My name is Joe, I'm 17 and very fortunate to have a car like this. This is the first car that i have bought (my durango was given to me). It is a 1974 Dodge Dart Soprt. I quickly fell in love with it. The first time i heard about this car was from my grandpa. Since he knows I am a mopar nut, he thought I would like to see it so I went with him and ended up deciding I wanted it. I wasn't even planning on buying a car but once i looked at it i decided i wanted it. Later on I found out it was my friends brother who was selling it. So he was honest with me and told me every detail of the car and we took it for a drive. This was all I needed and I told him I would take it. We negotiated a deal and it was mine. I am planning a complete restoration of this car. I will start off with the body and the frame, getting all of the rust off of it. I want to paint it the lime green that the challengers used to be painted or a black paint that turns to a dark blue when the light hits it. Not sure what that type of paint is called but ive heard its called two-tone. I will get the body, underbody, frame and engine bay painted all the same color. Then I am moving on to the engine and drivetrain. Originally planned for my Durango was a 360 magnum block stroked to a 408 and maybe blown is now going into the Dart. I will keep the tranny thats in it now and put a dana 60 rear in it and drag radials with a bunch of other stuff that hasnt been decided yet. THIS IS NOT GOING TO BE A DRAG CAR. It is going to be a sunday driver and show car. the strip is going to be for fun. Not any serious competition...don't want to risk losing the car.
She has a 5.2l 318 under the hood with a 727 trans customized with a manual valve body for more consistent shifting. 8 1/4 rear with shortened axles. Engine has an aftermarket cam...don't know what lift or duration but its not stock, holley carb, i don't know what cfm but its a 2-barrell. has full length headers and dual flowmasters. Interior is basically original except for a grant steering wheel and a sunpro tach.
Thanks to whoever chose this as there favorite ride, I really appreciate it!!
This is her watchin the sunset.
Still watchin...with me in the background.
Some nice shots of the front.
Some side shots, I love the shape of the roof line and the rear fender.
Shots of the rear and a mopar performance decal I made.
And here are some leftover shots.
nice shot of my home made decal
page 1: exterior
page 2: engine
page 3: interior
page 4: future plans for winter season
dont forget to check out my 2000 durango rt!
