jdakota
Well-Known Member
After a year of thinking, measuring, reading, etc., I finally made the decision to go a different route with my 68 Dart. I ordered a Chris Allston complete welded chassis. They make a quality product and I'm very pleased with it.
Prior to ordering, I did a complete front and rear end mock-up with the wheels and tires I've chosen. Figuring backspace, fender clearances, section widths, etc., made my head spin. Honestly, the hardest part was finding wheels that I liked in the correct size and tires that would fit the wheels with the UTOG ratings I wanted.
I ordered the chassis with a 30" crossmember so that I could have rack and pinion power steering. It was factory welded (robotically) and the welds are perfect. I also extended the wheelbase 1 inch to 112". The price, that included the welded chassis as shown, entire front end suspension with double adjustable Q1 shocks, rack and pinion, brakes, sway bar, control arms, springs, tie rods, etc. was just under $9000.
I've included some pictures of where I'm at so far: the prep work, fitment under the car to see what old needed to go. I expect it will be another month or so before I get it all the way up under the car ready to weld in. I'll be putting in a 6.1 and 545RFE. A very long way to go. I'll add more photos as it progresses.
Prior to ordering, I did a complete front and rear end mock-up with the wheels and tires I've chosen. Figuring backspace, fender clearances, section widths, etc., made my head spin. Honestly, the hardest part was finding wheels that I liked in the correct size and tires that would fit the wheels with the UTOG ratings I wanted.
I ordered the chassis with a 30" crossmember so that I could have rack and pinion power steering. It was factory welded (robotically) and the welds are perfect. I also extended the wheelbase 1 inch to 112". The price, that included the welded chassis as shown, entire front end suspension with double adjustable Q1 shocks, rack and pinion, brakes, sway bar, control arms, springs, tie rods, etc. was just under $9000.
I've included some pictures of where I'm at so far: the prep work, fitment under the car to see what old needed to go. I expect it will be another month or so before I get it all the way up under the car ready to weld in. I'll be putting in a 6.1 and 545RFE. A very long way to go. I'll add more photos as it progresses.
