1968 Dodge Dart GT Sleeping Beauty?

hcallaway · Apr 29, 2024

Wheel adapters/spacers pushed wheels out about 2”. The tires almost touch the top of the wheel arches. After a call to Moser they will drill my axles to 5 x 4.5 plus plug the holes and drill my brake drums for $300. One day turnaround and ship them back to Virginia. More than fair in my opinion. I hope to pull the axles this week.

10” x 2” shoes and drums. 7 1/4 rear was out of a 72 Duster.

mygasser · Apr 30, 2024

i've had pcd adapters as thin as 11/16 to 3/4 thick. would that work out cheaper/better than redrilling the axles?
neil.

hcallaway · Apr 30, 2024

I did the treadmill, pulled the axles and still got to work early. I used a chain with a hook in the big hole on the shaft. They didn’t budge so I wrapped the chain around a 5# hammer and got the momentum needed.

hcallaway · Apr 30, 2024

mygasser said:
i've had pcd adapters as thin as 11/16 to 3/4 thick. would that work out cheaper/better than redrilling the axles?
neil.

Cheaper, but I am not sure about better.

hcallaway · May 9, 2024

Moser got the axles on a Thursday and on Friday they drilled the axles and drums. Welded up any extra holes from the old pattern and pressed the new bearings back on. Shipped them back to Virginia on Monday. Delivered on Wednesday. Less than $300 total including new screw in 3” studs 1/2”. Beautiful packaging to boot.

hcallaway · May 9, 2024

I am going to install Felpro axle flange gaskets without any sealant. I have read posts including Felpro and they suggest no sealant.

hcallaway · Wednesday at 3:02 PM

She is a roller again. Torqued the axle fanges to 20# I could not find the values. Plenty of clearance on either side.

RogerRamRod · Wednesday at 3:46 PM

hcallaway said:
I am on my way to pick the car up in NY. I have to get some sleep as I am about 2-3 hours outside NYC and I plan on a turn and burn.

Richmond to NY in 2-3 hrs? I thought getting from Chesapeake to NY in 6 hours was doing good. Must have a faster car than a Dart in your garage too.

hcallaway · Wednesday at 5:08 PM

RogerRamRod said:
Richmond to NY in 2-3 hrs? I thought getting from Chesapeake to NY in 6 hours was doing good. Must have a faster car than a Dart in your garage too.

I was outside NYC and still had to drive early AM after sleeping into Long Island. Seems like I loaded 4-5 AM in LI and was home in Richmond by 12-1. Quick trip just not as fast as I may have implied.