My latest project: 1970 Dodge Dart 512 C.I. Bracket Racer

[Rick]

Yep, they'll tie into the rollcage in the car. They'll help keep the front frame rails from twisting. They're going to be welded to the inner fender well as well as to the frame rails.

 

[Rick]

Picked up a set of Centerline warriors for the Dart. Now I can measure between the wheels to determine how wide my rear axle will need to be. Right now it looks like a Dodge Dart 4x4

 

[Tbars4]

...Those wheels are sweeeeet...:biggthump


...I still would like to see it's maiden run though...

 

[IZwack]

Lookin clean as always! Let us know when you'll be on Pinks All Out

 

[Rick]

Measured for the axle width today. I need an axle 52" wide at the rotors.

 

[Tbars4]

..It is getting close...I might have missed it but have you named the car already??..If not, maybe a "Name the Dart contest???...

 

[Rick]

No, haven't thought of a name yet...

 

[410Fortune]

looks very very nice Rick, it will be really neat to see you back behind the wheel of an old muscle car again

I vote paint it orange

 

[Rick]

I thought about orange, and yellow and sublime green, but I think I made my mind up. It's going to be red just like my first one. Whenever I see a red Dart I can't help, but get flashbacks to my first car. I don't think I'll ever say I wish I painted it another color if I go with red.

Here's the battery tray I picked up for the project:

 

[410Fortune]

I change my vote to red! Nice battery box! Fits the Optima, eh?

 

[Diff Whack Daddy]

I agree, RED is a damn good color

 

[section525]

That box is super bling!

 

[BrooklynBay]

Rick, I think that you will like these pictures: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2100672&postcount=3488

 

[Rick]

A little progress on the roll cage:

 

[Rick]

More progress on the cage today...

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[Rick]

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[FROADER]

Well, now you need different rear speaker mounts... How are you going to listen to Devo while running down the track?

Looking killer, Rick!

 

[techieman33]

Are you going to have to get it inspected after the cage is done? Or will you be able to wait until the whole car is done?

 

[IZwack]

I remember you mentioned being a little hot in the garage, but what are the temps like at this time of the year?

 

[Rick]

Do you really want to know??

It was in the low 70s today. Worked in the garage with the overhead door open and wearing a T-shirt