classiccarjack

Welcome to the forum! Rear brake drums require a special tool. Without the tool you will most likely destroy the threads on the end of your axles. Which part of the US do you reside in?

I am curious about turbocharging one of these engines. Is it a viable solution when it comes to gaining MPG? I would think that the turbo would need to be somewhat small in size. Or am I totally wrong?

$2.10 a gallon? Must be nice, we get raped in California and have to pay 30% more. But then we don't experience winter here, so it's a trade off.... I visited mom in Kansas for Christmas vacation in Kansas. -7°F.... I don't miss it. LOL And you do have a valid point. I love driving my old stuff more than when gas was $5.00 a gallon here a few years ago.

Are my eyes fooling me? Did you just swap out the center shaft to make this work? If so, then how cool is that! I have a few slant six distributors here to convert over with.

Hello, I was wondering if this project got completed?

I picked up a 410 transmission that was in a 1951 Dodge. It's 3rd & 4th gears are synchronized. I am not sure if there is a later transmission out their that will fit and had the parking brake on the rear. I am putting this transmission in my 1937 Dodge ME 32. My PT57 will start out with the fully synchronized 3 speed. I know where to pick up a three speed out of a 1940 Dodge Truck. You will need to use the bell housing out of the 1940 to make it work. The Three Speeds and 4 speeds use different bell housings.

Hi Probey53, If you are near California, I have a 1992 Dakota that may have the perfect wheelbase for you. I thought about putting it under my 1936 Dodge, then I decided to leave it stock. I used the engine and trans in my 1976 D200. Before that, I put all new brakes in the Dakota, a new steering rack, and replaced all the bushings, ball joints, and tie rods with either Raybestos or Moog parts. After I bought my Cummins, I lost interest in the truck and decided to part it out for my own projects.

Thank you guys, I am using my phone and sent the last reply prematurely. And I will do my best to keep up here. Thanks again, I feel that I should have come here sooner.

My 1939 was just delivered to the bottom of my hill. I started it up and drive it to my slab with the lift on it. I will try to get photos of it tomorrow. It has a 228 in it with a 4 speed. It is unique with knee action shocks on it. A real treat to know that it runs and drives... It was a challenge because the brakes do not work. To my surprise, it compression brakes very well. When I bought it, the guy said he can turn it over, but it doesn't run. Then he decided to get it running, so he could drive it onto his truck hauler. I am so surprised... And amazed... This really makes up for some of my previous disappointed purchases from my past. He is such a great guy, he didn't ask for a penny more than our original agreed price. Sorry for ranting here guys... I am just estatic!

The seats look fantastic! Great work! The Blazer seat looks like it was meant to be there.. I hope my kids get the bug.... My oldest is slowing showing some interest in this hobby.

Hello everyone, I just bought over the course of this year, a 1937 Dodge 1.5 Ton Flatbed, a 1938 Plymouth Commercial Car, and a 1939 1.5 Ton flatbed. I would like to say "hi" to everyone, and I will definitely need help with these 1930's truck interchange information. I am experienced in restoring trucks from the 1940's and up. I do see that these earlier trucks will be a bit more challenging to find parts for and such.