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Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: cheapracer] #1050591 01/31/12 05:31 PM 01/31/12 05:31 PM
Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 10 Oklahoma M moparfinman member
moparfinman member M Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 10 Oklahoma	has anyone used FatMans dropped spindles on these 55-56 Dodge or Plymouth??

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: moparfinman] #1050592 01/31/12 06:09 PM 01/31/12 06:09 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,445 N.Wilkesboro,NC D DusterKrazy master
DusterKrazy master D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,445 N.Wilkesboro,NC	318 is the way to go. Cheap or free and pretty simple to make power with if you want!

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: DusterKrazy] #1050593 02/01/12 06:37 PM 02/01/12 06:37 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,490 Buckeye Lake 56_Royal_Lancer OP My Mouth Is Shut II
56_Royal_Lancer OP My Mouth Is Shut II Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,490 Buckeye Lake	Well, the 440 & 727 are in, used a set of off-the-shelf Hedman headers, plenty of clearance. Did not need to modify trans. tunnel or the heater box, both of which I expected to do. Working on details right now (throttle linkage, wiring, etc.) Moparts member 66net500 fabbed up really cool motor mounts and modified the stock trans. crossmember. When I have the job done I'll start a new thread w/ photos, measurements & part #s for anyone interested in trying this. Can't wait to do a little 7048555-xc2011056.jpg (362 downloads)

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: dynamite] #1050594 02/17/12 07:51 PM 02/17/12 07:51 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 84 Ontario, CANADA H hemi pwr member
hemi pwr member H Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 84 Ontario, CANADA	Hi do you guys have any good ideas or pictures of how to put a 1970 440 motor and 3 peed auto 727 tranny in my 1958 plymouth it has a flathead six in it ...so im not sure whats the best way to put in the 440...thanks for any info Les 1970 440-6 Cuda 71 duster 1999 Dodge ram diesel dually 1958 plymouth hardtop 1975 Fury 2 door 1970 AAR cuda clone

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: hemi pwr] #1050595 02/21/12 01:02 PM 02/21/12 01:02 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,490 Buckeye Lake 56_Royal_Lancer OP My Mouth Is Shut II
56_Royal_Lancer OP My Mouth Is Shut II Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,490 Buckeye Lake	Les, the '58 is a different animal from my '56, so I have nothing for you. There are a few guys on www.forwardlook.net that have done the swap, you may want to check there, too.

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: 56_Royal_Lancer] #1050596 02/21/12 02:30 PM 02/21/12 02:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,444 NEW JERSEY D dynamite pro stock
dynamite pro stock D Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,444 NEW JERSEY	Lee the 440 into a 58 should be a bolt in,as the 58 came with a BB wedge motor.. it even came with cross ram 2 4bbls..just get tha factory mounts for the BB motor and you will have to make the rear cross member for the 727 ..but a lot easier than putting it in our 56 and older mopars ..IMO Larry 7083233-larrys56small.jpg (94 downloads)

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: dynamite] #1050597 02/21/12 10:01 PM 02/21/12 10:01 PM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 84 Ontario, CANADA H hemi pwr member
hemi pwr member H Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 84 Ontario, CANADA	Thanks Larry 1970 440-6 Cuda 71 duster 1999 Dodge ram diesel dually 1958 plymouth hardtop 1975 Fury 2 door 1970 AAR cuda clone

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: moparfinman] #1050598 02/26/12 10:59 AM 02/26/12 10:59 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 379 Oklahoma City, OK M moposcar enthusiast
moposcar enthusiast M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 379 Oklahoma City, OK	Here is my 56 4 door with a fatmans front clip. It has a 383 in it with a Holley Projection unit in it. We painted it charcoal and pink since we had a little girl. 7090847-56Coronet.jpg (254 downloads)

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: 56_Royal_Lancer] #1050599 02/26/12 11:01 AM 02/26/12 11:01 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 379 Oklahoma City, OK M moposcar enthusiast
moposcar enthusiast M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 379 Oklahoma City, OK	56 Royal Lancer, I love the look and color of your car. It is a sweet ride.

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: moposcar] #1050600 02/26/12 01:06 PM 02/26/12 01:06 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,490 Buckeye Lake 56_Royal_Lancer OP My Mouth Is Shut II
56_Royal_Lancer OP My Mouth Is Shut II Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,490 Buckeye Lake	Right back at 'cha, moposcar! Actually doing work on the swap today, lots&lots&lots of little details sucking up my (limited) time to turn wrenches.

