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74 DART
Photo Upload 02/28/2023
Walk Around Video
Update to Project Timeline
Updated 3/11/23
The engine, trans and rear that will go into the car will require rebuilding and in the meantime the existing engine and drivetrain will remain in the car. The plan forward is to get the existing engine running and determine if the car can be raced as is. Work on the car will likely begin toward the end of March 23
What it really takes to Rebuild and Restore a Vintage Car
projectdodge.com will follow the rebuilding of this 74 Dodge Dart. The car will be transformed from a 225 – 6 cylinder to a small block for drag racing and some street use. However, initially the car may be raced as a 6-cylinder while the small block engine, trans and rear are built. The outline below shows the different parts of the car that will be included in the rebuild. The car is being rebuild by (1) person and is not part of a commercial shop. There is no team of people working on this car. I was able to get access to the back section of a warehouse so I can work on the car and film the progress. Unlike the TV car shows that complete a rebuild in (1) hour, this project is in the real world where we have days jobs, family and limited time to work on a car. If you are someone who is thinking about buying a car and restoring it, I propose to show just how much work it will really take. The rebuild is expected to take several months. Videos and photos will be posted on this site and not YouTube as commercials in videos are a pain in the ass. You can sign up for notifications when new content is uploaded.
Thanks,
Steve E.
Before Photos of the Project Car
74 Dodge Dart
74 Dodge Dart Engine
74 Dodge Dart
74 Dodge Dart Driver Interior
74 Dodge Dart
74 Dodge Dart Door Panel
74 Dodge Dart
74 Dodge Dart Front Seat
74 Dodge Dart
74 Dodge Dart Side
74 Dodge Dart
74 Dodge Dart Driver Side
Rear Frame Modification
The rear section of the frame will be modified to allow the body to sit over wider tires
Selecting & Narrowing The Rear
There are several rear choices and the project will work threogh and select the best rear for the application
Roll Cage
The project will include fabrication and installation of a full roll cage.
Automatic Transmission
Two automatic transmissions are available for the project, 904 & 727. The valve body will be locked out, reverse shift
Front Suspension
Initially, the Dart will keep the torsion bar suspension. However, a complete replacement of the K-Frame and conversion to coil over shocks are planned
Engine
When complete, the final engine will be a 360 cu-in small block bored and stroked to 408 cu-in. Currently two blocks are available, 1974 and 2002 Magnum.
Interior
Bench or Bucket Seats, door panels and headliner to be determined.
Autobody & Paint
Installing new windshield, repairing dents and sheet metal modifications.
Instrumentation & Custom Dash
The factory dash will be replaced with a custom steel dash which will include a modern set of gages.
Engineering and Calculations
During the build some aspects of automotive engineering will be covered. Air flow, balance and vibration, structures and heat treat are a few examples of what will be covered
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