Okay cool, I'm going to run a 29.5 which for some reason is 30.6 tall, looks like she'll fitI wanna say it is a 29x15.5x15 but im not 100 percent on that..
Okay cool, I'm going to run a 29.5 which for some reason is 30.6 tall, looks like she'll fitI wanna say it is a 29x15.5x15 but im not 100 percent on that..
Yeah I agree with that 100%I will say this.
If I ever tub another car for my self (doubtfull) I would make the new tub go all the way up to the package tray.
Everyone wants wider tires but fitting a tall tire or being able to have the car sit low with a big tire is a very cool option.
I've done a few tubs over the years, your right, sometimes it's just easier to clear the deck and start from scratch.I will say this.
If I ever tub another car for my self (doubtfull) I would make the new tub go all the way up to the package tray.
Everyone wants wider tires but fitting a tall tire or being able to have the car sit low with a big tire is a very cool option.
Badass, Dude!I can only speak for the ones on the white car in my first post.
My (old) car, The "ratty" white dart has mini tubs and the springs moved under the frame.
The super stock wheel arches (like mine) DO REQUIRE cutting AND welding.
We used small diameter rod to finish off the raw cut edge and give it a finished look. Just this is a fair amout of work due to it being "hot" work. You cant hammer form cold bar stock to floppy sheet metal so... yeah. That takes effort.
Next up required opening the back of the mini tub and pushing it back about 6 inches. Again a fair amount of work due to having to make the patchs on the english wheel.
We are running a 29x14.5x15 Hooser DOT slick on a custom with 9 inch ford. centered in the factory wheel opening.
So short answer is yes. Lots of fab work involved to do it like this. Its not just cutting but i cant speak for any other size or shape wheel arches.
I dont think their is a true correct way to do it. As far as I know all the SS cars were taken delivery of before the wheel arches were cut.
your right
—-Cool, I've looked & can't find. Where did you locate those?
—-Okay cool, I'm going to run a 29.5 which for some reason is 30.6 tall, looks like she'll fit
Well. Its done. (Almost) I show up the other day and the Dart is now a "big tire" car and sporting SS wheel openings.
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Did you build that rear wing?
Whatta jerkoffski—-
Those were mine. I made those. I helped a young fellow out with his car. Next thing I see he’s selling copies on e bay the little turd.
Ooh, then I might reconsider welding a plate in front of my inboard spring boxes—-
30.6”’ will be borderline tight at the front at the rocker area when you factor in tire growth.
—-Ooh, then I might reconsider welding a plate in front of my inboard spring boxes
Cool thanks for the advice.—-
Yeah the 29.5 X 11.5W can be anywhere from 30” to 31”. My last set were 30.6”. They fit at the front but there’s approx 3/4” space. A second bolt hole on either the spring box or spring perch will give the room needed.
—-Cool, I've looked & can't find. Where did you locate those?
I like yours, does the front go all the way as far as possible ? I have a 30.60 tall tire with the Dana sitting in the stock perch hole—-
I made those. The guy selling them asked if I would make him a set. To help a young fellow out I did. Next thing I know, a Mopar acquaintance alerts me that he’s selling copies on eBay. Glad that I kept the originals.
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—-I like yours, does the front go all the way as far as possible ? I have a 30.60 tall tire with the Dana sitting in the stock perch hole
It looks amazing. What do you do after cutting to finish the edge? Do you roll it at all or weld it?—-
Yes mine do. They go flush to the tub. 30.6” tire fits, that’s the same size that I have for my Dart. There’s about an inch left for growth. Each side tub should be checked for being installed square on the car, may need a little massaging. NR1 member has a nice set advertised View attachment 1715986170
—-It looks amazing. What do you do after cutting to finish the edge? Do you roll it at all or weld it?