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      Oct 2008
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      Hotchkis Performance East - Project 1976 Dodge Dart

      Hotchkis Performance East is our all-new facility in Mooresville, North Carolina that specializes in custom fabrication, cooling system optimization, racing safety equipment design and installation, and race car prep in addition to manufacturing and installing Hotchkis Sport Suspension products. It is headed up by Kevin Bryde, a designer and fabricator with over 17 years’ experience in motorsports. Kevin’s career has let him work with some of the most talented drivers in the industry including Dick Trickle, Tony Stewart, Sterling Marlin, Dario Franchiti, Juan Pablo Montoya, Martin Truex Jr., and Jamie McMurray. Most recently Kevin worked for Chip Ganassi Racing in its Engineering Department where his duties included design, fabrication, and prototyping for NASCAR, Indy Car, and Rolex Sports Car race cars. Kevin also has over ten years’ experience in all aspects of driver safety, including seat, head restraint, and race car cockpit design.

      Introduction:





      Hotchkis Performance East's latest project is a complete buildup of this 1976 Dodge Dart for Kevin Wesley, creator of the Hotchkis Autocross Taxi and avid driving enthusiast. Kevin's goal for this car is to have a car that he can take to compete in events like Targa Newfoundland and Pikes Peak, so this car has to be fast, but it also has to be safe. It will be receiving a full FIA-based roll cage, a modern 6.4L Hemi and Legend GT-700 transmission transplant, full Hotchkis TVS suspension, and more. Stay tuned to this thread as we continually update it with new pictures of the build as we overhaul this former Mopar econobox.



      As you can see, when the car first rolled in the shop it was already stripped down and had an old roll cage in it. Though it looked a little rough, it was in fairly good shape and the body was straight and mostly rust-free.





      Even the roof was rust-free and only had the adhesive residue from the original vinyl top.

      Table of Contents
      Engine Mounts - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...61#post1053261
      Transmission Crossmember - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...61#post1053261
      FIA-based Safety Cage - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...61#post1053261
      FIA-based Saftey Cage (continued) - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...63#post1053263
      Alternator Bracket - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...64#post1053264
      Transmission Tunnel - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...64#post1053264
      Transmission Tunnel (continued) - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...64#post1053265
      Radiator - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...64#post1053265
      Fuel Cell - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...64#post1053265
      Mini-Tub - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...64#post1053265
      Rear Firewall - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...81#post1071281
      Front Firewall - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...81#post1071281
      Floorboards - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...81#post1071281
      Racing Pedal Assembly - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...91#post1086291
      Steering Column - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...91#post1086291
      Fluid Reservoirs - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...91#post1086291
      Bumpers - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...91#post1086291
      Interior - https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...91#post1086291
      Last edited by Hotchkis; 08-15-2014 at 01:08 PM.
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