NewLancerMan
Newbophile
1962 Dodge Lancer 770
Built in 1961 and 1962 only, the Lancer was the up-scale version of the Plymouth Valiant, and came equipped with the 3.7L "Slant Six" engine. The engine is tilted at a 30 degree angle, which allowed for these compacts to have a lower hood line than other cars of its day. The 770 was the luxury model in the line, complete with hubcaps, extra chrome, a two field alternator and other upgrades. It also came with a push-button 3 speed automatic transmission which was an interesting feature soon to be replaced with a column or floor shifter.
This particular Lancer was owned by the same family in Ohio from 1962-2004, where it spent much of its life in a garage not being driven. It still wears its original paint, interior and only has 35,000 miles on the car. I have owned it since 2004 and it has undergone a series of upgrades including disc brakes, new wheels, suspension, and engine replacement.
Photo Gallery: 1962 Lancer for Sale with more pictures.
Car is located in Redwood City, CA
Price is 10,000 OBO
Also included with sale is new carpet kit, original Ford 8" rear with 2.79 gears, original steering wheel. Lots more parts could be included if desired. I will make a separate parts post.
Here's the original broadcast sheet (was still under the seat!). Came with a 170 motor, was replaced with a rebuilt 225 with a shaved head, hardened exhaust valve seats, port and polish and more.
Car has been modified significantly from its original state to upgrade front and rear suspension, converting to BBP brakes, Ford 8” rear end with lsd, 225 engine block, HEI electronic ignition and lots more. It is a very low miles car in nice driver condition.
Engine:
- 225 rebuilt with shaved head, port polish, hardened seats, new valve train
- 252 cam
- Offy 2x1 with Carter BBS
- Dutra Duals exhaust
- Flow master 2” exhaust
- Mopar electronic distributor
- HEI conversion
- Clifford valve cover
- Road tube converted to pcv
- Upgraded radiator
- 7 blade cooling fan
- High flow oil pump
Suspension & Drivetrain
- Lowered front and rear
- Rebuilt front end
- Moog offset bushings
- Boxed lower control arms
- New ball joints, heavy duty tie rods, strut rods
- Swaybar tabs added
- Rear HD springs lowered
- .870 Torsion bars
- Ford 8” Rear end with 3.55 Strange gears and trak lock (LSD), includes stock 2.79 pumpkin
- 17” Mustang wheels with 245/45/17 tires (new)
Brakes
- Wilwood disc brakes with BBP 11.75 rotors
- 10” Ford rear drums
- Mopar Performance dual master cylinder
- Wilwood brake proportioning valve
Additional changes
- Oil pressure gauge
- Tachometer
- 3rd brake light
- DRL and running lights
- LED bulb upgrades
- Headlight converted to Hella with relay
