Headed out to get mini tubbed

[RAVano]

The time has come for the next step of this project. Photo updates as it progresses

Here is a mock up of what it should look like when it's done

 

[duster360]

That will look cool. Nice wheel choice in the bottom picture.

 

[mopar505]

great looking stance with the right amount of tire.

 

[duster360]

What are the wheel size, offsets and tire size?

 

[RAVano]

What are the wheel size, offsets and tire size?

18x9.5" with 5.25 bs with 295/40r18 Nitto g2

 

[Abodybomber]

"GIT 'ER DONE!

 

[RAVano]

Cut the tubs out and cut the frame for the relocation kit. The plan is to use the factory inner and make a new outer tub.

 

[Cope]

Did you cut the frame for the front spring hanger?
Looks like even after boxing it will be weaker?

 

[Cope]

Mini tubs, advice, do's & don'ts?

Here's a thread I started on the same thing.

 

[RAVano]

Mini tubs, advice, do's & don'ts?

Here's a thread I started on the same thing.

Thanks. I just checked it out

 

[RAVano]

 

[RAVano]

No it's still there. Just cut it as close as possible.

 

[prican_2000]

Mini tubs, advice, do's & don'ts?

Here's a thread I started on the same thing.

In for more information and the finished product.

Looks good!

 

[Cope]

Why the cut? Was the frame damaged?

 

[RAVano]

Why the cut? Was the frame damaged?

No, the new box gets welded in there to mount the front of the leaf springs

 

[Cope]

That's what I thought but just wasn't sure.

Good idea! I'm gonna do something very similar.

Thanks!

 

[RAVano]

It's back. Rolling on cut stock axles so I'm going to need to order new axles. Here's some after photos with the new tire mocked up in the wheelweel. Rear was cut 2" per side

 

[RAVano]

A few more

 

[mopar505]

hell, looks like you got another inch of tire to get stuffed in there. LOL------ connector looks good

 

[RAVano]

hell, looks like you got another inch of tire to get stuffed in there. LOL------ connector looks good

Yea definitely but we went conservative with it. Lol

 

[RAVano]

Well 4 years later here is an update. Very happy with it. Hopefully I’ll be driving it this week once the windshield gets installed

 

[gzig5]

That looks NICE! What's the power train combo?
I'd also be interested in the paint color code. My car was originally JA5 Silver Frost.

 

[1971 CY Dodge Dart]

Love it. I see you're in CT also. I would love to see this in person. Are you planning on attending any cruises this Fall?

 

[memike]

Congratulations!! That is a beuityful car, rear end and all the updates look perfect to me

 

[RAVano]

That looks NICE! What's the power train combo?
I'd also be interested in the paint color code. My car was originally JA5 Silver Frost.

Thank you. Just a mild 360 magnum with small cam and FiTech EFI. A PTC 2800 stall and 3.55’s