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Dodge Stratus...1 step closer carbon wheel tubs done

Posted By: Forest

Dodge Stratus...1 step closer carbon wheel tubs done - 06/24/12 02:47 AM

Rolled the car out side for the first time with the front clip on.


All steel minus hood rolled off the scales just like this at 2,214 with me in it! Obvioulsy missing doors, wheel tubs, and rear half tin...Think I'll meet my goal of 2,400 lbs at the starting line.

Will be running my stroker small block for the time being, until I get to build a real motor



Posted By: camastomcat

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 02:56 AM

Very nice
Posted By: slantzilla

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 03:03 AM

Posted By: Red440

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 03:10 AM

Posted By: mistress

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 03:12 AM

Sweet!
Posted By: earthmover

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 03:24 AM

http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l548/bigmike540/utf-8BVW5uYW1lZC5qcGc-1.jpg

very nice car ..the lick is a pic of my buddies car should be out in the next few weeks ..
Posted By: dartman366

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 03:58 AM

That is one sharp car!!
Posted By: 105630

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 04:02 AM

I LIKELY !!!!!!!
Posted By: Deepockets

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 04:10 AM

amoung one of the nicest cars i've ever seen. keep us posted.
Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 04:24 AM

Thanks all! It has been fun building it...has definitely stretched my abilities!
Posted By: b1dartsport

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 04:24 AM

Holy chit,that is one beautiful machine!!!
Posted By: wesw

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 04:28 AM

nice stratus. what class you going to run with it ?
Posted By: Triple Threat

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 04:32 AM

That car is freaking awesome!

Hope i get to see it in person sometime soon!
Posted By: jim sciortino

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 04:56 AM

That car is HOT!!!
Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 04:57 AM

I'll be in Super Pro...maybe try some Super Gas if I have the time/funds to do so.

I be getting my Competition License on its maiden voyage as well

Triple Threat I sure you'll see it in person sometime next year...if not late this year

Gotta show off the fancy bead rolling and the Carbon tubs
Posted By: go green

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 06:03 AM

Car looks perfect , the rad hose murders the build
Posted By: Plumb Wired

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 01:00 PM

Beautiful car!
Posted By: Bigcube

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 02:01 PM

X 2, nice job. Did you set up the chassis for a small block and a big block?
Posted By: OUTLAWD

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 02:56 PM

Very clean man! That thing is sick
Posted By: W9 Dart

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 02:58 PM

I love it... Tastefully done!
Posted By: racerx

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 03:50 PM

Sweeeeeet!
Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 04:54 PM

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X 2, nice job. Did you set up the chassis for a small block and a big block?



Big block will be easy swap and then minimal work to mount a powerglide behind it...
Posted By: tboomer

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 04:59 PM

Looks great!!
Posted By: FastmOp

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 05:24 PM

I know what you are saying. I have a similar project.
Keep on keeping on.
Posted By: 340Cuda

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 05:35 PM

Very nice! Keep us posted on the build and tell us about the engine.
Bill
Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 05:51 PM

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Very nice! Keep us posted on the build and tell us about the engine.
Bill



The motor is 408 in a R3 block and Indy 360-1 heads. Pretty mild combo that I used in my Dart.

Went 10.62 at 3,418 lbs, so Im hoping with some up-grades and a more areo 1,000lb ligter car it'll run ok for now...
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/24/12 06:37 PM

Very nice
Posted By: ChrisJohnston669

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/25/12 05:42 AM

I cannot make up a word for how awesome this car is. Hands down one of the coolest cars I have seen!
Posted By: Guitar Jones

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/25/12 11:25 AM

Very nice! I love it.
Posted By: Jacob Pitt

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/25/12 11:59 AM

Love it!
Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/25/12 02:21 PM

Thanks everyone for the kind words!!!

I have a Mopar buddy that came over yesterday while it was outside and he said "Dang this is the first new car I actually like."

Thanks again, now I just need to get it to the track THIS year.
Posted By: DavidDean

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/25/12 03:29 PM

VERY NICE!!!Maybe I missed the details but more info on the engine-trans would be nice
Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/25/12 04:39 PM

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VERY NICE!!!Maybe I missed the details but more info on the engine-trans would be nice



For now its is my 408 that I used to bracket race in my Dart.

Its a R3 block, 408, 13 to 1, .630" solid with Schebuck lifters, Indy 360-1's slightly touched up by Dwayne Porter, 950 HP. 727 w/ griner brake and a 8" PTC converter.

