FORGOTTEN 1965 Dart V8 Four Speed - First Drive and Power Shifting!
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong." - 2 Corinthians 12:10
I have to admit, this 1965 Dart GT has REALLY impressed me! With a 318, 4 speed, and 3.23 sure grip, it is a riot on the street in a modest package. Tag along as we go through all the issues of bringing it back to life! Think it'll power shift?
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Old Red should be restored. She wants to live man! She’s a fighter.
I want that dart !!
This is the A.D.D. channel
Clear coat it and rock on🤘
Strong drivetrain and a sleeper no doubt, but a ton of bodywork would be needed with all that rust and etc.
New clutch, and.... vroom, vroom!!!!!
I know it'll be a tough slog, but this would be such a cool long-term resto project to run on the channel while doing other projects. It would be such a great car when finished.
@@kruleworld maybe not right now, but they are getting more and more valuable with every year and every stupid government regulation.
@@kruleworld yeah I know, but I wasnt thinking of the return, I was thinking of the car.
That looks like such a fun little car. The 318 is perfect for it! "OLE RED" deserves a restoration.
Did I miss something? Should be a 273 if it's the original engine...
@@nickadamson6053 it isn’t original. Said that during the beginning of video 1
@@adamyoder6024 oh I totally missed that. Bummer
This car needs to be restored. My brother had one like this in the late 60's. I was maybe 14 at the time but I loved that car. It was white from the factory but he repainted it a metallic green / gold color. He added cragar mags and had high jackers to lift the rear end. It was the cockiest car around town. I lost my brother a few years ago but watching this video brings back some great memories.
I am very sorry for you loss
Lucky one!!! That car deserves a 100% totally original restoration!!!
Why? It would not be worth half as much as it would cost to fix. Just a money pit, and no way to get your money back, or even close
In the 1960s I saw these GTs new at the drag races.
Dang, she sounded boss as heck after that clutch fix and new carb.
Love old red, would love to see a long term restoration on him. Really enjoy those
I really look forward to these videos. I like how clean he keeps them. Non vulgar. Unlike a few other channels. Still watch them tho. Just love the vehicles.
Hi Dylan, been with you since the beginning and always enjoyed the ride. Two things...first, looks like that fuel filter is in backwards. Second, proper drum brake tools make them much easier to work on. He helps those who help themselves.
The first a body I've known of that had an 8 and 3/4 was the 66 "D dart" which was a 273 with 11 to compression a 700 holley and headers, was a special package, not to be confused with the 10.5 to1 235 ho version
They had a solid cam and lifters too. It was a hot little engine.
@@stevensaxton8131 even 2bbl 273's had a solid cam until 68and 69, when they built the 340 there were no more hp 273's and the 2bbl was the base v-8 for valiant and dart they had the 318 hydraulic cam, also the old poly 318 57 -66 were solid lifters
I owned a 65 Dart Charger back in 1971. It was stock when I purchased it. 273 Hipo 235 HP with the 904 Trans. I rebuilt the engine and Trans and installed a 8-3/4" rear-end. I drag raced it in KOA AHRA and set the National Record. It originally came from CA. Solid car and no rust. Paid $500 for it. Sold it in 1975 and the guy wrapped it around a pole. Totaled the car. Today, it would have been restored.
New carb and clutch peddle spring removed and she books it now 😂😂
I love this car, not enough early a-body darts get love! 64 is my favorite dart year, but I love the 63 and 65's too!
Had A '63 GT with a '64 grille. I miss that car.
These cars were reliable daily drivers not limited production high performance cars. Most of them got the rugged Slant 6 either the 170 or the optional 225.
Thank You Dylan. I have thoroughly enjoyed this video. This car would be a great long term restoration project. Not perfect, but do enough to make it decent.
Class, you’ve got to keep this one on as a restoration 👍🏻
Nice to see its driving round the @25:00 mark not bad
Great video Dylan. Loved it. I've hated the look of these frumpy little Darts. But with a V8 4bbl, 4 speed, limited slip and dual exhaust burning the tires, I kinda like them now. BTW, I hope that you are giving your dog the love and Attention that she needs. There's nothing like the love of a dog.
