1969 Dart Street/Strip (Re)Build
Update!
Here's the Strange shocks with 130lb QA1 springs that I'll be using.
And here are the shocks with the bearings changed out for poly sleeves.
Had the shop TIG weld the studs so that I don't have any more worries with the studs spinning again. What a nightmare that was for a little bit!
Got the axles back in and ready to go into the car.
Starting to mock up the rear and see how everything is lining and fitting up. I was really worried at first that my backspacing was all wrong because it seemed like I had very little room between the frame and wheels and lots of room between the wheel and outer lip of the fender. But it was just an optical illusion. It's sitting just about right where it needs to be.
My wife was working late so I threw the tires and wheels in her car so she could drop them off by the tire store so they got mounted while I was at work and I picked them up later. It's literally called "The Tire Store" lol. Supposedly there is only one guy there that can mount these type of tires and he does a pretty darn good job of it. Takes him a couple hours to "finnesse" the tires on as they told me.
After lowering the axle almost all the way to the ground, I slid the tires in a bit, raised the axle, slid the tires in more, and repeated until I could get them on the studs.
Now it was time to test how far everything could travel before something hit. I expected the tires to hit the wheel tubs first. WRONG! I actually bottomed the upper link bars into the gussets on the cross bar before my wheels ever hit the tubs. I can still trim the gussets to allow more travel, but I should never need that much travel on the rear suspension. Good news though is that the wheels can go a long way before bottoming out.
After fit check and everything looking clear to go, it was time to install the coilovers and let her rest on her own two wheels again for the first time since March. The stance came out EXACTLy where I wanted it. Not too high and not too low.
I had to book my place in the shop to get the cage done 2 months in advance and I got this car rolling only 2 days before I had to take it up there! Talk about cutting it close. So here we are loading it up for the haul and the first bit of daylight I've seen it in for a while now. After getting it out of the garage, I can't wait to get it done! Getting closer every day.
Arriving at the shop
And now she awaits the 6 point roll cage with dual swing outs and removable back brace. Should be done mid next week!
And here's a little open header video for you to enjoy. Rev up at the end. :finga:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjhxraQcv60"]Dodge Dart 416 Stroker Open Headers - YouTube[/ame]
Update!
Here's the Strange shocks with 130lb QA1 springs that I'll be using.
And here are the shocks with the bearings changed out for poly sleeves.
Had the shop TIG weld the studs so that I don't have any more worries with the studs spinning again. What a nightmare that was for a little bit!
Got the axles back in and ready to go into the car.
Starting to mock up the rear and see how everything is lining and fitting up. I was really worried at first that my backspacing was all wrong because it seemed like I had very little room between the frame and wheels and lots of room between the wheel and outer lip of the fender. But it was just an optical illusion. It's sitting just about right where it needs to be.
My wife was working late so I threw the tires and wheels in her car so she could drop them off by the tire store so they got mounted while I was at work and I picked them up later. It's literally called "The Tire Store" lol. Supposedly there is only one guy there that can mount these type of tires and he does a pretty darn good job of it. Takes him a couple hours to "finnesse" the tires on as they told me.
After lowering the axle almost all the way to the ground, I slid the tires in a bit, raised the axle, slid the tires in more, and repeated until I could get them on the studs.
Now it was time to test how far everything could travel before something hit. I expected the tires to hit the wheel tubs first. WRONG! I actually bottomed the upper link bars into the gussets on the cross bar before my wheels ever hit the tubs. I can still trim the gussets to allow more travel, but I should never need that much travel on the rear suspension. Good news though is that the wheels can go a long way before bottoming out.
After fit check and everything looking clear to go, it was time to install the coilovers and let her rest on her own two wheels again for the first time since March. The stance came out EXACTLy where I wanted it. Not too high and not too low.
I had to book my place in the shop to get the cage done 2 months in advance and I got this car rolling only 2 days before I had to take it up there! Talk about cutting it close. So here we are loading it up for the haul and the first bit of daylight I've seen it in for a while now. After getting it out of the garage, I can't wait to get it done! Getting closer every day.
Arriving at the shop
And now she awaits the 6 point roll cage with dual swing outs and removable back brace. Should be done mid next week!
And here's a little open header video for you to enjoy. Rev up at the end. :finga:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjhxraQcv60"]Dodge Dart 416 Stroker Open Headers - YouTube[/ame]
