stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #176 Posted May 14, 2014 A couple of you wanted to see my first car I got when I was 15 (I am 41 now)... I did not have any recent pics until today. I did some heavy duty spring cleaning in the garage this morning and had it out for a little ride. I had the truck out too so thought a few pics were in order... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,120 #177 Posted May 14, 2014 Love the Dart! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #178 Posted May 14, 2014 DUDE!...I thought you had a Swinger? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #179 Posted May 14, 2014 It is a Dart Swinger Craig... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #180 Posted May 14, 2014 Its about friggin time! I gotta hand it to you Steve for keeping that car for so long and in such mint shape. I've owned so many muscle cars I should have kept it ain't even funny. Among the Dodge's were two 69 Dodge Chargers, both with built 440's and one was a mint R/T with a six pack on top of its 440. We won't even get into the Chevy and the Fords I've owned. I'm such a fool for not keeping at least one of them... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,929 #181 Posted May 14, 2014 My mom had a 76 Dart that looked just like that except it has the slant-six stump puller engine. It was a total dog off the line. It was recalled several times for this and nothing fixed it so they gave up. My mom ordered a new car and while we were waiting for it I decided to have a crack at it. I was in college and took the carb apart but I lost the accelerator pump weight. I made a new one out of a nail and put it back together. Car ran like a champ after that. It used to eat ballast resistors too. About 6 a year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #182 Posted May 14, 2014 I told Steve I'm first in line if he ever sells the Dart! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #184 Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) I told Steve I'm first in line if he ever sells the Dart! Yep, I said that about the Senior. Edited May 15, 2014 by AMC RULES 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #185 Posted May 15, 2014 I told Steve I'm first in line if he ever sells the Dart! So you are first in line on the Dart... Craig claims to be first in line on the Senior. Matt claims to be first in line on a particular RJ I'm still tryin to decide what I want to claim dibs on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #186 Posted May 15, 2014 At least I know that I can find buyers for some of my junk !! lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #187 Posted May 15, 2014 At least I know that I can find buyers for some of my junk !! lol But its all good junk Steve... I got dibs on the rest of the pile! Lol! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #188 Posted May 15, 2014 It is a Dart "Swinger" Craig... Well that somes it all up... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #189 Posted May 15, 2014 Nice ride dude! I never saw it out from under the cover. Very sweet. Yesterday was a great day to play with the cars. Coincidentally, I took the '55 out in the afternoon too. Itchin' for a car shown actually. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,929 #190 Posted May 15, 2014 But its all good junk Steve... I got dibs on the rest of the pile! Lol! Rats! I was going to claim the "Table Scraps" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #191 Posted May 15, 2014 everything looks awesome, keep the dart for your son! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #192 Posted May 16, 2014 dont you have a chevelle to restore also? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #193 Posted May 16, 2014 I passed up on a Dart when I was 17.....still regretting it. I had another car apart @ the time, and my father would have had a sh*t hemorrhage. Price was right and all. Guess I learned then...it's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. Ohh the one that got away... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #194 Posted May 22, 2014 @Will- Yes that is on the distant radar to restore the Chevelle or (mouse house) at this point. I was able to pick away a little more on this project. Got most of the wiring in place and installed the radiator support, radiator and front grill. It was MUCH easier coming apart . I am waiting for the rebuilt gauges to come in the mail and then I can start to wire them up. Little by little..... Still hoping to finish this by the Kent show..... Not sure if I mentioned that Fireman stopped by and helped out with the wiring... Thanks again Jeff !! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,929 #195 Posted May 23, 2014 I'm not sure but I think I see a firewall! Haven't seen one of those in years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #196 Posted May 24, 2014 Look'n great Steve! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #197 Posted June 6, 2014 Any updates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #198 Posted June 6, 2014 Will- Waiting on some parts. Had to get new shifter and shifter box as mine was not working properly. I just got the electric fan this afternoon and have not even opened the box as of yet. Got the upper and lower radiator hoses this week too. Last Friday I took a little trip down PA way to pick up something else in the same era via 1952. I am giving it a little face lift. Will post some pics soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,040 #199 Posted June 6, 2014 This is a 1952 Wolverine Wagemaker 14 ft boat. It spent most of it's life on lake Michigan then the original owner's nephew brought it back to the Scranton PA area where he used it for a few years then sold it to his neighbor who basically stored it in his garage for 10 years and never took it out. It came with the original 25hp Johnson with a rare electric start motor that runs great but needed the typical water pump, coils, condensor, carb clean etc. I have to thank my pal Kenb for "locating" this one for me. He was going to buy it but knew I was interested so we worked out a deal where I bought this one and he bought my Duratec. Ken also helped get this motor running and did the water pump. He gave me some tips on what paint to use etc. You are the man Ken! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #200 Posted June 6, 2014 Nice bust out another K there Steve... gonna look so cool towed behind your Chebby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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