question on A bodies and parts

[theshootist]

hey guys! I just bought a 1970 dodge dart swinger but am not familiar with what type of body style it is. How do you know if it's A,B,C,or D? Also I just joined this site so where do I find a rear seat for the 70 dart? Thanks!

 

[70DartSedan]

It's an A-Body, otherwise you wouldn't be here right? A back seat can come from another Dart usually, check E-bay or ask around here. Oh, BTW 70 is a late A-body, soon to be a mid-generation A-body, with the 2013 Dart cming out and all.

 

[theshootist]

Thanks John for the info but how do you know A Bodies styles from the others?

 

[70DartSedan]

I'll tell you: A-Bodies are considered compact cars, they ususally have a 111" wheelbase. B-Bodies 116"-117" wheelbase, and C-Bodies have 123" wheelbase. They do not have big blocks, with some exceptions. Everything about the car is less heavy duty than B or C Bodies (less leafs in rear springs, lower rate torsion bars, transmissions and rear axles, etc.), again with some exceptions. E-bodies are a totally different animal, they are either convertibles, or 2-door hardtops, they come with a STRONG emphasis on performance. E-bodies ride on either a 108" wheelbase (Ply) or a 110" wheelbase (Dod). If this don't get it, I'll need a clarification on what info you DO want.

 

[Thunder]

Search, Study, Study. As far as the seat, you can look in the '' interior parts for sell" on this site. Most members I have dealt are good people. Good Luck. Throttle to the floor.

 

[johnparts]

hey guys! I just bought a 1970 dodge dart swinger but am not familiar with what type of body style it is. How do you know if it's A,B,C,or D? Also I just joined this site so where do I find a rear seat for the 70 dart? Thanks!

you have a 67-72 Abody most components from you car can carry over from 73-76 like control arms, brake kits, rear ends, etc. etc. You can also use parts from 67-76 on your car because the basic layout is the same for each year however there are small differences. Example your doors have vent windows liek all 67-72 a bodies but you can use doors off of a 73-76 you just need all the other parts for the door and the weather strip for the 73-76 door. Does this help?

 

[gunbunny]

The How will come with time and experience. The more you stay in this hobby with your Dart, the more you will pick and catch on.
Attending shows such as Mopar Nationals, Mopar Monster Weekend and other Mopar shows, you'll pick up a ton of knowledge. This forum is also a great source and wealth of info. But here is a list of the body styles, it's not complete, but maybe a little to much for a newbie.

A-Body​

Dodge​

61 Lancer
63-76 Dart
71-72 Demon

Plymouth​

60-76 Valiant
64-69 Barracuda
70-76 Duster
71-76 Scamp

B-Body
64-77​

Chrysler​

75-79 Cordoba

Dodge​

62 Dart
63-64 330-440-Polara
65-76 Coronet
66-78 Charger
78-79 Magnum

Plymouth​

62-64 Savoy
62-70 Belvedere
67-74 Satellite
67-71 GTX
68-75 Road Runner
72 Regent
72-74 Sebring
62-64 Sport Fury
75-77 Fury
75-78 Suburban

C-Body​

Chrysler​

57-61 Windsor
61-78 Newport
57-78 New Yorker
57-71 300
57-60 Saratoga

Desoto​

57-59 Firesweep
57-59 Firedome
57-61 Fireflite
57-60 Adventurer

Dodge​

57-61 Coronet
57-59 Royal
60-61 Dart
60-61 Seneca
60-61 Phoenix
60-61 Pioneer
60-61 Polara
65-73 Polara
62-65 Custom 880
65-77 Monaco

Plymouth​

57-59 Plaza
57-61 Savoy
57-61 Belvedere
57-61 Fury
65-77 Fury
66-70 VIP

D-Body​

Imperial​

57-75 Crown

E-Body​

Dodge​

70-74 Challenger

Plymouth​

70-74 Barracuda

F-Body​

Dodge​

76-80 Aspen

Plymouth​

76-80 Volare

G-Body​

Chrysler​

84-86 Laser
87-95 LeBaron(Actually considered A-J body)
95-UP Sebring

Dodge​

84-93 Daytona

LH-Body​

Chrysler​

93-UP Concord
94-96 New Yorker LH
94-97 LHS
99-UP 300M

J-Body​

Chrysler​

80-83 Cordoba
81-83 Imperial

Dodge​

80-83 Mirada

K-Body 'K-Car'
​

Chrysler​

82-88 LeBaron
83-88 New Yorker

Dodge​

81-89 Aries
82-84 400
83-88 600
85-89 Lancer Plymouth 81-89 Reliant
85-88 Caravelle

L-Body​

Dodge​

78-90 Omni
83-87 Charger

Plymouth​

78-90 Horizon
79-87 TC3/Turismo

M-Body​

Chrysler​

77-81 LeBaron
82 New Yorker
83-89 5th Avenue

Dodge​

77-89 Diplomat
Plymouth 82-89 Grand Fury

P-Body​

Dodge​

87-94 Shadow

Plymouth​

87-94 Sundance

R-Body
82-88​

Chrysler​

79-81 New Yorker
79-81 Newport

Dodge​

79-81 St Regis

Plymouth​

80-81 Grand Fury

Y-Body​

Chrysler​

90-93 New Yorker
90-93 Imperial

 

[krazykuda]

The back seats for 2 door and 4 door cars is different because of the rear wheel cutouts.

 

[theshootist]

Thanks guys for all the info on this question. I'm looking forward to this project as I used to have a 73 swinger. If it quits snowing maybe I can get the new gas tank installed after I remove the old muffler and all the stuff that will have to be replaced before I undercoat the car. Work Work Work.... but FUN!!!!