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Barn Find...Well Craigslist 69 GTS Convert #1344396 12/01/12 12:23 AM 12/01/12 12:23 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	Original Owner 69 340 GTS Auto Convert. First on the ad and bought it today! Hopefully pics post! 7483755-InGarage.jpg (450 downloads)

Re: Barn Find...Well Craigslist 69 GTS Convert [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344397 12/01/12 12:51 AM 12/01/12 12:51 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	Car checked out as real GTS. Very nice son of original owner clearing out Dads Estate. Bought new at LP Stewart in DC and was in same garage in Downtown Washington, DC since new! 7483812-GTSFront(2).jpg (516 downloads)

Re: Barn Find...Well Craigslist 69 GTS Convert [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344398 12/01/12 01:00 AM 12/01/12 01:00 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	Car is complete and has some cool vintage Race Stickers from Capitol adn 7580 from 60's-70's. They also used this car to tow their 63 Fury to track. Florida tag is mine to legitimize using my tow subscription. Came in handy today since dually is in FL. 7483826-Rearb4Tow.jpg (331 downloads)

Re: Barn Find...Well Craigslist 69 GTS Convert [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344399 12/01/12 01:10 AM 12/01/12 01:10 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	Checked it out today and it should run tomorrow. Has buildsheet, fender tag. Engine is 70 340 w J Heads and 69 P Code 727. Drained muck in the pan, air broomed all, checked electrical and got spark today. Ran out of time, though.

Re: Barn Find...Well Craigslist 69 GTS Convert [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344400 12/01/12 01:16 AM 12/01/12 01:16 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,131 New Mexico UCUDANT Troll Hunter
UCUDANT Troll Hunter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,131 New Mexico	SWEET

Re: Barn Find...Well Craigslist 69 GTS Convert [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344401 12/01/12 01:31 AM 12/01/12 01:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,976 Chilliwack B.C. Canada R RUNCHARGER I Live Here
RUNCHARGER I Live Here R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,976 Chilliwack B.C. Canada	Great score. Sheldon

Re: Barn Find...Well Craigslist 69 GTS Convert [Re: RUNCHARGER] #1344402 12/01/12 01:35 AM 12/01/12 01:35 AM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,300 Washington 19cuda73 pro stock
19cuda73 pro stock Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,300 Washington	Nice find!!! keep us posted and pictures coming 1966 Charger 383 4 speed (Black with Red interior) 1973 Cuda 340 4 speed (Lemontwist) 1972 Corvette

Re: Barn Find...Well Craigslist 69 GTS Convert [Re: 19cuda73] #1344403 12/01/12 01:40 AM 12/01/12 01:40 AM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows? 1_WILD_RT Management Trainee
1_WILD_RT Management Trainee Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 27,347 Today? Who Knows?	Awesome!! Congrats!!! Saw the post yesterday & while I was skeptical it was well worth checking out.. Glad it was real.. "The Armies of our ancestors were lucky, in that they were not trailed by a second army of pencil pushers."

Re: Barn Find...Well Craigslist 69 GTS Convert [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #1344404 12/01/12 05:46 AM 12/01/12 05:46 AM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,301 colorado A a12superbee master
a12superbee master A Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,301 colorado	Was this the one for 2500? Wow, good for you. I can't afford this. mark

Re: Barn Find...Well Craigslist 69 GTS Convert [Re: a12superbee] #1344405 12/01/12 10:58 AM 12/01/12 10:58 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	Yes it was. . Got a few extras too.

Re: Barn Find...Well Craigslist 69 GTS Convert [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344406 12/01/12 11:34 AM 12/01/12 11:34 AM
Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 15,118 85086 moparpollack Lil Herman
moparpollack Lil Herman Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 15,118 85086	Quote: Yes it was. . Got a few extras too. Thief! 56 Plaza 63 D100 step side 67 Coronet, 68 Roadrunner, 69 Super Bees, 69 Coronet 500 convertible, 70 Roadrunner Post, 79 D150 360, and a severe case of Mopar a,d,d

Re: Barn Find...Well Craigslist 69 GTS Convert [Re: 1_WILD_RT] #1344407 12/01/12 11:39 AM 12/01/12 11:39 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	Dee Eye See Kay I saw that on a flatbed yesterday on the way home. I was wondering if it was going to Bonifant. So where is it going on the list of projects? ... 1. 65 Coronet Convert 2. 68 R/T Coronet 3. 68 Barracuda notch 4. 72 S/D Trans-Am 5. Dart GT rag top....? Good score dude. [IMG]http://i66.tinypic.com/pui5j.jpg[/IMG] Coming soon!!!!

