Author: dustertogo

1970 Dart Dash Pad

I have officially given up on finding a new dash pad for my 70 Dart! I ordered an ABC Moparts dash pad since it came highly recommended………….did not fit properly. I then ordered one from Classic Industries (not sure who manufactures for them)…………….did not fit properly. I even ordered an Accuform dash cap to cap my old dash pad…………does not fit properly (leaves part of old pad showing along edge nearest windshield). Is this the way it’s going to be now with replacement…

1970 Dart Dash Pad

Cast aluminum pan for 904

Looking for a decent cast aluminum transmission pan for a 904. If it is the +2qts. version, it will need to have the filter extension adapter with it. Not interested in one with repairs/welding etc.
Thanks,
Robet

Crazy fuel gauge problem (long post)

Never seen anything like this before. 1970 Dart with standard dash. I replaced the fuel gauge because it would stick sometimes when coming up after first cranking. You could bump the dash and the gauge would unstick and go to the correct reading, so I …

Ammo

Anybody know of a source for 12 ga. 00 that actually has it in stock? Would like to buy minimum of 100 rounds.
Thanks,
Robert

Bucket seat mounting spacers

Does anyone know if 73 and later bucket seats used the spacers on the mounting studs? The places I have looked list them through 70 but no later.

Chinese made crap replacement parts

Is anybody else sick and tired of spending money on Chinese made crap parts that absolutely suck? Recently I have bought quite a bit of mostly small parts to redo some things on the Duster and I’ve slung a tool or two on more than one occasion while trying to install some of this crap! The example I’ll use is a replacement steering coupler kit. First the new shoes did not fit on the pin in the shaft without reaming them, then I discovered that the spring metal piece that hold the shoes was…

Chinese made crap replacement parts

A/C Evaporator

Anybody here had to buy a replacement a/c evaporator? If so, where did you buy it? Need one for a 70 Dart Swinger.