The Brick, 1972 Dodge Dart Custom

10/11/10
Next weekend is the big weekend!
So I have the last of my parts delivered, picking up the 8 1/4 and BBP wheels next Friday and then the work starts.


Got the UCAs, spindles, calipers, and rotors cleaned up, painted and ready for install.

So here is the plan for next weekend:
Friday
Friday is final prep and take down day. Take the Brick to Dunbar Spring in Phoenix to have the leaf springs addressed. Then it is off to Jim's to grab the 8 1/4 rear and the BBP wheels and to Gene's to grab the compressor, air tools, and sand blaster. Stop by discount to order the tires, and then it is to Joe's house for the work to start. Getting the front end soaking in Liquid Wrench as we get the spring seats on the 8 1/4 rear removed and new ones welded on. Sand blast the BBP wheels and then prime and spray in a nice gunmetal gray color. By this time, the LW soak should be good and we can get in and start the tear down. Separate the upper and lower ball joints and throw all of that into the corner to go to the scrapyard. Take out the UCAs and make sure the entire area is cleaned up and ready for the install.

Saturday
Go to Discount with the refinished wheels and get the new tires mounted, including using one of the old tires as a spare. Grab some breakfast and back to work. Get the new bushings into the new UCAs and then get them installed into the car. Now install the new upper ball joints and get the spindles installed. Seat the lower ball joints and we are 1/2 way there. Mount the rotor and then the calipers and pads. Hook up the new brake lines and mount the wheels. Drop the front end and then start the rear. Drop the 7 1/4 out and get the 8 1/4 in and then tighten it all up to torque. Install the new master and the prop valve, and then bleed the entire system. Road test and then get the front end aligned.

Sunday
Hopefully this will be a recovery day.....and maybe cruise the strip on new rolling stock.

After this, hopefully, a few interior goodies, floor shifter, Oil Pressure and Water Temp gauges and maybe even a stereo system, and then give my wife a break....