And It RUNS! Pretty good [Re: Mr.Yuck] #1344408 12/01/12 02:24 PM 12/01/12 02:24 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	Motor was tight and didnt have spark. Drained oil and had lumps coming out. Put a couple quarts of Kerosene in Oil pan overnight. Drained today and added new oil and flush. Also let cylinders soak in Marvels over night with plugs out. Bad coil and condenser changed. Changed Plugs, too-had AC XLS-44 from store closeout. Turkey baster always handy after Thanksgiving. Primed carb, but no pump shot. Down the hatch and fired up with a twist of distributor it was singing and pumped up lifters. Ran for about 10 mins w 40psi @ 2000 rpm. We be pressure washing the crud now. Rust and sludge are flying! Will change oil and filter again.

Re: And It RUNS! Pretty good [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344409 12/01/12 02:28 PM 12/01/12 02:28 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	You guessed right, Jeff! Full blown MADD still living here. Good seeing you at St Peters Breakfast with Santa. Call me when youre done.

Re: And It RUNS! Pretty good [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344410 12/01/12 05:10 PM 12/01/12 05:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,697 Renton Wa T topfueldart master
topfueldart master T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,697 Renton Wa	Jealous.. Cant believe people still find deals like this! 11.48 @ 120 with a 1.80 60' 318, stock 1.88 heads, stock 904, Pump Gas, 13 lbs of boost. 9.94 @ 134, 318 on pump gas, 14 lbs w/ Eddies, transbrake 727, 3600 lbs, 3.54 gear and 28's.

Re: And It RUNS! Pretty good [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344411 12/01/12 05:26 PM 12/01/12 05:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	Quote: Motor was tight and didnt have spark. Drained oil and had lumps coming out. Put a couple quarts of Kerosene in Oil pan overnight. Drained today and added new oil and flush. Also let cylinders soak in Marvels over night with plugs out. Bad coil and condenser changed. Changed Plugs, too-had AC XLS-44 from store closeout. Turkey baster always handy after Thanksgiving. Primed carb, but no pump shot. Down the hatch and fired up with a twist of distributor it was singing and pumped up lifters. Ran for about 10 mins w 40psi @ 2000 rpm. We be pressure washing the crud now. Rust and sludge are flying! Will change oil and filter again. Hey Chris you can always try the Rick Hunter method of engine clean out...start it up, bring the rpms up and turn the garden hose down the carb.... That'll make her nice and clean.

Re: And It RUNS! Pretty good [Re: Mr.Yuck] #1344412 12/01/12 07:52 PM 12/01/12 07:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard
ScottSmith_Harms Mr Wizzard Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 42,714 Spokane Washington	Nice find, congrats on a great car!

Owner Info [Re: ScottSmith_Harms] #1344413 12/01/12 08:29 PM 12/01/12 08:29 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	I found the Owners Manual, and with it the Bill of Sale and Order Form which said "Ordered Car". Also a Dealer Stock Tag. Pretty Cool. Also Every DC registration clipped together. On a Bad Note, I spoke to the owner son today about the original engine and trans. He said he had a DC trash hsuling company remove 3 340's and some 440's and a bunch of Trans'. I suspect the original engine was with that cache. Bummer. Guy was busy getting house ready and stuff cleaned out. May change my approach a little if I want to color change.

Re: Owner Info [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344414 12/01/12 09:22 PM 12/01/12 09:22 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,301 colorado A a12superbee master
a12superbee master A Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 6,301 colorado	Too bad about the trash man picking up the motors and such, maybe you can still track them down. I can't afford this. mark

Re: Owner Info [Re: a12superbee] #1344415 12/01/12 10:00 PM 12/01/12 10:00 PM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada NV69B7RR master
NV69B7RR master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,005 Reno, Nevada	Get on that trail ASAFP you may still find them. Great score! More pics please!!!!! Awesome to see there are still deals out there. 72 Demon 340 71 Duster 340 Resto https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...part=1&vc=1

Re: Owner Info [Re: NV69B7RR] #1344416 12/01/12 10:30 PM 12/01/12 10:30 PM
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,554 Maryland wally426ci master
wally426ci master Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,554 Maryland	Holy Crap man, great find. For those that don't know, DC seems to be hiding ALOT of cars. I worked over in Chillum and within a few blocks there was a Notchback Barracuda in a yard, a 68 Dart 2-door sedan, and a 66 Newport original owner 4 door that the owner thought was gold.

