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1952-59 Ford 53/54 body swap

Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by oliver westlund, Sep 26, 2024.

  1. oliver westlund
    Joined: Dec 19, 2018
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    oliver westlund
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    Okay, Ive been building a 53 mainline for my old man and today we decided finally what to do with my 1st car (54 ford customline) body swap! The 54 has 3 on the tree and a working overdrive, gonna pull the bodies, stick the 3x2 292 in place of the 239 and drop the 53 body onto the 4 door ch***is, by my understanding the 54 is .5" longer wheel base but should otherwise bolt right up?
     
  2. JeffB2
    Joined: Dec 18, 2006
    Posts: 9,665

    JeffB2
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    from Phoenix,AZ

    As long as the '54 has a solid front suspension cross member you should be in business.
     
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  3. oliver westlund
    Joined: Dec 19, 2018
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    oliver westlund
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    The 53 has a torched out and plated front crossmember, the 54 is in great shape. Should be pretty awesome
     
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