1963 Dart 170 2 Door Post Resto

Tim.g.howard said

I want to say ... Amazing... you have really inspired me... I have a '63 Valiant that I've started (my first real attempt at anything in restoration).

One thing I've been questioning myself about (after reading this forum and others) is the 7 1/4 rear. I hope you don't mind my asking, you stayed with this? Will it hold up? Amazing car...

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Thanks. It's not a show car (in my opinion) but I'm pleased with how its coming out.

I am still running the original 7 1/4 rear. I have the original 170 slant so it should be plenty strong. I have considered upgrading, just keeping an eye out for a good candidate for a swap. There's a 68 up the road from me on blocks that looks like it might be a parts car in a lot. Just waiting to see the owner around to go over and ask about it. It would be the right size and maintain the small bolt pattern. I'm not going to be beating on the car, so for now the small rear should hold up ok. If I decide to upgrade the drive train later I will have to revisit it. At that point the entire suspension will be upgraded