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!