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If you have questions email email me at: van.baumgardt@tightmail.com .
The build for this car involved a complete tear down to shell, all chassis modifications, frame connectors, as well as the correct suspension incorporating factory S/S springs and torsion bars, with all components replaced or rebuilt using urethane bushings. A rebuilt steering box with 20:1 ratio, and wilwood disc brakes finishes off the front end. Out back, the legendary Dana 60 resides with a Trac Loc clutch style posi driving 4:10 gears, and 11” drum brakes. Strange SS/T axles deliver the torque to period correct 10” Cragar super sport wheels.
Drivetrain consists of a you know what with 426 cu.in. and all the correct visual parts for this engine. Forged crank, H beam rods, forged pistons, aluminum heads with stainless steel valves, and a solid roller cam with roller rocker arms assure that this is a quality piece that will take anything you dish out. A correct factory magnesium crossram with Holley 4235 and 4236 carbs to develop an easy 575 hp @6300 rpm. All of this is accomplished with a 10.5:1 compression for trouble free driving on pump premium. This is a car that starts easily when cold, and will idle all day long without loading up. A TRUE daily driver except for the fuel mileage. This engine also has the correct wide, deep groove pulleys from the 1 ton factory trucks, that were used by the factory. It also has the correct factory motor mounts. A 727 torqueflite with reverse manual valve body, modified with heavy bands and clutches, and a 3500 stall 10” convertor is installed for effortless driving.
The body if finished in gorgeous red, with correct fiberglass fenders and hood. Fit and finish is excellent! A correct side mirror delete plate is carried by the drivers door, as well as lexan side windows that function with a strap just like the originals. The 1/4 glass is fixed, just like on the original cars. A correct interior is installed with A-100 seats and aluminum seat brackets. Correct Dart 270 side panels are used, with the dash carrying original gauges that have been restored. A correct radio/heater delete panel is found just like in the factory cars. A huge super stock battery is installed in the trunk with correct hold down and terminal ends on the cables. The underside is finished out just as nice as the exterior with a satin black finish.
If you are looking for a trouble free ultimate street cruiser, THIS IS IT!
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