TypeO Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 This kid was 19 back in 2008 when they started building this Dodge Dart. You don't have to read every page of the thread (although it's a fairly interesting read) but it's worth it just scanning each page of the thread to see the pictures documenting the progress as the car comes along. 1968 Dodge Dart with a 440 V8 with Cross Ram intakes. They did a lot of custom fabrication, and it came out pretty incredible. Around page 8 or so he posted a 15-second video of the engine running - it's pretty awesome. http://moparforums.com/forums/f66/new-kid-1008/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_Zoso Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 What a car. That intake is fantastic. Always envious of someone with the skills and/or patience to undertake such a project. Something to be very proud of for a long time. My second car was a '68 Barracuda, only had the slant 6, but it was mine and I was 16 so it was perfect. When the engine let go in it I tried rebuilding it myself...the rebuild lasted about a week and a half. I sold the car, new owner put a 440 in it then proceeded to write it off shortly there after. It was the route I was heading for had I had the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypeO Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Always envious of someone with the skills and/or patience to undertake such a project. That's me. It would be so cool to be able to do stuff like that. There has to be an awesome sense of accomplishment from doing a project like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 It sounds ready for the strip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Zep Girl Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Not much of a Mopar/Ford freak, but I do love me some big motors. I am actually fixing up my 1963 Chevy II. My dad is putting the motor in (350) but I told him I wanted a car that ran on alcohol but if I did that, it wouldn't be street legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Zep Girl Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) <<<<<------ What I am striving for. Edited August 20, 2011 by Led Zep Girl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 ^listen to whatever your dad says -led zep girl. in regards to the original post and lz girl, i had a 68 chevy nova, with a straight 6 cylinder. i always wanted to put a 350v8 in that car, but my dad always talked me out of it. my bros had a -malibu with a 305, great car, wider, spring suspension in rear and just rode great, that was a nice car and had a classic back bumper with tail lights, and the whole car had just good lines and front end and all. then my brother also had a nova with a 350 v8, thats it i was jealous. haha. but you know what, i had the standard shift baby, could get great take off and plus was good in rain and snow....things i had to learn on my own. and ya know what, just like my dad said, keep changin the oil and the straight 6 is gonna run forever and ofcourse....its gonna get better gas mileage. sorry if i sound like a bummer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Zep Girl Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Wow, you have had some nice cars! I've always loved Nova's. I really wanted a '66 Nova mainly because it would be the same year as my dad's truck. I lost count as to how many cars my dad has had. I got off of the school bus one day & there was a bright competition yellow Chevy Malibu at my house. It had the widest slicks I have ever seen! It even had a roll cage. This thing was ready for the strip! It sounded amazing too. I don't think he kept it very long & then he traded it for a '39 Chevy coupe. My dad traded a lot. But in other words, I always listen to my dad. He has been doing paint & body work (as well as motor work) all of his life. No one taught him. He taught himself. He can tell what kind of motor a car has without even lifting the hood. He amazes me. He used to drag race back in the day, but he doesn't now. It just got too expensive. We go to a lot of drag races though & you learn a lot. The first thing he told me when I bought my car was, "Tiff, were putting a V8 in that baby.." I don't even have to buy a motor because he already built one for me. So I am extremely thankful for my dad. I couldn't so a lot of things without his help. Sorry if that was boring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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