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Old Mopar tough

Timmayy

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I know this is B-body but I have to post. I've had my 69 Dart 440/727 for about 20 years. I bought it from an ex drag racer. It's got some go fast goodies and such. I've been on and off it for years. Last time it saw the road was 2014 (the only time) then it wouldn't start and I let it sit. Well I got the itch this year. The problem was the orange box. Bought a new one, changed the oil, drained the tank and put in fresh gas and it fired right up without starting fluid. I try telling these kids today how tough the old Mopars are. Been working on it here and there. Plugs, linkage, going for new tires tomorrow etc. Well my 13 year old grandson is with me today. I took him for a little ride. You should see his eyes wide open when I just get a little on the pedal. He says his heart is pumping and he loves it and wouldn't stop smiling. He's now going to help me take apart the column so I can replace the turn signal switch. I actually have some of the younger kids telling me not to paint it. They love the patina (It's scheduled to get the body done this winter). It's racing days are long over. It's just a fun ride now. Gotta teach the young ones.
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Oh man I like it! I can’t see doing anything to it other than driving it as is.
 
Sure would like some details on what's in the car. That has to be a great feeling ride. A little paint & some tuning, wow!
 
Sure would like some details on what's in the car. That has to be a great feeling ride. A little paint & some tuning, wow!
The car is an original Dart GT so it has buckets and center console. It's now a 440, 11.5 compression, Holley 750 dual feed. TTI headers and I was still able to keep the power steering after putting a few well placed dents. Hi lift cam (don't have the specs in front of me) I converted to front disc brakes. He had the original puny drums up front. Go fast, stop not so fast. 8 point cage, I brought the leafs in for some extra space for bigger tires. 15-20 years ago I was going to race it but now it's just a fun driver. Getting in and out of the seats is a chore now at our age. My wife has a bruise on her leg because she slipped and hit the side bar.
 
Freedom, sir....that feeling....it’s freedom
 
The car is an original Dart GT so it has buckets and center console. It's now a 440, 11.5 compression, Holley 750 dual feed. TTI headers and I was still able to keep the power steering after putting a few well placed dents. Hi lift cam (don't have the specs in front of me) I converted to front disc brakes. He had the original puny drums up front. Go fast, stop not so fast. 8 point cage, I brought the leafs in for some extra space for bigger tires. 15-20 years ago I was going to race it but now it's just a fun driver. Getting in and out of the seats is a chore now at our age. My wife has a bruise on her leg because she slipped and hit the side bar.

My Satellite had the side bars cut out, but I wanted the security & stiffness since I would race it. Put them back in. Should have done swig out style, OOPs. Enjoy the driving!
 
I like it :thumbsup:

good/great tool to teach with too

get the younger generation hooked too :bananadance:
 
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