Ok guys, since my last post. I've got the frame blasted, painted and am now putting it together. Has anyone out there got any ideas on the best way to decide where to put the master cylinder in this truck? Probably the easy way is on the firewall and this truck is going to be a driver. Thanks Ramjet
So actually right now, the complete front suspension is finished with the exception of front shocks. For some damn reason, you have to have some weight on those springs to compress enough to meet the extension of the stock shocks. I ordered a Moeller gas tank from the local marine shop and it fits between the rear rails and rear end like a charm. It'll hold 12 gallons. Hey, for $99 it came with all the fittings, hold downs and the sender. Try getting it cheaper from a rod shop. I've got all the stainless to run all the fuel and brake lines, so after rear end assembly, that's next. When I get that done I'll post more pictures. I still need double row pulleys for a short water pump. The Crate motor and trans is sitting in the shop, so now it is just time. Anyone got any ideas for steel wheels? No, I want something stock not repro. 5 on 5.5 bolt patterns, 15 in rear, 14 in front. Course if you guys are really good, I'd go 16 and 15..
Apparently there are stock 5 on 5.5 14" ford steel wheels,rare beasts though. there was a post about this recently. Id just go 16's (40-48 ford car, or F1/ early F100.) chassis looks nice.
I'd like more specifics on the front suspension, motor mounts, etc. What Mustang II X-member kit is that? Where'd you get it? Also what crate engine are you using? Reason I ask is that your '36 Dodge pickup frame looks identical to my '37 Plymouth Sedan Delivery frame. I plan on doing an all MOPAR drive train in my delivery, but I'm open to possibilities, so tell me more about what you're using please.
The chassis has a progressive automotive Mustang II kit. The guy a bought it from put in the custom cross member as well. The motor mounts are typical TCI for a small block chevy. Rear is a 8" ford, but if you notice the outside spring mounts have been removed on the frame and new mounts are made under the frame. This gives you better tire clearance inside the fenderwell for larger tires. I will have to make new inner fender wells in the bed of the truck. I could also send you some close up pictures of these mounts if you want.
Man is that nice! What are you doing for the master cylinder? It looks like you z'd the rear, got a picture of that? How you doing the gas tank, this is great to find someone else working on a Dodge!!
Ok, I had to show you the gas tank. Moeller 12 gal from a marine supply, sender and all. $99. Go do that at a street rod shop! OH, Look at the bed mounts, we put them inside the frame rails to give more room for the rear wheels Ramjet
Hey, Ramjet thanks for the pics of how you mounted the springs at the rear! The way the '36 springs were orinally attached to the frame sucks. Besides, one of my original rear spring mounts is broken, so i need to find a better way to do it. Your way looks like what I need. Are you using the original rear springs? If not, what?
I ordered a set of springs from Posie. He matched what the dimensions were. Here is the latest on the Frame. I still need a grill shell. Also I'm looking for Old Centerline Indy Turn 4 rims.
Looking real good, ramjet! hey, if you have a decent picture of '36 Dodge pickup grill, post it or send it to me, and I will look for one. I know an old guy with a bunch of old MOPAR stuff, but I'm not sure I'd recognize a '36 gille. The old guy is 96 years old, so i don't trust his memory too far.
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