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St63 Bergy here. Just wondering how you’re making out with your Dodge engine swap. I decided to go with a 37 LaSalle three speed transmission behind the baby Desoto hemi. I would have like to use my original Dodge transmission with the brake set up on the dry shaft. I was just wondering how you were making out. Have a nice day keep me informed always looking for information on our project

1953 b4 here. Look king for advice on a headliner and rear cab surround. Called John at pilot house interiors and was impressed. But that’s kinda steep. Also checked out the abs parts- not too impressed. What did you other fellas do. I seen one guy had patterns- but he never answered back. Appreciate the help.

Hi everyone Putting that baby hemi in my 53 b4. .I am looking for a solution to keep the under Floorboard pedal set up. I’m probably going to go with a hydraulic clutch. I did see on speedway an under floorboard pedal set up but it was up close to 600 bucks. I was wondering if anybody build their own brackets and used 2 master cylinders one for the clutch ane for the brake and what their set up look like. I appreciate it and thank you.

I have a 53 b4. Seen on dodge sites where guys used like 55 or something close- parking lite or front fender turn signals bezel’s and glass.mine has the lite pods but the lens and bezel from the newer dodge loooks cleaner. Anyone do this and what did you use?? thanks. bergy

THanks will do. Appreciate the help

I’m being fed all kinds of info to sort out- sorry for mismatching posts

Well hello to all Another episode in my quest for glory. Putting the 276 desota hemi in my b4. Getting all kinds of ideas about the trans. 1. Use the 37 lasalle 3 speed 2. Use my original - new process 4 speed 3. Use a late model t5 5 speed. Talked to American powertrain- tech advice said he used the desota hemi and hid dodge trans- no issues. Talked to hemi head and they said they have adaptors to t5 trans or 904 auto. The like the trans brake and my clutch set up right on the bell housing. But I like the 5 speed synchronize trans. Any one with comments - I’d appreciate all the help

53 b4. What’s a cab visor source? Or what car visor could be adapted? Or plans to make one?

Hello to all Anyone know how a late model dodge Dakota seat would fit in these 53 cabs?

Hello to all Anyone know how a late model dodge Dakota seat would fit in these 53 cabs?

Hello to all Anyone know how a late model dodge Dakota seat would fit in these 53 cabs?

Just to let everyone know that I finally got a hold of Rusty hope. He’s been very helpful helping me out with suggestions on how to correct my problem I’m having with my disc brake conversion kit so now that we got this hopefully on the Homeword journey to being completed I want to say thank you to all that have been a big help thank youJust to let everyone know that I finally got a hold of Rusty hope. He’s been very helpful helping me out with suggestions on how to correct my problem I’m having with my disc brake conversion kit so now that we got this hopefully on the Homeword journey to being completed I want to say thank you to all that have been a big help thank you

Thank you and I have tried all three remedies. I’ve tried to use the email and it will not go thru. I do appreciate every ones concern. Thanks for your help.

Ok , the nut is not even half on the spindle. I was just trying to contact the seller. I know very little about this truck or this forum and I do respect all the members feedback- but I bought this conversion at the recommendation of the forum to pursue this mans product. If he has gone off the forum - for any reason- that’s what I’m trying to find out. Maybe this conversion is just a pieced together pile of expensive scrap.So - saying that - I hope that you can understand my concern.. I apreciate every one feedback.

Regarding my Rusty Hope conversion -getting no help from the forum, I tried without success to contact him directly. No response. So does anyone have other conversions that will work for a b4 pickup disc conversion! Thanks

Tried to contact rusty hope,about his brake conversion kit.email is no good. Anybody hear anything how to contact him?? Thanks

Because I can’t get no response- from all the guys who said they had rusty hope conversion. Sorry for duplicate forums

Hi there, once again I’m trying to find feedback on the situation on the brake conversion. I’m still seeking information on how to secure the front wheel hub supplied by the conversion guidelines. I know other members have used this setup. So I could use info. Thanks

53. B4 truck. Putting the hemi in. How do I clear the engine with the steering column? Thanks in advance

I was more about the synchro = more than how to drive. I appreciate all the feedback,

Hi to everyone I’m going with a 53 Desoto hemi which has a 37 lasalle 3 speed. Everything has been running in a 39 Ford. I’m putting this into my 53 b4. The only kink is that the lasalle trans is not synconized for 1st gear, I’m not sure if this will effect my driving habits, but it’s a concern now that’s all apart.like to know how hard it would be to mate up gm trans top loader,and what I can use. Thanks

Hi to everyone. Looking for some info on how to make door windows ventless.I have my one door stripped clean and thought this might be a nice option. Thanks

Your right inPenna. They have state inspection and that will not pass. I need an alternative.

Ok the feedback has raised an due with safety. I am inline with the answer ggdad1951 gave.I don’t like the look of the short bolt from a safety point. I don’t know how to correct this- any suggestions? Maybe a nut with a new hole drilled- installed the proper way -but still only leaves a very thin full nut behind the cotter pin.

Hi to everyone putting a desota firedome in my 53 b4.would like to use my orig trans. Called up hotheads and the said I needed a v-8 truck Bell. and a different starter tooth count. Anyone ever do this swap and use orig trans.what did you have to do - for conversion. ?the engine comes with a 3 speed lasalle. But I like the pedals through floor. Thanks in advance..