Recent content by thepaintguy

Looks like you have some good components to do your build on. I'm wondering what and whose coil overs you'll be using. That engine is a hefty little nugget.

For some following this thread and where it has it's side comments- I stuffed a Gen 1 4BT/Turbo 400 into a Wrangler. Dana 60 and 70 narrowed, 4.56:1 Gears. Pulling a 3500lb trailer and running the A/C all the time I got 21mpg every tankful.

The compact unit wins hands down. I can live with that under the hood. Welding in the wiper motor well was going to be my last resort. I actually contacted Newport Engineering giving them my plans for an internally mounted wiper/washer motor. After a few minutes on the phone it didn't take much...

Here's a couple pictures right out of the box. Comes with the proper Intermittent Wiper/Washer Switch. The knob doesn't belong to our era cars- OEM Knobs will slide right on though. This unit is smaller, lighter, tighter than the OEM Motor. Google Newport Engineering for they're phone number...

Was ready to weld in the wiper motor well on my '67 A Body and install a different brand and style intermittent wiper motor/switch under my dash. Of course that meant hours of fabrication and mock up work, but I want intermittent wipers. Newport Engineering solved the problem by building a...

As you can see, no phone digits or email addresses are permitted. If you can decipher the last transmission; I may become a buyer. The parts I inquired about are a lot less that my Hotchkis Suspension, a lot less than my 4 speed conversion, a hell of lot less than my engine.... but a little more...

LMK know the numbers and condition. Pictures would help. Need sent to 32773. Didn't think I'd even fine one, let alone this quickly. Please PM the details. Thank You, tpg

Changed my Gt from a floor shift automatic to a four speed. Only parts I'm now lacking are the pedal covers and a 4 Speed Console. Thank You, thepaintguy

Step back. Analyze. Fabrication is not "a *****" It takes up time and needs perseverance. Don't overthink the build. Aggravation and confusion make Rational Thought impossible. Step back with a clear head. You have the answer. If custom was easy- everyone would have custom. Build your A Body. tpg

I know this post is getting old but it sure is helping me now. Thanks, and nice work. tpg

With those control arms there must be a coil over that fits it. Either with or without the use of the torsion bars. IMO; I'd rework the K Member to fit the oil pan. Remember to tack weld some bracing on your K Member before you take the saw to it- you don't want to lose the integrity of that member.

If I had a frikken brain I'd stop tweaking stuff.....well if I could control the amount of Testosterone being released, I could live a long and happy life. Of course if my aunt had a pecker- she'd be my uncle... So the saga continues... the 1967 Dart GT is on the rotisserie. I had to go back and...

Gotta say I love this build. Ya got balls of steel to pull this off. I've dropped the 4BT into Wranglers, 6BT's into Grand Wagoneer Limited's. Only advise I can give at this point: Don't put a "GM" Cowl Hood Scoop on it, and don't stick the headpipe out of the hood. Your building a street car. I...

I actually built/mocked up this tank first using 1/4" plywood and 1x2's. Kept fitting it/reworking it over and over as I made adjustments. I wanted to get this absolutely right for my aluminum welder/fabricator. He told me no one has ever built him a template like this to work off of. I have...

New Weapon of Mass Tire Destruction. Engine has been done. I've said it before but next week I will shut the gate and build my Dart GT. I hate seeing my car that I've had for at least six years sitting and getting no attention. I'm not working on anybody's anything ever again.... well at least...