1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares So, the old grey mare ain't what she used to be, but she is certainly not ready for the glue factory. This car was built by the late - great Ray Dimitio and run by he and Grant Whiting to a championship or two in the early-90s. I am the 4th owner and ran it in G5 for several seasons with mixed results, but the car itself has always been a crowd favorite. (see 2003 Lake Nahwatzel, 2001 Brooklyn Tavern and 2001 Pico Right [url=http://www.youtube.com/user/rcr286?feature=mhum][b]here[/b][/url]) The scoop is: >I spun a bearing at it's last event and took the opportunity to build a VanLandingham special 2.4L (now G2). I drove it for about an hour, so it was not even fully broken in and the jetting not complete. >Then...life happened and I put the car in storage for a lot longer than I expected to. >In the mean time I bought a running parts car for parts and/or fully developed re-shell (this car [Mitsubishi Lancer] is basically Japan's answer to the Ford Escort and most mods are the same) >I bought another car that I took all body work, front & rear glass + _________ for parts >I realize that I will not be able to continue with this passion as soon as I hope to and I (NOBODY!) wants to see this car disappear so I have to let it go Current specs: [size=x-small]1977 Dodge Colt, Coupe (1977 Mitsubishi Lancer) Chassis / Interior * Fully seam welded * All suspension pickup points reinforced * Safety Devices bolt/weld in roll cage (legal for 2003 season) * OMP Champion driver’s seat * Corbeau Co-driver’s seat * Pyrotech 5pt. harnesses * Two floor mounted fire extinguishers * Terralight map light * Pedal assembly 1980 Dodge Colt FWD Suspension / Steering * All bushings replaced with H.D. ‘Safari’ pieces * Front spring - H&R 300mm / 230# (Factory ‘Safari’ spring alternate – 170#) * Front damper – GAB / KYB Rally insert (Mazda 323 GTX) * Spare front dampers * Front swaybar – Factory ‘Safari’ w/ polyurethane bushings * Rear spring – Factory ‘Safari” leaf - +/-120# * Rear damper – Bilstein * ‘Safari’ quick ratio steering box (2.5 turns lock-to-lock) Brakes * Front brakes stock (9.5” w/Hawk pads) * Rear brakes stock 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S (9” w/Hawk pads) * Booster 1980 Dodge Colt FWD * Master cylinder 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S * Driver adjustable F/R bias knob Engine * Head 1976-77 Plymouth Arrow (Canadian spec?) * Head ported/polished, blueprinted, and milled .040” * John Baker Cam (Duration - 330?, Lift – 11mm, Lobe Center - 103?) * Block Dodge 2.6L (1980 D-50 / Challenger) > 2.4L w/ 2.0L crank * Blueprinted, balance shafts removed, milled .005” * Pistons – Air Cooled VW 92mm, Balanced * Compression ratio – 11.5:1 * Crank – 2.0L – 90mm, Balanced * Flywheel 2.0L, Balanced * Clutch – Volvo Turbo Pressure Plate w/ Advanced Clutch Technologies 6-puck sintered disk, stock Colt cable * Motor mounts – 1983-84 Starion Turbo * Oil pump – 1983-84 Starion Turbo * Oil cooler – Mitsubishi 3000GT * Accusump * Radiator - Dodge D-50 truck * Radiator Fan – Mercedes 240 Diesel * Twin Dellorto DHLA Carburetors (45mm), 1979-84 Colt FWD cable * Ignition – D-50 2.6L distributor, MSD Blaster coil, MSD wires, NGK Drivetrain * Transmission – Dodge D-50 5-speed, factory rebuilt C-2 package w/’Safari’ bearings, ‘tufftrided’ shift forks, and ‘Safari’ synchros * Driveshaft – Custom w/Std. Colt front U-joint and 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S rear U-joint * Rear end / Axle - 1986 Toyota Corolla GT-S, narrowed 2”, w/LSD (4.30 final drive) *[b]7 wheels - 6 have mostly Michelins, of varying condition, mounted[/b] Electrical * Battery - Interstate/Orbital Red Gel Cell * Alternator – Custom 110 amp * Lights – H-4 w/ PIAA SuperWhite * All lights, dual fuel pumps(Facett), Horn, Radiator fan, etc. are fused and relayed * Lights, radiator fan, fuel pumps, wipers, reverse lights, main power accessed on co-driver switch panel Miscellaneous * Transmission fluid – Redline MTL * Rearend – Redline 70-90 Spares include: *3 spare wheels (two with tires mounted), hood, boot lid, fenders, grills, bumpers, front & rear glass, tail and signal lenses, wiper motor & arms, fuel cans, strut assembly, pressure plate & flywheel, 3 boxes of service fluids, cleaners and mechanical 'stuff' + more[/size] Now for reality / addressing these [url=http://cid-43cbb579525572d1.photos.live.com/browse.aspx/.MobilePhotos][b]pictures[/b][/url]: The car has been sitting for several years outside Bellingham. I was up there this weekend to check things out and can tell you that, other than updating safety equipment, most of what is required is elbow grease. Other than paint peeling from valve cover the engine was inspected and turned by hand with no issues at all. All cross hatching can be seen through spark plug hole and glistens. I have not started it yet because of old gas in lines and drained battery, but I had driven it to the garage when I put it in storage. The front fenders were thrown together to drive and headlight trim rings are not installed, but you can see the driver-side fender needs to be straightened. There is some surface rust on parts of the cage that welding had begun on(The welding was started with flux core MIG and needs to be ground and start over). I can't find the skid plate, so you need to install a new one. There is some light surface rust along the bottom of the car and front suspension, but as most will attest, this will disappear after your first stage. Finally, it needs a new final drive. It performs fine, and will work well for RallyX but it whines and should be replaced before a Performance Rally event. I have been pretty candid here and feel that the whole kit & kaboodle, car + spares + running parts car can easily go for $3500. I need to shuffle things around if this is not sold and removed by April 1st, so I will be open to 'realistic' offers for now. If the car does not sell right away, it will still be available, but you may not get the second car and a bulk of the spares... Also, if someone wants everything outright with no negotiations I will include the Terratrip 303+ w/ dual sensors and remote zero buttons. I also have some PIAA 80 Pro XT(?) pencil and cornering lights that I might let go for the right price, but only with the car email or call for details 206.883.5488 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47558#msg-47558 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:02:03 -0500 Phorum 5.2.15a https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,105700#msg-105700 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,105700#msg-105700 Damnaclees Buy, Sell & Trade Thu, 16 Apr 2015 18:29:44 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,105694#msg-105694 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,105694#msg-105694 john vanlandingham Buy, Sell & Trade Thu, 16 Apr 2015 14:57:48 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,105690#msg-105690 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,105690#msg-105690
Here's the main ad on Classic Colt forum: http://classiccolt.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?p=15765#15765

