1968 Dodge Dart GT Sleeping Beauty?

[hcallaway]

Wheel adapters/spacers pushed wheels out about 2”. The tires almost touch the top of the wheel arches. After a call to Moser they will drill my axles to 5 x 4.5 plus plug the holes and drill my brake drums for $300. One day turnaround and ship them back to Virginia. More than fair in my opinion. I hope to pull the axles this week.

10” x 2” shoes and drums. 7 1/4 rear was out of a 72 Duster.

 

[mygasser]

i've had pcd adapters as thin as 11/16 to 3/4 thick. would that work out cheaper/better than redrilling the axles?
neil.

 

[hcallaway]

I did the treadmill, pulled the axles and still got to work early. I used a chain with a hook in the big hole on the shaft. They didn’t budge so I wrapped the chain around a 5# hammer and got the momentum needed.

 

[hcallaway]

i've had pcd adapters as thin as 11/16 to 3/4 thick. would that work out cheaper/better than redrilling the axles?
neil.

Cheaper, but I am not sure about better.

 

[hcallaway]

Moser got the axles on a Thursday and on Friday they drilled the axles and drums. Welded up any extra holes from the old pattern and pressed the new bearings back on. Shipped them back to Virginia on Monday. Delivered on Wednesday. Less than $300 total including new screw in 3” studs 1/2”. Beautiful packaging to boot.

 

[hcallaway]

I am going to install Felpro axle flange gaskets without any sealant. I have read posts including Felpro and they suggest no sealant.