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I just finished building my Slant Six for the van...

I just scored a `74 225 RGFC "BH" block over the weekend. I'M STOKED!!! Thanks CudaJim!

I got hooked up!! CudaJim gave me his old RGFC 225 out of his`74 Dart. It's was the Dart's original engine and has never been rebuilt before. It's exactly what I was looking for, a `68-75 BH block. I pulled the pan and so far all I see is the fuel pump eccentric on the cam is wiped out, and the...

Sweet!

Hey, I’m from the Grass Valley area! I’ll DM you. Thanks for the response.

I totally agree. I scooped mine over at Summit Racing.

Since I bought the van I've done quite a few things. Rectifying the seat situation was a priority. The original frames were in the van but they were mostly bare or rough foam. I opted for some aftermarket seats and adapted the frames to the van. They worked like a charm and very affordable...

I am in search of a good, preferably running, 225 slant 6 engine. The 1968-1975, 5-freeze plug style block would be ideal but it doesn’t have to be. A bonus would be a “BH” block. Knowing the history of the engine would also be nice. I live in Healdsburg, Sonoma County, CA. and the engine must...

It’s been gutted. I’ve scooped an original bench seat for the back but I’m not sure how I’m going to tackle the interior yet.

Here's the view from inside, up towards the pop top.

I absolutely hear what you're saying, and I realize this. Currently I don't have room for another vehicle. The van has kicked my wife's daily out of the garage as it is. I am trying to entertain all possibilities but also treading lightly. I do dig those 63-64 Darts. It would be a shame to...