Re: Owner Info [Re: wally426ci] #1344417 12/02/12 02:15 AM 12/02/12 02:15 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	Bob Banning was on that side. They raced/won a lot and sold a lot. You're correct, that many Hi Perf Mopars were on those streets and in yards. DC is more difficult to find cars since there are row houses with rear alley garages. City will tow anything not parked legally and/or without permits. Just like this one, the cars are rat holed out of sight. Many of those areas you don't want to be in, much less poke around. The vehicle condition is fair. We're not talking about California cars since the streets are heavily salted in snow storms. Lower sheet metal and Rockers are always whooped.

Re: Owner Info [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344418 12/03/12 12:44 PM 12/03/12 12:44 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 18,678 Fresno, CA Jim_Lusk I Live Here
Jim_Lusk I Live Here Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 18,678 Fresno, CA	Congrats. Great score. My GTS convertible hasn't had its original engine since around 1980 (we bought it in 1983). I don't let it bother me. We did consider a green 69 around the same time, but passed because of the color...

Re: Owner Info [Re: Jim_Lusk] #1344419 12/03/12 01:33 PM 12/03/12 01:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,522 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy Rhinodart Rhinotruck
Rhinodart Rhinotruck Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,522 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy	Great score indeed! I have a 69 F8 GTS convertible 4-speed car that I bought for $900 in 1995 and is still in the same shape as when I bought it. Had a 383 in place of the original 340 but trans was right. Get out there and find those trashed engines! The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it. JB Rhinehart, Realist A-Body's RULE!

Re: Owner Info [Re: Rhinodart] #1344420 12/03/12 06:49 PM 12/03/12 06:49 PM
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,468 N.Y. sixpacksteve pro stock
sixpacksteve pro stock Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,468 N.Y.	awesome! pics please? Hell Hath No Fury Like Mine

Re: Owner Info [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344421 12/03/12 10:20 PM 12/03/12 10:20 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,131 New Mexico UCUDANT Troll Hunter
UCUDANT Troll Hunter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,131 New Mexico	Engines are heavy, so if ease of disposal was an issue those blocks could still be sitting around somewhere. Don't give up... I just scored my Cuda's broadcast sheets and window sticker. I've owned the car since the mid-ninties

Engines [Re: UCUDANT] #1344422 12/03/12 11:01 PM 12/03/12 11:01 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	Doubt they will be locatable. Original Owners Son (Fairfax Co Police) is administrating the cleanoout. He eliminated the bulk metal a year ago. Some DC Trash guys saw him in the garage and said they could haul all. He said they were after the recycle weight. 3 340's/some 440's trans' and rears. OMG! Sounds bleak! Neverhteless, we are still getting much stuff. Tools-Countless vintage and too many to mention. His homebuilt tool kits for the track, sockets, ignition tools, some carbs, and distributors (340 Dual Point), Jacks, Jack Stands. Lots of vintage trinkets- National Beer Bottle Openers adn Ballantine etc. We have one more trip to make.

First Drive [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344423 12/03/12 11:16 PM 12/03/12 11:16 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	Car had no pump shot so I swapped an Eddy 625 donor carb. Had to rehab it , but it ran awesone. Warmed it up and removed my gas can supply. With the fuel bowl filled I loaded up my son and went up the driveway and around the circular drive. I was shocked at the response. Got the the top of the driveway and had to do a powerbrake. Immediately started spinning and sliding sideways! I let out and ran out of gas! This thing will Rock. Today I pulled the tank and got about 8 gallons on brown Stink out of the tank. However, tank was not scaley inside. I pulled the Sendeer and pressure washed in and out. Found a new sock on the shelf and will get her running on her own tomorrow. Today we also drained the trans and adjusted the bands. Reomved the tow hitch and assessed the brakes.... It had pedal but leaky cylinders. Did a nice Rock Auto order to service the brakes. I coulda scabbed enough parts from my Cuda project but $150 got me all brake shoes/cylinders/hardware and hoses plus a set of shocks..WTF This thing will be driveable with little.

