Recent content by hcallaway

This is a question certainly not second guessing, but taking the engine bay all the way to bare metal, was that a personal preference for a starting point for any patch panels needed? I am trying to figure out how far to go on my dart and what you did is a tremendous effort. Great work.

Cheaper, but I am not sure about better.

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.

I really like your approach and measured steps. You have been able to enjoy it. The Power Tour is on my list!!!

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...

Cley your Duster has a great look to it. Wheels hood and color.

I love the AMX. It looks solid. I hopeyour dad is still around. You know he is telling everyone about it being in the family. My next door neighbor had a AMC dealership as part of his group. I had a new 1996? Hornet X? Little 2 door straight 6 Blood Red with a fancy interior. Not fast but it was...

New front included Tubular upper A Arms. Some metal had to be ground for clearance.

Also changed to manual steering. I used the Mancini steering adapter.

7 1/4” Rear was rebuilt and when I went to pick it up he had installed 5 x 4 SBP so being a “nice” guy I tried to use adapters. It moved the tires out too far. Now I am calling Moser to see if they can drill the axles.

15 x 7 with 225-60R15

New K member with disc brakes and all new ball joints etc and it allowed the new BBP wheels to go on.

I cut out the bad areas and my fabricator welded in the patch panels. There is a body line I was worried would be hard to save. He can access it from inside and push it out. He noted it is one of the few flat surfaces on the side to work with.

I went by my painter and his body man to have them take a look at the Driver’s side rear quarter. I was toying with the idea of picking up another full skin. After they looked at it, they felt it really is not going to be a big deal to make it right. It definitely is the easy choice.

To the public he always quotes 18 months for old cars non insurance work. They always say put me down as they can’t find anyone remotely interested. For me he usually fits me in. The plan is the fix the one quarter I am worried about. Paint my engine compartment and trunk. Then drop the motor...