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no rear suspension mounts I meant.
I'm working on a bit of a budget or i would have just bought everything new : /
its a custom frame for a 53 pontiac, no body mounts, suspension mounts or anything are on it yet.
I talked it over with my brother and dad today and I think if I can get it out of him I may be able to take the whole frame off him. It would...
sorry it is a complete running car.
Sorry I forgot to mention it's an aftermarket setup he got from a shop out here, this was a few years ago so I'm sure he wouldn't remember if it...
I'll try and get some pics today I figured I may have to buy a new cross member. would any cross member with rack and pinion mounts work if it's...
hey everyone I'm at the stage of my build that I need to figure out my front suspension. I've tossed around using the stock front end and...
Hello, I'm currently rebuilding a 53 plymouth cranbrook and have been tossing around some ideas for the engine, I would like to keep it mopar and...
That's a good one don'tchaknow Kerry
here's a link to the tylerdurben build 458747 if anyone wants to see what I mean. I have a general idea on how to do the floors and I can wing...
Hello everyone, I'm looking at replacing the whole floors of my 53 cranbrook because there's a hole big enough to put my head in on either...
I'd love to know this too! Buddy I work with says it's an easy thing to do but he was pretty vague on the details...then he quit. heh oh well I'm...
Wow! Thanks everyone, I was actually regretfully informed last night that the car had sold :( so the search continues, I've always been a big fan...
I'm looking at picking up a long-roof falcon but before I go to take a look at it (it's a few hours drive away) I wanna educate myself, is it a...
Would the picture I made (black shitty one) be to much? I'd love to have that look but if it can't be done it can't be done. Saw this one the...
I'd been through that whole 51-53 dodge/plymouth thread the other day, it's awesome what people have done to these cars! It was the custom...
that may turn heads but not the kind of look I'd be going for haha looks almost military! she may be an ugly beast but at least she's my ugly...
Yeah I wasn't sure if it was too much or not or even possible for that matter. Should I replace the rear window or lean the original? If I...
I'd love to! but I just need some inspiration and direction haha thanks!
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Hello, I recently started working on restoring a '53 cranbrook and I need some advice, I've been looking around checking out things to do and I...
bttt Just curious, when I go to take a look at it if there's anything to watch out for? certain places they collect rust that maybe the owner...
I'm just over the bridge in Maple ridge, small world eh? I haven't picked the car up yet but am weighing the pros/cons at the moment. I'll let...
That's great info! thanks a lot guys, I'm going to hopefully get down to check it out soon and see how much work there really is. I'm going by...
I'll look into the seats, posted an intro as well, thanks for the info
Hello all! New member from BC Canada here, I'm kind of new to the DIY custom world but have been around cars all my life I've got a few cars...
I'm thinking of getting a '54 buick special, has the 264 with a 3 speed manual in it, solid body, good glass, minimal cancer but no interior....
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