Is it just me, or is the 66 Dart the red-headed step-child of A-Bodies? :cwm10: Everywhere I look, there are parts available for 67 and up, but finding 66 parts is like pulling teeth. Everything from emblems, to weatherstripping, to gas caps... Very frustrating.
What have I gotten myself into?
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moparlee
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Ya, hate to say it but.... Welcome to the early A's. Believe it or not it is getting better and easier in finding new parts.
Lee
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Man its not just you.
Red-headed stepchild is right!
Is there something in particular you are looking for? Autobody Specialties just recently added body parts for our cars to their catalog, and certain items can be found if you really look, but you are right - there is a huge increase in parts availability when you hit 67.
Red-headed stepchild is right!
Is there something in particular you are looking for? Autobody Specialties just recently added body parts for our cars to their catalog, and certain items can be found if you really look, but you are right - there is a huge increase in parts availability when you hit 67.
I need a whole laundry list of stuff:
Complete weatherstrip set, including the window channels
The big GT emblems
Trunk liner
Package tray
Gas Cap
Antenna
window crank handles
An aftermarket radio that looks good that fits in the existing dash holes
Headers
four barrel intake and carb
I know I can get a few of these things at Year One, but most I can't find...
Complete weatherstrip set, including the window channels
The big GT emblems
Trunk liner
Package tray
Gas Cap
Antenna
window crank handles
An aftermarket radio that looks good that fits in the existing dash holes
Headers
four barrel intake and carb
I know I can get a few of these things at Year One, but most I can't find...
OldVart
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Welcome to the 66 A body world. 
I've been looking for years for things like gas cap and radio antenna. Of course a lots of those years was before FABO. If you put your wish list in here, someone will eventually have something for you.
I've been looking for years for things like gas cap and radio antenna. Of course a lots of those years was before FABO. If you put your wish list in here, someone will eventually have something for you.
I'm with you there! 66 Darts are by themselves in many ways but hey, we like to be different! I've got a 66 GT 273 and They only built 1200 or so with a 4-speed. I'm glad 66's are so odd. Seaching for parts is the fun part. You have to be patient. E-bay has been helpful. So has Laysons Restorations. I've gotten a package shelf, trunk mat and weatherstripping from them. They also have gas caps available. They have been great to deal with and are good about e-mail
responses to your questions. We 66 Dart owners have to help each other out!
Mike
responses to your questions. We 66 Dart owners have to help each other out!
Mike
OldVart
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I agree with you Mike, the 66 is fun to own, and most people don't even recogonize what type of car it is. Thanks for the tip on the gas caps at Laysons.
65s
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Don't feel bad, hunting parts is part of the hobby and part of the adventure! If you don't want that kind of adventure, buy a Mustang.
Any early A-body gas cap should work.
Places like Layson's (very expensive and slow), Gary Goers - http://www.garygoers.com Steele Rubber Products at http://www.steelerubber.com have stuff for us.
Be sure to check out the EVBC Forum too, lots of early A-body people there with lots of good leads and information http://www.enbcom.com/board
antennas are hard to find, I use a $12 Canadian Tire special.
There's a 273 commando intake on ebay right now, grab it if you can!
Item number: 8030683165
Any early A-body gas cap should work.
Places like Layson's (very expensive and slow), Gary Goers - http://www.garygoers.com Steele Rubber Products at http://www.steelerubber.com have stuff for us.
Be sure to check out the EVBC Forum too, lots of early A-body people there with lots of good leads and information http://www.enbcom.com/board
antennas are hard to find, I use a $12 Canadian Tire special.
There's a 273 commando intake on ebay right now, grab it if you can!
Item number: 8030683165
65s
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There are very few cars like mine around where I live, and I mostly rely on ebay or the internet to get parts. BUT, I got involved in my local Mopar club and have met lots of people. Through the club I've found a few people with parts, in fact some of my greatest parts scores have been local guys that used to own a car like mine years ago and were looking to unload their spare parts now!
The nice thing about finding parts locally is you can inspect them and you don't have to pay shipping costs!
The nice thing about finding parts locally is you can inspect them and you don't have to pay shipping costs!
DaveZee said:
I have a complete set of door handles and window cranks out of a 66.
John
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66dartman
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Your preachin' to the choir here, but it is rewarding. You will not likely see yourself going down the road however. I have kept my eyes on ebay for parts and there also is a yard in the California desert that has several 66's. It is pearsonville auto wrecking. I will look for thier contact info and post it for you.
66dartman
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The place where I bought a real clean rh fender is: [email protected]
This is the address I used to email them. I know they have at least 2 66's there.
Hope this helps
This is the address I used to email them. I know they have at least 2 66's there.
Hope this helps
dartcuda
Mopar Or No Car
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DaveZee said:
were not the red headed stepchild, were the one the redheaded stepchild beats on
DaveZee said:
Here's the response:
sorry cant help you.
DJ
Pearson's Auto Wrecking & Hubcap Store
236 Pearson Road
Pearsonville, CA 93527
(760) 377-4585
(760) 377-5446 (fax)
[email protected]
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66dartman
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Sorry DaveZee, I bought a fender from them last summer and I know that they had 2 66 darts because they gave me my choice of colors and I saw pics of the cars. Must be lazy.
jacksdodges
jacksdodges
Ive got a 66 dart GT parts car, and a couple of 65s, so maybe i can help. I live in AR. I never knew the gas caps were rare.
Rocky65
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PG Classics out of Canada makes new window and door cranks and they are reasonable, they have a store on ebay...
'64 Cuda
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Not that the info is bad, but this thread is 4 years old.
waggin
moving on ain't easy if you drive a Ford :p
I have some of the items on your list,will get back later with what I have
waggin
moving on ain't easy if you drive a Ford :p
Ok I have the gt emblems.....not no beauty queens.....10$ and a few of the post style am/fm stereo's that are new in the box from phase linear(made by jensen) 75$ and some early a window crank's (none are pefect but driver condition) 5$ each shipping is what it is and is seperate
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