and drive back sunday. I am really looking forward to it

 

[Abodybomber]

Welcome,and best of luck. 2 door,a score.

 

[SpikeWills69]

Welcome to FABO from NC. Great score on the car and good luck. As you can see by the great advice you have already gotten, this is a fantastic site for Mopar lovers.