Finally the 66 Dart is here!!

fishy68 · Mar 26, 2010

pettybludart said:
Can I use a 10 inch flexplate with a 8 inch convertor?I checked Summit,Mancini and Coan.Nobody seems to have a internal flexplate for 8 inch convertor.I,m stumped.:stop:

Did you try Chris Andrews? I bet if anybody would know he would.

pettybludart · Mar 27, 2010

Cuda426 said:
Looking good my friend. Do you still have a V Gate shifter kicking around for sale. Rob

Yes I do.Send me a PM.

Fishy68,I found out that I can use the 10 inch flexplate with the 8 inch convertor.Thanks 70aarcuda (Tony).

pettybludart · Mar 29, 2010

Well today I cut out the drivers side for the fenderwells,Tomorrow will be test fitting with the motor set in place.Will be alot of in/out,out/in going on tomorrow!LOL.:clock

ics will follow..

74scamp360 · Mar 29, 2010

looking great man!! can't wait to see her done

slantysix · Mar 29, 2010

Hey Scott, why not buy a glass hood with a scoop and not cut your old one. It'll save some weight too....or a one piece front end and sell your parts for cash...the lighter the faster...run what'cha brung and hope you brung enough....lol

pettybludart · Mar 29, 2010

slantysix said:
Hey Scott, why not buy a glass hood with a scoop and not cut your old one. It'll save some weight too....or a one piece front end and sell your parts for cash...the lighter the faster...run what'cha brung and hope you brung enough....lol

I don,t think the car needs to be much lighter,may pull the bumpers.The motor will work fine!:-D

P.S Trying to sell stuff?No more collecting!

viperredduster · Mar 29, 2010

Suscribed.

Good luck man.

Tincup · Mar 30, 2010

Looking good and fast.....

pettybludart · Mar 30, 2010

Let the fitting begin!Today lowered the engine in for fitting the fenderwell headers.I got it in,but need to notch my K-member for the Mildoon pan(clearance)I,ll notch it out and box it in.The best investment I made was buying my Lincoln Mig welder(with tank)before starting this project.:-DNow back to trim and fit..:cheers:

toolmanmike · Mar 30, 2010

Scotty, I started at the beginning to see your progress. You have quite a post going. You have a fun build and I'm glad you let us be a part of it. I'm #400. LOL Mike

pettybludart · Apr 1, 2010

Today I notched the K-frame to make room for the Mildoon oil pan, also trimming more for the fenderwells(what a task)I need to open up the K-frame alittle more(the pan fits but is too close for my liking)now to fit the driverside header.Enjoy the pics

Bogie · Apr 1, 2010

Firm feel has some pics of there reinforced K's that might offer some insight.

65Vart · Apr 1, 2010

Lookin good in there! You going to be running that mechanical Fpump? That bad boy will be thirsty.

pettybludart · Apr 1, 2010

65Vart said:
Lookin good in there! You going to be running that mechanical Fpump? That bad boy will be thirsty.

It,s a brand new Carter 120gph.Should be fine.:toothy10:

rmchrgr · Apr 1, 2010

pettybludart said:
Today I notched the K-frame to make room for the Mildoon oil pan, also trimming more for the fenderwells(what a task)I need to open up the K-frame alittle more(the pan fits but is too close for my liking)now to fit the driverside header.Enjoy the pics

Just for ***** and giggles, check this out - from Moparts, Bob's Pro Fab.

needsaresto · Apr 1, 2010

rmchrgr said:
Just for ***** and giggles, check this out - from Moparts, Bob's Pro Fab.

Thats a lightweight drag unit.

65Vart · Apr 2, 2010

needsaresto said:
Thats a lightweight drag unit.

Oh oh, If I know Petty, he wants one =P~

pettybludart · Apr 2, 2010

Today I had to cut open the notch job and redo it(was still to tight)got it done.Also fit the d.side header today.My axels should be here next week,I also need to get a SFI approved,7/16 INTERNAL balanced flex plate,6 bolt for 904.I also ordered a universal pully that I need to have machined down for pully alignment.Dam ATI dampner!:angry7:Might aswell start the cage while I wait for parts!:toothy10:

daves66valiant · Apr 2, 2010

Looking damn good Scott

66 Dartman · Apr 2, 2010

Man thats going to be one bad *** 66. I'll have to come down to watch you run her on the 1/4

74scamp360 · Apr 3, 2010

looking great man!!!

rmchrgr · Apr 3, 2010

Scott, perhaps you might want to think about installing a master cylinder heat shield, don't want to boil your brake fluid with header heat.

Just sayin'.

pettybludart · Apr 3, 2010

rmchrgr said:
Scott, perhaps you might want to think about installing a master cylinder heat shield, don't want to boil your brake fluid with header heat.

Just sayin'.

Hmmm?You think?Yes there will be a few added heat diversion items,I got the coated hedders for a start,apparently the coating helps keep the heat down.I,m also adding a snorkel scoop,for some fresh ram air!Stay cool my friend!:burnout:

pettybludart · Apr 6, 2010

I got my Strange Axels late today for my shorty rear and have to have the green bearing pressed on.Atleast I can get the car back on the ground and moved over to get my other car out from behind the garage.Nice weather coming again(was in the 80,s all last week)I,ll be glad to get the rear all buttoned up and done.Still lots of work ahead!:clock:

pettybludart · Apr 10, 2010

Well I got my rearend all back together and also had to weld on my e-brake cable brackets(from cutting the frame)I have a pair of M/T drag radials 275/50/15 (26 inch)on 10 inch rims,so I might aswell use them up.I also replaced my upper ball joints and tac-welded in place(threads getting worn)also replaced outer tierods and sleeves.Engine/Tranny/t.convertor is all buttoned up,so decided to look at my M.cylinder.It looks very close,maybe a smaller one?Any help with this would be appreaciated.Thanks.

P.S Lots of room for some 28 inch tires!