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1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? #207884 01/29/09 06:06 PM 01/29/09 06:06 PM
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duals OP member D Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 125	Can someone tell me what the difference between a Swinger and a Swinger Special is ? Thanks

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: duals] #207885 01/29/09 07:01 PM 01/29/09 07:01 PM
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AdamR master A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,978 Bethel Ct	Swinger special was the low line Dart for 71,72 and would have a LL as the vin. Rubber floor mat, No rear arm rest bare bones. nothing "special" about them.

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: duals] #207886 01/29/09 07:02 PM 01/29/09 07:02 PM
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69CoronetRT master Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 8,948 Harlan, Iowa	Here's a good place to start. It's the 72 Dodge data book and it lists the differences in the models. 72 Dodge Differences Last edited by 69CoronetRT; 01/30/09 06:55 PM. Seeking: 1969 St. Louis plant VINs, SPD, and VONs. Over 2,000 thanks to you!

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: duals] #207887 01/29/09 07:09 PM 01/29/09 07:09 PM
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SPWC master Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,102 Cochise County Arizona	Im not an expert,but I can tell you what I have researched since I own one myself. Swinger Special is a base economy model of the 2 door Dart(Hence "Swinger"). From VALIANT.ORG -- http://www.valiant.org/dart/1972.html DART SWINGER SPECIAL "Dodge" on hood and deck lid Pentastar fender medallion(according to HAMTRAMCK ARCHIVES,this is incorrect,No Pentastar was put on ANY A Body in 1972) "Swinger" fender nameplate with separate "Special" plaque , "Dart" quarter panel nameplate Bright windshield and backlight molding 6.95 x 14" black sidewall tires 198 slant-six or 318 V8 More Info From HAMTRAMCK ARCHIVES http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/imag...t_Demon0006.jpg http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/imag...t_Demon0007.jpg (Click on either one to enlarge once you pull the page up)

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: SPWC] #207888 01/29/09 08:33 PM 01/29/09 08:33 PM
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duals OP member D Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 125	Thanks alot that pretty much describes the car I just bought but fender tag has an E24 for the engine which has hooker headers and full dual exhaust installed. I believe the E24 is a 225/6 ? Last edited by duals; 01/29/09 08:37 PM.

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: duals] #207889 01/29/09 08:46 PM 01/29/09 08:46 PM
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SPWC master Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,102 Cochise County Arizona	E24 is a 225 /6 whereas E22 is a 198 /6

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: SPWC] #207890 01/29/09 09:46 PM 01/29/09 09:46 PM
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duals OP member D Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 125	So the 225/6 was an option on the Swinger Special in 72 ?

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: duals] #207891 01/29/09 10:22 PM 01/29/09 10:22 PM
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SPWC master Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,102 Cochise County Arizona	Does the car have any badges or emblems on it? On a true Swinger Special the DART emblem is on the quarter panel right behind the door. The SWINGER emblem is on the front fender and underneath it will be a rectangular emblem which has the word "SPECIAL" on it.(SEE ATTACHED) If im not mistaken a normal SWINGER has the "SWINGER" and "DART" Emblem on the front fender and nothing on the quarter 4984574-003.JPG (330 downloads)

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: SPWC] #207892 01/29/09 10:24 PM 01/29/09 10:24 PM
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SPWC master Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,102 Cochise County Arizona	The car you have may just be a "Swinger" Here a pic of where the "Dart" Emblem is located on a "Swinger Special" 4984583-002.JPG (412 downloads)

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: SPWC] #207893 01/29/09 10:32 PM 01/29/09 10:32 PM
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SPWC master Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,102 Cochise County Arizona	Compare the pics of the emblems above to the emblems on this car and you will see a difference. http://www.centralarkansasclassiccars.com/images/IMG_1348.JPG

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: SPWC] #207894 01/30/09 11:43 AM 01/30/09 11:43 AM
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duals OP member D Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 125	I have the broadcast sheet and it shows an LL code and it also shows the code 24 for the 225/6, front fender emblem is Swinger w/ Special under it, has Dart on the sides . This was a Canadian built car if this makes any difference, built for the USA. Last edited by duals; 01/30/09 02:39 PM.

