The Other Woman('69 Dart)

[BrokenTool]

That is what the wife calls her. I will start by saying that I approached this build differently as it seems it takes years to finish a build. First and foremost my Dart is a driver, I drive it as much as I can during the salt free period we which means, I get her out as early as possible in the spring and put her away as late in the fall as possible. The winter months are set aside to do the updates that I would like to accomplish, for example i have done to date: rear spring relocation, mini tub, custom wheels 10"X15" with a 7 1/2" back space, Moser axles, 3" exhaust to front of rear end, refurbished the factory Hurst shifter, and a few more little things but the goal is to be able to drive her every summer. After my list of update and projects come to an end she will the be blown apart for body and paint.
The old girl started out life as a /6 three on the tree no optioned Arkansas car. now she sports a (not so stock) 383 big block, A833 4 speed, 8 3/4" rear with 3.91 gears and a sure grip front disk brakes. All the parts used to convert were tracked down at swap meets and donor cars, all parts are what you would find on this car if it had been factory ordered right down to the correct big block.
At this point in time the only thing that is not correct is the /6 K member. Well I've carried on enough for now so time for what everybody is interested in;
The day she was delivered.

 

[sgtpontiac]

BT.....only have to worry if the wife says...

GET RID OF HER!! Sounds to me like you are safe....[cl

 

[Sam_Fear]

That's how I approach builds - I like to drive 'em! Looks good.

 

[rustybeercan]

Awesome driver! Congrats & keep us posted! [cl

Beercan

 

[Country Misfit]

Very nice!

 

[ArmchairRacer]

Well color me jealous, I've always liked the old A-bodies.

 

[soltz]

Looking good. I'm with you drive all you can, one benefit to being here in so.cal. is driving all year. Let us know how the winter goes.[cl

 

[2.3Turbo_T]

That's an awesome Dart! I've always loved the looks of the '69 A-bodies. Here's a couple of pics of mine before I sold it.................

 

[hankthebigdog]

cool little honey. I like those rides. [cl

when I was building the 32 Stude, my wife named her for me........"The Mistress".

 

[BrokenTool]

Thanks everyone for sharing and all the kind words.

2.3 I would have had a hard time giving up that Dart.

While aligning the pass front fender I stumbled on a hide a key that who knows how long it's been there.

I have a few more pics of her in 2012.

 

[BillM]

Nice.....not to hard to figure out, but I'm a little biased myself....

 

[christcrusader13]

Sweet ride

 

[BrokenTool]

Sweet ride

Thanks

Nice.....not to hard to figure out, but I'm a little biased myself....

Thanks Bill, how bout some pics

 

[440Clark]

You mentioned blowing it apart for paint. What color are you thinking? While I'm not a huge green fan, I think the green it is now looks pretty cool. Oh and by the way it's a very cool ride, the stick just seals the deal!

 

[BrokenTool]

What color are you thinking? While I'm not a huge green fan, I think the green it is now looks pretty cool. Oh and by the way it's a very cool ride, the stick just seals the deal!

Thank you for the kind words. The color went through many changes since we have owned the car, Since I'm not much of a green fan, first choices went through most of the factory high impact colors(Hemi Orange, The Yellows, Purples, etc), but after looking into what was already out there.....about 1-1/2 years ago I decided that she will go back the original F3 green with the color matched steel wheels. Then with the bench seat 4 speed..... I can't go wrong.

 

[BrokenTool]

It's been some time since i've been on and should bring you up to speed on the work done to the old girl.
Last summer my wife told me to get the seats finished so without hesitation(before she could change her mind) i found a place and had this done to them.

 

[BrokenTool]

I also upgraded the stock torsion bars to some 1.03" from PST
Stripped the hood and put in satin black

 

[BrokenTool]

Had her in a few car shows and to cap off a good summer......... I had it in the wedding party of my eldest daughter

 

[BrokenTool]

This is waiting to be installed when i get back in town late tonight. Upgraded the u-joints and new drive shaft

 

[forbigpicture]

Looks like the new son-in-law was in a hurry to start the honeymoon[ddd[ddd