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: 56_Royal_Lancer] #1050601 03/05/12 01:45 AM 03/05/12 01:45 AM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 16 Joliet, Il. 440roadrunner member
440roadrunner member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 16 Joliet, Il.	Here's my `56 w/ 383/727...stock rear for now. Has alum radiator. Last edited by 440roadrunner; 03/05/12 01:46 AM.

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: 56_Royal_Lancer] #1050602 03/05/12 11:33 AM 03/05/12 11:33 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,407 S.E. Florida, USA rrunner master
rrunner master Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 3,407 S.E. Florida, USA	Quote: Well, the 440 & 727 are in, used a set of off-the-shelf Hedman headers, plenty of clearance. Did not need to modify trans. tunnel or the heater box, both of which I expected to do. Working on details right now (throttle linkage, wiring, etc.) Moparts member 66net500 fabbed up really cool motor mounts and modified the stock trans. crossmember. When I have the job done I'll start a new thread w/ photos, measurements & part #s for anyone interested in trying this. Can't wait to do a little Very interested in this info

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: rrunner] #1050603 03/05/12 02:16 PM 03/05/12 02:16 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,490 Buckeye Lake 56_Royal_Lancer OP My Mouth Is Shut II
56_Royal_Lancer OP My Mouth Is Shut II Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,490 Buckeye Lake	Cool 56- dang, great to see another BB '56 on the board. I like the idea that you banished the chrome & billet for a semi-factory look under the hood. That is the direction I am going, too. Got most of the wiring done over the weekend, pulled stock rear to weld the perches on a '65 B-Body 8 3/4". Getting close, gotta figure out the linkage next. Looks like I am going aftermarket with the Lokar cables.

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: THE GLASS MAN] #1050604 06/03/12 11:48 AM 06/03/12 11:48 AM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,019 Finland mafo super stock
mafo super stock Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,019 Finland	I have mine finally running, 318 magnum/ rh42/ dana 35 jeep zj disc brakes all around http://s1083.photobucket.com/albums/j382/mafo1/?action=view&current=CIMG2257.mp4 -65 Valiant,420", all motor,2700#, dot tires, 8,42 @ 160,2

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: mafo] #1050605 06/03/12 12:08 PM 06/03/12 12:08 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,675 Mt. Eden Ky. Hemi Allstate master
Hemi Allstate master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,675 Mt. Eden Ky.	Nice work! Looks like a factory installation! Mark http://marsh-racing.com/Mark%20Mahorney-Allstate.htm 1996 Ram 1500 Sport 1968 road runner 1952 Sears Allstate licensed, pump gas, Hemi 5.98 @ 115.73 1.33 60 ft. The best is yet to come. Painless Performance / Street RODDER magazine Top 100 for 2019

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: Hemi Allstate] #1050606 06/03/12 12:20 PM 06/03/12 12:20 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,019 Finland mafo super stock
mafo super stock Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,019 Finland	Quote: Nice work! Looks like a factory installation! I have tried to use mostly factory parts and I m going with the grunge look.. I ll post some more pics later -65 Valiant,420", all motor,2700#, dot tires, 8,42 @ 160,2

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: mafo] #1050607 06/04/12 09:23 PM 06/04/12 09:23 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,310 north of coder moparx "Butt Crack Bob"
moparx "Butt Crack Bob" Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,310 north of coder	sounds healthy ! nice job !

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: mafo] #1050608 06/12/12 04:11 AM 06/12/12 04:11 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,757 levittown pa fstfish66 top fuel
fstfish66 top fuel Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,757 levittown pa	very kool what did you use as a donor ??did you use the entire donor wiring ? and computer ? 1966 barracuda prostreeter super charged 340(SOLD) 1940 dodge coupe 241 hemi street rod 2014 ram express hemi 4x4 dailey driver 2015 cherokee 2013 R/T classic

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: fstfish66] #1050609 06/12/12 06:58 AM 06/12/12 06:58 AM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,019 Finland mafo super stock
mafo super stock Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,019 Finland	engine is from a 93 grand cherokee, as is most of the wiring, computer is a mopar perf 92 dokota, trans is from a van I believe and the rear is also from a grand cherokee( for the disc brakes), prop shaft is from a early A body, bolts right in Then I found some different wiring schematics on the web and started sorting it all out, used a relay/ fuse box from a jeep of the same age, everything works, even the cruise control -65 Valiant,420", all motor,2700#, dot tires, 8,42 @ 160,2

Re: '55-56 Dodge late-model V8 [Re: mafo] #1050610 06/12/12 12:09 PM 06/12/12 12:09 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,019 Finland mafo super stock
mafo super stock Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,019 Finland	1 7247212-edit.JPG (204 downloads) -65 Valiant,420", all motor,2700#, dot tires, 8,42 @ 160,2

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