murfman1967
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I'd reccomend making a new upper shock mount bracket and mounting it to the frame instead of the UCA. It makes i big difference in the ride and handling of the car. Stock the shock barely sees any travel as the upper and lower mounting points both move with the suspension, with the upper mount mounted to the frame the shock sees more of the "true" suspension movement. Especially now because I dont theink new replacement shocks are valved stiff enough for the early Mopar mounting setup.
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some inspirational photos for you in the auction http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plymouth-Other-NO-RESERVE-1953-plymouth-2-door-panel-wagon-mopar-hotrod-one-of-a-kind-selling-no-/141128908551?forcerrptr=true&hash=item20dbf03f07&item=141128908551&pt=US_Cars_Trucks
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He has nice stuff, he is about 2 hours from me. I bought a door skin from him, ended up installing it but not using it, as the parts car I bought had perfect doors.
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did any members get hurt with the tornados over the weekend
murfman1967 replied to desoto1939's topic in Off Topic (OT)
I lost 4 trees, and 4 windows blew OUT of my barn, found the glass and debris about 10 feet out in the yard. Less than 1 mile from my house a couple homes and barns were leveled as well as a couple concrete silos. A few of my daughters schoolmates lost their homes. There are still quite a few closed roads here and the power company has been working around the clock repairing power lines. Nobody in my family and no friends were hurt or killed, so I'm feeling pretty lucky. -
I bought a rubber/plastic tack strip at my local upholstery supply shop, DuBuos Fabrics. It looks like this stuff: http://www.ezsofttops.com/p-2381-convertible-top-tack-strip.aspx
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Anyone actually running a late model automatic behind a flat six?
murfman1967 replied to papajohn's topic in P15-D24 Forum
And I'd look for one with a lock up torque converter as you then have a solid direct link in 3rd or OD if you go that way for economy and lower RPMs on the highway. -
Anyone actually running a late model automatic behind a flat six?
murfman1967 replied to papajohn's topic in P15-D24 Forum
Don't forget the A500 or 44RH transmission is an OD version of the 904. -
Aside from the forced "Drama" for TV I like their work Not a fan of the Chebby motor they put in the sweptside, but the truck came out looking good.
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Yeah, Ford F-150s as well but they are way to wide, the Scout and Bronco are ~ 60" wide WMS-WMS whereas the full size trucks are 64-66"
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Thanks, that is what I assumed. Not a big deal, but it limits the rear axle swap possibilities. If I get the car, I will be looking for a Scout Dana 44 or an early bronco 9".
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Quick question... Do the LWB Desotos use the standard front suspension or the HD one like the 8 Cyl Chryslers? Are they 4.5" or 5.5" bolt pattern for the wheels? I found one for sale and would like to build a family truckster/vacation vehicle out of it (similar to what James_Douglas was talking about) and was just wondering about upgrading the front suspension like I did on my 53 Plymouth. I remember the 50 Chrysler I did with my dad and the front suspension pieces were all different than the 6 cyl cars.
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I'll get some pics tomorrow, but I'm using a T-5 from a 95 mustang in my 53 Suburban with a bench seat. I had to notch the seat frame and bottom spring and mane a 90 degree shifter, but it fits and shifts nicely. I went with the trans because it's as "World Class" version that has internal upgrades and is stronger. I made an adapter plate that is 1/2" thick and the input shaft length was perfect. I made an oilite bushing for the crank and used the stock Flywheel and pressure plate with a clutch disk from a S-10 pickup. Still Using the bell housing motor mounts and stock Clutch pedal and linkage.
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I think the sedans have a different shape in that panel. You might want to check before you invest any time into it.
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As far as I know the hood between 53 and 54 is the same other than the holes for the hood ornament. The hood latch brackets on the body side are different. They are shorter on the 54. I have a Frankenstein myself. I have a 54 frame, body, hood, and doors with a 53 front clip, roof, upper tailgate and engine.