This vehicle is being built as a '68 Hemi Dart clone
Paint code: Medium Gold Metalic "JJ-1" (Factory '68 Dart color)
426 Hemi, stock bore, stock stroke, 12.5:1 compression
A833 4-speed transmission, Dana 60 with 4.10 gears, and SS springs


1/10/14 - Hemi Dart grill bright dipped, detail painted



10/26/12 - Engine compartment, trunk, door jams, inner wheel tubs painted gloss black (as per factory specs). Clean and blasted Hemi Dart spindles and hubs.


10/17/12 - Fresh out of the paint booth and ready for color sanding



8/16/12 - Modified rear wheel-well openings. Fabricating inner-bracing support for fiberglass hood




10/24/11 - Body work progress, primered




10/11/11 - Body work progress, fiberglass fenders reinforced



8/26/11 - Completed fitting and trimming of fiberglass frontend and grill



7/22/11 - Initial test fitting of fiberglass parts



4/22/11 - Column modified to factory Hemi Dart specifications


4/21/11 - Media blasted, primered and towed to body shop


3/2/11 - 4-speed hump installed, factory inspired shock tower clearance


1/27/11 - Metal fab work: Rear wheel wells opened up, all holes filled, frame tied together


12/21/10 - Restored horns, e-brake assembly, wiper motor assembly, gas pedal fulcrum, clutch pedal mig welded for strength, pivot pin removed, and master cylinder push-rod lengthened & modified.

 

12/1/10 - Stripped and ready for media blasting

 

11/22/10 - Stripping

 

11/18/10 - Core