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360 in 1937 truck #1525670 10/29/13 10:22 PM 10/29/13 10:22 PM
Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 58 NH 3 36dodge OP member
36dodge OP member 3 Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 58 NH	What do you think! I have a chance to get a 77 360 with 727 from a camper. Less than 60k and runs very good for $600 with driveshaft. Do i need to get anything else? What type of perf upgrades are good? Previous owner of my project had made some headers, so that should help

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: 36dodge] #1525671 10/29/13 11:34 PM 10/29/13 11:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,564 Freeport IL USA poorboy I Live Here
poorboy I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,564 Freeport IL USA	Camper, as in van front end camper or the big box type camper? A 77 360 needs a performance cam for sure. A bump in compression would help a bunch too. Just do the basic 360 performance build, the camper 360 should not be anything special. Lots of stuff may need to be upgraded on your 37 truck as you put the 360 auto in where a flat head 6 with a 3 or 4 speed used to be, or very little is everything has already been done. You may have to upgrade the brakes, the suspension, the rear axle, the wiring, built motor mounts & transmission mounts, shorten the drive shaft, change the tires and wheels, the fuel tank & gas gauge, and a few other items. Don't give up, its all been done before, we just need to know where you're starting from. Gene

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: poorboy] #1525672 10/30/13 09:46 AM 10/30/13 09:46 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,920 n.e. pa. 6 65rbdodge master
65rbdodge master 6 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,920 n.e. pa.	if you are not looking for more performance I would just clean and regasket the motor or maybe just new timing chain, valve cover and oil pan gaskets. if it runs well, there is no need to rebuild. I would never spend that much money on a motor I was going to rebuild, I would get a $100 junkyard mystery motor for that. put a new timing chain/gears on no matter what you do. I reringed a 93k mile junkyard motorhome 360 2 years ago for a friend, it runs great in he 72 fury wagon. put a new filter in the trans and shorten the drive shaft to fit your truck.

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: 65rbdodge] #1525673 10/30/13 04:02 PM 10/30/13 04:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,376 D dogdays I Live Here
dogdays I Live Here D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,376	What are you doing for emergency brakes? R.

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: dogdays] #1525674 10/30/13 06:41 PM 10/30/13 06:41 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours Supercuda About to go away
Supercuda About to go away Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 14,889 up yours	Quote: What are you doing for emergency brakes? R. yabba dabba doo! They say there are no such thing as a stupid question. They say there is always the exception that proves the rule. Don't be the exception.

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: Supercuda] #1525675 10/30/13 06:58 PM 10/30/13 06:58 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808 AZ_A12_BEE I Live Here
AZ_A12_BEE I Live Here Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808	Petty much any small block v8 will fit, it's just how much effort you are willing to put in. Any swap will require some fabrication and working around issues. 69.5 A12 Bee, first purchased in 1976, car 169 on registry 69 Coronet R/T 440/4 spd 69 Coronet 500 Conv H code 383 4bbl/auto 37 Plymouth PU Find your spot on earth and ride it.

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: AZ_A12_BEE] #1525676 10/30/13 08:26 PM 10/30/13 08:26 PM
Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 58 NH 3 36dodge OP member
36dodge OP member 3 Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 58 NH	Here's more info.... The frame has been reworked by previuos owner and set up with MII front He never finished but has done a good job.... It should be all setup for a small block LA, alum rad, 727, narrowed 8 3/4 truck rear end. Coated headers ready to go. Will need to consider cooling fans and some other details. Hopefully I can use the existing oil pan off the sportsman tioga? Plan on modifying the tioga driveshaft as well etc

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: 36dodge] #1525677 10/30/13 08:48 PM 10/30/13 08:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,376 D dogdays I Live Here
dogdays I Live Here D Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,376	My point is, the original emergency brake on the pickup was probably a band brake on a drum at the back of the transmission. Your swap engine/transmission may have the sme thing, making it easy. But it may not, as well. In that case you'll have to fabricate something up and use the emergency brakes in the 8 3/4. R.

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: dogdays] #1525678 10/30/13 10:27 PM 10/30/13 10:27 PM
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2abodymcodes master 2 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,502 Shelby, Ohio	i'll be watching this post. i will be installing a 360 w/904 tranny into my 42 dodge truck with a 69 b-body 8 3/4 rear. was wondering what to do about the emergency brake.

