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  1. mj's friend

    MJ's 71 Beaver (Dart)

    oh and we took a rear 255/60 wheel/tire to just swing it through its paces on the front. It touched inboard and rear when cranked full right, and would certainly run into front fender when cranked left. We’re not afraid to trim a little bit I think stepping down 1” wheel width and 1.5” overall...
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    MJ's 71 Beaver (Dart)

    This thread is not dead. We’ve been slowly plugging away at things. Mj and I both found out we’re having our first kids (daughters) 3 weeks apart in March so I can’t imagine that’s going to speed this process up. We have stripped, rebuilt and painted front uppers and lower control arms. 1.08”...
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    MJ's 71 Beaver (Dart)

    what is the minimum clearance you guys have ran between the curbside of tire to the inside of the fender? I’d assume that the leaf spring side needs slightly more clearance due to tire bulge especially with an aired down drag radial. At what clearance does the fender start to kiss the tire...
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    MJ's 71 Beaver (Dart)

    Nice! That’s what I like to hear. If we can get 6” on each side of the wheel mounting surface that would be great. Running a zero offset wheel seems to open up more wheel options. I’m pretty sure mj will just buy a harbor freight roller. Do you all have any opinions on brand/functionality? Is it...
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    MJ's 71 Beaver (Dart)

    We finally had some free time to assemble the rear and slide it under the car with new SS springs and all new associated hardware and brackets. The rear disk conversion was short the t bolts for the housing end that come with the doctor diff kit. He was great and got a set out ASAP but for now...
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    MJ's 71 Beaver (Dart)

    What are the opinions on leaf springs? A) sand/paint/new bushings on slant 6 springs with caltracs (probably temporary just to get it going) B) Calvert split mono's with caltracs C) SS springs (do they even need a traction bar?) D) any other recommendations you guys can come up with Keep in...
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    MJ's 71 Beaver (Dart)

    This is why we’re here
  8. mj's friend

    MJ's 71 Beaver (Dart)

    God dammit . I need to look at more pics of bb swaps. Thanks
  9. mj's friend

    MJ's 71 Beaver (Dart)

    It’s not bad yet. I’ve lived here my whole life and done motor swaps on 117* days with no ac and it sucks. But it’s doable (iTs a dRy hEaT). I’m hoping this motor isn’t ready until September or later. We still need to get rear suspension and brakes under it and rebuild the front susp and convert...
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    MJ's 71 Beaver (Dart)

    Interesting. We’ll be going in with the bigger torsion bars but a swaybar is not out of the question. Luckily the heads will be lighter and I think the rotating assemblies from 440 source claim to be lighter than factory components as well but it’s still gonna be a pig with the big block in the...
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    MJ's 71 Beaver (Dart)

    I’m thinking I have mj talked into the 3.75” stroke (434” iirc). I like a good rod angle. And not clearancing the block. Keeping 255 drag radials somewhat planted to the ground will be difficult no matter what with a warmed over big block, the 496” rotating assembly seems excessive. as for the...
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    MJ's 71 Beaver (Dart)

    Yeah I saw they had a lot that were out of stock. We were lucky the slant 6 to bbm a-body motor mounts were one of the few in stock
  13. mj's friend

    MJ's 71 Beaver (Dart)

    This will be the official build thread for MJ’s 1971 beaver (supposedly demon dart). Long story short, mj is my work buddy. We work at a turbine engine overhaul shop in az. I’m a mechanic and he was one of my inspectors. He just took a job in management so he has less time than ever to make a...
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    I'm MJ's friend

    Thanks for the warm welcome. And I wouldn’t say I’m a Ford guy, I just happened to stumble into fords. I’m not partial to any manufacturer. Any nicely built car with a strong motor is cool IMO regardless of year/make/model. I’m currently on my 3rd Suzuki samurai so you guys will get zero...
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    I'm MJ's friend

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    I'm MJ's friend

    Lol you’re correct. But it’s spelled micheal Jordan and he’s about 32 yrs old, 6’1” and white. He made an introduction post the same day as mine. He has a 71 dart
  17. mj's friend

    I'm MJ's friend

    hello all, I'll be helping mj build his beaver. I am by no means an expert builder/mechanic but MJ is my buddy and he's gonna need some help. I've screwed around with SBF's, rebuilt a handful of motors, built a few custom turbo kits, built some 4x4's and such but Mopars are all new to me. I told...
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