John brought both of his Dodge Darts to us for a check over, one a 1968 model, the other a 1972. The ’68 Dart also had some front suspension work.
John’s Dodge Darts
Category Archives: Suspension / Steering
’71 Plymouth Barracuda Project
This is one of the latest Billadeau project cars, a ’71 Cuda. Progress was steady but we got there in the end!
Tim’s ’64 AFX Polara
Tim brought his wild AFX Polara over to the Billadeau workshop for a number of jobs. We narrowed and installed a Dana 60 axle along with fitting some roll bar additions, shock mounts and steering brackets.
Adrian’s ’66 Dodge Charger
Adrian’s early Charger was fitted with a 493ci motor, a new transmission, a Sure Grip and a Turbo Action shifter was installed in the original centre console. The hood scoop was also fitted.
The Charger returned, now complete with a period NASCAR paint scheme, to be fitted with an MSD, torsion bars, Super Stock springs and new Flowmasters exhausts.
Dave Billadeau’s Plymouth Superbird
Time for another Billadeau project car – a Superbird clone. Early work included a Dana 60 being built, painting the engine bay, fitting a roll cage and getting the front suspension built and powder coated…
The Superbird came together and the HEMI took residence. Making 857HP it was good enough for strong 9 second quarter miles at over 140mph! After a couple seasons in American Super Stock, the car eventually moved on to a new owner.
Mark’s Plymouth Superbird
Mark brought his new toy over for us to install power steering and power brakes. A few electrical faults were also fixed.
Mark’s ’73 Dodge Challenger
Mark’s stunning Challenger was brought in for a Six Pack to be fitted to the 383ci engine. The suspension was also fitted with new bushes.
Andy’s ’66 Dodge Coronet 440
Bozzy steps up, replacing the old Dart with a 1966 Coronet, which he brought over to us before hitting the strip. New front suspension parts, brakes and push rods were fitted, along with the hood scoop and general MOT work.
Andy returned with the car prior to the 2009 season and it was given a full classic Super Stock paint job, becoming the ‘Spirit of Sixty Six’.
Gene Billadeau’s ’69 Dodge Charger
This Charger replaced Gene’s Challenger which was sold on in 2008. The Charger got the Billadeau treatment with a full paint job and the original 318ci motor was replaced with a 440. It was fitted with 3.73 gears and Sure Grip, converted to manual brakes and steering, and a tow bar was made and fitted too.
Bal’s ’71 Dodge Challenger
This rag top Challenger saw all new bushes fitted to the front suspension along with new shocks, a new steering box, new carb and a rear anti-roll bar. Work was also carried out on the electronic ignition, brakes and the front suspension and steering were also set up.
