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    1970 Dodge Dart Rust Free Project

    This is a continued thread from the 1970 Dodge Dart posted previously from me. These are pictures of the trunk and inside the car. Here in Ohio we call rust when it's all the way through. This is a new quarter pannel that I didn't install. There is no rot. Most parts are packed away in bubble...
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    1970 Dodge Dart Rust Free Project

    Parts car is sitting on the car hauler and the yellow car is in the garage. The grill is in the basement. I'll take some pictures of the trunk and insides, however I got to take the carpet out. -Dave
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    1970 Dodge Dart Rust Free Project

    Here in Ohio we call rust when it's all the way through. This is a new quarter pannel that I didn't install. There is no rot. Most parts are packed away in bubble wrap and in boxes. I found a hood and scoops for it and a left front fender. I could unpack everything and lay it out but it would be...
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    1970 Dodge Dart Rust Free Project

    Rust free Car. Plus 1970 parts car. Lots of good parts. No engine. $6,500 Dayton, OH
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    starts,won`t stay running

    Tryed that,still won`t stay running... Thanks for your quick reply, Grampas Toy
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    starts,won`t stay running

    did that,,still won`t stay running....thanks for saving $$$ starter relay....Grampas Toy...
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    starts,won`t stay running

    I did drop the tank,,has brand new pick-up and screen...
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    starts,won`t stay running

    previous owner replaced ballast resistor...choke looks brand new...with the key on,tester lights-up on one side of this little round gizmo,,comes from there,gos to the thermostat heat choke,,shows no power to the choke....ran hot wire to the choke from the batt.,choke opened ownly about...
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    starts,won`t stay running

    bought a 76 A-body...Ran great for 3 days,,,,but now it starts right up,runs for about 10 seconds then dies?! Previous owner replaced carb,gas tank,pick-up,all gas lines....Horn wire was unhooked,,because it blows when the the key switch is turned on....I installed a electric fuel pump,,,still...
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    narrow rim BAD wide rim GOOD

    cost of each wheel 1/8th"x4" wide and have it rolled $26.& change,4ft. long..I used 5-1/2" rim..added 4"s came up with a 9-1/2" rim..Unless you like the look and extra weight,,,,i would add a little more$$ & go w/aluminium..
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    narrow rim BAD wide rim GOOD

    Were talking 1/8th" thick material,,,diameter of pipe goes by inside diameter,,,,until it gets to 10" or larger then it`s measured by outside diameter...theres;10",,12",,16",,20"no half size..sch.40 pipe is 1/4"thick,sch.80 is1/2" thick and so on...i`ve seen sch.20 but then were talking duct...
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    narrow rim BAD wide rim GOOD

    Then type in (wheel shells)....If i ever make another set of wide rims,i would grab a pair of these.... same page scroll down to;( widening stock wheels ) see what " crackedback" has to say,,
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    narrow rim BAD wide rim GOOD

    Speedway moters sells what they call wheel (shells) Buuuut....w/ only 12-5/8" inside diameter.. 8x15 10x15 12x15 14 x15...then you weld your centers in
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    narrow rim BAD wide rim GOOD

    Good idea,,a man has to improvise w/ what he has,,,I was wondering those 15" space saver spares are 4" ? I`ll check wifes car if she let`s me..
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    Wide Rims (Homemade)

    I agree! (money part) most pipe welders have to take welding test ,,,for every job..and their all different,, Once you pass the pull test,you have a job,but every weld you make in field..then it has to pass x-ray..that`s why most pipe welders are pre-madonnas...It`s not unusal for one to have...
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    Wide Rims (Homemade)

    Theres rod burners and then theres WELDERS....BIG difference!!
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    Wide Rims (Homemade)

    tubed (mini) Dart,,moved springs in,narrowed rear...The less back spacing,the more stress on bearing,and studs... Don`t worry about the DOG...worry about the GUN!
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    Wide Rims (Homemade)

    Demo. only ,don`t have another pair same size...stuck w/ one each..
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    Wide Rims (Homemade)

    None taken,, made some back 1986 mounted n-50s tire shop mounted &balanced them,,had them on 75 dart 6cyl. 80m.p.h. no vibration.6 was straining 3.23 posi certified pipe welder 30yrs. welded everthing from the crack of dawn to a broken heart..pipefitters local 162 dayton.. No shells to buy back...
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    Wide Rims (Homemade)

    That sure helps...you don`t know how much...thanks again
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    Wide Rims (Homemade)

    Sorry; was asked for pics..is there a short cut?
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    Wide Rims (Homemade)

    More pictures continued!!! pic. #1 good flat work surface that`s 15/10,000ths. (don`t have to be that close) #2 ripples from rolling,must be smoothed. #3 4" skinny(V.W.) #4 check stock wheel before anything #5 compare stock run-out to tacked wheel #6 wifes 5th avenue #7 choose...
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    Wide Rims (Homemade)

    Here are the pictures that go to the first post. #1 4" V.W.on the left mopar 5-1/2" right #2 same #3 same #4 after plasma cut grind even ( only rears) #5 check edges w/ feeler gauge,,grind down high spots #6 same as #5 #7 Cut just behind the weld,,don`t try to cut weld.(it`s too deep) #8...
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    front wheel backspace on duster

    what kind of wheels? disc brakes means 15" wheels..Myself i would get the deeper back space,,,nothing worse than the front wheels protruding out farther than the rears.... .Don`t worry about the dog,,worry about the GUN!!
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    Tube Chassis Hemi Dart Project

    Real piece of art,,real craftsmanship, you all should be proud,,,but humble....My favorite part;( I took my SON a ride down the street )It was a great feeling to reap your rewards of hard labour,,even GREATER to share that with your SON!!!! DON`T worry about the DOG, worry about the GUN!
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    Are ARP head bolts really needed for a mild build?

    I agree....T.S.C. has a good selection of leangths,,,you may even have to cut some threads off,,,better that (what she said) then to short!!!
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    Are ARP head bolts really needed for a mild build?

    Early 340s often blew head gaskets ,,once the comppresion reaches 10.5 or more...(small block chevy) has 17 7/16th bolts,340 10 1/2" bolts,,Before (arp) (pioneer) and others were around,,You could go to farm & fleet,,,a.k.a. T.S.C. buy grade 8 bolts...(maybe cheaper) than A.R.P. Make sure to...
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    Engine test stand

    The guy that does my machine work made a nice one...had a couple of different lake wood bellhousings that he drilled extra holes for different applications.. I`ll try to get picture if you would like... (Brookville Head & Block service)
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    JB Weld Ball Joints?

    my re-mark was intended for green guy
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    wide rims (home made)

    motorhead446; starting to take pics. would you know how to post pics. on this forum? I use( picasa ) Had to use my plasma cutter to cut the rims, Blacksmiths big lathe busted..It was 78yrs. old..Made in germany,can`t find parts to fix it. Looks like i`m going to do a little extra work!!
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