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Joker

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    1940 Dodge 2 door coupe

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    Hunting fishing and wrenching
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    Machinist

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    MN
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  1. Hello, I'm wondering if a 1940 dodge front clip would fit my 1942 dodge 2 door sedan? Assuming the wheel track is the same. Just like the look of the 40's grill.
  2. Hello gentlemen, I have 1942 dodge 2 door sedan deluxe. And can't seem to find and info from the serial number 30603185 firewall number 4435TDS. Just wondering if this was made before Jan. 42? Any and all information is welcome. The title the person gave me states its a 40, but after some reach I found it to be a 42. I try and post a picture. Thanks
  3. Hello everyone, I posted a while back about my project 1940 dodge 2 door sedan. Just found out that it's actually a 1942 dodge deluxe 2 door sedan. I'm currently in the market for a full set of floor pans. And any books about the production of this vehicle. I know there was a hold on production Jan 1942 as we entered WW2. As always any and all information and comments are welcome.. I found the 2 plates on firewall one is stamped 4435TDS back can't find any record that has those numbers.
  4. @T120 Thanks, I'm actually getting alot of info from this forum already. I can't wait to get this project started. It took me over 10 years to find this vehicle. so hopefully it turns out as I planned.
  5. That's good to know, since I've machine alot of 300 and 400 series stainless steels. I was not informed of the cracking of it. I'm aware of tubing used in airplane that's seamless that come from the factory. Now I'm questioning if that would Crack under the added stress. With that being said, thinking I will stick with the nickel/copper. I'm pretty ignorant for a smart guy lol.
  6. No 303 stainless tubes??? I was not aware of them cracking. The tubes I'm thinking of is seamless that you'd use for 100psi or over.
  7. I agree , the 225 and 318 both in my opinion "Tank" engines. For me it's not so much about the HP but more for the reality of the build. With a endless pocket of cash one can get whatever they want. However that is not me, still have to feed my family. I figured going with a 57-58 Chrysler was a step in the right direction. Since iys within the time frame. But than again 17 to 18 years later is a life time. But I'm actually putting the frame on CAD cam\Solidworks. To get a better idea before actual fabrication beings My deepest apologies, just felt that being a young man. Some older gentlemen think we are Ignorant
  8. I must apologize, for going off rude or disrespectful. I have the knowledge of somethings but keep myself humble. For this is a very personal build to honor my father and grandfather. Forgive if last post seemed that way.
  9. @andy Looks awesome. I was not aware of the difference of the 2doors vs coupe. My father was more into the history of Dodge. Still working on Camino it out ( computer software) before into this build. Also working on getting stainless steel 303 tube for fuel and brake lines
  10. Well I didn't want to add my resume on my first tread. But since you called out, why stop at the elephant why not go with SRT8 hellcat. Since this engine get its name from the fighter plots in WW2. I have been work on cars since I was in kindergarten. As I stated a starting point and first thought was 57-58 932, I really don't need a new tape measure since being a machinist and working in the aerospace industry. We hold pretty tight tolerances. I also have a A.A.S in electronic Engineering and know my way around a car. With all this being said, this is my first build on a pre-war mopar. 60k seem to be a good number. I'm sure that with doing most the fab myself and all machining the cost will be much lower. I said 60k because the 98 neon costed upwards around 17k. With having knowledge of late 50's to late 60's mopars I choose that engine. But I do want to thank you for the insight. Just did not want to give my resume.
  11. Will do, power steering is a must. And it will be buld with all mopar parts. I was looking a racks too, basically its going to be a complete rebuild. Frame up, I'm working on the dash cluster as we speak. Thanks for the website, any and all info is welcome. I will load pictures throughout the build. This pic is owner just before I picked it up. No new pictures yet.
  12. @Sniper I'm not a expert at fabrication, but have done a few. With a machinist background I can do almost anything. Well with in reason. Thanks for the reply, I was researching the Gen 2 360, seems to fit nice. Plus is that the 360 as you stated is not as wide. Trying to keep everything under the hood lol.
  13. Hello all, A little background of myself, currently working as a machinist with metal shop background. Somewhat of a welder( I can stick **** together). I have rebuilt a few gen 2 and gen 3 hemi's and transmissions. My last full rebuild was on a 1998 dodge neon 2 door coupe. Swapped in a 2004 srt4. And with that being said I will NEVER NEVER do that again. Wiring was just a pain, the fab was to bad but it did become a money pit. Now to my question, since this is my first pre-war build with a budget of 60k over the next 5 years. What opinions will I have for a comfortable V8 swap? 1957-1958 Chrysler 392 seems a good start, however a Gen2 360 is a lot easier to find for the money. Any help will be great, just start to research, if someone can point the way or get me started that would be great. I know this is a brief thread. Did not want to write a Bible on my first time on this forum.
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