MiltYergens

A while back I drew these diagrams. andyDodge’s solution looks like it might help

https://oldmachinepress.com/2012/10/05/chrysler-a57-multibank-tank-engine/

When considering mods to the flathead, always Google Studebaker...

http://hotrodenginetech.com/montana-dodge-boys-scorch-records/

I filled on my uncompleted 1941 plymouth coupe...I wish I could undo it . Thinking go grafting one in from a parts car.

http://p15-d24.com/topic/35780-please-identify-steering-arms/

I have a castoff GM steering gear with arm and rods that was removed from 1941 Dodge. The Dodge's owner installed a Nova rear clip that was popular back in the day. The arm from the Dodge box was drilled out. Only the spline from the GM's arm was retained within a cylinder whose diameter fit into the Dodges drilled. The GM spline was inserted in the Dodge arm and welded (maybe the negative aspect of this modification). On the positive side, it opens up many more nix options.

I guess They're not all 318s either but point we'll taken I agree with polys.

Thanks Frank as you could see, I was having problems posting You're Welcome Andy

Look hard... This is on. 1957 Plymouth Savoy http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=35634&start=151 Scroll down to see the fatty... And as I said, look hard

Look hard... This is on. 1957 Plymouth Savoy

FYI the flathead sixes that wre in the late sixties mopars (let's say torsion bar suspension cars 1957 and later had motor mounts on the sides (to correspond with the wide block 318s and the big blocks).These were achived with a different plate between the block and the timing chain cover. Check it out!

$418.12 today... as per http://data.bls.gov/cgi-bin/cpicalc.pl?cost1=25&year1=1940&year2=2013

How about the frame. The 41 has an x braced channel frame the 47 and all the way to 56 has a ladder braced "tube" frame. No big jump in the front suspension basically the same except for the bright idea in 55 when the shock is centered in the coil spring. The master cylinder was designed to have an integral pedal pivot too. It wall hit the fan in 57... suspension, engine ( except for those with flatties), transmission, body and interior are completely "out of this world".

The economy line Plymouth Roadking models offered till the early 40's didn't always have vent windows (some do). You will see this on a google image search and old brochures. That being said, the top of the doors/ windows of 1940's and 1948's are very similar.

This is what I wanted to do to my P12 (1941 Sp Deluxe Coupe). I was going to take some length out of it, (maybe a foot from behind the door). Looks like a a removable canvas carson top. I did this sketch about 20 years ago. http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5292/5536292766_2c613e0f33.jpg' alt='5536292766_2c613e0f33.jpg'> '41 Ply Roadster by myergens, on Flickr[/img]

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/118/1377/=j1bc2n

http://www.slantsix.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15778 I post this solution with one concern, the fuel pump on a slant six is on the opposite side of the block as the exhaust. Not true on the flathead six.

The extension of the plate for the steering arms to compensate for the short throw of the R/P setup is a great idea! See the discussion on this thread: http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=21808

I have been faced with this problem for several years, my Volare unit is poised under the 55 dodge "hourglass frame" and ask myself why do things happen to me. I've seen all the Ford, Chevy and Dodge type B builds(48-53 plothouse) and even 60's era A100's all relatively straight frames and then my hourglass framed 55 Dodge comes along and if installed the frame rail collides with the Volare steering gear. Some law of physics states that two things can not occupy the same place at the same time. I've thought about cutting off the front of the frame as you did it but I would like the appearance of the stock frame as it exits the front sheet metal to attaching to the bumper to appear stock. I have even considered grafting rectangular tubes on each side, welding at front and back leaving the front frame and cross member and the removing rails where they get narrow. The most elegant Volare graft I've seen is on the snapshot of a 56 Plymouth I have attached, The section of the frame is cut, boxed with three round tubes swoop out the the frame to hold the Volare in place then continuing on to support the bumper (done by a skilled race car frame builder).

I posted this a while back (2009): http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=16438

has anyone seen this: http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/wiki/Mopar_Tapered_Axle_Rear_Brake_Conversion these folks did it with drums I think could be done with disks too

Over the years, many on this forum have been trying to solve the distributor problem for flatties. THe slant six crowd has been pairing Chrysler electronic distributors with GM HEI modules and high output coils. "Bubba's" is pressing the Chrysler reluctor over the Delco points cam and mounting the pickup coil to a modified Delco points plate. mating with the GM module and VIOLA! Take a look at this site: http://www.lindertech.com/bhrs/gm_6_dist_elec_conv.htm

detailed build pictures http://www.thetrickshoppe.com/ under current projects

the dual aluminum intake does not mate with the exhaust manifold to form a heat riser oven. they blocked off the top with a plate and cut a hole between the four bolts in the bottom and used another plate this time with a exhaust flange.. genius ! the slides are below the text on this page: http://billanddannysgreatadventure.com/Home.aspx