Sharps40 Posted June 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 (edited) I see. Not on the control arm but gusseting the tube it rides inside. Will check next trip up. They may not be done with the front end. Still notching for pan, exhaust, etc. Edited June 30, 2018 by Sharps40 ttt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cturboaddict Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 I really wish the Photos worked on this thread. Can you tell me a bit more about the Heidts kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cturboaddict Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Or do you have a link to where you've kept the photos online here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Heidts does not make a install kit in stock but they are one of the most expensive out there. But they just bought out another company by the name-Chassis Engeneering that did and I liked their products. They were one of the first builders out there and make many Bolt in kits for the MII front suspension.37 Plymouth? Take a look under that name -not changed yet I believe. DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cturboaddict Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 3 minutes ago, DJ194950 said: Heidts does not make a install kit in stock but they are one of the most expensive out there. But they just bought out another company by the name-Chassis Engeneering that did and I liked their products. They were one of the first builders out there and make many Bolt in kits for the MII front suspension.37 Plymouth? Take a look under that name -not changed yet I believe. DJ Yeah, I found them. Reached out today via email. They said they do not have a specific kit, but with some measurements they could see what they have. I was trying to read through your thread today, but got side tracked. Did you end up going Fatman or Chassis Engineering? Not sure how confident I feel with their statment above, but I'll entertain them. I know Fatman has a kit for my 37. I haven't decided on what trigger to pull just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Do not confuse me with Sharps40 who does have a 37 Plymouth. I do not. I have a 50 Plymouth Suburban with a Fatman frame stub and MII suspension. Was intalled about 12-14 years ago. Was not much choice back then. Their stuff was OK but suspension in on the smaller diameter tubes and Does Not have the support on the lower arm tube I mentioed to Sharps40 earlier. If/when I continue with this car I will add that suppert for sure!! DJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharps40 Posted September 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) Mine is a 37 dodge 4 door d5 touring sedan. Front suspension is Fatman. 37 Plymouth front frame is same/same as dodge, back doors, running boards and rear vent windows are not. In any event, even the Fat Man made to fit kit is not made to fit until you make it fit. Anybody says otherwise has not installed one! Good kit, same amount of work as about any universal weld in cross member kit plus a bit more for the humped front frame arms. Edited September 19, 2018 by Sharps40 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cturboaddict Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 44 minutes ago, Sharps40 said: Mine is a 37 dodge 4 door d5 touring sedan. Front suspension is Fatman. 37 Plymouth front frame is same/same as dodge, back doors, running boards and rear vent windows are not. In any event, even the Fat Man made to fit kit is not made to fit until you make it fit. Anybody says otherwise has not installed one! Good kit, same amount of work as about any universal weld in cross member kit plus a bit more for the humped front frame arms. Thanks Sharps40! Did you do a thread on your car? Just wanting to see some photos of the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharps40 Posted September 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 (edited) This is the thread. Many of the initial photos not functioning. Photo Host site issues. Some of the more recent 17 and 18 photos are still up in here. Edited September 20, 2018 by Sharps40 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sharps40 Posted October 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 Finally got Dad to snap a pic of the color going on the car. 2015 HellCat B5 Pearl Blue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharps40 Posted October 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Ol Bessy is getting her makeup on! 2015 Dodge HellCat B5 Pearl Blue. Edited October 23, 2018 by Sharps40 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharps40 Posted October 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) Running boards will also be B5 with black rhino liner to simulate the rubber mat. Dash and window frames also in B5 and offset by Burl Walnut Dash panel and the original chrome trim pieces. Original stainless trim on the belt line and hood should make the car pop. I picked up a NOS 37 Dodge Ram hood ornament to replace the heavily pitted original for $60 delivered. Chrome steelies with baby moons and wide whites. Final motor and transmission install with wiring and first start coming soon for 300 horse with AC. This is rapidly shaping up to be the car Dad wanted to build 60 years ago.....with a few modern amenities. Edited October 23, 2018 by Sharps40 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharps40 Posted November 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 Beautiful Bessy! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 very nice paint. Both color and the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted November 22, 2018 Report Share Posted November 22, 2018 Agree re the colour and paint job............VERY nice indeed, will really pop with some chrome and stainless to accentuate it.........very nice.................andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharps40 Posted December 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Bessy getting dressed with doors fenders and 300 horses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 getting there. Looking pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharps40 Posted December 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Got some work to do with the tilt column. Its a bit long for the car. Not sure if we can shorten and put on a double d or have to go to an aftermarket column to get a more suitable projection past the dash board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharps40 Posted December 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Running Boards are from Smoothie Fab, a local NC company. Blue is in place and now to topcoat (a panel, surrounded by the blue) with black bed liner so we can actually step on them getting in and out of the car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cturboaddict Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Are those steel or glass running boards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharps40 Posted December 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, cturboaddict said: Are those steel or glass running boards? Steel. Just a whisker over $500/$550ish delivered as I recall..... http://www.smoothiefab.com/ Edited December 11, 2018 by Sharps40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cturboaddict Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Right on. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharps40 Posted December 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 4 door ply and dodge that year are different. I know from attempted fitting of Plymouth rear doors to a dodge, the Plymouth/dodge rear doors are shaped differently in the arch and hinge positions and will not interchange. Also, ply is 3 or so inches shorter in the area of the rear vent window than the dodge. Don't recall if the running boards are different as well due to the reduced car over all length but, he'll have them for you/make them up from pattern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharps40 Posted December 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2018 (edited) Getting ready to make a road trip next week. First I've seen the car since the final primer coat in Jan 18. Now she's blue, got a suspension and drive line and coming together. Hauling the bling. Spent the morning cleaning and putting the final touches on 80 year old stainless and chrome. Most is in very usable shape and exhibits sufficient shine. A mix of new and old, just like Dad could have done about 60 years ago. And, bringing back many of the excess parts and sheetmetal to get it ready to sell. Edited December 30, 2018 by Sharps40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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