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    Re: Big Block V8 Dodge Omni Build

    Quote Originally Posted by Bardo View Post
    Did you build the rear section or did you buy a back half kit?
    I built it, using 2x3 rectangular steel tubing.

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    I assume you'll be tying the rear crossmember to the front one (and presumably the floor) with the 2x3?
    Oh yes indeed I will.

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    Re: Big Block V8 Dodge Omni Build

    This thing is going to be insane, regardless of how fast it is. I approve!

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    Re: Big Block V8 Dodge Omni Build

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    This thing is going to be insane, regardless of how fast it is. I approve!
    Thank you Reaper1, and thank you to the rest of you for your support!

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    Re: Big Block V8 Dodge Omni Build

    Fun project! Keep dem pictures coming!

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    Re: Big Block V8 Dodge Omni Build

    I needed a clean method of holding 1/8" Lexan plastic to the rear doors in place of the window glass. What I came up with is cutting off some sheetmetal from an old Chevy truck fender and welding in full-circumference tabs on the inside edge of the rear door post. The Lexan will mount flush with the outer sheetmetal with countersunk screws. I apologize for the low quality pics. My garage lighting took a dump on me




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    Re: Big Block V8 Dodge Omni Build

    Stock cut-off axles mounted in the housing. I'll get these axles resplined.


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    Very fun thread to read, thanks for taking the time to share your project here...eager to see more pics!
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    keep it up! subscribed!

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    Re: Big Block V8 Dodge Omni Build

    I gotta watch this project unfold! Excellent work thus far man.
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    Nice, I am looking forward to see more progress!

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    Re: Big Block V8 Dodge Omni Build

    I was finally able to get a bit more done to the car, due to warmer weather in my neck of the woods. I have a tendency to hibernate during the winter lol! I finally finished the full-circumference tabs on the passenger side of the rear door. I still need to clean up a couple of welds, but it doesn't look too bad with it covered in primer. Was gonna work on the drivers side rear door, but I ran out of MIG wire. I'll get another spool tomorrow.


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    Re: Big Block V8 Dodge Omni Build

    After some trimming, I was able to fit a set of 235/75/15 tires on the car. The car sure looks different with bigger wheels and tires on it.

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    Re: Big Block V8 Dodge Omni Build

    Pic of both tires installed. I can tell ya now I'm gonna need to make some fender flares to fit a 15" wide tread tire.



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    I cut out the fuel filler door and I'll be welding in a patch in place. I've gotta get some smaller diameter MIG wire before I can weld it in.




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    Re: Big Block V8 Dodge Omni Build

    What is the outside to outside spacing on the rear frame? Also, what are you going to be doing to keep the axle centered?
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    Re: Big Block V8 Dodge Omni Build

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    What is the outside to outside spacing on the rear frame? Also, what are you going to be doing to keep the axle centered?
    Spacing is 24", and I'm gonna fab a track locator bar for the rear axle.

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    Re: Big Block V8 Dodge Omni Build

    I've got more 2x3 steel tubing coming on Monday night. In the meantime, I'm gonna make preps on the car over the weekend to get it to fit properly. A bunch of near-future progress hinges on the frame rail installation.

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    Re: Big Block V8 Dodge Omni Build

    I decided to cut the floor out of the car. It will make mounting the framerails a bunch easier.




    I ended up boxing in the inner rocker panels to add strength to the body, and give me a stronger mounting point for the rear dropped crossmember and body mounts.




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    Re: Big Block V8 Dodge Omni Build

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    Re: Big Block V8 Dodge Omni Build

    Pic of the frame rails here.



    Frame rails set up in the car and tack-welded to the rear crossmember.






    First of 4 per side welded on body mounts to the frame. I'll be finishing the body mounts and frame mounting tomorrow.




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