My 1972 Dodge Dart
Here is my 1972 Dodge Dart project, after three years worth of work. To start, I have to give a big thanks to Denny (HemiDenny) from HDK suspensions, who did all the heavy lifting for this A-body conversion, can't say enough about the man or the suspensions he builds - if you're looking for a front end, Denny and his set up is the way to go!!
While the list of parts are too many to list, here are some of the highlights:
- HDK front end suspension - big Hemi really looks like is supposed to belong there, the HDK suspension positions it perfectly and allows improved hood clearance. That and it handles awesome!!
- FHO 572" Hemi - Tim Banning is the best to work with, fantastic work!!
- Passon Perf 855 Trans - Jamie Passon is the man!!
- RMS Lynx rear suspension & Ford 9" - the crew at RMS are fantastic to work with!!
- Shaved inner passenger fender - so removing the oversized valve comes can be done without dropping the motor
- TTI 3" exhuast w/ DynoMax mufflers
- New Hood, scoops, badging, chin spoiler, rear deck wing, decals, gas cap, etc.
- Wilwood disks all around - stayed small enough that if I want to switch back to 15" rims in the future they'll still fit
- Switched from a 2 spd wiper motor to a 3 spd motor, which then allowed the low profile air cleaner (dipped to look like carbon fiber), which gave us the proper hood clearance
- 70' B-body pistol grip shifter works perfectly, doesn't hit the bench seat or the console when shifted forward
Intent was to do a little Pro Touring set up, so there are 18" on the front and 19" on the rear, and kept the width civil with 295s so I don't have to worry at all about rubbing. Built to be a cruz night car, she can be a handful when moving slow, but all well worth it.
I had a lot of help with this build from the various shops that provided parts, but Denny QB'ed the whole thing and again did all the heavy lifting - if you need anything Denny is the Man!!
Here is my 1972 Dodge Dart project, after three years worth of work. To start, I have to give a big thanks to Denny (HemiDenny) from HDK suspensions, who did all the heavy lifting for this A-body conversion, can't say enough about the man or the suspensions he builds - if you're looking for a front end, Denny and his set up is the way to go!!
While the list of parts are too many to list, here are some of the highlights:
- HDK front end suspension - big Hemi really looks like is supposed to belong there, the HDK suspension positions it perfectly and allows improved hood clearance. That and it handles awesome!!
- FHO 572" Hemi - Tim Banning is the best to work with, fantastic work!!
- Passon Perf 855 Trans - Jamie Passon is the man!!
- RMS Lynx rear suspension & Ford 9" - the crew at RMS are fantastic to work with!!
- Shaved inner passenger fender - so removing the oversized valve comes can be done without dropping the motor
- TTI 3" exhuast w/ DynoMax mufflers
- New Hood, scoops, badging, chin spoiler, rear deck wing, decals, gas cap, etc.
- Wilwood disks all around - stayed small enough that if I want to switch back to 15" rims in the future they'll still fit
- Switched from a 2 spd wiper motor to a 3 spd motor, which then allowed the low profile air cleaner (dipped to look like carbon fiber), which gave us the proper hood clearance
- 70' B-body pistol grip shifter works perfectly, doesn't hit the bench seat or the console when shifted forward
Intent was to do a little Pro Touring set up, so there are 18" on the front and 19" on the rear, and kept the width civil with 295s so I don't have to worry at all about rubbing. Built to be a cruz night car, she can be a handful when moving slow, but all well worth it.
I had a lot of help with this build from the various shops that provided parts, but Denny QB'ed the whole thing and again did all the heavy lifting - if you need anything Denny is the Man!!
