chevy gone mopar
09-24-2009 | 10:55 PM
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chevy gone mopar
hey new to the forum, was a chevy boy...but about 3 weeks ago some girl hit my camaro and i finally had it, with chevys and went to mopar to see things on the other side of the tracks lol. well as of tonight im the pround owner of a 1967 dart, looks real mean. fell in love with it when i saw it. needs some work but man, i seen worse, my uncles camaro 69 conv. he got as a rust bucket for 5 grand. i got my car for 1200 and its really not that bad, sure the rear quarters need work(really there shot) floors are ok need some work mostly rears. but really a good point to start off with. im sure ill be asking alot of questions, like most forums ill try searching first, but like always the newbie likes to make there own post lol..
so heres my first question, looked all over
WERE DO YOU GUYS FIND PARTS LOL
so heres my first question, looked all over
WERE DO YOU GUYS FIND PARTS LOL
09-25-2009 | 08:44 AM
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and i finally had it, with chevys and went to mopar to see things on the other side of the tracks lol. well as of tonight im the pround owner of a 1967 dart, looks real mean.
fell in love with it when i saw it. needs some work but man, i seen worse, my uncles camaro 69 conv. he got as a rust bucket for 5 grand. i got my car for 1200 and its really not that bad, sure the rear quarters need work(really there shot) floors are ok need some work mostly rears. but really a good point to start off with. im sure ill be asking alot of questions, like most forums ill try searching first, but like always the newbie likes to make there own post lol..
so heres my first question, looked all over
WERE DO YOU GUYS FIND PARTS LOL
WERE DO YOU GUYS FIND PARTS LOL
What are your plans for the car? I have a small block planned for my '68...
j
09-25-2009 | 03:35 PM
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I'm surprised no-one is suggesting Year-One. Their prices are a little high but they seen to have everything. If you take advantage of the discounts they offer (club memberships etc) and price matching they do OK. I have spent a ton with them over the years.
09-25-2009 | 06:44 PM
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If you can find a donor car, a 73-76 V8 A-Body with disc brakes and power steering will solve your problems. Depending on how radical you are planing to make the 440, swap the rear out for an 8.75 ( mild ) , or Dana 60 ( wild ). Power Steering MIGHT not work with a big block tho. ( I'm going manual steering in mine ). Schumacher has the conversion mounts for about $160. They also make what are reportedly well fitting headers. Mancinin Racing is also a good place for conversion parts.
Good luck with the build.
j
Good luck with the build.
j
09-26-2009 | 11:50 AM
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you can always get a manual box with a better ratio though so its easier to turn. cant remember where i got the one for my trans am im working on. i think it was steergear.com or something like that. sorry about the camaro i hate to see an fbody die
09-26-2009 | 03:23 PM
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With the $ you are talking about throwing around I might look into a tubular k-frame with a rack and pinion steering set-up. Probably wouldnt even notice the lack of power steering with that.
09-28-2009 | 01:08 PM
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I completely forgot about that option. With a R&P you CAN have power steering, IIRC.
The AlterKation KFrame is what is considered the best. Kinda spendy, but from what I have read, well worth the investment.
j
The AlterKation KFrame is what is considered the best. Kinda spendy, but from what I have read, well worth the investment.
j
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