I guess it's time to show my new project

 

That is going to be one heck of a project!

Are you going to give us any build plans or are you going to let us speculate?

 

What is going on with the Dart?

 

The Dart is alive and well, it is not going anywhere, it still may see track time once in a while but will mostly be a cruiser.

I have a healthy 360 that I will be adding a turbo to. Looking for about 650 HP. The race weight for the Daytona is shooting for 2250. That is ver ambitious but I am going to try. I already have the 14 point cage for it, fuel cell, 9" Ford rear, window net, gauges, bunch of small stuff, wheels & tires, almost everything but the trans. I might go with either a glide or a 904. I am leaning toward the glide but the expense may push me to the 904. There is a lot of welding and fabricating to do, I am looking forward to it! I'll keep posting pictures. and keep you updated.

Here is a Daytona that was raced:

 

glad to see you got your datona! i myself am excited to follow this build thread. hope you dont leave us in suspense,
but i gota say that wooden axle dont look to strong,

 

did you get the dart into the 9's?

 

Still working on getting the nitrous/fuel/timing balanced.

 

Looks like it's going to be a fantastic project!

I can't help but envy your garage layout with the lifts and all, very nice!!

Joe.

 

I like it!!!!!! Keep us posted on your progress!!!!!!

 

thats awsome man. cant wait to hear what it runs

 

I looked at the "before" picture and almost left the thread.... then I kept looking! Sweet!!

 

Somehow I don't think this will fit the "Stock Eliminator" rules!!!! But what the hell!!!!!!!! It looks great!!!!!!!

 

Progress pictures. The doors got gutted this weekend and rear frame rails were fabricated and welded in place. The rear sheetmetal is about as gutted as it will get and next will be the tubs and some floor pans. The cage is just about all cut up and notched, but is still not finish welded until we are done inside.

 

Steve...you sick twisted man...wicked !!!

 

I always liked the looks of the Daytona but hate the FWD platform. Glad to see you're taking care of that problem!
Can't wait to hear about how she runs!

 

seems to be going pretty quick! nice

 

I hope this weekend to have wheel tubs in place, and the rear floors fabbed up and roll cage welded in (except for the drivers door area) and the seat mounted.

Does anyone have a 904 rebuildable core available cheap.

 

Craigslist my friend!

 

I know, but that is such a gamble. If it has been sitting outside and is full of water it becomes junk. I'd like to deal with people I know first then use all the auction sites.

 

I agree.... But one thing for sure.. They are getting harder to find.. I have two spare cores for the DP and three 727's for the Barracuda... But getting harder to find every day......

 

Time for an update. Some more pictures.

This is with the factory glass still in place. I have added small support bars to support the lexan that will be replacing the factory glass. I fabricated these against the factory glass so that when the lexan goes in, it will be supported at a position the same as the factory glass. Obviously wheel tubs are in place and the rear bars are welded in now.



The wheel opening have been stretched to accept the 33x10.5's on 15x14 wheels. The ride height should be pretty close to this (about 5.5 inches off the ground at the rear of the rocker panel, and about 3.5 behind the front wheel)



Door bars and main hoop as well as the "A" pillar bars are all in. These are straight and the tubs are not leaning! it is just the perspective with this camera phone. Drivers side bars are staying out until the inside is done and the wiring, plubing etc, I'm too old and too fat to keep climbing over these bars if I don't have to.

 

It's really coming along fast!

 

Been a long time since I was able to get back to work on the Daytona. Thought I would post up some progress pictures. There has been a lot of welding that really doesn't show but there is some progress there as well.

This weekend we gutted the engine compartment and lowered the car over the engine. The engine still has to be built and detailed, but we were checking placement and space for fabrication of motor mounts. I also located a turbo it is huge and I am tring to find a good performing place for lacting it as well.

As soon as everything is mocked up and welded, it can go to paint and final assembly can start.









I'll keep you posted as this progresses.

 

getting there. i was wondering if you were gonna cut the support or firewall? keep it up when you can, and good luck.

 

The firewall is cut, I needed clearance for the trans and the back of the engine. The core support is cut mostly for easy access, I will be replacing some bracing in that area when everything is in place. A lot of work but it is enjoyable. I am anxious to get it to the paint stage. The fabrication is nice but seeing it all shiny in fresh paint and doing the final assembly is what I really enjoy.

 

Any updates?

 

It got cold and other stuff showed up at the garage. Now that weather is starting to cooperate it will be starting progress again.

 

It's the end of summer..... there must be an update for this.

Also, where did all the pics go? (It may just be my work desktop too)

 

The gallery that hosted these pictures is down right now. they should be available again shortly.