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Post by Churchy Sat Mar 14, 2015 6:14 pm

This is the current project and has been for far too long, but that's life I suppose.  Started this adventure back in Dec of 05. It was completely gutted with no interior or glass to speak of.  It was, however, a numbers matching car which made it worthwhile.  Started it's life as a Y2 yellow 340 swinger 4 speed car from Alberta the best I can tell.  The last active plates were from 1984 from Alberta.  Currently the numbers matching block has been set aside for a .30 over 360 good for around 400 hp and 450 tq.  I really don't have too much more to go, just suffered from a lack of interest and life getting in the way.  Here are some picks of the build so far.
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Post by Churchy Sat Mar 14, 2015 6:26 pm

More Pics
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Need to get a few more pics (with a better camera) as I have made some more progress lately. Dealing with lining up the rear quarter windows which has been the bane of my existence!!
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Post by philcollins Sat Mar 14, 2015 6:33 pm

Nice car.
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Post by smoken340 Sun Mar 15, 2015 11:04 am

Looking good. Lots of work, but worth it in the end.

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Post by 71ScatPac Sun Mar 15, 2015 4:16 pm

Is that "dynamat" or? I have to replace my carpet so while it out do you recommend this?
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Post by Churchy Sun Mar 15, 2015 4:23 pm

Yep it's a knock off version. Got it from a local stereo shop. He was actually working on a 73 dart and found it helped considerably for sound. Also did the cardboard behind the rear seat. Makes it a little more comfortable in there.
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Post by Twisted Wedge Wed Mar 18, 2015 3:45 pm

im going to be starting the build of my 69 340 swinger in a month or so, funny im in alberta nad my car has the plates on it from california form 1984 as well, maybe it was a good year to park them. i see you are re wiring the car, what harness are you using? are you doing the whole car with one harness are are there a couple differnt ones your using?

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Post by Churchy Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:00 pm

Used the Painless wiring kit for the whole car. Have it almost all done now. Just the cooling fans and distributor left. The kit is very easy to install. Well marked and same colours as OEM.
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Post by Twisted Wedge Wed Mar 18, 2015 8:11 pm

thats good to know thanks, ive asked around in fabo and a few people are against them but ive used them before and i think ill do my dart with one

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Post by Churchy Wed Jun 24, 2015 6:07 pm

Got a door panel on. I like it!
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Post by Churchy Tue Dec 20, 2016 4:01 pm

Well it's finally done...almost.  Lost 5 lifters on startup so I get to put a new cam in. Otherwise pretty well done.  
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Post by philcollins Tue Dec 20, 2016 5:47 pm

Nice car, love the color combo
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Post by smoken340 Wed Dec 21, 2016 12:15 pm

She's come a long way, from what you started with. Looks great.

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Post by Swinger-EH Wed Jan 11, 2017 8:38 pm

Hey Churchy     Nice car !!!!!  
Great job you've done .  I like your  colour combo looks awesome !!!
Magnum ?  408 ?

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Post by Churchy Mon Jan 16, 2017 2:40 pm

It's a .030 over 360 with a magnum top end. Best guess is 430-440 hp and 440-450 tq with the new camshaft.
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Post by JGL Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:39 am

360 + 30 over = 365.32 cubes to be exact.
Nice car looks great.
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Post by Grumpy427 Tue Feb 28, 2017 7:15 pm

Very nice, like the Bench seat stick cars.
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Post by crankycrow Thu Mar 02, 2017 4:30 pm

very nice work on the car .it is a lot of work to take on such a project .

maybe it might be a good idea to clean the cam grindings out of your new engine when you put your new cam in . that stuff lays in every crevasse .
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Post by blown motor Fri Mar 03, 2017 6:04 am

Looks good. You'll be able to do the two day cruise with us in June. cheers
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Post by Churchy Thu Nov 09, 2017 7:30 am

Well finally got the car on the road in July. Carb has been a challenge to get dialed in, but gettting close. Rearend has a loud whine so that needs some adjusting, but otherwise runs like a scalded cat! Had to the track, but suffered from traction issues (and poor driving hehe).1969 Dart Swinger Dart_f10
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Post by Keith Mopar Thu Nov 09, 2017 8:28 am

Looking real good, I love the stance and that pic at the track.

What tire combo are you running?

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Post by Churchy Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:32 am

215/65r15 up front, 255/60r15 out back.
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Post by smoken340 Thu Nov 09, 2017 10:25 am

Looks fantastic, great job.

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Post by JGL Thu Nov 09, 2017 10:31 am

Looks good but those 60<s are screaming for an 8" rim but you do not have the room for it unless you get a the backspacing figured out.
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Post by Churchy Thu Nov 09, 2017 5:54 pm

The catch with that body style. I'd like to try something wider but the tire size is about all you can fit under there. Don't feel like doing the spring relocation right now, although I do have the kit.
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