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For A Bodies Only Mopar Forum (forabodiesonly.com) is an English-language club and discussion board for owners and enthusiasts of A-Body MOPAR cars — the compact Plymouth and Dodge models of the 1960s and 1970s. It combines model-specific technical help, member restoration threads, a classifieds area, photo garages, and general off-topic discussion. It is most useful if you own, restore, or are shopping for a Plymouth Barracuda, Plymouth Valiant, Dodge Dart, Duster, or a related A-Body, and want a community organized around those cars rather than general automotive chat.
Who the site is for
The forum's own description names the Plymouth Barracuda, Plymouth Valiant, Dodge Dart, Duster, and "other A-Body Mopar automobiles and Mopar muscle cars." In practice that means:
- Owners and restorers working on a specific A-Body project and looking for model-specific answers.
- Parts buyers and sellers using the classifieds to move or find Mopar parts and cars.
- Mopar muscle car enthusiasts who want A-Body content without sorting through brand-wide forums.
- New members who want to introduce themselves and learn how the site works before posting.
If your car is a B-Body, E-Body, or another Mopar line, the site's focus is narrower than a general Mopar forum — check whether a section matches your model before committing time.
What you'll find inside
The forum is organized into a few broad areas, each with its own purpose:
| Area | What it covers |
|---|---|
| For A-Bodies Only General Information | Site announcements, website help and FAQ, and website questions and suggestions |
| Mopar Technical Forums | Technical Mopar automotive discussions |
| Mopar For Sale Ads | Buying and selling Mopar parts or cars, plus other items |
| Members Restorations | Member-shared restoration projects |
| Photo Garages | Member vehicle photos and build showcases |
| Off Topic Forums | FABO Welcome Wagon introductions, general non-automotive discussion, jokes and funny stuff |
| General Automotive Topics | 3D printing of classic-car parts, shop/garage/tools, and other general automotive threads |
Two practical notes from the site itself: the Website Help & FAQ section is where new members are told to learn how to use the site, and the Website Questions and Suggestions section explicitly says not to post car questions there.
How to use it effectively
- Start with the Welcome Wagon. The FABO Welcome Wagon is the introduction area; posting there is the conventional first step for new members.
- Read Website Help & FAQ before asking site questions. It covers how to do things on the website, so basic account or posting questions are likely already answered.
- Post car questions in the technical forums, not the website section. The site separates site feedback from vehicle discussion, and misplaced threads are less likely to get the right readers.
- Use the classifieds for buying and selling. The Mopar For Sale Ads area is the designated place for parts and car listings.
- Browse restorations and photo garages for reference. Member restoration threads and photo garages are where build details and real-world examples live.
The site also exposes activity feeds — New posts, Recent Posts, Latest activity, New articles, and Latest reviews — which are the fastest way to see what's current without opening each section.
Practical things to know before joining
- JavaScript is required. The site displays a notice that it works better with JavaScript enabled, and warns that an outdated browser may render it incorrectly.
- There is a mobile app option. The site offers an "Install the app" prompt, so phone browsing is supported.
- Account access is via Log in / Join Free. The site presents both a login and a free join path; the forum content described here is community-generated, and the site's own materials do not state any paid membership tier.
- Content volume varies by section. Site-posted counts show the technical and general discussion areas are far busier than niche sections like 3D printing, so expect faster answers on common A-Body topics than on specialized ones.
When it's the right resource — and when it isn't
Choose For A Bodies Only if your question is specific to an A-Body Mopar — a Dart wiring issue, a Duster suspension choice, a Valiant parts hunt — or if you want a classifieds pool already filtered to Mopar parts. It's also a reasonable place to document a restoration and get feedback from people working on the same platforms.
Look elsewhere if you need brand-wide Mopar coverage across body lines, if you want a general classic-car forum, or if you need official manufacturer documentation rather than community knowledge. The forum is a peer discussion space; treat answers as experience-based input and verify specifications against service manuals before relying on them for a build.