New guy in Charlotte, NC

[hangten]

hey guys...been lurking for a while and just joined up. Love the cars on here and am inspired for my next project. I have a 1975 Doge Dart "Hang 10" that I want to make great street car. I am really inspired by the 70's trans am racing and want to point this Dart in that direction. Going to lower it w/ good suspension and sway bars. Upgrade the discs up front and install discs in the back. Plan on running 17's or 18's. The Dart is a slant 6 car, but is being replaced with a 410 small block. I am a VW guy and this will be my first stab at american muscle (besides the 454 I put in a New Beetle) and I hope get it right. here is a pic of the dart and a couple others of past rides..............

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[Ralph LoGrasso]

Welcome to the site. Cool cars. What does the bug run?

[hangten]

thanks....
the "stuka" aircooled ran a 1776cc a/c motor. it rode like a brick but was alot of fun.
the "beastle" ran 9's in the 1/4 all motor. was alot of fun but it was sold...

[ALLstrokedOUT]

Hello, That Dart looks like a pretty good foundation, i love those vw's, never seen one like the matte black one! good luck hope to see updates on the project later :)

[BossaNova]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2008/05/101_0935-1.jpg
Those wheels look really cool on that bug. I wouldn't have thunk it.

[hangten]

was happy some stuff showed up for the motor build on my 410ci small block...breakdown on some of the stuff
LA 360 block bored .040 over
SRP Forged Pistons
Eagle Forged 4" crank
Eagle H beam Rods
Lunati cam
Edelbrock air gap intake
Edelbrock carb

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[Bobby Schulz]

Hey I like bugs! where in charlotte are you? Im near indian trail.

[hangten]

thanks! 485 & arrowwood rd

[Payton King]

and my office is in Weddington.

If you have seen a dude in a yellow and black 69 Camaro...that is me

[hangten]

I'll keep my eyes peeled for you....and when I get the Dart together we'll have to meet up...........

[Paul_J]

Do you post on Volksrods? Also, nice dart!

[hangten]

yeah i'm 2008cc on volksrods! havent been there that much lately....

[Payton King]

Beautiful day in Charlotte today. I drove it to work and came right through Indian trail.

Give me shout when you want to hook up. Someone told me on friday nights at South 21 resturant on Independence they get together for a cruise in. I have not been by there but I will check it out and let you know.

[hangten]

damn I wish it was rollin......gonna take more time. we will def have a get together:twothumbs

[Bobby Schulz]

We all need to have a little get together.

[fastback]

The wave pinstripes on that "Hang Ten' really bring back some memories. A guy in the old neighborhood bought one of those new. Good luck with the project and nice bugs.

[yellowrallys]

Is that the late model bug that Gibbons did? I'm in Rock Hill.

[hangten]

yeah the pinstrips sure are one of a kind. This was my greatgrandfathers car that he purchased new in 75. He traded in his 1969 Pontiac Tempest Coupe w/ 6000 miles for it(I have the original bill of sale showing the trade...super cool).

Yes the beetle was built by Johnny Gibbons! He is a awesome guy and has always helped me out. He actually worked on my 73 beetle in the pics and on my VW Corrado. He always helps me out no matter what the project.

[72monteman]

Hey guys check out this site for cruse nights in the Carolina area im here in Rock Hill SC....is anyone doing Power tour? Im leaving for Little Rock Fri morning and was looking for some one to run with.
http://www.cruisincarolinamagazine.com/

[hangten]

damn I wish I could do the Power Tour! Take a bunch of pics!

[72monteman]

Yea you realy got to do it. This is my 4th straight long haul! should be a great time.

[hangten]

I will go on the tour, but it will be a couple years. Just had a little boy and my spare till is spoken for for a while.......