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Re: Looking at buying a rodder project.
[Re: mycreation68]
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09/28/08 09:49 AM
09/28/08 09:49 AM
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Chino Valley
RodStRace
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I'd suggest lots of research before you start cutting and hacking. Many frame swap projects do not get completed. It also sounds like you have a few different projects going at the same time. Some people can juggle, some can't. Try not to end up with 2-3 vehicles torn apart and nothing getting done. 
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Re: Looking at buying a rodder project.
[Re: RodStRace]
#128868
09/28/08 09:46 PM
09/28/08 09:46 PM
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N.Wilkesboro,NC
DusterKrazy
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I'd suggest lots of research before you start cutting and hacking.
Many frame swap projects do not get completed.
It also sounds like you have a few different projects going at the same time. Some people can juggle, some can't.
Try not to end up with 2-3 vehicles torn apart and nothing getting done.
You hit the nail on the head with that one. Thats some of the best advice ever! I've been there done that. When worse comes to worse and you figure you can live without a certain vehicle SELL IT . This actually relieves lots of what am I gonna do with that stress and the $$$ you get even if it's not much can can be put into the project you are currently working on getting it closer to completion Take this from a guy who has 3 or 4 projects....But Ive learned to slow down and take my time and get the parts as cheaply as possible. Im currently on one project right now even though there's plenty to do within my yard.. 
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Re: Looking at buying a rodder project.
[Re: mycreation68]
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09/28/08 11:47 PM
09/28/08 11:47 PM
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Freeport IL USA
poorboy
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technically with adding this 54 I'll have 2 projects. my 84 ramcharger right now is just a get it running project. I was going to install some 8 bolts but seeing as I blew up the motor it needs a new motor before it needs new axles. once winter hits that project hits the backburner as it becomes my daily. the 68 is a long term road course racer project so that'll be fine the way it is. I've just always wanted an old crusier.
I've been searching and searching and nobody seems to be able to help me find out whether my plans will work or if I'll have to change them or how the frame is setup on the car.
I tend to agree with having too many projects going at one time becomes difficult.
As for your perposed idea, have you looked at the bolt in K member on an F body? They are huge and odd shapped. The first issue I can detect is the current front crossmember is probably going to be at the exact point the F body cross member will be. To "make brackets" to bolt the F body crossmember on your 54 frame, you are going to have to at least cut off your front crossmember. I also suspect you existing frame rails will not easily adapt to the F body k member, they are likely too bulky and in an incorrect location. Any F body subframe job I've seen involved removing the original frame at about the firewall and building a tube subframe to bolt the F body crossmember to, not a simple nor a fast swap. Another issue with the F body k member is that the front two mounting bolts are NOT in line with the rear two mounting bolts. The front two are 4" wider on center then the rear two. Also the torsion bars hang out front of the K member, one in front of the other, almost 8" ahead of the spindle centerline. Many older cars do not have enough distance ahead of the spindles to accomindate the torsion bars and their mounting ears.
Really look over the F body K member and take some hard measurements before you jump into this project. I have done 3 of them and will likely not do another. A Dakota clip would be much easier, IMHO.
Gene
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