I got myself into a mess (project) yesterday. I pulled home a 66 Dart GT with a 440 + 727 sitting in it. The interior has been gutten, but the dash and gauges are there and are in really good shape. I am NOT concerned with keeping the nostalgia 66 look. My goals are to buld a drag car that is street legal. Something that I can take out on a Sat night and blow the doors off the punks in they Chevy's and Fords. The engine has a fresh rebuild as well as the tranny. It still has the 7 1/4 rear end, but I got a truck 8 3/4 with a 489 3.23 and I have a 3.91 sure grip pumpkin. I guess my first project is to get it running. I have a carb that I can put on it. I have a Holley electric fuel pump and a makeshift fuel cell that will work for now. I need to get a starter (probably go with a mini). I bougth a battery last night and need to get a relocation kit as well. This car has been stripped pretty good. I was thinking about putting the controls (switches) in a box mounted somewhat close to the shifter. Anyone have any info on a wiring setup/kit? I kind of need it all. Starter wires, solenoid, alternator wires, and everything else that I could need. Please help point me in the right direction.
What all do you think of leaving the chrome trim pieces off of the body? Maybe go for the smooth, clean look. I hope that doesn't offend any hardcore 66 fans.
I do not know if ALL of the chrome pieces are there or not, but I have a chance to get ahold of some really nice original 66 black bucets and the bench seat. No rips or tears. The guy wants 150$ for them all or he said he'd allow me 50$ for the chrome.
I also think that I might need tor replace the K member in the car. Any ideas on an easy way to get ahold of one of them? I believe it had a factory 273 in it. Thanks!!
Brian
What all do you think of leaving the chrome trim pieces off of the body? Maybe go for the smooth, clean look. I hope that doesn't offend any hardcore 66 fans.
I do not know if ALL of the chrome pieces are there or not, but I have a chance to get ahold of some really nice original 66 black bucets and the bench seat. No rips or tears. The guy wants 150$ for them all or he said he'd allow me 50$ for the chrome.
I also think that I might need tor replace the K member in the car. Any ideas on an easy way to get ahold of one of them? I believe it had a factory 273 in it. Thanks!!
Brian