Janine

Now that's funny!

I am 10 hours from French Lake, so shipping would be my cheapest option. I have them on my radar. Funny, but I have noticed that a lot of Crysler flathead stuff comes from either Wisconsin or Minnesota! I wonder why? BTW...I have decided not to put the '53 218 w/ the Hy Drive in my '48, since this is rarer combo and I'd hate to just use the 218 by modifying it. So, I am going to try and sell it to someone that needs this combo or needs them for parts. Thx Guys!

Sniper, I do have some saved that they have listed on EBAY. I was hoping to get something I could pick up to avoid the shipping costs, which is more than the engine! Thx for the info though. I will see about a package deal. JD

Plymouthy Adams, Thanks for your response. I was looking into a V6 just last week! I was hoping to make my Coupe an 'old school' build, ei: hopped up with twin carbs, intake, headers, etc., that way I wouldn't have to fab a lot of stuff. But if I can't find what I want then the V6 would probably be my next go to. I have plenty of shopping time. This will be my 3rd build, and most likely my last. I have a 1964 (slightly modified) C10 short-bed, step-side I did a frame off resto on, and I am currently working on restoring a '65 Mustang Coupe. I'll have a trifecta once I get my Dodge done! Happy motorin', JD

I have a 1948 Dodge Businessman's Coupe that I just purchased. It did not come with a motor or trans. I was wanting to put it back to original with the 230ci Flathead and the Fluid Drive trans, but I am really having a hard time finding a 230ci engine. I got a deal on a running 1953 Plymouth 218ci with a Hy Drive trans. I don't really want to swap the cross member or cut up my floor pan to get the Hy Drive to fit, not to mention swapping the column. My question is about the 218 engine...upon doing more research I found that the carb is different, the oil pump is different, and I'd have to plug the input to trans oil passage. (I am not sure if the anti-foam tube that goes into the oil pan needs to be eliminated) I was wondering if there was anything else I needed to do to make this 218 work with either a top loader 3 speed, or Fluid Drive transmission or should I just sell this 218/Hy Drive combo and start all over?