1972 Dodge Challenger 'GT' project

[hpe600rt]

 

[airfueleddie]

Ok, been really wanting to use these or the Mach 1 rims.  Do you need spacers with your set up?  What brake system are you using up front?  Thanks!

Hi SuperBlue. I',ve researched this a bit. From my understanding and asking Dr. Diff and Andy Finkbeiner of AR Engineering,, there shouldnt be a need for spacers for the front disc brake hubs due to the fact that it's engineered by Andy for the Ford Mustang GT wheels part#1007 which are for the foll: years 1997-2004 with 5.72" backspacing and the 2.890 center hub/hole for the wheel. The offset is built into the hub for that particular wheel,(Bullitt). The rear end will have the leaf spring mounts ON Center,,BUT the flange will be .75" wider in order to use the "Bullitt" wheels without the need for the spacer. Hope this helps and thanks,,Eddie

[airfueleddie]

Looking good!
What sort of led time does Cass need for the Dana?

Hi Brad! How is the engine project coming along? Ive been very busy lately sorry,, The lead time according to Dr. Diff,(Cass Eslick) is about 3 weeks. I'm having the Dana delivered to my local Dodge Store,, this saves 85.00 in shipping cost. The final tally was 3415.00 delivered. Cheap for what you get and we all know Cass is the best!! I will post some pics the day it arrives,,,OH I forgot to mention,, the front brakes will be 2004 up Dodge Viper with 13" rotors using the Viper kit available also from Dr. Diff. Then I will lastly order a set of Leaf springs from either Dick Ross at Firm Feel or ESPO,, although I will need you guys help on the selection,,biased Hemi springs,,,flattened non biased for handling???  The car must be able to absorb a modicum of 'PotHoles' and being at the crossroads of the country,(Terre Haute, In.)  there are a huge amount of railroad tracks so it 's gotta be able to handle well, true street, Hi-Perf./Canyon carver,, so I'll have to get what you handling experts recommend as I am weak in knowledge in this area. I did buy Andy's  B-Body handling book,,excellent!. Thanks,,Eddie

[brads70]

Hi Brad! How is the engine project coming along? Ive been very busy lately sorry,, The lead time according to Dr. Diff,(Cass Eslick) is about 3 weeks. I'm having the Dana delivered to my local Dodge Store,, this saves 85.00 in shipping cost. The final tally was 3415.00 delivered. Cheap for what you get and we all know Cass is the best!! I will post some pics the day it arrives,,,OH I forgot to mention,, the front brakes will be 2004 up Dodge Viper with 13" rotors using the Viper kit available also from Dr. Diff. Then I will lastly order a set of Leaf springs from either Dick Ross at Firm Feel or ESPO,, although I will need you guys help on the selection,,biased Hemi springs,,,flattened non biased for handling???  The car must be able to absorb a modicum of 'PotHoles' and being at the crossroads of the country,(Terre Haute, In.)  there are a huge amount of railroad tracks so it 's gotta be able to handle well, true street, Hi-Perf./Canyon carver,, so I'll have to get what you handling experts recommend as I am weak in knowledge in this area. I did buy Andy's  B-Body handling book,,excellent!. Thanks,,Eddie

Thanks for the reply! Your car is gonna be sweet!
Here is what I'm leaning towards for the rear springs.
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=83031.0

[Super Blue 72]

Thanks, Eddie! 

[airfueleddie]

Very nice Brad!  I read the link, it will save both weight and space and with almost all vehicles using coil springs including H.D. trucks and heavy SUV's with high H.P./Torque it's just superior technology! I think I'll stay the conventional route with Firm Feel sway bar, ESPO springs and Firm Feel H.D. shackles, with a set of Bilsteins. I was also thinking about the Hotchkiss system and that looks pretty cool too! So many options but I have to keep reminding myself that this car will be driven year round,(except in extreme snow or ice), which I have a Dodge Diesel 4X4 for that kinda stuff,, but most importantly will be built on a budget,,,KINDA.  LOL,,, Brad,, your ride is gonna be kickarse! LOL  ****I just recieved word from Dr. Diff that the rearend has been shipped,, so as soon as I get it home I'll post pics of this beauty!!   Eddie

[brads70]

Sweet, can't wait to see pictures of the rear end! 

[usraptr]

 

[R/T hedkace]

  ............the pics of the two Challys in front of the Goldfield are just awesome             


Had to do a double take on the Black 70.........looked like a new Chally to me for some reason 


Thanks for sharing the pics 

[airfueleddie]

Thanks to all for the kind words!  Here is the Cass Eslick built Ultimate Dana 60.  In a few days the disc brake kit will arrive with the brake lines, custom cables, Dist. block ect,, After it's configured I will post more pics.  It's almost to pretty to use! Almost!!

[airfueleddie]

Another,, 1350 U-Joint/yoke,, Detroit true-trac, 35 splined Strange S/T axles, re-pop  pinion snubber, Ultimate  rear cover. Should be able to handle 600+ Ft. Pounds!

[GranCuda1970]

PEEERRRTY!!!   

[dutch]

   that looks too sweet to use indeed        nice progress on the project! I like reading this one 

[brads70]

     Looks sweet!   Springs almost here! Get the wrenches flying! 

[Raw Untamed]

 
I actually said "damn" out loud when I saw that rearend.