NEED 69 Dart GTS parts

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chasb

Discussion Starter · Oct 5, 2006

Front grille
Rear trunk panel

pm or e-mail me

ANyone know if newly manufactured repolacements are made for these?

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kvanman

· #2 · Oct 6, 2006

hey!
Have you tried "Brewer's Performance"? they are located in Ludlow Falls,Ohio. They specialize in mopar parts form the olden days. They ship all over the world. they can be reached at (937) 698-4259. I beleave they are there from 9-5 weekdays only. give it a try couldn't hurt eh?

six pack

· #3 · Oct 6, 2006

kvanman said:
hey!
Have you tried "Brewer's Performance"? they are located in Ludlow Falls,Ohio. They specialize in mopar parts form the olden days. They ship all over the world. they can be reached at (937) 698-4259. I beleave they are there from 9-5 weekdays only. give it a try couldn't hurt eh?

I thought they were only 4spd parts.

RAM MAN

· #4 · Oct 6, 2006

how about the parts train guys ?

http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByDepartment/Grille/DODGE/DART

I see they are currently out of stock but you might call and ask when they will be back in stock ?

Never bought from these guys, but might check out;

http://www.mmpar.com/mmpars/DODHPXPPL.aspx?YEARID=1969&ID=3

(scroll down after page loads)

these guys seem to have a lot of parts:

http://store.shermanparts.com/cgi-bin/sherman/product_list.html?img_num=195

this guy has some years of Dart grilles, but people seemed to have used this business with mixed feelings ...

http://www.texasacres.com/parts/grille.html

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RAM MAN

· #5 · Oct 7, 2006

big bucks, but there is one on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOPAR-1969-DODGE-DART-GRILLE_W0QQitemZ180033562215QQihZ008QQcategoryZ140704QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

or

www.ebay.com

search for item number 180033562215

RAM MAN

· #6 · Oct 7, 2006

is this the rear panel part you need ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-68-69-DODGE-DART-REAR-BODY-PANEL-TRUNK-SILL-PLT-OEM_W0QQitemZ190037914768QQihZ009QQcategoryZ34204QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

AP

· #7 · Oct 8, 2006

Wait a minute...you just bought that with a rotisserie restoration! Did something happen, or is something showing up that you over looked before you bought it. Just wondering.

Shanes66

· #8 · Oct 8, 2006

www.moparts.com look in the classfied forums (main web board index)... great place for parts as well as the others mentioned already...

Shane

chasb

Discussion Starter · #9 · Oct 11, 2006

Small pin size dent in rear trunk panel

small scratch on right side of grill bottom plate under left headlight

(I'm a perfectionist)

Also need rocker panel chrome pieces for under doors (not put on in resto)

Asinine

· #10 · Oct 13, 2006

Sweet ride. I had a 68 GTS 340 Convertible for a while, loved that car....

Yep, you're looking for the two most impossible and priciest pieces to find. As far as I know, no one has made repro GTS specific parts, except for small stuff like emblems and infamous 68 nose cone. There was one guy I remember could actually repair and refinish the original parts; it's been so long that the name escapes me, but if you hit some of the better mopar boards, they'll know hiw name. However, your best bet is to enjoy what you've got, put your name out there, make lots of connections, and eventually one will turn up.

chasb

Discussion Starter · #11 · Oct 13, 2006

Thanks

I'm scouring those sights as we speak. 68 GTS was the first GTS I rode in. Friend had a 340. It was nice. It turned me onto the Darts.

Chas

Asinine

· #12 · Oct 13, 2006

Pics are buried in a box or I'd share. Original color was same TT1 as yours, but someone repainted it white. Love those M codes though as I also had a 67 Barracuda 383, so I'm partial to big block A-bodies. Now that was a fast car -- 3.91 suregrip with a 4-speed, thank goodness for the (rare) optional headrests.

All I can say is be patient and have cash on hand. I've found sometimes you have to go as far as buying rare parts when you find them even if you don't need them, then trade them later for the parts you really want. You won't lose money on them and they make great trade bait.

chasb

Discussion Starter · #13 · Oct 13, 2006

THanks for the tip

I'm new at the restoration parts game, and that's a good idea.

My Dart has the 4.10 Dana rear with 4 spd. THe little headrests are hardly a match for the 1st to 2nd shift

Asinine

· #14 · Oct 14, 2006

That's right, M codes get the Dana, nice. If you really want a challenge, look for the 1969 'recall' wheels, they look cool....

RAM MAN

· #15 · Oct 15, 2006

grab a Hemmings Motor News at your local magazine store ...

and if they don't have one = You're at the wrong store

LOL

then start a subscription IMO

AP

· #16 · Oct 15, 2006 (Edited)

Subscribe to www.moparcollectorsguide.com there is everything in there that you can think of! There's articles about what's new and up to date. Restoration services, parts whole sellers galore, and much much more! All strictly nothing but MOPAR! :rck:

RAM MAN

· #17 · Oct 15, 2006

...agreed !

actually, I have both

chasb

Discussion Starter · #18 · Oct 18, 2006

Thanks for your help guys

I got the collectors guide-great source

Got the chrome exhaust tips and hangers from Year One

Found a set of repro rocker mouldings from Metro Parts with mounting clips and hardware.

Found the redline tires from Diamond back and Coker (not sure which I will get yet.)

Just wish it was April and not October, as I am in New York and there isn't much play time left this year!

Wagonmaster

· #19 · Oct 23, 2006 (Edited)

3

440 'Cuda/Dart GTS

Chas B,
I was racing hot and heavy in 1969 when these were new. I was in Orange County California finishing my Marine enlistment. We raced at OCIR, Lions, Irwindale, and Pomona. I drove Jim Carroll's "Flying Dutchman" C/SA 440 Dart and Saddleback Dodge's SS/GA 440 Dart, in addition to my E/S Coronet R/T that set several track records. I'm not trying to sound like a know it all, but, I was there when guys first started showing up at the track with these cars. The "A" body cars (Darts and early 'Cudas) did not come with Dana rear ends. Since they were all automatic, they all came with 8 3/4 differentials. Only the stick shift Hemi and 440 "B" body and "E" body cars came with a Dana, except the 1969 440-6 pack Super Bees and Roadrunners. They got a Dana regardless of the transmission.
I'm not trying to start a fight about your sharp GTS and it may well have a 4.10 gear, but it came from the factory with an 8 3/4 sure grip and the wheels still had the small 4" bolt circle. No Dana ever came with the 4" bolt pattern wheels. Attached is my '69 383 4spd 'Cuda Notchback when it was stock and after I went racing with it in D/S. Also, my '69 Coronet R/T with added 6 pack hood.
All the best,

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six pack

· #20 · Oct 24, 2006

chasb said:
My Dart has the 4.10 Dana rear with 4 spd. THe little headrests are hardly a match for the 1st to 2nd shift

Dana didn't come from factory in these cars.

Asinine said:
That's right, M codes get the Dana, nice. If you really want a challenge, look for the 1969 'recall' wheels, they look cool....

See above comment.

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