This motor ran 10.62 iun my 3,420 lb Dart with smaller TTI headers, and exhaust system, and no vacuum pump.

Im hoping in a more areo 1,000lb lighter car it will run ok untill I can do something like 540-572. When I do a real motor some day I will also put a powerglide behind it. The chassis is set up for the big block and will only need a slight re-work to the trans crossmeber for a powerglide.

Here is a few more shots of the car. The chassis is all 4130 chromoly and certified to 6.0 in the 1/4.




Posted By: Mroctober

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/25/12 04:55 PM

That is a Killer Job!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted By: SCDaytona

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/26/12 11:47 AM

Great Looking ride there. Looks like a lot of fun.
Just curious, why all steel except for the hood?
Posted By: stevet340

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/26/12 12:16 PM

Awesome build! Can you show pictures of how the chassis is mounted to the body? I always wondered how they mount them... Thanks
Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/26/12 02:04 PM

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Great Looking ride there. Looks like a lot of fun.
Just curious, why all steel except for the hood?



Nobody makes parts for these cars...I guess because they make carbon/fiberglass bodies for Pro Stock?

Unless someone knows of a company that does I am unaware of anyone that makes parts for them.

Doors would be my best investment right now, they are about 40lb each after ALOT of work...
Posted By: sixpackgut

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/26/12 03:07 PM

wow, very nice!
Posted By: fishy340

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/26/12 03:32 PM

i am not a huge fan of big tire cars,however that looks outstanding!!! i really love the low stance and craftsmanship...great job you did mopar proud
Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/26/12 05:08 PM

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Awesome build! Can you show pictures of how the chassis is mounted to the body? I always wondered how they mount them... Thanks



It may be hard to see but I bent hoops out of 3/8" & 1/2" chromoly tubing that rest in pinch welds etc. Then I welded them to the car body after it was mounted. I mounted the rocker panel to the rocker bar of the chassis in the same way...
Posted By: DJVCuda

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/26/12 05:27 PM

WOW

Awesome car!
Posted By: SCDaytona

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/27/12 01:47 AM

Quote:

Quote:

Great Looking ride there. Looks like a lot of fun.
Just curious, why all steel except for the hood?



Nobody makes parts for these cars...I guess because they make carbon/fiberglass bodies for Pro Stock?

Unless someone knows of a company that does I am unaware of anyone that makes parts for them.

Doors would be my best investment right now, they are about 40lb each after ALOT of work...



Here's an older link http://www.insidecompracing.com/showthread.php?t=5400&highlight=Dodge+Stratus
You never know, it may still be available.
Posted By: Dave Watt

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/29/12 03:49 AM

That Stratus is awesome. The detail is incredible.
Posted By: HOTMOPR

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 06/29/12 04:30 AM

Very Nice!! What you at in SE wa?
Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 07/07/12 01:13 AM

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Very Nice!! What you at in SE wa?



Yea Pasco aka Tri-Cities
Posted By: BIGBLOCK_KAT

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 07/07/12 02:39 PM

Forest, the car looks great I was getting some photos off my old.computer and seen the stratus when you had the floors cut out. You definitely are a stickler for attention to detail. I thought vfn or someone made f/g doors.... no interchange with the avenger? Keep us posted.
Posted By: earthmover

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 07/07/12 04:21 PM





Here's an older link http://www.insidecompracing.com/showthread.php?t=5400&highlight=Dodge+Stratus
You never know, it may still be available.




not so sure about the 1 on the end but my buddy has the jegs front end on his car..

quote]http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l548/bigmike540/utf-8BVW5uYW1lZC5qcGc-1.jpg
Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 07/08/12 02:28 AM

One step closer got the 46" carbon wheel tubs installed today in the blistering heat.


Posted By: 340B5

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 07/08/12 02:50 AM

96 Degrees? I can't wait till it gets that cool in the daytime here. It was 95 in my garage w/ my(undersized) A/C hammering away. 104 outside.

That is one fantastic looking car. It seems you settle for nothing less than perfection.
Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 09/02/12 04:39 AM

Finished the doors today. All the tin from the wheel tubs forward is done. Just gotta build a rear firewall and trunk tin. Then I can start on wiring and fire it up.

Gutted factory doors, driverside is on pins for easy removal.

Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 09/02/12 04:59 AM

Finished the Dash too...

