Dart Dodge Muscle 1970

1970 Dodge Dart Swinger Description

Overviewvin- LM12HOR183323Blue – black hood/scoops and white bumblebee stripeBench seatsManual steering with Front Disc Brakes (factory – not power assist)Rallye Wheels (14” front, 15” rear)Dart8¾ sure-grip rear (3.55:1)4 speedMopar replacement 340 “restoblock”Purchased in July, 1999 showing 55,183 miles, now has 59,600Paul Russell/Chuck Pierce Restoration, 1998Cigar Aficionado Magazine, August 1998Mopar Muscle Magazine, February 2008
MiscellaneousTTI Exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers and remote controlled cutoutsFront and rear sway barsWood grain rim blow steering wheel (restored 2010)Lakewood BellhousingTrunk mounted battery
EngineProfessional built by Pettit Racing in 12/2006 ~423ci526HP@5900, 537lbft @4600 (engine dyno)Willys 54002 carb with external jet settings (no choke)Edelbrock Victor 340 manifoldEdelbrock performer RPM aluminum headsForged pistons (4.1”) and forged crank (4” stroke)MSD distributor, coil and ignition with adjustable rev limiter and remote timing

Lubrication and CoolingBe Cool Aluminum Radiator with twin electric fansRemote oil filterThermostatically controlled Earls oil coolerMilodon 7quart pan3 quart Accusump (Canton Racing)Earls Perform-o-flex hoses and fittings
IssuesGas gauge not functioning (new sending unit not installed)Car occasionally pops out of 2nd gear when deceleratingPaint not perfect - has blemishes

Car has never been raced since purchased in 1999Located in Virginia between Richmond and Charlottesville