I need to find someone to look at a 1971 Dodge Dart. I don't need any
mechanical work done. I want someone to tell me information about the
car (motor type,
relative condition, etc). I believe this car is special, and I want to
put it up for sale but need someone knowledgeable to watch my back.
I'll pay this person a $50 flat fee for their help. I'd like to find
someone in Denver, but for the right person, I would be willing to
work with them via the phone and email. I do have a digital camera,
and I am not a
total bone head, so I can follow directions and look for
characteristics, etc ;-)

Hello feedthemonkey,

Thank you for your question. 

Its a little late in the day to call and verify that someone will do
this for you, but I have some leads that look extremely promising:

DodgeDart.org lists the following Colorado expert:
http://www.dodgedart.org/shops/co1212a.html

Name and address of business: 

Reborn Classics
7283 E. 96th Avenue
Unit D and E
Henderson, Colorado 80022

Phone Number: 303-288-7188 
Web Address: rebornclassics.com 
Contact Name (if applicable): Craig Barth 
Mopar Specialist: Yes 
Mechanic Owns a Dodge Dart: Yes 
Recommender Has Had a Dodge Dart Serviced Here: Yes 
Recommender's Personal Experience with Vendor: Very good / Excellent 

Comments about the Shop (December 2001)
Craig is Big Dodge's own doctor, and there is no one better at Mopar
adjustment and carburetion. Big Dodge purrs like a very happy kitten
under Craig's expert and loving care.
 
About The Person Who Recommends This Repair Shop
Name: Rob S. Rice 
E-mail: msinabottle@postmark.net 
Location: Colorado 
Affiliated with this Shop: No 

You might also want to email the person that posted this
recommendation to see who else hie might know.

You also might be interested in the information they provide on Dodge
Darts:
http://www.dodgedart.org/

This page also has a good deal of Dart info:
http://members.aol.com/moparabody/DartFiles1.htm

Here they have a listing of VIN's (vehicle Identification Numbers)
including, as they say, the 1970/71 Dart GT registry:
http://www.7071dartgt.net/

Perhaps this is what you are trying to ascertian?

You can verify if you have a real 1970-1971 Dart GT on the fender tag
or build sheet........

Look for the option package code A65 (ALWAYS !) on a Dart Custom, 

All of the GT's (so far) have 10' HD brakes and HD suspension, 

340 Swinger interior package (without Rallye instrument panel), and
Dart Custom door panels.

Of all the 1970-1971 GT's we have found so far, the following items
are the same;

all are LH23COR or LH23C1R, 

all are 225-1bbl (E24), 904 trans (D31) on the column, 

all have bucket seats (C55) in 340 Swinger pattern (H6F8), 

all were made at the Windsor, Ontario Canada plant (R plant code), 

all (1970) are FF4 Lime Green Metallic (no vinyl tops),and 

all (1970) have a two-tone green (F4, EF8) interior. 


NOTE : Since starting the registry... 

Several variations have surfaced to render the above statements
somewhat incorrect !!


This page has the history of the Dart as begat by the Valiant and a
good deal of interesting links:
http://www.valiant.org/

Here is another Dart repair expert in Colorado that may be willing to
help you:
http://www.dodgedart.org/shops/co0708a.html

J.S.P. Auto & High Performance
509 Ute Avenue
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501

Phone Number: 970-243-8437 
Contact Name (if applicable): John or Murray 
Mopar Specialist: Yes 
Mechanic Owns a Dodge Dart: Yes 
Recommender Has Had a Dodge Dart Serviced Here: Yes 
Recommender's Personal Experience with Vendor: Excellent 
Comments about the Shop:
They speak Mopar fluently and do excellent work
 
About The Person Who Recommends This Repair Shop
Name: B Hill 
E-mail: hill@aol.com 
Location: Colorado 
Affiliated with this Shop: No 

More Comments about the Shop (September 2002)
John is very knowledgable about Mopar. He helped us install new
headers on our 1972 Dodge Dart 318 and is going to do a 4 speed
conversion. Highly recommended!!! This guy knows his stuff!!

You can also email the owner of this Dart site for recommendations of
experts that may be willing to help you remotely.

You will find a good group of forums here where you can either look
for an expert or ask the specific questions to identify what you need
to know about your Dart:
http://www.allpar.com/i/forums.html

Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, (etc.) ForumsAllpar tries to cover every
Chrysler vehicle ever made, whether it be a Dodge, Plymouth, Imperial,
Jeep, DeSoto, Fargo...even a Chrysler!

We've realized that, not surprisingly, you - collectively - know far
more than we do. Indeed, we think that most of Allpar was written by
you, or at least based on what you wrote.

Because of that, we would like to present Allpar's forums. These
forums are communities of enthusiasts who come together to share
knowledge and, sometimes, to have a problem solved. They are generally
very friendly and open to new people. You are cordially invited to
join these forums.

Galen Tag may be the expert you are seeking:
http://www.gvgovier.com/

Who is Galen Govier & what is GTS?
Many people not familiar with who I am and what I do may be be curious
or confused.   Let me explain, GTS is not a Car Club, it is the name
of my business. It stands for Galen’s Tag Service.  I reproduce rusty
or missing fender tags for 1962-1974 Dodge, Plymouth & Chrysler
products, and am considered the acknowledged authority on the decoding
of VIN, fender tag, and Broadcast Sheet Information for all Mopars.

I have written 8 books on identifying Cars & Parts. These books
include Serial Number decoding along with Production Figures and Sales
Codes. I can answer most any question that is asked of me, and I will
give you an honest answer to the best of my knowledge. It may not
always be the answer you want to hear, but it will be from my 20 years
of experience dealing with the cars, which have become so valuable. In
1985 a 1971 HEMI Cuda Convertible was worth from $15-$25,000. In 1999
a 1971 Hemi Cuda Convertible in the same condition is worth from
$250-$500,000.  In 2002 a 1971 Hemi Cuda Convertible sold for
$600,000.

I'd call or email him post-haste!

Telephone (608) 326.6346 
FAX (608) 326.8061 
Postal address 
Galen's Tag Service, LLC.
Galen V. Govier
37260 Sand Burr Lane
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821-8869 

Electronic mail 
General Information: info@gvgovier.com 

Please note the above e-mail address is for general info only.  Such
as questions about our services.  This e-mail address is not intended
for questions or inquiries you may have about your car, or a car you
are thinking about buying.   For those kinds of requests,  please see
the services page for details, and cost to answer questions.

Ok, let's see what he charges:

http://www.gvgovier.com/services.htm

If you are thinking about buying or selling a car or you have general
technical questions, please send your questions to this e-mail.  We
will answer up to 10 questions for $25.00.   All you need to do is
provide a Mastercard/Visa number along with your questions.  After
receiving your request, we will review your e-mail,  if the charge is
more, we would let you know via e-mail.  If you have any specific
questions about this service, please contact Diane @ 608-326-6346.

http://www.gvgovier.com/e-mail.htm

Seems like this may likely be the authority you are seeking.


Search Strategy:

"dodge dart" +expert Or authority

I trust my research has provided you withgood possibilities for
experts to help identify your Dart. If a link above should fail to
work or anything require further explanation or research, please do
post a Request for Clarification prior to rating the answer and
closing the question and I will be pleased to assist further.

Regards,

-=clouseau=-

Excellent answer. This gives me all the information I need to get
started selling my car. Thank you for your speed as well!

My pleasure.

And thank you for the rating and tip!

Good luck selling your car.

-=clouseau=-