stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #1 Posted October 2, 2015 I finally was able to pony up and have the proper 340 motor built for my first car (1971 Dodge Dart) that I had wanted for years. I went to see uncle Bo to pick up his dolly to bring the car up to a guy who I did a barter with to swap motors and install new exhaust etc. I then made a few more stops and after my last stop as I walked out to my truck I see some bonehead hit the side of it and decided not to wait around to tell me. Anyway today is bitter sweet. Dragging the car up in a little while to the guy's shop. Don't plan on putting in an insurance claim on this one. Hopefully by Sunday I will be able to pick up my Dart with a nice new 400+ hp 340 installed with new tti exhaust and converter...Some people have no conscience..... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,940 #2 Posted October 2, 2015 Easy fix... that'll buff right out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #3 Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) Easy fix... that'll buff right out. Darn! I was going to say that!Seriously! A lot of that could come out with some proper clamps and direction pulling! It would still be there just much less visible... Edited October 2, 2015 by DennisThornton second sentence 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,940 #4 Posted October 2, 2015 Knowing Stevebo...probably already fixed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #5 Posted October 2, 2015 Knowing Stevebo...probably already fixed. This repair is beyond what I can do... Will need paint and a good bodyman... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #6 Posted October 2, 2015 That really sucks, thankfully it didn't get into the cab corner because that would have sucked double. Why dolly the car to the guy's house? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #7 Posted October 2, 2015 The MoPar will be a great machine when finished!Sorry about the idiot that damaged your truck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #8 Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) That really sucks, thankfully it didn't get into the cab corner because that would have sucked double. Why dolly the car to the guy's house? Few reasons... No reggieNo insuranceNeed to dolly it home as I want uncle Joe to be there when we fire it for the first time.... Just got back from dropping it off. The guy has a really nice home shop. Restored 69 Camaro, rebuilt 440 sitting on a stand ready to drop in his restored super B as well. Real nice guy and by the looks of what I saw the Dart is in more than capable hands... The best part of the deal is that we had to actually push the Dart into his garage as the fuel pump on it was acting up. That will be my last impression of that motor..... Edited October 3, 2015 by stevebo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #9 Posted October 3, 2015 Not registered? No insurance? You should know better then that . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
truckin88 104 #10 Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) Bo did the paint crack? if not a a decent PDR guy (that dealers use ) maybe able to pop it out, avoid filler and paint. Good PDR guys are amazing.If it was a little higher like a ford it never would have made contact.... Edited October 3, 2015 by truckin88 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #11 Posted October 3, 2015 Come on Will..... @ Jeff- when you reggie the car you get taxed on it and since I have not driven the car in ages why keep it registered ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,439 #12 Posted October 3, 2015 Come on Will..... @ Jeff- when you reggie the car you get taxed on it and since I have not driven the car in ages why keep it registered ?? Steve....get Connecticut classic car plates. I have them on my Vette and last year I was taxed just under $16 bucks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,034 #13 Posted October 3, 2015 Eagle eye missed something... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,439 #14 Posted October 3, 2015 Eagle eye missed something... Oops.....yep....you already got the right plate.Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #15 Posted October 3, 2015 Come on Will..... @ Jeff- when you reggie the car you get taxed on it and since I have not driven the car in ages why keep it registered ?? I know where you will be sitting for 3 hrs. very soon... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,940 #16 Posted October 3, 2015 http://www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=803&q=569496 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #17 Posted October 3, 2015 Bo did the paint crack? if not a a decent PDR guy (that dealers use ) maybe able to pop it out, avoid filler and paint. Good PDR guys are amazing.If it was a little higher like a ford it never would have made contact.... Now that's funny right there!!!Like Mike said, taxes on that can't be more then $20 bucks a year. Heck you (and me) must spend more then that at Dunkin Donuts in a week! The insurance is worth keeping on it just incase something happens. If I were you I would get insurance through Hagerty or one similar. Your regular insurance is going to pay you book value which is nothing. I just checked Hagerty and the average value of a 1971 Dodge Dart is like $7000. A regular insurance company would probably give you like $300 if it was totaled!What the old adage, "an once of prevention" or something like that. Could be "Pay now or pay a whole lot later" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,940 #18 Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) Yep, part of the reason I recently sold the Javelin...we were carrying NY registration(with the personalized plates alone is just crazy money), add (classic car) insurance, on a vehicle we barely used...for the past twenty five years. Really adds up over the long haul, but like Jeff said...you gotta do it just in case the unforseen happens. Plus, the added benefit for me was freeing up all the space it once took up. Edited October 3, 2015 by AMC RULES Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,844 #19 Posted October 3, 2015 And the Javelin wouldn't fit in the basement or living room! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,940 #20 Posted October 3, 2015 No, not without a Lazy Susan, it wouldn't. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,114 #21 Posted October 3, 2015 Sucks about the truck. I agree, no use insuring the car if it's not on the road. Got mine sitting in the garage, no reg, no insurance. Thinking of putting it back on the road and letting one of the kids drive it, I think they'd enjoy it a lot! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #22 Posted October 3, 2015 Yep, part of the reason I recently sold the Javelin...we were carrying NY registration(with the personalized plates alone is just crazy money), add (classic car) insurance, on a vehicle we barely used...for the past twenty five years. Really adds up over the long haul, but like Jeff said...you gotta do it just in case the unforseen happens. Plus, the added benefit for me was freeing up all the space it once took up. So that's where all those tractors are that you couldn't squeeze into your shed! Isn't having a lift the only way to go! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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