Crossmember interchange 1940 Plymouth

[Guest Roadrunner]

I have a 1940 Plymouth that needs a front crossmember. I maybe able to get ont from a 1941 Dodge or a 1941 Plymouth. Does anybody know if they are compatable with my 1940 car. What other years are compatable? Thanks for the help.

Steve and Darrien

[Gary Manes]

You will need a parts book to be sure. I had to get a new (different) one for my 1948 New Yorker. According to the parts manual for the "post" war models the Chrysler/Desoto/Dodge all used the same front crossmember, and is also true for a number of other major parts.

As it turned out I was able to obtain a Windsor crossmember from a fellow in Montana who had just installed a subframe in his sedan.

[Guest Roadrunner]

I got some leads on a interchange book. Where do I get a parts book? Who sells one?

[Jim Yergin]

Steve,

A possible source for the part you are looking for is Moore's Auto Salvage in South Dakota. You may want to check out their web site.

http://www.mooresautosalvage.com/about.asp

I have dealt with them a couple of times and have been very pleased.

They may also be able to tell you about any interchanges if they do not have a 1940 part.

Jim Yergin

[Jim Yergin]

Steve,

If you go to Chet's web site (http://www.chetscoins.com/1948p15/) he has the 1936 to 48 Plymouth Master Parts Manual available on line. You use "password" as the password to gain access.

Jim