Agreed, especially about the dog.
He slept with it
You made me smile when you road tested it with that last carb😊
Enjoyed watching you get to the next level with this old heap that shows real potential!
Definitely a restoration car. The floors and rickers may be gone but hey, it looked like the trunk was all intact!😊
36:42 "burnout"😆
that old girl is rough but i love it !
The look on your face when you opened it up with the Edelbrock carb was priceless! Sounded awesome too!
Man. Old red is awesome!!! Wow.
Watching the before and after with the carbs was absolutely awesome
I save this one. It,s a Runner
Dylan, I'll bet you I have kids older than you; yet this video connected with me to the Nth degree! Kudos to you for being willing to work on priceless works of American like this Dart. When I was your age (likely literally), my father was given his mother's car (my grandmother), a 65 Dart - slant 6 with a 3 on the tree. He let me drive it for an entire semester to college in Tulsa, and I was blessed by the experience. Powder blue, 13 in rims, et al. This video definitely took me back!!!
Dylan do a clutch, and some small drag radials and to the track indeed , be great content for sure.
Hi Dylan. Thank you for your videos. I like this vidio on this little car it's ugly but it's small and cool and 4 speed I you restore this car it's cool
Whatever you decide to do with it, this sure looked like a fun project. Keep us posted!
It's very worth fixing how much do you want for it
That fuel pump needed replacing any way. I laugh about the fuel line, I remember back in the seventies I rebuilt my motorcycle engine, I checked everything over, but it would not start, my brother helped to try to roll start it. We pushed and pushed and nothing, we checked the gas -AGAIN- and pushed and kicked some more. I was getting hot and sweaty and so pissed off. Finally, my brother said we should check the plug, he bent down and laughed. We - me- had never put the spark plug wire on the plugs. It cranked right up and ran like a champ after hours of messing with it.
I think Old Red needs to be saved: fix the rust issues in the body and floor, install front discs and a dual master cylinder, better seats and some interior improvements. and if you can get that kind of scratch from a 318 of unknown quality, just imagine what a mildly built 340 would do? Back in my youth, the older brother of a friend of mine had a '65 Dart GT with a 273 (I think) and a four speed. And the brother wanted to trade his car straight across for my '69 Plymouth Valiant 2-door post (Slant-6 and automatic). We never got the deal done, and seeing how much fun Dylan had driving his GT, I wish I had made the trade.
It sure was great fun watching you bring old red back to life!
It would be great to see her in a drag race!!!
This really would deserve a restoration, even though rusty is a bit of an understatement for it😅
Only you brother I liked the car a lot I do like that dodge neon in the background
Dylan, put your black tee shirts on the top of the Bucket Seats. A 70s thing. Time for a Clutch Headers and Cam and Lifters aluminum Manifold and add that new tank. Make a Nice little hot 🔥 Rod
Awesome to see the dart back @Dylan McCool
Reminds me of an early Barracuda I had with the giant fastback glass window.. Love those old Mopars.
My sister and brother in law bought a 1966 dart gt new had a hp 273 with a 4spd. Gold with white interior. You had to run premium (eythel) in it
The Little Red Dart that Could!! She is worthy of some TLC Dylan. Put the Dart on a long term resto. Do a little here...a little there. I think she's worth it!
Keep going with it Mr. Dylan! 😎🍻
Im doing one with a console factory shifted automatic on old parts from a Mopar man.still has the 273 block but with Hi-Po 360 heads and foctory thermoqaud intake.All good but the floorpans so far.
That last carburetor change, that is the best sound when it is opened up. Beautiful!!!
I agree that "full restoration" wouldn't be worth the money. BUT... I'd patch the floors, throw some seat covers on the front buckets... MAYBE toss in a cheap replacement carpet. And thoroughly enjoy cruising her!
