1968 Dodge Dart Street Strip car

Tim Quintin/Cole s/g · 12-21-2014, 10:05 PM

This is My 1968 Dart Project.

I bought it 2 years ago In ct. for $2,200

I originally Planned to just do a regular GTS clone with a 360 and mostly stock everything. I also did not intend on getting this deep in on this project. The car started out as a Original Paint Little old ladies 1968 dart with a running 225 slant in it,

We tore the thing apart in no time and either sold or junked everything we are not going to use, (front suspension, Motor, Trans, Rear suspension ect ect.

We have gotten It media blasted and it is soon to be on its way to the body shop.

Heres the plan for it,

1968 Dart

Built 340 (already have) 510hp
Bulit TSR 727 trans with brake

Tubular QA1 Mopar torsion bar K-Frame with all Tubular parts.

4 wheel Areospace disc Brakes

Built Moser Dana 60

Complete Caltrac setup

The car will be Mini tubbed with a 14 Inch tire on the back and skinnies up front.

Now this dart is not a full time race call but WILL be taken to the track.

Heres some pics, starting at the PO house

Tim Quintin/Cole s/g · 12-21-2014, 10:09 PM

More pics

Tim Quintin/Cole s/g · 12-21-2014, 10:15 PM

Heres a current list of the parts so far.

I am keeping track of the price it cost me, its my first resto so its kind of special.

New Hotchkiss adjustable strut rods

New AMD rear window trim

New AMD drip rail trim

New AMD right rear taillight support panel

New front windshield trim clips

New AMD front window trim

New Billet fuel pump block off plate for small block mopar

New AMD right and left full quarter panels

New us car tool core support stiffener

New us car tool inner fender braces.

New PST leaf spring relocation kit

New AMD trunk/quarter extensions

New us car tool drive shaft loop

New us car tool frame connectors

New PST idler arm

New PST pitman arm

New PST inner and outer tie rod ends

New High performance PST Tie rod sleeves

Brand New door jamb windlace

New AMD Inner splash shields

New AMD door hinges

Custom Built 340 Shortblock

Current Invested - $9,422.16

HandOverFist · 12-21-2014, 11:28 PM

Have fun with it, but if you keep tab on the costs you will get discouraged lol.

Tim Quintin/Cole s/g · 12-21-2014, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

Have fun with it, but if you keep tab on the costs you will get discouraged lol.

maybe yes... Hopefully not....

Tim Quintin/Cole s/g · 12-25-2014, 11:22 AM

Got some work done to it ..

Got the wheel tubs a
Out same as the trunk/quarter extensions and trimmed to the rails for the mini tub....

Should be able to fit a. 13-14 inch tire in there

jims5600 · 12-25-2014, 01:43 PM

I like your project. It will be nice to follow along as you continue your build.
looks like your starting out with a solid car too. Best of luck!
Jimmy

Tim Quintin/Cole s/g · 01-11-2015, 09:19 PM

Ok it's scheduled for the body shop Wednesday!! I can't wait . They are going to give it back to me after they get the doors finished,quarters on and finished, trunk/quarter extensions in , roof finished, trunk pan in and the and engine bay finished and all in epoxy primer.. We finished off some of the engine bay/inner fenders yesterday and seam sealed and primed the frame connectors/torque boxes. They quoted me $1,500 for all that work... By far the cheapest for the best. We had our stocker painted and quarters put on ect by them before and the end price was $4,800 and it looks better then the past shop we used to use that quoted $11,000. I got quoted $4,500 for my car done from this shop. It just amazes me you can get better work for less money. When we get it back it won't go back to the body shop until we have the car rolling with all new suspension, mock up engine and trans, wheels and tires , and everything else that we might have a problem with after it is painted. I'm shooting for June/early July in paint

Vinnie78 · 01-12-2015, 01:39 PM

Like it . They are hard to find not crashed or rotted to death . Have fun !

Tim Quintin/Cole s/g · 01-20-2015, 06:21 PM

Dart is Gone

Car is at the body shop and they are moving quickly ... Sold some more cars and parts and bought some for my dart... Just purchased the following .... Little over $1,400 shipped for the following

A nice used cleaned A body dart center Link

SPC Fully Adjustable Upper control arms.

QA1 Lower tubular control arms

QA1 Tubular K-Frame

K-Frame and Lower arms are powder coated black and upper arms are power coated silver...