Posted By: earthmover

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 09/02/12 05:09 AM

did you bend the tube for the windows are is that a kit???love the car by the way.....
Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 09/02/12 04:36 PM

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did you bend the tube for the windows are is that a kit???love the car by the way.....



No I bent the tube its 3/8" chromoly...probably should have used 5/16".
Posted By: pittsburghracer

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 09/02/12 05:12 PM

Beautiful work. I can't wait to see it finished.
Posted By: Chad Bittle

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 09/03/12 05:57 PM

Wow
Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus track debut - 10/08/12 04:21 AM

Made it out to the track and got my competiton license and did a little racing the next day.

Car went straight to 6.14 at 113 in the 1/8 with my baby small block outta the trailer with a 100% new car.


Posted By: HOTMOPR

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 10/08/12 05:16 AM

Awesome! Glad you got it out and it sounds like its working well! Congrats from the wet side of the state..
Posted By: ZIPPY

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 10/08/12 01:24 PM

Beautiful car, great build...thanks for posting, keep up the good work
Posted By: all spooled up

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 08/27/13 01:50 AM

how have u been doing with silver bullet
Posted By: jcc

Re: Dodge Stratus track debut - 08/27/13 02:41 AM

Nice car

You mentioned awhile back body mounting hoops are mounted in "pinch welds"? Care to explain that term?
Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus...so close but so far away - 08/27/13 04:20 AM

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how have u been doing with silver bullet



Wow talk about thread brought back from the dead!

Lets just say I have been trying real hard and having fun... ...I have been to 2 NHRA divisionals went 3 rounds in Spokane. I have been to 5 of the 7 NHRA open's so far and I am sitting 3rd in points mostly because of participation rather than stellar performances. I am actually getting ready to leave Thursday morning for the division 6 ET Finals...looking forward to that. The closest I have came to a win was a runner up at the Woodburn Mopar Nationals.

I have vastly improved in a years time as a driver in Super Pro. As well as slowly tweaking the car into shape. Just got the converter back today from PTC, hoping that loosening it up will help with 60' consistency and maybe pick up some ET.

Looking forward to some good fall weather for some new bests...


Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus track debut - 08/27/13 04:29 AM

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Nice car

You mentioned awhile back body mounting hoops are mounted in "pinch welds"? Care to explain that term?



Well since its a factory body, at the A-pillar where the windshield lays there are 2-3 layers of steel I was referring to that area as pinched-welded. Off my cage A-pillar tube I bent 3/8" chromoly tubing that lays against the "pinch-weld" and is welded to it. Make any sense?

Not sure if you've seen my build video? Its kinda dated now since I've done so much to the car since the video, but it'd kinda show you how I put the car together...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn_MXjykHDY
Posted By: bigdad

Re: Dodge Stratus track debut - 08/27/13 04:45 AM

I don't do this often but ...


I'm going to hand out 1,000 internet points

Yes, yes .. you heard that right ..


one THOUSAND internet points for the coolest car on the interweb !




Sad , you are so far on the west coast because well, the celebration would make you turn red




kidding aside, man .. what a cool piece !!


I try to follow the build but I have missed plenty You have one cool,cool ride ..








And the Silver part .. well, man, that's just too cool



I applaud your efforts
(I mean this in the deepest respect)







Posted By: jcc

Re: Dodge Stratus track debut - 08/27/13 05:00 AM

Yes that makes sense, I thought wrongly it was a type of weld rather then the factory welded seam, thanks.
Posted By: Forest

Re: Dodge Stratus track debut - 08/27/13 05:08 AM

Bigdad you the man, Thanks for the kind words!
Posted By: bigdad

Re: Dodge Stratus track debut - 08/27/13 05:49 AM

No way man, that car is cool

You built it , and that is awesome


but its wicked cool and it works ...



I doubt I'll get lucky enough to see it in real life since so far away




Please post lots of pics


and kick the crap out of brand x !!!
Posted By: bigdad

Re: Dodge Stratus track debut - 08/27/13 05:59 AM

and


PS ..

Great pics of the kids ...

Nice family ..



Bad news is this, those kids are going to want race cars ... soon so, I hope you have tons of spare time !!





Hahaha



PS/S

Kids that race are easy to find, they are at the track


win/ win .... lose (giggle)


And internet speak, going to be a great life for your family, racing in great ..

keep us posted
Posted By: Triple Threat

Re: Dodge Stratus track debut - 08/27/13 06:31 AM

Tell Owen I said GO HAWKS!

See ya in Spokane buddy.
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