That's funny I watched sleeper dude get the parts car running on his channel I watch all the Cool people like you so keep on keeping on love the Chanel
I saw one the exact same color it was hot rodded was pulling out of a parking lot just smoking the tires. Pretty sweet
Been up since 5 am watching this video..great old red!
I had a 1965 Plymouth Belvedere and had the same issue with the clutch, so I did the same thing, removed the over-center spring! Perfect!
Fix this car Dylan it is just too cool Brother
Need to build a hot 318 and add a new clutch. Throw on some sticky rear tires and drive it like you stole it!
Cool revival
35:01 The look on your face when you hit that carb..... watched it like ten times....
I love that car!!! 😮
Same car with auto would be a snooze-fest but 4sp makes all the difference in the world. Not worth a resto, but maybe worth a new clutch. Like you said, lots of fun left to be had there.
Saw that you were on Sleeperdude and thought I'd check out your channel.
You're doing some awesome stuff Dylan. Honestly you really don't see too many darts of that era, maybe you should consider more of a restoration. Great work as always and an awesome video 👍✌️🇺🇲
Boy did that bring back some fun memories. The first car l owned was 1965 sport fury with a 413. It was a real smoker. Good job, thanks.
Loved your expression when the secondary kicked in after Edelbrock swap. I think it deserves some floor pans and some rust repair...she deserves some TLC. Fun video.
I'm a die-hard Ford guy but that car is a fighter and screams. She deserves life.
Dylan McCool Love That Dart Hope you Can get it Up and Going Keep Up the good work Billy Lizza Uniontown pa
I have one. Took me 8 years to restore. A factory 273 HP,4 speed ,8 3/4 .A great crosser.
Anything is worth fixing if you want/love it enough, my '66 Dart GT we build into my "Yard Dart" had about the same level of rust but had the added hill-billy package where they torched out the trans tunnel and it wasn't even a stick shift car, just a 273 4 barrel auto car. I honestly don't blame you for not wanting to get involved in restoring that car, I just picked up a 64 Polara 500 383 4 speed console car and the more carpet I peel out, the more of the floor comes with it, but I will fix it, even if I have to get creative with patch panels. That is a very cool '65 if you want to sell it, I know someone who'd be interested.
Idea for future content with this car, if you dig it of course: 440 Swap it and make her the ultimate drag monster 😎👍👍
Absolutely adore your content and your knowledge that you share! Currently building a 72 Mustang Cobra Coupe barnfind that someone tried to make into a Grande for some reason ( VIN says Cobra Coupe). Definitely rewatching your videos about your Challenger as my rear frame is similar and the floors are too! But she runs good for having sat in a knocked over barn with no roof protecting her😎👍👍
Looking forward to your next video 😎👍👍
You're that crazy Uncle Ronny we all had as kids, but that young man you got helping you will actually have proof to go with his stories, go Old Red!
Frame looks pretty good other then the floors especially sitting so deep in the mud
I love your face after you finally put the good carb on it and took it out and punched it. ahhh 318s will really surprise you if you give them the proper love!
41 minutes went by already?..i want more..i love your channel.
It's not a Chevy, but it deserves to be restored anyway! It's good to see, it is McCool, Dylan!
She's a good looking old beast. I'd love to see this made structurally sound, the surviving red paint buffed to a shine and a coat of clear applied to preserve the patina. A better set of buckets up front and then send it 👍
Dylan I would flip that old Plymouth while you’re ahead and running ok. You got it running pretty good! Congratulations! 💯👊
His face when that new carb went on and went on that first rip. Like a kid on Christmas day 😂
Loved the power shifting, glad Sleeperdude helped you out, i was wondering if he was going to do anything with it.
You can install a 318 with a mild towing cam to replace the 273 which was an economy engine, a step up from the 225 Slant Six. The 318 will run on regular gas and be a vast improvement over the 273. You already have the right manual transmission and rear axle for the 318 engine. We did this modification to my friend's 1968 Dodge Dart many years ago. Ran like a champ.
It’s got a 318 with Comp 270.