New total - $10,813.52

12-21-2014, 10:05 PM	#1
Tim Quintin/Cole s/g Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Georgia,VT Posts: 64 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1968 Dodge Dart Street Strip car This is My 1968 Dart Project. I bought it 2 years ago In ct. for $2,200 I originally Planned to just do a regular GTS clone with a 360 and mostly stock everything. I also did not intend on getting this deep in on this project. The car started out as a Original Paint Little old ladies 1968 dart with a running 225 slant in it, We tore the thing apart in no time and either sold or junked everything we are not going to use, (front suspension, Motor, Trans, Rear suspension ect ect. We have gotten It media blasted and it is soon to be on its way to the body shop. Heres the plan for it, 1968 Dart Built 340 (already have) 510hp Bulit TSR 727 trans with brake Tubular QA1 Mopar torsion bar K-Frame with all Tubular parts. 4 wheel Areospace disc Brakes Built Moser Dana 60 Complete Caltrac setup The car will be Mini tubbed with a 14 Inch tire on the back and skinnies up front. Now this dart is not a full time race call but WILL be taken to the track. Heres some pics, starting at the PO house Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tim Quintin - (driver) Cole Quintin- (Crew Chief 1970 Cuda S/G NHRA DIV 1 1970 Cuda S/ST NHRA DIV 1

12-21-2014, 10:09 PM	#2
Tim Quintin/Cole s/g Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Georgia,VT Posts: 64 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Dart Street Strip car More pics Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tim Quintin - (driver) Cole Quintin- (Crew Chief 1970 Cuda S/G NHRA DIV 1 1970 Cuda S/ST NHRA DIV 1

12-21-2014, 10:15 PM	#3
Tim Quintin/Cole s/g Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Georgia,VT Posts: 64 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Dart Street Strip car Heres a current list of the parts so far. I am keeping track of the price it cost me, its my first resto so its kind of special. New Hotchkiss adjustable strut rods New AMD rear window trim New AMD drip rail trim New AMD right rear taillight support panel New front windshield trim clips New AMD front window trim New Billet fuel pump block off plate for small block mopar New AMD right and left full quarter panels New us car tool core support stiffener New us car tool inner fender braces. New PST leaf spring relocation kit New AMD trunk/quarter extensions New us car tool drive shaft loop New us car tool frame connectors New PST idler arm New PST pitman arm New PST inner and outer tie rod ends New High performance PST Tie rod sleeves Brand New door jamb windlace New AMD Inner splash shields New AMD door hinges Custom Built 340 Shortblock Current Invested - $9,422.16 __________________ Tim Quintin - (driver) Cole Quintin- (Crew Chief 1970 Cuda S/G NHRA DIV 1 1970 Cuda S/ST NHRA DIV 1 Last edited by Tim Quintin/Cole s/g; 01-20-2015 at 06:22 PM.

12-21-2014, 11:28 PM	#4
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,655 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Dart Street Strip car Have fun with it, but if you keep tab on the costs you will get discouraged lol. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

12-25-2014, 11:22 AM	#6
Tim Quintin/Cole s/g Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Georgia,VT Posts: 64 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Dart Street Strip car Got some work done to it .. Got the wheel tubs a Out same as the trunk/quarter extensions and trimmed to the rails for the mini tub.... Should be able to fit a. 13-14 inch tire in there __________________ Tim Quintin - (driver) Cole Quintin- (Crew Chief 1970 Cuda S/G NHRA DIV 1 1970 Cuda S/ST NHRA DIV 1

12-25-2014, 01:43 PM	#7
jims5600 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 125 Likes: 47 Liked 21 Times in 9 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Dart Street Strip car I like your project. It will be nice to follow along as you continue your build. looks like your starting out with a solid car too. Best of luck! Jimmy

01-11-2015, 09:19 PM	#8
Tim Quintin/Cole s/g Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Georgia,VT Posts: 64 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Dart Street Strip car Ok it's scheduled for the body shop Wednesday!! I can't wait . They are going to give it back to me after they get the doors finished,quarters on and finished, trunk/quarter extensions in , roof finished, trunk pan in and the and engine bay finished and all in epoxy primer.. We finished off some of the engine bay/inner fenders yesterday and seam sealed and primed the frame connectors/torque boxes. They quoted me $1,500 for all that work... By far the cheapest for the best. We had our stocker painted and quarters put on ect by them before and the end price was $4,800 and it looks better then the past shop we used to use that quoted $11,000. I got quoted $4,500 for my car done from this shop. It just amazes me you can get better work for less money. When we get it back it won't go back to the body shop until we have the car rolling with all new suspension, mock up engine and trans, wheels and tires , and everything else that we might have a problem with after it is painted. I'm shooting for June/early July in paint __________________ Tim Quintin - (driver) Cole Quintin- (Crew Chief 1970 Cuda S/G NHRA DIV 1 1970 Cuda S/ST NHRA DIV 1

01-12-2015, 01:39 PM	#9
Vinnie78 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 30 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Dart Street Strip car Like it . They are hard to find not crashed or rotted to death . Have fun !

01-20-2015, 06:21 PM	#10
Tim Quintin/Cole s/g Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Georgia,VT Posts: 64 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1968 Dodge Dart Street Strip car Dart is Gone Car is at the body shop and they are moving quickly ... Sold some more cars and parts and bought some for my dart... Just purchased the following .... Little over $1,400 shipped for the following A nice used cleaned A body dart center Link SPC Fully Adjustable Upper control arms. QA1 Lower tubular control arms QA1 Tubular K-Frame K-Frame and Lower arms are powder coated black and upper arms are power coated silver... New total - $10,813.52 Attached Thumbnails __________________ Tim Quintin - (driver) Cole Quintin- (Crew Chief 1970 Cuda S/G NHRA DIV 1 1970 Cuda S/ST NHRA DIV 1