Richard's 1972 Dodge Dart

68Roadrunner · Post by **68Roadrunner** » Mon Mar 18, 13 8:57 pm

Hi all, thought id post some pictures and info of my latest mopar, it’s a 72 dodge dart I bought from a friend last October, its an original v8 318 car with a 904, power steering power brakes front discs, its spent all its life in las Vegas until last year with one family owner 55,000 genuine miles, service history dealer paperwork, fender tag door sticker and build sheet I found behind rear seat, the car has zero rust. The colour is HB1 light blue, with white vinyl roof, which is knackered, B5 metallic blue interior.

The car ran in a fashion when I got it but needed plenty of work due to damage at the docks. I am in the process of repairing bits replacing bits and upgrading bits already done i.e. brakes steering suspension, hoses, belts, cooling, electrics, dash pad, various trim carpet. Rear suspension has been upgraded with edelbrock shocks and heavy duty leaves .gas shocks on front and fabricated brackets on front control arms and added a anti roll bar. Along with some 2 piece compo motive wheels I bought off fellow member davev8 which I have refurbished and now have 225 60 x15 on front and 245 60x15 on rear.

Engine and trans fully serviced, it know starts on the button drives and handles great, I have restored the grille and found some replacement rear lamps ebay thanks to davev8 again, the car now has a mot tax and UK registered, never had an A body before and being smaller than my roadrunner and satellite its easier to handle and abuse. Future plans are to fit a 4-barrel intake and carb headers, and make a dual exhaust system, renew the vinyl roof and maybe paint the car. I have a worked 360 but that can wait. Me and my son James are going to have a lot of fun in it, hope you like it.

Thanks to my friend Gordon for the pictures. HAVE FUN AND KEEP IT MOPAR.
Cheers
Richard and James.

TYREMAN · Post by **TYREMAN** » Mon Mar 18, 13 9:01 pm

Love that

one of the best looking UK ABodys i have seen.

The colour combo works for me

makes me feel happy and thinking of summer cruising just looking at her

James777 · Post by **James777** » Mon Mar 18, 13 9:07 pm

Great looking car. Love the colour.

Dave81 · Post by **Dave81** » Mon Mar 18, 13 9:09 pm

Wheels have come up a treat Richard!

Car looks to be in fantastic condition!

Very Nice and one of the best years!

Edit: Any clearance issues with the 245's at the rear (could you have got 255's under there)?

68Roadrunner · Post by **68Roadrunner** » Mon Mar 18, 13 9:31 pm

yeah tyreman wre all waiting for summer cruisin, dave 245 on the rear in my opinion is max wasnt sure about the color when i got it but its growing on me ,suppose it be a shame to alter it , 72 yeah

terryr · Post by **terryr** » Mon Mar 18, 13 9:31 pm

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Mon Mar 18, 13 9:39 pm

Love it Richard.
And the colour really works for me.
Reminds me of the escort RS 2000 in riviera blue !!!!
Lovely.
How's the satellite ? I've still got a pic on my phone from last years Nats
Looked so tough in its patina guise

Charger · Post by **Charger** » Mon Mar 18, 13 10:25 pm

very nice

perfect stance and wheel/tyre combo

roll on summer

db · Post by db » Mon Mar 18, 13 11:26 pm

Very nice! Any interior pics?

RobTwin · Post by **RobTwin** » Tue Mar 19, 13 8:25 am

That's nice Richard, looking forward to seeing it at the Nats

Reminds me of Mark Richards' from way back...even got the same wheels as he had at one stage

PS Can you remind me what Satellite you have - dont remember seeing that one?

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Tue Mar 19, 13 8:45 am

really nice complete, together package, smashin car

Dave

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Tue Mar 19, 13 9:36 am

What a cracking looking Dart and to see one in that colour...very special

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Tue Mar 19, 13 10:24 am

Great car, Richard, I DO like Darts!!!

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Tue Mar 19, 13 12:30 pm

I love it in that colour too. Really sweet looking car.

RoelB · Post by **RoelB** » Tue Mar 19, 13 8:20 pm

good looking car Richard