Recent content by HemiDenny

We bend them from time to time. In a batch of 50 Helwig bars they can vary up to 1" in eye to eye and anything off more than 1/4" will get "adjusted". Fog, the HDK fab guy, uses his hydraulic tubing bender. if you never try....you may never know.

I agree, never been a fan of fuel in the trunk. it is fun to build something like this I always learn a few things for the next one. Right about the small brakes on the big diameter rims, but just cannot get my old school head around the 19" and 20" rims on our 60 and 70's hot rods. Guess I'm...

the unmistakable sounds of a Hemi! It stands out like a sore peter. No offense to Peters.

Installed a GV in 2009 when this Hemi Duster was built. I would do it again, a simple toggle on the right front of the bucket seat brackets engages the overdrive for highway (over 55mph) driving. 29.75" tall rear tires / 4:30 gear / 2450 rpm @ 65mph....the sweat spot. The split shifting isn't...

There is plenty of info out there, do some research on exactly what you are looking for. You will likely find the basics are simple and you end up knowing more than the self proclaimed "experts"

room for tailpipes

Cuda OEM fuel tank mount and installed Cuda tank

i like to isolate the shock by utilizing removable rubber bushings held in place with set screws

tires fit....

more mock-up this week-end

To eliminate vibration, it is important match the total amount of U-joint angles of the front u-joint and / rear u-joint example.... 1) differential angled DOWN 3.5 degrees MINUS (same angle) driveshaft DOWN 1.0 .................equals total 2.5 degrees 2) engine angled DOWN 1.5 degrees...

Your drivetrain is offset to the passenger side so there will be more weight on the passenger side requiring more pre-load. However, lowering / raising the height on the drivers side front (torsion bar or coil over spring) will also effect the height of the passenger rear. Welcome to 4-bar 101

Dart looks great. Been a fan of the 4-speeds for over 5 decades. Having an automatic in a hot rod like the Dart is like sex with a condom. You get there....just not as much fun.

Thanks, I've done several. They are semi custom...... Competition Engineering components (from Summit) Universal rear rails, ( modified) 4-bar brackets brackets , crossmember. I do the lay-out, HDK fab guy welds it in after test fit.

1/4" vent hose, not as thick as fuel line. and doesn't need to be because there is no pressure on it. A tension clamp is a good idea on both ends