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Actually, the reason for setting the engine back is to put more weight on the rear tires and to save that right front. Makes it handle better. All the classes I ran under had a rule that the number 1 spark plug had to be in line with the LF ball joint of the car. That's as far back as they would let us set the engine back. As for tires, Street stocks ran 255/60r15's Super Streets ran 275/60r15's and all the other cars except the ponies of course ran the dirt track tires, like Hoosier, American Racer, and such, usually no softer than a 55 I think it was on the RR if I recall correctly. Stocks and Streets ran a min. 4-inch ground clearance. This was through the late 70's, 80,s and 90,s here in Tn.

Looks good. And yes, those over sized tires are a joke. No one ever ran anything that looked like that.

Paint looks good. You need a MAD distributor with plug wires to set that little 4cyl off.

That should be a nice build. Can't wait to see it. Those little engines can make some big power. We used to run them back in the day in my brother's dirt track car. I modified the factory intake and fitted a 500 Holley 2bbl to it. I made custom headers for it. They made a timing chain kit so you could remove the balance shafts from the engine bock. Throw a cam in it and mill the head and you was good to go. We ran it in a Challenger with a 4spd behind it and 3.91 gears in the rear. Never took it out of second gear on a qtr. mile dirt track. Thing would turn 7500 to 8k easy.

Looks good so far. Love the red color. I agree, those wheels needed to go. Can't wait to see what it looks like in the end.

lol ...

B-Series: The B-series engine is Chrysler’s first official big-block engine. Released in 1958, they existed until 1978. Available in 350 cubic-inch and 361 cubic-inch variants at first, there were also 383 cubic-inch and 400 cubic-inch B-series engines. They shared most of their architecture with the RB-series, but with a shorter 3.375-inch stroke. Both the B and RB-series engines featured wedge-style combustion chambers. RB-Series: The RB-series engines came about a year after the B-series, and featured a longer 3.75-inch stroke for increased displacements of 413 cubic inches, 426 cubic inches and 440 cubic inches. The 426 Wedge was Chrysler’s main performance engine until the 426 Hemi came on scene. 426 Hemi: The 426 Hemi was actually the second generation of hemispherical-headed engines. It was released in 1964 and lasted until 1971. The iconic Mopar performance engine only existed in a 426 cubic-inch displacement in production vehicles and is probably the rarest of any on this list. By the way, 350's have two freeze plugs on the side of the block and 400's have three. So, just any small block wont do.

No dual carbs from the factory in 74 or 76. lol

Looking good. I think Ron Coon has your wheels and a lot more too. Check em out. Ron Coon Resins | Wheels & Tires - For Circle Track Builds

AMT 64 Belvedere kit has one too. And the old Diora truck kit had one. 1964 Plymouth Belvedere with Slant 6 Engine (1/25) (fs) (modelroundup.com)

Texas 3d on Ebay has the best one ever made. But it aint cheap. Slant 6 Hyper-Pak model engine resin 3D printed 1:24-1:8 scale | eBay

Welcome. Wish you luck.

Looking good, but you need to find some Slant 6 engines. ole Al could not afford the 318 or 340's. lol

Welcome anytime. I was looking for AIT. They sold the business to someone else. I think this is the 3rd time it's been sold. Dave that ran that site passed last month too. I also dug up two more sites you might want to check out. Welcome to moluminum - Sample Slogan (3dcartstores.com) Engines (3dcartstores.com) A&N Model Trucks – Model trucks, model vans, model pickup trucks. Scale 1/24. (an-modeltrucks.com)

Almost everything you need can be found at Sourkrauts. If it shows he does not have it, e mail him anyways. He may have it or it may be on order. Some of it on this page I linked you to. Trailer Accessories — Model Trucks — Sour Krauts Model Trucks