And the build thread: http://classiccolt.forumcircle.com/viewtopic.php?t=2015]]> Damnaclees Buy, Sell & Trade Thu, 16 Apr 2015 12:17:43 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,49438#msg-49438 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,49438#msg-49438
I am on the wrong damned coast.]]> BobOfTheFuture Buy, Sell & Trade Mon, 16 May 2011 18:14:27 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,49361#msg-49361 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,49361#msg-49361 lovigo1969 Buy, Sell & Trade Thu, 12 May 2011 22:00:00 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,49360#msg-49360 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,49360#msg-49360 lovigo1969 Buy, Sell & Trade Thu, 12 May 2011 21:55:40 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47932#msg-47932 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47932#msg-47932 Bdacres Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:11:46 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47832#msg-47832 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47832#msg-47832
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Kicking around the idea of caging the '84 Volvo wagon I have:) Would be a crowd favorite for sure. All be it very slow and sideways,
Brent Dacres
Cincinnati,Oh
Still looking for next rally car.

Why not a sedan 240?
You can impress and wow people with good driving rather than the 'freak" or 'novelty" aspect.

And they don't have to be slow, it's very easy to make a 240 fast.]]> john vanlandingham Buy, Sell & Trade Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:45:40 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47831#msg-47831 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47831#msg-47831 Gravelgeezer Buy, Sell & Trade Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:43:44 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47803#msg-47803 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47803#msg-47803
Kicking around the idea of caging the '84 Volvo wagon I have:) Would be a crowd favorite for sure. All be it very slow and sideways, but for sure fun. Even kicking the idea of a mid-engine wagon. Not sure the class or if it would even be legal in any. Plenty of room inside of it for a midly built V6 power plant.

Brent Dacres
Cincinnati,Oh
Still looking for next rally car.]]> Bdacres Buy, Sell & Trade Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:27:55 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47792#msg-47792 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47792#msg-47792
There is a $1500 Colt on the classifieds at SS - you need to take a look.

Wilson]]> wvonkessler Buy, Sell & Trade Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:32:36 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47787#msg-47787 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47787#msg-47787
Brent Dacres
Cincinnati,Oh
Still looking for next rally car]]> Bdacres Buy, Sell & Trade Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:00:34 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47766#msg-47766 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47766#msg-47766
Car is Sold...

I think ya'll will see it soon]]> rcr286 Buy, Sell & Trade Sun, 27 Mar 2011 00:46:56 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47762#msg-47762 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47762#msg-47762


/not my thread. lol]]> Dazed_Driver Buy, Sell & Trade Sat, 26 Mar 2011 21:38:09 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47746#msg-47746 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47746#msg-47746
:D]]> Breadbox Buy, Sell & Trade Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:42:00 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47655#msg-47655 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47655#msg-47655












]]> rcr286 Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:25:06 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47654#msg-47654 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47654#msg-47654
A little paint peeling on the hood. Hood is slightly open.


