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| Author: | 63Dart [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Getting 8.75 - what do you think of this price? |
I've finally decided to get an 8.75 for my 63 Dart. I'm tired of babying the rear end (I have a 7.25 now). I was searching the web and came across "Mopar Madness, John Wolfe, 245 E Collins Av, EATON CO., 80615." Just talked to him on the phone - seems like nice guy and seems to understand Mopar stuff really well. . . I can get an 8.75, with drums, Sure-Grip, custom axles for my 5 on 4's, right width, gears, and everything, shipped, for about $2500. Is that a fair price? Has anyone bought from them before? Just want to make sure everything is kosher before I pull the trigger on the purchase. Thanks! Kevin |
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| Author: | Joshie225 [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:31 am ] |
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If you want to keep the small bolt pattern I feel you're much better off finding a complete, stock A-body 8 3/4 (about $500, maybe less) and putting in a 3rd member with the gear ratio and Sure-Grip you want ($950 from Dr Diff). A used 3rd member can drop the price several hundred more. |
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| Author: | 63Dart [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 12:48 pm ] |
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Sounds good! I'm realizing that I probably don't need to spend $3000 right now!!!! Especially after logging into my bank account website and looking at my balance!  Quote: If you want to keep the small bolt pattern I feel you're much better off finding a complete, stock A-body 8 3/4 (about $500, maybe less) and putting in a 3rd member with the gear ratio and Sure-Grip you want ($950 from Dr Diff). A used 3rd member can drop the price several hundred more.
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 3:07 pm ] |
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Cass (Dr. Diff) can put together a Dana for less than $2500. I've dealt with him a few times, he's good people. 
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| Author: | Shaker223 [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 5:15 pm ] |
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less than $1000 in my a body 8.75...Drum to drum...new Dr diff axles 5/4.5 as well. $2500 = walking bow legged |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 6:39 pm ] |
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Yep, call Cass - Dr. Diff. Straight shooter and builds nice stuff. Prices are very fair. I'm about to have him build another (2 so far) center section for me. Lou |
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| Author: | 63Dart [ Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:52 pm ] |
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Wow - his prices are less than 1/2 of the guy in my first post!!!! Yes, I felt a little funny about the 2k price point - glad I checked with everyone before pulling the trigger!!!!!! KLT Quote: Yep, call Cass - Dr. Diff. Straight shooter and builds nice stuff. Prices are very fair. I'm about to have him build another (2 so far) center section for me.
Lou |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:04 am ] |
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Cool. Cass deserves more business! What gears are you going for? Also, you might ask about "dual drilled" axles/drums/discs for both 5X4" and 5X4.5" studs, so that WHEN you switch to big bolt pattern it will be easy. If it were me, I would start your BBP conversion now. I resisted for many years, and when I finally switched (front discs) I couldn't figure out why I hadn't done so 10 yrs earlier... With the money you save going with Cass, you could buy a whole front end kit for BBP discs, and maybe some wheels too. Just some thoughts... Lou |
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| Author: | 63Dart [ Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:51 am ] |
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Thanks again everyone for the suggestions. I just wanted to update this thread and also give another thanks to Doc Dodge!!! He actually drove out here to Sonora, CA and put in another 7.25 until I can get the funds together for an 8.75. My friend Ethan also came out from the Bay Area to help. I'm convinced that the old "it takes a village" idea is a POOR idea for raising kids, but an EXCELLENT idea for keeping old Slant Six cars running!!!! Without everyone's help, I would not have been able to use my Dart as a daily driver for over 10 years now, since I'm a pretty crappy mechanic, if left to my own devices!!! 
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