El Cheapo vs. 440

One year later I can show just a little progress...

My junkyard rescue from Fresno CA took some of my time. But I love these cars since I was a little boy...



It still doesn't run. But I had to go for now.
Hey! I didn't paint it. Just cleaned it carefully up. Was fun!

Ok. I emptied the doors of the Dart and copied the belt window regulators of the Hemi Dart.




To get the huge Pie Crust Slicks in, I had to install a Leaf Spring Relocation Set.


But I re-used all of the old hanger-parts, because they are from a way thicker material. I just boxed them with the parts of the set.


Chassis




8-3/4


Leaf Springs with a simple rebuild kit.


and installed


Lettering this time not with a sharpie but with correct enamel paint. This was fun!




now standing on the new rear wheels!


Front axle


Engine & Trans installed for a last trial fit.


This is the new stance. Far away from gasser style, but not too embarrassingly low in the front.


Next I will try to fit the vintage Mr. Gasket shifter into tunnel and hump.


See you!