1964 Dart Grüne Hölle Road Course/Track Day/AutoX Project

7/25/19:

Getting closer.... waiting on driveshaft shop now.

I found out that there are 2 flavors of factory ford issued bullitt wheels. Some iterations have +45mm offset ~ 6 3/8" backspace, while others have about +32mm backspace ~ 5 3/4" backspace.

Fortunately I have 2 sets of each. The +45's are perfect for the rear of the car with the b body rear end. The +32 offset work well up front with 3/4" spacers.. If I want to run the +45 offset then I have to add more spacer in the front as well as source longer 4" lug studs.

Also ground more of the steering stop nub on the a body lower ball joints with f body spindles.
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Began working on the Firm feel idler arm retrofit.
The oe stuff has just plastic and rubber inside there.. thats all.. I was surprised by the construction

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Old arm shell gets outer bushings pressed into the arm housing... all metal.. adjustable..torrington bearings... greasable.

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Finished product... hope to install tonite.
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Greg