Re: First Drive [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344424 12/04/12 12:21 PM 12/04/12 12:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,085 NotRussia 2 2fast4yourBrain Whack top Dodger
2fast4yourBrain Whack top Dodger 2 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,085 NotRussia	C'mon! MOre pics of this steal of the year! 70 318 Chally vert FC7/XW (sold) 06 300c SRT8 04 2500 QCLB 4x4 HO 1971 BMW 2800CS 1955 Nomad 1970 280SL

Re: First Drive [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344425 12/04/12 06:12 PM 12/04/12 06:12 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	Chris I have a new set of Gabriel gas shocks in the garage...

Re: First Drive [Re: Mr.Yuck] #1344426 12/05/12 12:05 AM 12/05/12 12:05 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	Damn Jeff. Ordered some shocks from Rock. Stop by tomorrow on your way home from protecting the country. Will post more pics.... Been working. Got it running on tank today, though. Tom from Burtonsville and Shelton remember the car at Capitol. They both said the same thing "13.40, stone stock"!

order form [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344427 12/05/12 12:24 AM 12/05/12 12:24 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	Pretty cool 7489613-IMG_20121204_225011.jpg (199 downloads)

engine bay as found [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344428 12/05/12 12:36 AM 12/05/12 12:36 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	Corvette air cleaner lid may defray some cost. Throw it on the shelf w the other Chevy freebies. 7489632-2012-11-30_13-45-22_246-1.jpg (291 downloads)

Re: engine bay as found [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344429 12/05/12 01:31 AM 12/05/12 01:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,522 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy Rhinodart Rhinotruck
Rhinodart Rhinotruck Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,522 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy	273 4-bbl valve covers too! The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it. JB Rhinehart, Realist A-Body's RULE!

Re: engine bay as found [Re: Rhinodart] #1344430 12/05/12 03:41 AM 12/05/12 03:41 AM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,187 USA B big-block-dave super stock
big-block-dave super stock B Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,187 USA	Your one LUCKY DAWG!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE it!!! I'm the CARETAKER of Weinstats '69 440 'cuda registry and have 104 of the 360 cars to date. 84 fastbacks/20 coupes. Always looking for new(REAL M-code) '69 440 'cudas to add to the registry so drop me a note if any are found or known. This isn't a publicly released registry. Thanks, Dave

Re: First Drive [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344431 12/05/12 10:16 AM 12/05/12 10:16 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	Quote: Damn Jeff. Ordered some shocks from Rock. Stop by tomorrow on your way home from protecting the country. Will post more pics.... Been working. Got it running on tank today, though. Tom from Burtonsville and Shelton remember the car at Capitol. They both said the same thing "13.40, stone stock"! Steve said the guy ran up at 75/80 in the early 90's. Said the car ran in the 13's. Can't swing by today...kids have stuff at 4. Maybe Thursday.

Re: engine bay as found [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344432 12/05/12 01:31 PM 12/05/12 01:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,224 JERSEY RJS master
RJS master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,224 JERSEY	Quote: Corvette air cleaner lid may defray some cost. Throw it on the shelf w the other Chevy freebies. I may be wrong but isn't that a 66 Goat aircleaner?

Re: engine bay as found [Re: RJS] #1344433 12/05/12 02:29 PM 12/05/12 02:29 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,831 east side of Ohio basketcase master
basketcase master Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 7,831 east side of Ohio	nice find Dave 1981 Dodge D150 360 auto

Re: engine bay as found [Re: RJS] #1344434 12/05/12 06:49 PM 12/05/12 06:49 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada D DPelletier I Live Here
DPelletier I Live Here D Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada	Quote: Quote: Corvette air cleaner lid may defray some cost. Throw it on the shelf w the other Chevy freebies. I may be wrong but isn't that a 66 Goat aircleaner? 1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack 1974 'Cuda 2008 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Ram 3500 Diesel 2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel 2003 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Durango Limited [url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]

Re: engine bay as found [Re: DPelletier] #1344435 12/05/12 06:51 PM 12/05/12 06:51 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada D DPelletier I Live Here
DPelletier I Live Here D Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada	anyhow, sorry to get Dave 1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack 1974 'Cuda 2008 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Ram 3500 Diesel 2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel 2003 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Durango Limited [url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]

Re: engine bay as found [Re: DPelletier] #1344436 12/06/12 04:34 PM 12/06/12 04:34 PM
Joined: May 2009 Posts: 31 North Texas OutlawX member
OutlawX member Joined: May 2009 Posts: 31 North Texas	Nice find!! I got one of those too!!! Had mine since 83 and just now gettin around to restoration. Another one on the road again. They are gettin scarce. Love to see some interior pics. Keep in touch, maybe we can help each other finding parts!

