The engine and drivetrain is in. Here's some pics
68 GTS Resto
- Thread starter dart4forte
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Here's a few more. Once I installed the T bars I was bushed. There were three of us old guys doing this. Tomorrow will be to finish up the brake lines, install the calipers, radiator, engine wiring and maybe tackle the bumpers. Oh, I found the brass T fitting that connects the rear brake line. It's a big block A body only part.
Window will be next week. Finally got my restored instrument cluster back from instrument Specialties so I'll be working on the dash.
Window will be next week. Finally got my restored instrument cluster back from instrument Specialties so I'll be working on the dash.
Tried to keep all the major things original however this will be a nice driver so it needs some upgrades the factory should have done.
Looks like It's really coming together now. My drive train is ready to go into my GTS also, but Waiting to get the car outside and paint the engine bay.
Did you ever find the specs on the cam? or the flow on the stock ex manifolds ?
Reason I ask is because it looks like my engine build is almost identical to yours.
Also, I think I told you, My GTS was built on the SAME day as yours Dec 28th.
Anyhow looking awesome, and hoping to get mine under power in the next month.
Did you ever find the specs on the cam? or the flow on the stock ex manifolds ?
Reason I ask is because it looks like my engine build is almost identical to yours.
Also, I think I told you, My GTS was built on the SAME day as yours Dec 28th.
Anyhow looking awesome, and hoping to get mine under power in the next month.
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The cam is a 268 Comp grind. The lobes were tightened a bit to get a little more low end torque. With a 2500 stall and 3.91s it should be snappy. I found those flow numbers so as soon as I get on my putter I'll post them. I'm on my tablet right now.
The cam is a 268 Comp grind. The lobes were tightened a bit to get a little more low end torque. With a 2500 stall and 3.91s it should be snappy. I found those flow numbers so as soon as I get on my putter I'll post them. I'm on my tablet right now.
Thanks, I am curious as to those flow numbers. Headers a`re such a PIA plus I want a stock/stealth look.
SpeedracerX
Still on this side of the dirt member
just stumbled across this build.. Love the Dart... Awesome job
Thanks
SpeedracerX
Still on this side of the dirt member
Anytime... I will be following this thread now.. I imagine your itching to drive her
Well, we are in the process of moving to Mesa, AZ so it may be less time on the car as we get closer to the move. I figure a good solid week with long hours will get the car completed.
SpeedracerX
Still on this side of the dirt member
So the plan is to finish the car before the move huh? I hope all goes well, and I wish you much luck in your move to a new place...
Actually I envision the car not being ready because at some point 100% of my time will be toward the move. Then there's the matter of getting the car down there so I'll probably end up coming back up to finish the car and take it down.
Thanks, I needed that. Someone should make them a sticky.
SpeedracerX
Still on this side of the dirt member
ahhh ok
TexasStroker
Well-Known Member
Very nice!
purplehazenils
Well-Known Member
Love the build, it looks sweet but I dont think coils are supposed to be horizontal? Apparently it can burn the top coils or something.
That's factory. It's a little different from the stock location due to the manifold being an Edelbrock. The factory coil mounting was mor angled toward the front of the engine. See the first page where we pulled the motor.
Better copy that's been scanned
Got 4 days off and made some headway. Got the dash put together and ready to install. Adding odds and ends. Oh, and got my tires mounted and installed.
Couple of more
Another update. Got the dash in. Went right in. Tackled the wiring today. I'm waiting on some cable clips fro R/T Specialties before I proceed. Buddy of mine with e an automotive electrical shop will be coming over to check all the circuits
1968dartman
life is getting better!!
Seeing how beautiful this car is makes me want to burn mine!! Keep up the GREAT work. This beauty is the same color as mine was from the factory and makes me want to take mine back to the factory color!!
Ryan Bos
'OOOH BARRACUDA'
Congrats on a FANTASTIC resto!!! I cant wait to see it complete. I'm sure you're thinking the same thing.(and you're sooo close!!) I love the big block A-body cars. Keep up the GREAT WORK!!! :burnout:
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