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68 Hemi Dart 528

Owner:  John Foltz

 

I thoroughly enjoyed building the white Hemi Dart seen in here so I decided why not try it again.  Although this time we're giving it a little different twist..

Features of the NEW 68 Hemi Dart.

  • Rotisserie restoration
  • Rust free factory V8 body
  • Hemi Orange PPG paint
  • 528ci Mopar Performance crate Hemi engine rated at 610 hp with a single Holley 4bbl and dual plane manifold
  • Mopar Performance cross ram intake with twin correct Holley 770 4bbl carburetors
  • Bushed front motor plate
  • March Performance billet serpentine belt drive modified for use with motor plate
  • Turbo Action prepped 727 transmission
  • Dana 60 rear axle
  • Detroit TruTrac differential
  • 4.11:1 rear gear ratio
  • Strange Engineering 35 Spline axles
  • HRD In house CAD designed 4 link suspension
  • HRD subframe connectors
  • Tubular upper A arms
  • Factory appearing Mini tubs to house 10" wide wheels
  • Power brake system with booster and master cylinder relocated to clear massive Hemi valve covers.
  • Wilwood vented disc brakes in front with Dynalite 4 piston calipers
  • Heavy duty 11" drum brakes in rear with all new components
  • Custom driveshaft
  • Custom aluminum round fuel cell in spare tire well
  • Autometer ProComp gauges in custom CAD designed fabricated steel dash
  • Lightweight bucket seats
  • Heater, radio, and rear seat delete just like the original
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Completed car

Build Photos

Engine mockup

Body on rotisserie

Underside on lift

Rear axle

Firewall area behind dash

CAD model of gauge cluster

Dash gauge cluster fabrication

Dash mockup in car

CAD model of 4 link rear suspension

Motivation

Trunk area showing mini-tub

Mopar Cross Ram and Holley 770 carburetors

Custom built aluminum fuel cell