I like the George Jones Version of Ol'Red better then Blake Sheldon's version Also @Dylan McCool
I had a 1965 dodge dart 270 white 2 door slant six 3 speed automatic. Had gt bucket seats. Street rod headers on it. Dad and I worked on it for two years before it was ready for the road.
I had a white 65 Dart GT 170 slant with 3 on the column. I dropped in a 225 and put one of the square exhaust mufflers on it. I found some 13” chrome reverse wheels. People who didn’t know the car couldn’t believe it had a six in it.
That white Camaro is sweet, I had a 79 base with a swapped in Olds 260ci it was slower then grandma walking up hill but I loved it as a high school kid 95-97
Brings back memories. My 2nd car iwas a 65 gt with a slant six and three speed manual. Always wanted to drive the 4 speed.
Got my chance when i scored a 64 valiant signet with a smal block ans factory 4 speed and hurst shifter. What a blast to drive! Got plowed by a drunk unfortunately and that ended that dream. Sold it to some auto body shop kids. Who knows where it is now
these cars were about the best compact cars of the area,
The A 833 , 4 speed gearbox with either the 225 or the 273 engine was the best combination
good video.
I see you followed my advice and contacted Sleeperdude and bought the Dart for the Parts to save old Red. Good Going Dylan.
I SWEAR
that same country road is featured in TONS of UA-cam videos...
Every time someone is speeding or doing a burnout, it's THAT ROAD! 😂
That last carb you put in totally woke up that 318.. Nice 🍻👍.. I think it should be restored to.
Coolest Dodge I've seen in a while. Keep it going.
I’m looking SO much foreword too part three!
It’s gonna be epic!
Love the Dart Dylan. I am so glad you are my brother in Christ!
I had a black 1965 dart with a 273 ci engine with a 4 speed and it was a convertible. Sold it for $800 and it was in very good shape. That was back in the 80's. My guess is it has gone through the crusher by now.
Those light lil A's are fun as heck with a 4 speed and any V8. Hearing that new carb do its thing while you were shifting put a smile on my face all the way from Illinois. As it stands now, it might be a high 15 sec car in the 1/4. With a good clutch, more engine tuning, and a pair of 9 inch slicks I'll bet it'll do low 14s at around 95 mph. And that is BB B body territory.
I owned a 72 Duster 318. Took it off the road in the early 80s to restore it. Lent it to a friend who introduced it to another car n totaled it. At least I have pictures to remind me 😢.
That Dart GT is SO worth Keeping........Classic Body LINE!!!!! The Tail lights!!!!
Long time no see,dude that is a screamer and I believe the start of small muscle car race wars!!/Mustang /Z-28, Firebird/AMC🔧🇺🇸🍿👍
Your new shop is Outstanding!!Keep it up youngster
at 35:06, sounds exactly the Saber (vert's car) from Hot Wheels Battle Force 5, man i love this engine sound!
This is a very unique car Dylan. It needs to be restored. Not necessarily a trailer queen, but a decent looking daily driver. I can't believe people won't find this car interesting. If you sell it, ask the new owner to allow you to make short videos of his work that you can share.
You got a link for those vice grips? Those look very handy
I don’t but they’re called parrot nose.
Love those hand torches awesome always helping break bokts a part
I had an 63 valiant wagon, push button slant 6. lived in Minnesota , I put on manual choke , lower radiator heater hose. 25 below people fighting to start their cars. Mine would start. wish I still had it. cool dash.
Dylan you got something worth put in the time go all out .
Just picked up a 2014 Mustang and the clutch pedal was the same way. It felt almost like a video game clutch pedal. Removed the spring and it felt like an actual clutch again.
Excellent video Dylan :) also yes Elebrock carb light up that Old Red Car yes & I know lots people like those carb setups and give 4 thumbs up of thrust too also perfect to with !
Being on a limited budget (can't afford Chargers, GTX's, Road Runners, etc,), I've always been a fan of Valiants and Darts. Easy on the wallet and fun to work on---like 318s and 225s.
I have always liked this vehicle one of my favorite vehicles when fixed and looking good its an awesome vehicle beautiful car..