dodgeboy67 Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 hello everyone, greetings from indy. working on a 48 dodge d24 coupe. the front of the frame has been hacked off and a 67 monacco front end was added. functional, yes.....but pretty, ....umm no!!! i leaning toward replacing the frame. does anyone know which years and body styles are compatible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecoozie Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 I can't answer the question but I am sure someone on here will. But, I have an EXCELLENT frame from a 1941 Plymouth sedan and I believe that it would fit your car. Again, someone here will surely know the answer to that. Joe I sent you an email and a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I know 46-48 Dodge will. They got a little narrower in 49 so I dont believe that will fit. As for pre-war Dodge; I'm not sure on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 So how often do you look under there???? with the sheet metal on it probably isn't too noticable unless the wheels aren't centered. This used to be a popular swap done by the Ford F 100 guys, as it lowered their trucks and gave them a better ride, power steering and disc brakes. Were I in your shoes, I would make sure its up to snuff mechanically, and drive it before I messed with yanking it or delving into a frame swap. But if you got it in your head to put the body on something else, a LWB Dakota would be a place to start looking and measuring. Good luck ad welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgeboy67 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 i am going to start by taking it apart so i can clean it up and see what i have. if i think i can use it as is then i will. i am not concerned with the looks as much as the safety. i have 3 kids who might be in the car. i found a 94-07 ex cab dakota frame that was given to me if i want it, and ive found a couple of good deals on stock frames, just not sure if they would work (they are 4 door cars). since i came across some deals, that are close and cheap, i thought i would latch on to a backup plan, in case what i have isnt salvageable. i will most likely end up kicking myself if i dont get one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgeboy67 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 I know 46-48 Dodge will. They got a little narrower in 49 so I dont believe that will fit. As for pre-war Dodge; I'm not sure on that one. are the 2 and 4 door models different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 are the 2 and 4 door models different? 46 to 49 first series dodge 4dr sedan 2dr sedan club coupe business coupe Are all the same frame....119.5 wheelbase 7 passenger 4 dr sedan is different due to a longer wheelbase, convertible of course has a x member for stiffness due to lack of a rigid top. 46-49 desoto, windsor, and new yorker all have longer wheelbases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgeboy67 Posted June 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 great, thanks for the help guys. i will start taking it apart and post some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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