65' Dart straight axle info


Hi guys. I didn't want to hijack anyones thread ; so I thought I'd start a new one. I have a 65' Dart and am considering going with a straight axle. The thing is that I don't want to go with an altered wheelbase. What I'm wondering is; does the straight axle have to be brought forward for clearance purpouses? Or can it be mounted in the "stock" wheelbase location? I'm also wondering about the pics of the "Charlie Allen" 66' Dart. It is evident that the straight axle has been brough forward (thus the wheelwells have been trimmed); but the rear axle "looks" like it is in the stock location. Does anyone know for sure?

Charlie Allens Dart had a fiberglass exterior body, doors, fenders, hood, and bumpers. The entire front clip was snipped off and a boxed set of front frame rails were fabbed in. The springs were custom made and located to allow 4 inches of lift before the wheels went up. That car was purpose built from one end to the other. The wheelbase is NOT stock it is slightly stretched. The rear wheel openings were nearly identical to stock.