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b5cuda
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b5cuda
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b5cuda
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(Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:07 pm)
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Did this car with my daughter over the past 6-7 months. We pulled the engine, trans, and front suspension. Tranny was burned so got another, cleaned and installed new filter and shift kit. Cleaned the engine, adjusted valves, but did not rebuild it - compression was very good. The engine had been swapped before we bought the car - it's '73 vintage. Installed HEI ignition and Weber 2 bbl carb (DGEV). Installed a '73 style front end, disc brakes, k-frame and sway bar, KYB shocks, small block torsion bars, boxed LCA's. Rebuilt steering box with 20:1 ratio worm gear. Upgraded headlamps and wired front side markers to flash as turn signals, and third brake light (thanks Daniel Stern!). Swapped rear-end to big bolt (still 7.25) with bigger drums brakes. New master cylinder and brake lines. Bolt-on MP frame connectors. Interior was in bad shape from sitting in a barn for ten years (heavy mouse infestation). Rebuilt and recovered both seats, put in new carpet and headliner. Rust treated as needed (wasn't too bad!) and repainted dash and upper door panels. We aren't doing the body for now, it looks reasonably good from 20' and our goal was safe and reliable - not a show car at this point. Again, thanks all for the help! [/img][img][/img][img][/img][img][/img]
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b5cuda
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Reed
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Location: Fircrest, WA
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(Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:15 pm)
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Looking good! |
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slantzilla
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b5cuda
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(Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:24 pm)
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Thanks! Appreciate the help,
Bill
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/6Vanner
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(Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:34 pm)
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looks clean, yellow makes it look like a Cat!_________________ 87 Dodge B150 Slant 6 Auto
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Fab64
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Joined: 22 Feb 2008
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Location: Orange County, CA
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(Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:54 pm)
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Very nice car! Engine compartment and interior are especially nice - also like the wheels._________________  |
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Reed
Supercharged
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(Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:53 am)
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| Say, what size tires are on the front wheels on your Dart? |
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b5cuda
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(Thu Feb 02, 2012 6:06 am)
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| Wheels are 15 X 7 cop wheels, I'll get back to you on tire size (car is no longer at my house).
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b5cuda
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(Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:09 am)
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| Front tires are 215/60R15. I put 2,000 miles on the car before giving it to my daughter and had no problems with clearance or rubbing.
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Reed
Supercharged
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(Fri Feb 03, 2012 1:27 am)
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| Thanks! |
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SlantSixDan
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(Tue Feb 28, 2012 11:58 am)
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Sharrrrp!  _________________ 一期一会
By birth & parentage: US citizen, 2nd class
By choice: Canadian citizen, 1st class
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BUCKET 636
TBI Slant 6
Joined: 24 Jun 2010
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Location: GYMPIE,QLD,AUSTRALIA
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(Thu Mar 01, 2012 8:20 pm)
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Sweet ride ,drive on.  _________________ 
DRIVE IT,DON'T HIDE IT |
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