chlngr1970

In the search for parts for my Duster, I came across a nice little 68 Dart that I can throw together with the parts I take off my Duster. It was a Craigslist ad that came with a complete 440

So, now I take the 340/727/8 3/4, including the K-Member. What would be cool is if I could just unbolt the front and rear end, lift the body off, and drop on the Dart I don't know for sure, but I'm even going to try and use the exhaust system. I don't know if the wheel base is going to be a factor, so we'll see what pans out.

Plans are:
340/727/8.75 rear
Late model bucket seats
New carpet
Well, all new interrior.
Paint and body...

All the usual suspects. I'm not sure what color I want to go with. It was originally a blue, but I am thinking of white with a black bumble bee stripe. I'm also thinking of trying to find a GT hood...kinda clone a GT...Dunno yet.

j

78D200

sounds like a good project. keep us posted with plenty of pics.

67 GTX

good luck with it

Crazy4Carz.Com

Great project. Everything should fit the same they are basically the same wheelbase. Most of the parts are interchangeable. I am happy to help any way that I can. I am doing a similar project myself. (see the other post in this forum) Also there is a long progress post on www.Crazy4Carz.Com in the froums under muscle cars. There are great people here on this site, I have been lurking in the shadows for a long time before I posted. Please keep posting pictures of your progress.

challenger

well that is going to be one good project , why is it everyone can find the 68s / 69s but me , guess ill have to go out of state to find one hehehe all ours are pretty much shot in this state , keep us posted as i like to see them darts

chlngr1970

After a rather eventful evening of trying to get the car on the trailer with no ramps ( remind me to check that next time I borrow my dads trailer )I got the car home and off the trailer ( I got the ramps this time ) and she is in my garage. First order of business is to get the floor pans replaced. The passenger side front is gone... literally. So, new floor pans from Year One and I will be in business. I'm gonna try and do it myself ( uh-oh... ) Next up is the K-Member removal and swap in of the late A K-Frame/BBP Disc brakes from my Duster. Next, is the 8.75 rear. After I freshen up the 340/727, I'll drop that in. Seats from a Neon, and new carpet/int panels...and I will have a sweet little ride to take to the body shop for a Quarter replacement.

Attached are a couple shots of the rotted floor panels.

j

blue 68 gts

Take the Dart off the frame and put it on a Duster frame?

The wheel base is different.

As well as GT hood. No difference in a Post hood and a GT hood. GT and GTS hoods are the different ones. Just trying to help!

Did you pick that Post up in Everett? I almost bought that car as a new project for me...

chlngr1970

Well, since both cars are unibodies, there is no taking the body off the frame, but the K-Frame is the same between the A-Bodies from 67-76, so it will work.

Thanks for letting me know about the hood. I'll keep an eye out for a GTS hood.

If you are talking about the one that had the 440 on a stand, yup...that is the one I got. I almost didn't get the car...just the motor

j

rr69half6bbl

nice project, save your time w/ year one order them from sherman body panels direct, itll save you at least 30%.

chlngr1970

Checking both Sherman and Associates, and Year One, Year one is $16 cheaper. That is NOT including any shipping and handling, so I haven't got that far yet. Just the floor pans, excluding the trunk pan, Sherman is $18 cheaper. Again, not including any shipping and handling. I am hopeful I can get them ordered in the next month. Then I can see some progress myself.

j

blue 68 gts

Thats what I mean't.

Where abouts in Washington do you live?
I'm about 10 miles south of Everett.

When I talked to the guy, he said the 440 wasn't included. I said it says the motor goes with the car in the ad, and theres even a picture. He said "hmm. guess my girlfriend wants to get rid of the engine too".

78D200

thats why you don't let your other post stuff for you. hahahaha

chlngr1970

Yup, that is the one I got. I am in south Everett, just off Evergreen Way. Now I am considering putting the 440 in the Dart..just not sure yet.

j

67 GTX

it would fly if you do that
haha

blue 68 gts

I"m less then 10 miles from you I bet.

I live a mile from Lynnwood High (school I go to).

Bet we've been to someo f the same car shows.

chlngr1970

Unfortunately, not likely, since I haven't been to any in years I am hoping to be able to go to some next year tho...

j

challenger

nothing like car shows Chlngr1970 , hopfully you can get to a few this next season

blue 68 gts

If you can make it to any car shows next year, make sure one is the Sunbust Show.

the Tacoma Unlimited Chapter puts it on every year usually during August some time. Great show.