Author: SXArnold

AAR Cuda magnesium Trans Am wheels?

I posted this in my usual haunt, forbbodiesonly and they suggested I post it here.

I picked up some items for a build and purchased what I thought were Ford Boss 302 magnesium mini-lite wheels. Turns out a local Trans Am expert says they are AAR Cuda …

Is a ’61 Dodge Dart Phoenix considered an A body?

Been a member on the FBBO site for a number of years and recently completed a ’66 426 hemi build and looking for a new project. This car pops up and I’m looking to go see it next weekend, a 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix with a 383 and dual cross ram and manual (assuming 3 on the tree from research thus far). Claims to be 1 of 12 with this motor/trans. Anyone know anything about these cars or where to get information before I make the drive?

’61 Dodge Dart Phoenix w cross-ram

A ’61 Dodge Dart Phoenix with 383 cross-ram and manual trans recently crossed my radar. I know nothing about them having recently completed a ’66 426 hemi Belvedere. Owner claims 1 of 12 with the engine/trans combo. Sounds like the 383 was early ’61 before the switch to a 413 later in ’61 reading some of the threads on this site. Hoping to get educated before making an appt to see it this weekend. The design was apparently heavily panned in it’s day but damn I think it looks sweet. The car…

’61 Dodge Dart Phoenix w cross-ram