Re: cost putting subframe in older car? pictures of victim.
[Re: fstfish66]
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10/12/09 10:33 AM
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rod, nice looking frame
Thanks. It's dirty and ugly now, after sitting out for years.
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I'll have to find out what the correct coil spring to put back in,but im considering a universal air bag kit from air ride,,just in the front,no tank just seperate lines and shrader valves,,,hopng to get on it over the winter,,any one know the correct front coil size ?and where to purchase them ?thanks
No, I have also considered this, since my springs are tired. Another thing I'm looking at is 2 different springs, since the engine offset adds more weight to the right side. I'm going to see if I can find a local circle track racer with wheel scales so I can get a better idea of what the difference is side-to-side. Iactually worked on it a little yesterday, getting ready to get more done with the help of some friends.
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Re: cost putting subframe in older car? pictures of victim.
[Re: RodStRace]
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10/19/09 04:39 PM
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Looks like we might be able to get it to his shop by christmas, so things are looking like a go. To fund the project, will have to say good bye to Matt's 79' stepside his brother sold me. Also decided with the funds from the project, going to do a few added things. Have the car completly rewired with new gauges. COnvert to disc brakes, have two companies in mind that use the stock spindles. redo the gastank add new glass, seals convert to power booster. Might see if one from a 1974 dodge truck will work on the firewall as it's really small and easier to access than getting on the frame rail mounted ones. New tires and wheels, probably upgrade to some 15x7 if they will clear the wells. 1966 imperial floor shift tilt/telescopic column. 1968 charger 8 3/4 rearend. Will see if my local buddies want the stock drivetrain, as I don't need a desoto overdrive or duel carbed fenton flathead six (sorry, I don't want to sell these parts to moparts members) and other parts to help fund the project. If things work out, He could be cruising by next summer!
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Re: cost putting subframe in older car? pictures of vic
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11/25/09 01:32 PM
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Looks like dad wants the stepside, so the streetrod has changed priorities. Disc brake conversions, rebuild original suspension, replace front springs, modify front shock location, convert wiring harness over to aftermarket one, b-body 8 3/4 swap, fresh gastank. Still trying to decide if the flathead with the overdrive chevy trans is good, or 360/at conversion with stock manual steering will be better.
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Re: cost putting subframe in older car? pictures of vic
[Re: migsBIG]
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11/25/09 08:42 PM
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Looks like you want a quality job...be prepared to spend $$$$ as cheap as I am I did it for the price of the doner car ...a 1986 Chrysler 5th ave $250.00 and some work..I got torsion bar suspension ,power steering , disc brakes, steering colume with tilt wheel, and anything else I could take from it..the K frame is set up for a small block...Car rides smooth and straight,and with the 440 I have runs a consistant 12.50 @ 107 mph,,I just came back from a 3000 mile round trip to NJ.and enjoyed the ride..I know I will hear a lot of noise from those who don't like that install ,,,but it works fine for me in my 1956 Plymouth
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Re: cost putting subframe in older car? pictures of vic
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11/27/09 01:33 AM
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wont hear any flack from me,,,i think its kool,and most people encluding me probably couldnt do it properly,,,
i have a few friends in maryland,both mopar street rods,,that have some how swapped some pieces around and used C body k frames and torsion bar set ups,,ive never seen that before nor would i of thunk it,,
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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Re: cost putting subframe in older car? pictures of victim.
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11/28/09 11:26 PM
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Guess Im not a big spender , 68 Chry NY front sub frame into 53 Hudson Hornet, thats $300 worth or so including the engine and trans
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Re: cost putting subframe in older car? pictures of victim.
[Re: stateline]
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11/29/09 02:21 PM
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ide say its very kool,,why not use what ya can,,and recycle the old parts,,lol,,,bettter riding car,,and saved a ton of bucks,,thats hot rodding, would love to see pics of the subframe
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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Re: cost putting subframe in older car? pictures of victim.
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04/10/10 07:09 AM
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stepdown Hudsons are so cool !
and it's part of the Chrysler family tree in a way also ...
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