Re: engine bay as found [Re: OutlawX] #1344437 12/07/12 10:25 AM 12/07/12 10:25 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,131 New Mexico UCUDANT Troll Hunter
UCUDANT Troll Hunter Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,131 New Mexico	The tops are the same but the GTO unit had an Quadrajet base, and the Corvette unit had a Rodchester base.... sitting next to a GTO fanatic who was a GM mechanic for 42 years Now get back on topic kids. More pictures of that GTS. I could use the motivation 7492673-Dart.jpg (169 downloads)

Re: engine bay as found [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344438 12/07/12 10:49 AM 12/07/12 10:49 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	In front of drivers Valve Cover notice the furnace blower fan to drive alternator at the track. Crafty way to reduce drag and still charge! 1 More box of brakes to arrive. Replacing all the broken motor mounts today, too.. Assessment of car: Weak sheetmetal-Glad its a Dart! Good frame and frame rails adn floors. A solid builder that wont end up in Body Shop prison. Chris

Re: engine bay as found [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344439 12/08/12 08:46 PM 12/08/12 08:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	Quote: In front of drivers Valve Cover notice the furnace blower fan to drive alternator at the track. Crafty way to reduce drag and still charge! 1 More box of brakes to arrive. Replacing all the broken motor mounts today, too.. Assessment of car: Weak sheetmetal-Glad its a Dart! Good frame and frame rails adn floors. A solid builder that wont end up in Body Shop prison. Chris you need to learn how to do body work if you are going to keep buying these cars..

This is WRONG...but another windfall :) [Re: Mr.Yuck] #1344440 12/10/12 10:37 PM 12/10/12 10:37 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	I saw this but it finally registered..... WOW... 7497888-956.jpg (150 downloads)

Update... [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344441 12/10/12 10:43 PM 12/10/12 10:43 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	Had front drums cut today as they were still "in". Installed all Rock Auto brake hardware. Threw an electronic ignition on off the run in stand from my 69 318 "magnum" head swap. Tuned and timed and changed coil to a pertronix. The motor sounds fuel injected now its running so well! Can't wait to finally drive it after minimal rehab.

Re: Update... [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344442 12/11/12 11:18 AM 12/11/12 11:18 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	cool period sticker 7498450-hustleStuff.jpg (187 downloads)

Maiden Voyage [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344443 12/11/12 07:59 PM 12/11/12 07:59 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	Took it up to get gas. Radials front/Bias ply rear. Didn't risk anything on first shakedown so went easy. Nevertheless, ran, drove, stopped and made it back home. Pumped in 10 Gallons of Sunoco 93. Power was decent. Got some rear end noise and a clunky U joint. Some front end vibration. 7499144-Dartgas.jpg.jpg (151 downloads)

Re: Maiden Voyage [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344444 12/12/12 12:10 AM 12/12/12 12:10 AM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,333 MARYLAND 69Cuda340S master
69Cuda340S master Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,333 MARYLAND	Great find...

Re: Maiden Voyage [Re: 69Cuda340S] #1344445 12/12/12 12:26 AM 12/12/12 12:26 AM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,584 MD p d'ro pro stock
p d'ro pro stock Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,584 MD	Nice. Hope to see it around. I am in Rockville. Is it a keeper, or are you going to make a quick dime??

Re: Maiden Voyage [Re: p d'ro] #1344446 12/12/12 12:47 AM 12/12/12 12:47 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	I intend to keep it. 1 of 214 is pretty rare. Dart will be a less costly resto than other B Bodies I have.

