1960 Dodge Dart Seneca Project

Here is a pic of the dash from the same model:

The brown car in the attached photo is the actual car I bought. The green car is what they looked like new.

It's a beast that's for sure! I really like the front bumper and the dash on this model. If I decide to keep her my plan is to drop in a ridiculously powerful BB Mopar and have a hell of sleeper on the street When I say ridicoulously powerful I'm thinking along the lines of 750 - 1000hp on pump gas A turbo motor isn't out of the question.

I'm hoping that buying the car will be more motiviation for me to build a detached garage to store our current rides. I will need the whole attached garage for the restoration on the "new" Dart.

 

[Rick]

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[JDraper]

Damn..wish old cars in the Northeast would stay as intact as that one..all the stuff up here is rusted to hell from the winters and salt

 

[Rick]

If you ever see something in the Phoenix area that you would want me to check out let me know. Or if you have something specific in mind I can keep an eye out.

 

[JDraper]

I'm always looking for that next project If you happen to see any older (pre 1970) convertibles out your way that are project cars let me know.

 

[Rick]

Here's a start...

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/search/?areaID=18&subAreaID=&query=project+convertible&catAbb=sss

That's how I found this one.

 

[SkyJumper]

If you ever see something in the Phoenix area that you would want me to check out let me know. Or if you have something specific in mind I can keep an eye out.

I tell ya Rick, I have always wanted to buy and restore a 1972 AMC Gremlin X, 304 V8, 727 torqueflite auto. This was my very first car as a kid. I have always vision buying back my first car and keeping it. If you ever see one between 1970-73 AMC Gremlin X, you let me know.

 

[Rick]

I'll keep my eyes open, but I don't see many Gremlin's anymore

 

[JDraper]

Here's a start...

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/search/?areaID=18&subAreaID=&query=project+convertible&catAbb=sss

That's how I found this one.

Dang..some of those people have inflated ideas about what their vehicles are worth...

 

[Rick]

I agree Jeff. It's hard to find a reasonably priced project.

 

[Trckmagik]

Awesome Rick. I 2 vote for the Cummins. It would be sick and a blast to drive and listen to.

 

[Rick]

Funny how fast things can change...

Turns out that Char REALLY likes this car. I will be building it for her to drive which means no 1000HP motor. We will be running the original Polyspherical head 318. I'll be looking for a dual quad manifold just to give the engine compartment a little bit of a zing.

We discussed a plan of action which will go something like this:

All new rubber suspension bushings, replace steering linkages and ball joints as needed, rebuild brake system using a dual circuit master cylinder for safety, restore the interior, add seat belts.

That's pretty much phase one. Phase two would be the exterior.

Looking for a manifold setup like this:

 

[JDraper]

That manifold might be a bear to find....

 

[RangerX]

So Rick, the blue interior looks original, but so does the brown exterior, do you think it came that way??

 

[Rick]

The car used to be the interior color. It had a quickie repaint at some time in the past.

 

[alvin]

Hi Rick,

Great car,saw it first on the Forward Look network.


Mark(Vedette on the FL site)

 

[BobWiersema]

Subscribed.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Rick, what do you think of the new 2013 Dart? http://wardsauto.com/vehicles-amp-technology/dodge-dart-debut-heralds-eps-rollout-chrysler

I know that it's like comparing apples & oranges, but it's pretty advanced with new technology.

 

[toypaseo]

for boat updates...

 

[Rick]

The rear axle is shot. It uses press on brake drums which press over a tapered spindle with a keyway to keep the drum from rotating on the axle. The drum is held on by a big castle nut. The threads on both axles are terribly stripped. The rear brakes are a very unique design created by Lockheed Martin Aviation. A real PITA to work with.

I found a newer 8 3/4" axle for $300 which is the right width, has better brakes, and "normal" axle shafts. Just have to head into Phoenix to pick it up.

 

[rickybobby]

We will be running the original Polyspherical head 318.

Is that the same head as the fire dome engines that Chrysler sold to Desoto(sp)?