Tow Hitch & Roof Rack

Dirty, but it runs

Crusty, but you will strip it
]]> rcr286 Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:15:35 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47652#msg-47652 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47652#msg-47652
It will probably be gone by then, but it is good to know there is support. I will keep in touch.]]> rcr286 Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 23 Mar 2011 22:49:41 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47651#msg-47651 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47651#msg-47651 phlat65 Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 23 Mar 2011 22:41:45 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47639#msg-47639 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47639#msg-47639 (I thought Jari took it all.)

George]]> Gravelgeezer Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 23 Mar 2011 14:23:53 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47637#msg-47637 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47637#msg-47637
Any suggestions/volunteers?]]> rcr286 Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:59:21 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47631#msg-47631 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47631#msg-47631 wvonkessler Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:23:23 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47628#msg-47628 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47628#msg-47628 rcr286 Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 23 Mar 2011 12:01:31 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47619#msg-47619 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47619#msg-47619
Cage would only need minor updates although I would recomend a bit more.

I sold those cars new in Aberdeen and they were pretty popular back in the day but are getting scarce.]]> heymagic Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:30:15 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47617#msg-47617 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47617#msg-47617
Somebody needs to get this particular Colt back in shape and out on the stages again. It still could be very competitive - with the right driver - certainly not some old wheezer like me, though.]]> Gravelgeezer Buy, Sell & Trade Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:04:11 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47599#msg-47599 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47599#msg-47599
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Thanks John. I was going to mention Crane as well, but felt the ad was long enough.

The parts car is completely unmolested and ready to be built into a JDM Escort. The Volvo axle conversion and 5-link with vertical turrets will will be easy with Adam's existing templates, etc. Vanlandingham can set you up with an RX7 / Saab front brake kit and JVAB front struts. If you run a couple seasons with this car while taking the time to build an updated car with the parts car and this engine/transmission, this car will be a force to be reckoned with in G2 (it was already a top 3 G5 car)...and one of the most fun cars you will race!

Other than finding other body shells and windshields.]]> wvonkessler Buy, Sell & Trade Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:56:45 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47590#msg-47590 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47590#msg-47590
The parts car is completely unmolested and ready to be built into a JDM Escort. The Volvo axle conversion and 5-link with vertical turrets will will be easy with Adam's existing templates, etc. Vanlandingham can set you up with an RX7 / Saab front brake kit and JVAB front struts. If you run a couple seasons with this car while taking the time to build an updated car with the parts car and this engine/transmission, this car will be a force to be reckoned with in G2 (it was already a top 3 G5 car)...and one of the most fun cars you will race!]]> rcr286 Buy, Sell & Trade Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:49:30 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47588#msg-47588 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47588#msg-47588
I will send more pics of the car in competition to your email.

Mack 73 > Concerning pictures of the cage, all I have right now are what is posted on the picture page. It is a Safety Devices cage, a company that makes the best bolt-in cages - the cage fits so tightly that the cage is actually bolted to the A- & B-pillars! I may be able to come up with pictures later this week, but the car is 100 miles away from me right now... I can give a basic description based on the linked pictures though:

>It is a standard main hoop that is bolted to the floor and B-pillars.
>There is a horizontal cross bar behind the seats.
>There are three bars extending from the top corners of the hoop - two to the rear fender wells and one crosses from above the driver to the passenger-side wheel well (pics 2e, 44, 45 & 46).
>There are the standard hoops running from the top corners of the main hoop that follow the roof line forward & are bolted to the A-pillars and the floor with a horizontal running across the top of the windshield (with tubular gussets at the junction - pic 34).
>Finally, there is a single door bar on each side (pics 2c & 33).

I hope this helps.

I will send more pics of the car in competition to your email as well.]]> rcr286 Buy, Sell & Trade Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:41:51 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47579#msg-47579 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47579#msg-47579
But they made this bugger fly like nobody before.
There were stages in the early 90s where Grant and his arch nemesis Vern Johnson from Portland in his Toiletta Commodah (with a 2,0 DOHC Japanese import thang) would be battling it out in the Divisional event and have stage times 12-15 seconds quicker than the Choiniere Audi or whoever.

Somebody could bang in the ever popular Volvo Dana 30 and get hold of Adam Crane and snag the nicely modded rear axle shafts which are OH! 4 on 4.5" bolt circle---just right for this.
Then for a mere 130 bucks bang in a 4.88 ring and pinion and be done.
(He's keeping his axle with the 5.35 and going to all-Volvo bolt pattern front and rear---5 on 4.25)]]> john vanlandingham Buy, Sell & Trade Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:53:41 -0500 https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47569#msg-47569 Re: 1977 Dodge Colt with History, fresh engine & running parts car and tons of spares https://www.rallyanarchy.com/phorum/read.php?7,47558,47569#msg-47569 mack73 Buy, Sell & Trade Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:11:02 -0500