Okay guys, here's the quick and dirty update:

The leaf springs have been relocated, with the spring hangers out of the way the back of the body has been brought down.



There was so much backspacing on the Dakota wheels they rubbed at the top of the wheelwell on the body, so I put a pair of 15x8 hot rod steelies with 265-75r15 commando tires on the rear and they're close but they fit, even with the fender on on the passenger side.

I think I still want to run tall skinny tires on the original steel wheels, just so I can lower the rear some more, but I have a couple sets of different mag wheels I may try out.

The 8 3/4 rearend (1969 Dodge Charger FYI) is mocked up in there, the new perches are not welded yet.

My next plans are to build/modify the radiator support, trim the front frame rails, and get the front clip on. Maybe drop the 440/727 in and get that mocked up in there, maybe fire it up for giggles!!

More junk found at my webpage:
Bringing the Back of the 1940 Dodge Coupe down over the Frame.