Guest mrstangblb Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 My Daddy just inherited an automatic on the column 1967 Dodge Dart (I think 225 Slant Six) that only has 89,586 original miles on it from my Great Aunt Mary who died at the young age of 103 a few weeks ago. Daddy helped her buy this car brand new in 1967 from one of the Darlington, SC sales, and before she died she said she wanted him to have it.I was looking around at it this morning in the old shed where it has been parked for 6 years, not running or anything, and it's in great shape. The body is perfectly straight with no accidents (she literally only drove the thing once a week to town to get groceries because she lived next door to her church) and just a ding or two on the chrome that looks great. It's a white 4 door, and the interior still looks brand new except for a couple of spots where mice got in and gnawed on the headliner. I know we need to drop the gas tank and boil it out. How hard is that to do? I've restored a 1964 Plymouth Valiant convertible before so I know a good bit about these cars, but I never dropped the tank on mine before. I know we better boil the radiator and of course replace the fuel pump, rebuild the carburetor, replace the belt and hoses... but any advice is welcome. I'm excited to get to work on this car because it's in such good shape!Anyway, just wanted to see what you guys have to say. Also - what do you think something like this car would be worth once we wash and wax it and get it back up to speed?Thanks!BarryJeremiah 29:11-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) Good score! Those cars are pretty much bullet proof with the 225 slant six. I would suggest a new transmission filter and fluid, too. The gas tank is fairly easy to remove and re-install. Best to take as much gas out as possible before attempting removal because they are really heavy and unwieldy with gas in them. Remove the gas tank ground strap clip on the line and line, the filler pipe and then the straps below. For gaskets or even a new tank (if that one is bad), you can go to "Year One". They have all of the parts, I believe. Don't forget the little clip on the line when re-installing or your fuel gauge won't work.Most mechanical parts from a 1967 through 1969 will interchange and even for years previously to that and way after 1969 on some stuff.http://www.yearone.com/ Edited April 8, 2011 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrstangblb Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 That is GREAT info! Is it hard to mess with the transmission filter? I had a 3-speed on the column before in the '64 Valiant convertible I had so I never messed with the autos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrstangblb Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 And I plan on getting a shop manual very soon. Looks like the ones on ebay are going for about $30 shipped for the shop manuals on CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) Transmission filter is fairly easy, too. You raise the car to get enough room for your arms and a big pan. Loosen the pan bolts on the bottom of the transmission pan. Leave one in "finger tight" on one corner. Remove all of the other bolts starting with the farthest away from the finger tight one. The pan will have to be pried off CAREFULLY with a screwdriver. Gently drop the pan on the loose corner and drain the fluid while slowly removing the last pan bolt. Remove the last bolt and the pan. You will see three screws that go into the filter. Remove those and the filter should drop right off. Get a new filter and gasket, clean the gasket surface and there you go. Be careful not to over tighten the pan bolts or you will warp the gasket area. Edited April 8, 2011 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mrstangblb Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I didn't even look last night to see what size tires to run on the standard wheels. What size should we get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I didn't even look last night to see what size tires to run on the standard wheels. What size should we get?If it's the slant six engine, it probably came with the 13" tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 If it needs 13" tires, you best start looking now and snatch some up if you are able to find them. I understand they are no longer being made, due to lack of demand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlK Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I won't swear to it but I think the 67's came with 14" tires. They a bigger than the 63-66 series. As was stated most if not all mechanical parts should fit, but for body parts don't even hope for it. The major parts maybe, doors, fenders, lids etc. but the small parts almost nothing fits between 67-69.Have fun and enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 I won't swear to it but I think the 67's came with 14" tires. They a bigger than the 63-66 series. As was stated most if not all mechanical parts should fit, but for body parts don't even hope for it. The major parts maybe, doors, fenders, lids etc. but the small parts almost nothing fits between 67-69.Have fun and enjoyYou could get 13" or 14" in 1967-68 & 69. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlK Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Again I won't swear to it, but i do not think I have ever seen a 67 on up with anything but 14". 13" would look so awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 (edited) Look up specs for the '67 Dart. Look up stuff on ebay for the '67 Darts. You WILL find that they came with 13" wheels with the slant six engines. I have had numerous Darts so I think that I can say this with some authority. Yes...they look awkward. I have some '67 Dart rims in my yard....they are 13" Edited April 26, 2011 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Road mister Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Those cars were ahead of their time, wish they made em that simple today. My neighbor is restoring one now. I believe this is a 63 . would like to some pics of the 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Ahhhh! the Slant Six... Now that was an engine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 (edited) Road mister said: Those cars were ahead of their time, wish they made em that simple today. My neighbor is restoring one now. I believe this is a 63 . would like to some pics of the 67. That's a 1965 Dart. Edited December 20, 2019 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_Maine Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I had a '67 Valiant Signet slant six sedan and I'm pretty sure it came with 13" wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I had a '67 Valiant Signet slant six sedan and I'm pretty sure it came with 13" wheels.I believe that most (if not all) slant six Valiants and Darts came with 13" wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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