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: 69CoronetRT] #207895 01/30/09 06:40 PM 01/30/09 06:40 PM
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Rug_Trucker I Live Here R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,610 Not2farfromNashville, TN	Quote: Here's a good place to start. It's the 72 Dodge data book and it lists the differences in the models. <a href="Hamtramck Historical: Dart model differences" target="_blank">http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/dealerships/1972DealershipDataBook-02.shtml</a> Linky no worky "The only thing to do for triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" "NUNQUAM NON PARATUS!"

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: Rug_Trucker] #207896 01/30/09 06:54 PM 01/30/09 06:54 PM
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69CoronetRT master Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 8,948 Harlan, Iowa	Quote: Quote: Here's a good place to start. It's the 72 Dodge data book and it lists the differences in the models. <a href="Hamtramck Historical: Dart model differences" target="_blank">http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/dealerships/1972DealershipDataBook-02.shtml</a> Linky no worky Thanks. I fixed it. Last edited by 69CoronetRT; 01/30/09 06:55 PM. Seeking: 1969 St. Louis plant VINs, SPD, and VONs. Over 2,000 thanks to you!

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: duals] #207897 01/30/09 11:08 PM 01/30/09 11:08 PM
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Clay member C Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 191	Well I'm not a 1972 Swinger Special expert but I bought mine several years back from the original owner and it had the rubber floor mat with the "Swinger" "Special" emblems on the front fenders and the "Dart" emblems on the rear quarters. I was also told it had a radio delete when it was purchased new but a radio was added later by the previous owner. I have attached a picture of my car. I put the rally wheels on it because liked them better than the stock steel wheels and hubs. 4987379-DSC00471.JPG (267 downloads)

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: Clay] #207898 01/31/09 07:55 AM 01/31/09 07:55 AM
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Rug_Trucker I Live Here R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,610 Not2farfromNashville, TN	My 72 Duster is a 198 3 speed on the column, no PS, PB, radio delete, rubber floor mat. It did have the black and white hounds tooth cloth. Was that designated as anything? "The only thing to do for triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing" "NUNQUAM NON PARATUS!"

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: Rug_Trucker] #207899 01/31/09 08:42 AM 01/31/09 08:42 AM
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AdamR master A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,978 Bethel Ct	Some little know info, In 71 and 72 Chrysler built a batch of 340 Swingers out of Swinger specials (LL Vin) I have about 5 of these rare cars in my registry and will have some more info posted there soon.

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: AdamR] #207900 01/31/09 10:48 PM 01/31/09 10:48 PM
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JD340 master Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,547 stratford,ontario,canada	Quote: Some little know info, In 71 and 72 Chrysler built a batch of 340 Swingers out of Swinger specials (LL Vin) I have about 5 of these rare cars in my registry and will have some more info posted there soon. 71+72? I've read about the 71 340 Swingers (75 or so built,right?) Never read about the 72's though. Interesting! Nothing to see here. Carry on.

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: JD340] #207901 02/01/09 09:18 AM 02/01/09 09:18 AM
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AdamR master A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,978 Bethel Ct	50 built in 72. http://www.340swinger.org/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=95

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? [Re: AdamR] #207902 02/05/09 02:56 PM 02/05/09 02:56 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Theres '70 340 swingers as well

Re: 1972 Dart Swinger Special ?? #207903 02/05/09 08:13 PM 02/05/09 08:13 PM
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AdamR master A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 7,978 Bethel Ct	Quote: Theres '70 340 swingers as well Those are well known though. There were over 13,000 built for US sales. The 71 and 72 were built in limited numbers for 2 dealerships in Canada only.

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