Re: engine bay as found [Re: Mr.Yuck] #1344447 12/12/12 08:40 AM 12/12/12 08:40 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 5,180 upstate western ny sogtx master
sogtx master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 5,180 upstate western ny	Quote: Quote: In front of drivers Valve Cover notice the furnace blower fan to drive alternator at the track. Crafty way to reduce drag and still charge! 1 More box of brakes to arrive. Replacing all the broken motor mounts today, too.. Assessment of car: Weak sheetmetal-Glad its a Dart! Good frame and frame rails adn floors. A solid builder that wont end up in Body Shop prison. Chris you need to learn how to do body work if you are going to keep buying these cars.. dont restore that car , it looks like it just needs more buffing ! https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2TVoO...0429-MOTION.gif

Re: engine bay as found [Re: sogtx] #1344448 12/14/12 02:54 AM 12/14/12 02:54 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,129 Cleveland sunroofgtx I Live Here
sunroofgtx I Live Here Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 12,129 Cleveland	Quote: Quote: Quote: In front of drivers Valve Cover notice the furnace blower fan to drive alternator at the track. Crafty way to reduce drag and still charge! 1 More box of brakes to arrive. Replacing all the broken motor mounts today, too.. Assessment of car: Weak sheetmetal-Glad its a Dart! Good frame and frame rails adn floors. A solid builder that wont end up in Body Shop prison. Chris you need to learn how to do body work if you are going to keep buying these cars.. dont restore that car , it looks like it just needs more buffing ! I agree.. Totally cool !! Join the quickest team in motorsports. Team FireCore. CustomWiresets.com

Re: engine bay as found [Re: sunroofgtx] #1344449 12/14/12 12:35 PM 12/14/12 12:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet
Mr.Yuck Not enough dumb comments...yet Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 24,562 Brookeville, Md	Quote: Quote: Quote: Quote: In front of drivers Valve Cover notice the furnace blower fan to drive alternator at the track. Crafty way to reduce drag and still charge! 1 More box of brakes to arrive. Replacing all the broken motor mounts today, too.. Assessment of car: Weak sheetmetal-Glad its a Dart! Good frame and frame rails adn floors. A solid builder that wont end up in Body Shop prison. Chris you need to learn how to do body work if you are going to keep buying these cars.. dont restore that car , it looks like it just needs more buffing ! I agree.. Totally cool !! pictures are way better than real life. It's a nice car, but the 1/4's and rockers are whooped. It has a decent amount of small dents as well. It's a good resto platform.

Re: This is WRONG...but another windfall :) [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344450 12/14/12 08:14 PM 12/14/12 08:14 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,268 NY 7 70440+6bbl master
70440+6bbl master 7 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,268 NY	Quote: I saw this but it finally registered..... WOW... Awesome, that will pay for a large chunk of the Dart!!! '70 Super Bee 440 6 pack 4-spd 4.10 Dana N96 EB5 ‘70 Super Bee 440 6 pack 4-spd 3.54 Dana FC7 ‘70 ‘Cuda 440+6bbl 4-spd 3.54 Dana N96 EB5 V1W

Re: This is WRONG...but another windfall :) [Re: 70440+6bbl] #1344451 12/30/12 03:28 PM 12/30/12 03:28 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs 440PURSUIT OP pro stock
440PURSUIT OP pro stock Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,548 DC, MD Suburbs	Scored a set of clean doors in Savannah traveling back from FL. Accumulation has begun.

Re: Maiden Voyage [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344452 12/30/12 04:11 PM 12/30/12 04:11 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,779 Mt.Gilead, Ohio OhioMopar master
OhioMopar master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 8,779 Mt.Gilead, Ohio	Quote: Took it up to get gas. Radials front/Bias ply rear. Didn't risk anything on first shakedown so went easy. Nevertheless, ran, drove, stopped and made it back home. Pumped in 10 Gallons of Sunoco 93. Power was decent. Got some rear end noise and a clunky U joint. Some front end vibration. 1969 Dart GTS 340 1969 Super Bee X9 N-96 1969 Coronet R/T X9 N-96 2015 Dodge Dart GT 2019 Ram 2500 Big Horn. Looking for the original block for my Bee. The last 4 are 7449

Re: This is WRONG...but another windfall :) [Re: 440PURSUIT] #1344453 12/30/12 11:11 PM 12/30/12 11:11 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,483 Candler,NC / Myrtle Beach, SC J JDMopar master
JDMopar master J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,483 Candler,NC / Myrtle Beach, SC	Nice find! I had a 340 GTS conv. that I dragged out of the weeds back in the 80's, and it was the same color scheme. The people I got it from had tried to replace the 340 with a slant 6, and couldn't figure out why the bellhousing wouldn't bolt up! I bought it for $50, and ended up trading it for a set of 15" Rallye wheels complete with NOS rings and caps! Some dude drove all the way from Minnesota to get it, and towed it back on a tow dolly. The quarters were rusty, but otherwise it wasn't too bad. Congrats on your find!

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