As we progress through this 1968 Dodge D100 pickup build, you might see a product that catches your fancy… here’s a (fairly) comprehensive list of what we used.
Description | Supplier | Part # | Link | Comments |
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Mustang II front crossmember kit | Welder Series | 219625 | http://welderseries.com/Mustang-II-Crossmember-Kit-Coil-Overs-p51209593 | |
Upper control arms | RideTech | 19013699 | http://www.ridetech.com/products/strongarms/mustang-ii-strongarms-front-upper/ | |
Lower control arms | RideTech | 19012899 | http://www.ridetech.com/products/strongarms/mustang-ii-strongarms-shockwave-front-lower/ | |
Front boxing plates | Welder Series | 680001 | http://welderseries.com/Front-frame-boxing-plate-1961-71-Dodge-D100-p77777686 | |
Front C Notch | Welder Series | 12202 | http://welderseries.com/Front-C-Notch-Fill-Piece-p51047358 | For rack bellows clearance. |
Rack Extension Kit | Heidts | MP-039-4 | http://www.heidts.com/part/4-rack-extension-power-kit-mp-039-4/ | We added 4" to the passenger side and 2" to the driver side. |
Ride height setup tool | Welder Series | 405711 | http://welderseries.com/Ride-Height-Set-Up-Tool-p83035424 | |
Front Shockwaves | RideTech | 21140101 | http://www.ridetech.com/applications/streetrods/universal-shockwave-1000-series/ | 12.8" ride height, 4.1" stroke. |
Rear Shockwaves | RideTech | 21150801 | http://www.ridetech.com/applications/streetrods/universal-shockwave-8000-series-clone/ | 14.6" ride height, 5.2" stroke. |
Triangulated rear four link | Welder Series | 318500 | http://welderseries.com/Triangulated-Four-Link-Kit-p49926314 | Lower bars mounted directly under the frame rails. |
Rear upper frame bracket boxing plate | Welder Series | 680002 | http://welderseries.com/Triangulated-four-link-upper-frame-bracket-Dodge-D100-1961-71-p77777682 | |
Rear step notch kit | Welder Series | 219707 | http://welderseries.com/Step-Notch-Kit-p50202433 | Kit modified to be max. 3.5" above bed floor. |
Sway bar kit | Welder Series | WS22740 | http://welderseries.com/Universal-Sway-Bar-Kit-p49762034 | Kit modified: larger outer tube used as upper Shockwave crossmember. |
Front wheels | Wheel Vintiques | 12-671204 | https://www.wheelvintiques.com/wheels/smoothie-bare-finish.html | 16x7 Smoothie, 4" backspacing |
Front tires | Michelin | 73391 | http://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Michelin/Defender/73391 | 225/60R16. I bought them locally (Car Lane Automotive in Guelph). I think I'd go with a slightly shorter sidewall if I was doing it again. |
Rear wheels | Wheel Vintiques | 12-7912054 | https://www.wheelvintiques.com/wheels/smoothie-bare-finish.html | 17x9 Smoothie, 5-1/4" backspacing |
Rear tires | Michelin | 30842 | http://www.1010tires.com/Tires/Michelin/Premier+LTX | 275/55R17. These are just about as wide as we could get up in the wheel well. I bought these locally (Car Lane Automotive in Guelph). |
A/C System: Gen IV Magnum | Vintage Air | 671400-VUZ | http://vintageair.com/2017%20Catalog/2017%20Vintage%20Air%20Catalog%2044.pdf | Evaporator kit. |
Gen IV Magnum mock-up unit | Vintage Air | 671450 | Check your local hot rod parts store. | |
Under dash control pod | Vintage Air | 492050 | Lots of control options... this is the basic one. | |
Dash louvers | Vintage Air | 49052-VUL | I'll use three of these in the dash. | |
Control knob bezels | Vintage Air | 484178 | ||
Compressor bracket | Vintage Air | 162774-SDA | Compressor/alternator bracket for 318. | |
Compressor | Vintage Air | 047000-SUR | Double V groove, rear exit. | |
Drier | Vintage Air | 07323-VUC | Includes trinary switch and bracket. | |
Steering column | ididit | 1130330051 | https://www.ididitinc.com/i-25048076-33-tilt-column-shift-steering-column-black-powder-coated | Universal 33" Tilt Column Shift Steering Column - Black Powder Coated |
Column drop | Borgeson | 911222 | https://www.borgeson.com/xcart/product.php?productid=1095 | 2" drop, 2-1/4" diameter. I prefer this drop because of the tapered, rounded sides. |
Exhaust kit | Flowmaster | 815936 | https://www.holley.com/products/exhaust/builder_components/universal_pipe_kit/u-fit_dual_exhaust | U-Fit Dual Kit, 2.50" 16 pc. Universal Dual Pipe Kit (pipes only), Mandrel Bent Tubing,16 Gauge 409S Stainless Steel Tubing |
Mufflers | Flowmaster | 12512409 | https://www.holley.com/products/exhaust/mufflers/laminar_flow_mufflers/super_hp-2_series/standard/parts/12512409 | Super HP-2, 2.5", 409SS, 12" length. Also check out our YouTube channel for a quick video. |
Alternator | Powermaster | 7294 | 100A, natural finish, 12SI |