Hey guys, JP in Parsons ks. I am buying a 41 ACP or ASC (?)coupe tomorrow. i refer to them as business coupes but it has jump seats instead of the cargo divider so i don't really know what it is. I ha ve a dakota chassis and good magnum 318/518 OD for it. What rear axles are you guys using? i am going to do the dak front clip but keep the stock rear frame sections. I've heard B/E body 8&3/4s are almost bolt-in. I can use a dak rear but i have sure grip third members laying around. I'll post pics soon. I'm getting it out of Oklahoma and was posted on HAMB. JP in the land of oz. 620-820-3793

The dakota clip is a bit wide for the car, you will end up with FWD offset wheels on the front to clear.
If you have read here and the HAMB, you know a lot of guys with these suggest the shock relocation, dropped spindle and disc conversion for savings and ease. If you gotta have a clipped car, they seem to be the most commonly sold as half-done projects...
I used a 68 Coronet wagon axle, changed the spring perches. I have heard the later model Explorers work.

i have an 88 dakota clip on my 47 desoto. the rear i got out of an 79 ramcharger, its an 9.25 355 gears w/ 4.5"bp and is the right width.

http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/1940-plymouth-frame-engine-help-60348.html

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=518097

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=5221590&an=0&page=0

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=5004671&an=0&page=3

Front Track widths (didn't find the 41 Ply or the 47 Desoto)
49 plymouth 55
77 Aspen 61
Dakota 60.8

Used 68 Coronet 8 3/4 on the 36. Bolted right up, perches were right on. Used original springs, blasted and coated.

8 3/4 rear in my '40... bolts in perfectly.
Well, NOW it does.