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  1. /6 Matt

    1970 /6 Dart

    Got a little more done today. I pulled out what was left of the speedometer gear. It looks like its a 35 tooth, I'll start perusing around ebay for a new one. I got my huge tach installed today too, I scored it on facebook market place a few months back for only $45.
  2. /6 Matt

    1970 /6 Dart

    Wouldn't be the first f%#@! up I've had with this car. :rolleyes:
  3. /6 Matt

    1970 /6 Dart

    Or I ground all the teeth off....
  4. /6 Matt

    1970 /6 Dart

    ****! I just remembered that I didn't clock the speedometer gear when I plugged it into the tailshaft.
  5. /6 Matt

    1970 /6 Dart

    To be fair, I no longer have the proper equipment to reach those last two studs. :D
  6. /6 Matt

    1970 /6 Dart

    Literally :lol:
  7. /6 Matt

    1970 /6 Dart

    Finally got the car down off the jackstands and drove it around just a little. The clutch is making a horrendous sound from where it got weathered some but all in all it runs and drives nicely. For some reason I lost my speedometer mid-drive so I'll have to figure that out. Also, I'd like...
  8. /6 Matt

    In this week's episode of bore or scrap it.

    Well that's a cool trick.
  9. /6 Matt

    1970 /6 Dart

    I just noticed the last thing I said before it started was "Let's hope this thing doesn't spit fire in my face" :rofl:
  10. /6 Matt

    1970 /6 Dart

    IT RUNS!!! So just to recap, this engine has sat under cover for 2 years in an open carport since I bought it from Rick, and its been 5 months since I started the 4 speed and engine swap, needless to say I'm quite pleased it started and ran as easily and as well as it did. I was also not too...
  11. /6 Matt

    Slant Six Score!

    Im glad you was able to do the deal Rob. Good job scoring that super six! I didn't even notice it in the ad.
  12. /6 Matt

    1970 /6 Dart

    Finally some progress again! Got the oil changed and new spark plugs in. Last weekend kayleigh and I pulled the transmission back out since everything is mocked up now and we installed the flywheel and clutch and got the chance to teach kayleigh to use a torque wrech. I bolted a spare...
  13. /6 Matt

    A-833 OD transmission what type is mine? 421,422??

    QUOTE="Dart 65 /6 170, post: 1973059949, member: 58279"]it cant be done any cheaper? its nearly 800 for the whole shifter package Just make your own linkages, I used 3/8 hollow steel tube from Lowe's bent it to shape with my map gas torch. Then i welded a 5/16(i think?) Bolt on the end for...
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