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68 k member in my 62 Dart.

Will it even fit?
The 60-62 Darts were not considered A body cars, right? Were they the first run of B bodies? If so, no chance it will fit without some serious modification.
The 63-66 Dart and Valiants used a K member unique to the chassis. The 1967-76 model A bodies had identical frame rail dimensions so any car within that range can accommodate any K member from that era. Outside of that, nothing else fits. Push button transmission fitment has nothing to do with the K member.
 
Your title and your question don't match? Guys have said they used 66 k members in 62 to 65 cars to move engine back an inch or so. Don't see why you can't use a push button trans but you need ALL the gear cables buttons etc.from donor car.
 
you will need to modify the trans mount as well , the early tranny has a different location on the tail stock 65 back and 66 up .
 
As Fran Blacker stated the engine and trans will sit a bit further back, which can affect a lot of things, such as header clearance, driveshaft length, trans mount etc. It is all doable, but does require some thought. You could also move the engine mounts on the k frame to make everythig the same as it was.
 
Kern Dog said:
Will it even fit?
The 60-62 Darts were not considered A body cars, right? Were they the first run of B bodies? If so, no chance it will fit without some serious modification.
The 63-66 Dart and Valiants used a K member unique to the chassis. The 1967-76 model A bodies had identical frame rail dimensions so any car within that range can accommodate any K member from that era. Outside of that, nothing else fits. Push button transmission fitment has nothing to do with the K member.
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It is a 62 dart the first b body
68 k member with 383 disc brakes
Is good. Problem with my tail shaft housing cracking.
Thanks
 
Yes on the '62s being the first "B" body.

I've heard that the newer k frames will move things back. No expert on this swap.

Why not find what originally goes in the car and all will be right.
 
i inquired about those issues when i was placing a 69 b k member under my 63 fury , it places the engine higher and future back , can get really close to the firewall , headers can go the trade , it just places them higher and right there on the firewall at least chassi headers , my one 63 sfgc mw car uses a motor plate , now that lifts it and pulls to way back , my mw intake near touches the firewall . headers are no issue one tube around the frame . but the plate puts the engine hugging the passenger inner fender well , plug are a job . you can see the air cleaners are off set a bit .
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westjay194 said:
It is a 62 dart the first b body
68 k member with 383 disc brakes
Is good. Problem with my tail shaft housing cracking.
Thanks
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Hey, Is English your first or second language ? :eek: It seems like you are either confused with how to phrase your question or are very new to these cars and what stuff interchanges.
You realize the K member means the engine crossmember? No A body K member will fit a B body car no matter what year.
Also....A 383 has no brakes, drum nor disc.
Plenty of helpful people here BUT you need to ask questions in a way that makes sense.
 
be kind k dog . he's asking nicely , lol . but the tail stock seems to have issues , is your park cable pulled to the point of effecting the mounting of it on the tail stock , or is the flange on the rear of your trans cracking . if you used a 68 k frame and modified your trans mount , did you shorten your drive line as well ? it could be to long and not able to stay out of length bind up between the trans and rear end yoke . i did a duster for a bud that had to long of a driveline , it caused all kinds of trans issues , from the tail stock forward it had tobe rebuilt .
 
Kern Dog said:
Hey, Is English your first or second language ? :eek: It seems like you are either confused with how to phrase your question or are very new to these cars and what stuff interchanges.
You realize the K member means the engine crossmember? No A body K member will fit a B body car no matter what year.
Also....A 383 has no brakes, drum nor disc.
Plenty of helpful people here BUT you need to ask questions in a way that makes sense.
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Thanks for the great information.
I will make sure that I am very clear when ask for some help.
Have a great day
So sorry to make you angry
 
Everything moves back 1 5/8" from OE '62 B body location. You will need to fabricate the rear mount. Guys I've talked to use a simple L shaped piece of metal welded to original crossmember. Not difficult once everything is in place and rearward relocation is great for weight transfer.
 
Maybe you are used to people that speak gibberish. I try to associate with people that don't speak "Wal Mart".
The thread title and content don't match.
 
Ha...
It is a sore subject for me. When I ask for help, I try to make it as easy for the people as possible by being as clear as I can be.
When members post a topic without spelling it all out, they are hurting themselves more than anyone.
I enjoy helping people. I like to know that someone was able to fix something because of my help.
 
westjay194 said:
It is a 62 dart the first b body
68 k member with 383 disc brakes
Is good. Problem with my tail shaft housing cracking.
Thanks
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Check you pinion angle relative to the drive shaft. It should be 3-5 degrees down. Had the same problem with our '63 until we added wedges under the axle perch to correct the angle.
 
Kern Dog said:
Maybe you are used to people that speak gibberish. I try to associate with people that don't speak "Wal Mart".
The thread title and content don't match.
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The OP asks about a '62 Dart which all Mopar people know is a B-body, you answered with a pedantic rant about A-bodies. So, who is the one spouting gibberish?
 
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