1937 Dodge

WOW!! Keep us posted and we will watch and learn.

Got my seals from Roberts. I have pickup pedals. I used some tips from this forum to get mine on: I covered the rubber dust seals and pedals with vasoline, then I heated the rubber seals with a hair dryer and was able to stretch them on. I also bought two rubber pedal pads for my pickup. After struggling to get them on, I was told that the cars had rubber pedal pads but the trucks did not. Oh well.....

I swapped a 3.54 third member in place of my 3.9. My over drive is 5th gear on a custom T5 from Langdon's Stovebolt Engine Co. It has the case of an older S10 with the mechanical speedometer drive and a Mustang WC gear set. 5th gear is .68. I was running a stock S10 T5 with a 5th gear ratio of .72. I also wanted a numerically lower first gear than offered by the stock S10 T5. I used to have to shift out of first gear (3.76) while I was still going through the intersection. Now (with 3.35) I can run up a few more mph before shfting to 2nd. The new ratios are great with my 265 block but I would have gone with more aggressive gearing if I had a stock 218 or 230 engine.

Thanks for your reply and the extra photos. What is exciting for me is that you appear to have a 100% stock unit. I have the same set up as you (minus the governors. FYI the E9K1's were used around 1953-54. Dodge switched to E9Y1's from around 1954 up to 1959. I have never figured out the difference between the two carbs. The highest factory listed horsepower rating for this unit that I have read about was 141. Do you have a large vibration damper? Sodium valves? Keep us posted on your progress.

I bought mine on e-bay last summer when I swapped out third members and was quite pleased with it. Shipping was a little high. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190281943704&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_965wt_812

Great looking project. The dual carb intake and exhaust system appears to be in excellent condition. What dual Carter carbs do you have? Did they come with the intake manifold? Would they happen to be E9K1 or E9Y1's? I would like to know more about your master cylinder swap on the brakes.

Clean looking installation of the radiator. Your engine compartment is real clean too. What Carter B&B carbs are you running on your dual setup? Are they matching ? Thanks.

What a great looking truck. Looks like it is fun to drive.

Thanks!!

Thanks for posting the photos, Merle. The 1936 Dodge Express is fantastic. Made my day. I knew that the chrome headlights and radiator shell were and option and have seen some photos in books but this is something else. These options are hard to come by. I also liked the chrome windshield frame. Sure would like to get in touch with the owner. Did you take any other photos of the '36?

I like the contrast of the oak against the black paint job. Am currently working on my side boards using photos submitted by other posters on this site. You are right about the type of lumber used. My wife was complaining yesterday that "Grandpa would never have used fancy wood or added all the fancy stuff that you have to his farm truck." Thanks for posting the photos.

Great looking engine Reg.

I used the same kit as Dan and Ed. My bell housing was like Ed's so I also did not have to plug any holes. Check out the first gear ratio on your S10. If it came from a 4 cylinder engine and you have a low (numerically high) rear end, first gear could come up a little short. Other than that, you will love putting your truck into 5th overdrive and say goodbye to double clutching.

I have wired my amber fog lights to work as front turn signals. Sure gets folks attention while avoiding adding after market front turn signals to the body.

I really like the way you painted your engine especially the "Spitfire" head.. makes me think of a flathead Super Bee...COOL!

Dan Neat looking truck.

I agree with Don. Put the 265 Crank and rods in the full flow 251 block. That's what I did with my IND 251 block (the 265 IND block was cracked anyway). I was able to find a forged stock cam out of a Chrysler Crown Marine that has more lift and duration than the stock cam.

Check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H.E.I. While it has no points, the GM HEI stands for High Energy Ignition. Unlike other Petronix hall effect or similar MOPAR slant 6 modified ignitions, the GM unit puts out much more current to the plugs. I have been running a mini HEI from Langdon for years on my 265 IND engine and have had no trouble with the install or operation. I have my plugs gapped at .060.

I was just talking with Tom Langdon last night about carbs for my '37 and he told me that he just pulled a 265 crank and rods from an 25" block. These are the ones that can be dropped in a 251 block to turn it into a 265(I did this with my project and are hard to find especially already pulled out of the block. Thought some of you guys might be interested. Have no idea on what he is asking. He can be reached at 1-586-739-9601

My frame is from a 1937 Dodge MC

I still have to figure out an emergency brake system for mine too. Your install looks great! Interested to know what gear ratios you are using in the T-5 (ou probably kept the original gearing on the T-5) and in your rear end? Tire size? Mine was sure easier to put in with the cab and bed off, Had to slightly modify the center frame brace to clear the top of the T5 shaft and the side speedometer cable. Switched to a short throw shifter to give me a little more room in the drivers cab. Keep us updated on your progress. 92b0c46e3443e4c5440ecc724d06ee2ef2cdb2d2782a186c84b79f9225d965f6

Looks like your project truck has a lot of potential. Any photos of the interior and engine compartment?

I just pulled a complete set of 11" brakes including drums off of a 1948 Chrysle Windsor rear axle. All I was interested in was the third member which was in very good condition. You can PM me at: estange@cox.net

Dan, I am cruising Woodward with Tom this week. I just saw your post and notified him of the error. Tom apologizes saying that he sent you a Ford T5 pilot bushing by mistake and he can exchange immediately. Please call him asap.

Chirs, Several members on this site have done such a swap. I am assuming that a "better ratio" is one that is lower numerically. Use the Forum "Search Option" to find these threads. You are better off numerically to change to an overdrive unit (George Asche) or put in a T5 transmission than swap out the ring an pinion. If you don't mind giving up the stock third member, it might be easier swaping out your old one for a good used one with a lower ratio. The ratio you choose should reflect the amount and type of driving you doand if you are going to add any horsepower to your engine. Living in the Aschville area, I'd opt for a 5 speed. Again please search to find the many posts on this topic. Once you change to a 5 speed with overdrive or a stock overdrive, you will never want to go back to your 3 speed.