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'69 Swinger 340 #3166501
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Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: topside] #3166516
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I like it. Doesn't seem to be too high asking price ? Wrong color on the engine, missing the dodge emblem on the trunk, jack instuctions
decal in trunk wrong location. Still I have a soft spot for 69 swingers so I like it. Did I already say that already ? Lol.

Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: Bennoel 10] #3166517
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Would like to see a pic of the fender tag, very late build. Second orange engine I have seen, but obviously is has been repainted at some point, even 3K mile engines don't look that good, I have documented a couple low mile A-Body's. Like Noel said, some things not quite right... scope It makes me cringe the way this stealer molests the car in the video, it's not a woman! eek

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Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: Rhinodart] #3166521
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One other thing that I don't recall is the rubber floor mat didn't have a heel pad on both drivers and passengers foot/floor area ??

Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: Bennoel 10] #3166566
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Without seeing it in person I think it is a 113,000 mile restored car...


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Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: Rhinodart] #3166582
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There are a few things that differ in condition from my 17,000-mile '69 RR:
Dart's engine & compartment are a lot nicer - no chips, stains, mostly nicer-than-factory finishes.
Steering wheel woodgrain much more worn than mine is.
Yes, the "DODGE" trunk lid nameplate is missing, but not necessarily definitive of mileage.
The silver being rubbed - or polished - off the headlamp bezels where they meet the grille.
Could be my monitor, but that color seems brighter and a bit darker than the Y2 on my car.
I can't recall - 45 years later - if my '69 Swinger (318 WSS car) had rubber or carpet - but haven't heard of it being reproduced.

It could well be an older restoration with careful care but added mileage...and now with dealership pricing.

Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: topside] #3166649
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Here is a 16,000 mile unrestored engine and interior/dash

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Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: Bennoel 10] #3166664
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Originally Posted by Bennoel 10

One other thing that I don't recall is the rubber floor mat didn't have a heel pad on both drivers and passengers foot/floor area ??
My Swinger is a Sept 69 LA build and the rubber floor mat has heel,foot pad on both sides.

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And here is a 2900 original mile 340 Demon, although it already had a change to a 72 carb...

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Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: ksj] #3166710
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Originally Posted by ksj
Originally Posted by Bennoel 10

One other thing that I don't recall is the rubber floor mat didn't have a heel pad on both drivers and passengers foot/floor area ??
My Swinger is a Sept 69 LA build and the rubber floor mat has heel,foot pad on both sides.


KSJ's car, has known history back to 1990-1993 or so. Bought from original owners. IIRC, less that 60K miles then. And not much more now.

OE rubber floor mat. I was there when it was pulled out.

The yellow car looks like that new term for "survivor".. meaning older resto/repaint of a nice car to begin with.

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Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: autoxcuda] #3166811
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Originally Posted by autoxcuda
Originally Posted by ksj
Originally Posted by Bennoel 10

One other thing that I don't recall is the rubber floor mat didn't have a heel pad on both drivers and passengers foot/floor area ??
My Swinger is a Sept 69 LA build and the rubber floor mat has heel,foot pad on both sides.


known history back to 1990-1993 or so. Bought from original owners. IIRC, less that 60K miles then. And not much more now.

OE rubber floor mat. I was there when it was pulled out.

The yellow car looks like that new term for "survivor".. meaning older resto/repaint of a nice car to begin with.
had 64k miles when I bought it. Now has 76k

Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: ksj] #3166878
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Nice car.

Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: Michael] #3166890
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I just bought a 69 Swinger GTS....The engine is a turquoise...It's a 340 car.. wave


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Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: tboomer] #3166946
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Originally Posted by tboomer
I just bought a 69 Swinger GTS....The engine is a turquoise...It's a 340 car.. wave


I knew a dude who had a 69 road runner GTX. I believe the engine was orange iirc.
Sorry I couldn't resist.

Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: tboomer] #3166965
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Originally Posted by tboomer
I just bought a 69 Swinger GTS....The engine is a turquoise...It's a 340 car.. wave


Ted is an A-Body rookie, but he did good on the GTS. He sent me pics but the fender tag us too blurry, can't wait to see it! scope


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Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: Rhinodart] #3167031
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My 11,500 mile 1969 GTS engine.

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Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: Bennoel 10] #3167086
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Too much for an improperly restored car.


1969 340 4 Speed Swinger R4,
black vinyl, white butt stripe, 3:91

Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: rarefish] #3167129
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Great engine pic! That's a nice engine compartment! up


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Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: rarefish] #3167131
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Originally Posted by rarefish
My 11,500 mile 1969 GTS engine.
Dang that looks good!!! All Ma Mopar up


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Re: '69 Swinger 340 [Re: larrymopar360] #3167138
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Funny how the cast-aluminum timing covers shed their paint - usually there's some there, but I guess that top surface is more susceptible to pressure-washing ?
That and the valve covers always seem to give up their paint first.

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