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: 2abodymcodes] #1525679 10/30/13 10:35 PM 10/30/13 10:35 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,564 Freeport IL USA poorboy I Live Here
poorboy I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,564 Freeport IL USA	Quote: i'll be watching this post. i will be installing a 360 w/904 tranny into my 42 dodge truck with a 69 b-body 8 3/4 rear. was wondering what to do about the emergency brake. E-brake is easy! Just use the ones inside the drums on your 69 8 3/4, and connect the cables to the one originally from your truck, if that cable is any good. Really, if you manage to get the motor, trans, rear axle, wiring and other brakes functioning, the e-brake should be a walk in the park. I have been know to have driven more then a few miles without a functioning emergency brake, and have lived to tell about it. We have an 04 PT that has been on the road for 10 years and 100,000 miles. I don't believe I have ever even tested the e-brake. Gene

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: poorboy] #1525680 10/31/13 09:42 AM 10/31/13 09:42 AM
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65rbdodge master 6 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,920 n.e. pa.	my Desoto had the e-brake on the trans. I swapped in a 318/4speed/8.75. it was very easy to make the existing cable work with the new newer parts. If I remember correctly the stock ebrake cable has a threaded bolt on the end. I used that and made it work with parts from an 80`s ram truck from the stock cable back to the drums.

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: 36dodge] #1525681 10/31/13 12:17 PM 10/31/13 12:17 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808 AZ_A12_BEE I Live Here
AZ_A12_BEE I Live Here Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 18,575 Dreaming of the 808	Quote: What do you think! I have a chance to get a 77 360 with 727 from a camper. Less than 60k and runs very good for $600 with driveshaft. Do i need to get anything else? What type of perf upgrades are good? Previous owner of my project had made some headers, so that should help Post some pics of your truck please 69.5 A12 Bee, first purchased in 1976, car 169 on registry 69 Coronet R/T 440/4 spd 69 Coronet 500 Conv H code 383 4bbl/auto 37 Plymouth PU Find your spot on earth and ride it.

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: 65rbdodge] #1525682 11/07/13 03:55 AM 11/07/13 03:55 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,757 levittown pa fstfish66 top fuel
fstfish66 top fuel Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,757 levittown pa	subscribed 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: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: fstfish66] #1525683 11/10/13 04:55 AM 11/10/13 04:55 AM
Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 58 NH 3 36dodge OP member
36dodge OP member 3 Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 58 NH	1st - 65rbdodge...around here u cannot find a $100 anything anymore..scrap guys like finding a barn find and I do realize its possible

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: 36dodge] #1525684 11/10/13 05:01 AM 11/10/13 05:01 AM
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36dodge OP member 3 Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 58 NH	Here some pics so far....still gathering and seeking parts. 7918518-2013-11-0918.46.09.jpg (109 downloads)

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: 36dodge] #1525685 11/11/13 05:29 PM 11/11/13 05:29 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	A Mopar LA is a bolt in if you are wanting to use the stock straight axle, well assuming it is similar to my '41. Bolted right in with '70s LA truck mounts. I can take a picture if you need to see it I had to cut a plastic piece off the old style starter to fit it where the steering box comes down. The mini wouldn't work because of it's shape

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: DusterKrazy] #1525686 11/12/13 09:17 PM 11/12/13 09:17 PM
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36dodge OP member 3 Joined: Mar 2013 Posts: 58 NH	Since I am spending a liitle at a time.... thinking of a vlv job. Would there be a certain set of heads I should be on the lookout for? Keep bottom end original for now. Just do top end

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: 36dodge] #1525687 11/13/13 12:20 AM 11/13/13 12:20 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,445 N.Wilkesboro,NC D DusterKrazy master
DusterKrazy master D Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,445 N.Wilkesboro,NC	Quote: Since I am spending a liitle at a time.... thinking of a vlv job. Would there be a certain set of heads I should be on the lookout for? Keep bottom end original for now. Just do top end Most 360 heads are so identical that digging around for the best set may not be worth it. They all have 1.88/1.60 valves. The '308 casting heads from '88-91 flow great. 72/73 J heads are good to but if your heads are in good condition, just build those

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: DusterKrazy] #1525688 11/13/13 10:25 PM 11/13/13 10:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,564 Freeport IL USA poorboy I Live Here
poorboy I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,564 Freeport IL USA	I've heard the Magnum 360 (5.9) heads are the best small block heads produced, but they have a different angle for the bolts that hold the intake on, so extra work/parts are required to use them on an LA motor. Gene

Re: 360 in 1937 truck [Re: 36dodge] #1525689 11/15/13 04:02 PM 11/15/13 04:02 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,757 levittown pa fstfish66 top fuel
fstfish66 top fuel Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,757 levittown pa	Quote: Since I am spending a liitle at a time.... thinking of a vlv job. Would there be a certain set of heads I should be on the lookout for? Keep bottom end original for now. Just do top end the only factory heads with any gain on your motor (360) would be the 340 X heads or the 915 big valve heads, but for a streeet motor i dont think its worth the expense unless you find a set decently priced,,a pair of edelbrock heads would show better gain for the money,,or a set of magnum heads,but the magnums use the GM style rocker train and do flow better but used those are prone to be cracked,,,and IMO i perfer the shaft mounted rocker train,,the 360 makes great power stock or slightly cammed,,, 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

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