68 Hemi Dart quarter panels...

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Can you put me on the list too, also if you sell a pdf version I could always go to staples and have them print it.
 
cnymoparguy said:
Can you put me on the list too, also if you sell a pdf version I could always go to staples and have them print it.
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ns1rm21 has got them ready to ship including 8 pages of detailed diagrams and instructions to help you:

Click here: 1968 Hemi Dart wheel well templates

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For anybody else looking for these templates, I now have them in stock and ready to ship. Drop me a PM and I’ll get your info and get them out to you. They sell for $85 + $19.50 for shipping.
 
With this modification, and the leaf springs moved inline with the OE frame rail, how wide of a section width tire is possible that won't protrude past the fender line, and have about an inch of clearance to the leaf spring?
 
The limiting factors is the inner wheel tub. If you do not push the inner tub to the frame rail you gain nothing.

If you do the 3/4” offset hangers and bang in the inner tub in some spots you can fit a 275.

If you “mini tub” it, custom offset wheels and move the springs inter the frame then a 10” slick. Will fit.

This is what I’ve personally done on several cars.
 
I run a 12” rim with the mini tub to the frame rail.
The street tires are 29 X 15”. The cross section of the tire is 15”
The slicks are 15.2” cross section & 13” tread with.
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Malex said:
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When I was doing mine I found that the body lines at that 3 and 9 o’clock positions was the optimal place to change the transition, both below and above. The bottom front I ended flush to the tub and the bottom at the rear was not altered. Once I had the left side done I made a template and used it for the right side. Building the tub into the wheel opening lip took lots of time.
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Now that's the way they should have looked from the factory
 
LSP. said:
With this modification, and the leaf springs moved inline with the OE frame rail, how wide of a section width tire is possible that won't protrude past the fender line, and have about an inch of clearance to the leaf spring?
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I have a 29.5-11.5 w Hoosiers
That's 15.5 section width.
15 × 12, 2.5 backspace wheel.
They are I think what you're wanting to see.
The tread itself is 1/2 inch inside, section is flush.
I also have a 48 inch wide housing iirc .
Sorry, the 1st pic is car on jack stands , zoom in on the 2nd.
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MOPARMAGA said:
I have a 29.5-11.5 w Hoosiers
That's 15.5 section width.
15 × 12, 2.5 backspace wheel.
They are I think what you're wanting to see.
The tread itself is 1/2 inch inside, section is flush.
I also have a 48 inch wide housing iirc .
Sorry, the 1st pic is car on jack stands , zoom in on the 2nd.View attachment 1716422880View attachment 1716422882Your leaf springs register in and are directly under the rear frame longitudinals? And how close are the inside of the tires to the leaf springs? Thanks!
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LSP. said:
Thanks for info and pics guys
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Unfortunately I changed all the rear frame rails so I can't give the measurements that were.
I sectioned and relocated my original frame rails onboard 3 inches each side.
When I originally installed the front spring hanger I had to move the an additional 3/4 inch
So my spring perches would fit on the axle tubes.
I believe @Malex is running widened wheel tubs in his car, I'm not sure about his wheel B's or housing width but he's running the same tire I am
 
LSP. said:
Are your leaf springs inline with the OE frame rails? And what is the tire to leaf spring clearance? Thanks!
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Sorry for the delay, I had to run out to the garage and take measurements.
In the picture you can see I offset the front spring hanger .625-.750.
The rear of the springs is in line on a slider.
My total backspace with the section width included is 3.625 , so there's about 4 inch clearance at the spring. There's 3.5 clearance at the top.
I hope this helps.
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MOPARMAGA said:
Sorry for the delay, I had to run out to the garage and take measurements.
In the picture you can see I offset the front spring hanger .625-.750.
The rear of the springs is in line on a slider.
My total backspace with the section width included is 3.625 , so there's about 4 inch clearance at the spring. There's 3.5 clearance at the top.
I hope this helps.
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Thanks for all the detail
 
It is interesting the limitation on rear tire size on the Dart without the body mods etc. isnt the Duster and A body Barracuda more forgiving?
 
SSing said:
Unless info for these two pics found on the webb are wrong.
Not sure of your description of wheel well here. Can be the angle fooling the eye. Lower body side curving under car.
This pic here is same car (Bagshaw´s) different angle. To me front lower part of wheel well looks to be intakt... unless of cause two very different cuts were made on same car. But I dont thing we shall exaggregate the fact some differances occured.
The Barracudas did not have any modes done to them from Chrysler or Hurst.
One has to very carefule when judging pics. A picture from 1968-69 usually shows a car not having any modes done to it. NHRA did not allow any. 1970 though, same car may run Pro Stock, and same wheel well may look different.
Now the race is on and you can see all kind of modes start to show up on cars.
A good sighn is if car is running SS B Class. That means either 1968 or 1969 and as said no mods where allowed.
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This is a real deal pic as they were picked up at Caniff and Mt. Elliot in 68
 
I'll be replacing both quarter panels on mine, looks like I get the AMD's at about $200 each, and will be cutting them in the 68 Hemi Dart style, are these the best option? Any others I should consider?

Thanks
 
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