Re: 37 Dodge PU - Change in Direction
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03/18/12 12:36 AM
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For those who wondering about rear end widths I can tell you what I learned the hard way. Don't use a 8 3/4 from a c body, way to wide. I ended useing a 8 3/4 from a e body, fit pretty good. Had to move the spring perches as I used all 1988 Dakota suspension. My email for pictures of the truck is etony58@gmail.comKeep on trucking, Tony
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Re: 37 Dodge PU - Change in Direction
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03/19/12 09:34 AM
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Neat truck, you don't usually see people buid the long beds.
What part of Il are you from? I have family back there I usually go see about once a year (hopefully I'll be going in Aug this year).
1957 Plymouth (Hemi, Dual Quads, A833 4 Speed 9 1/4 w 4.10) Sold 1937 Dodge Pickup (Hemi, 6X2 intake, 46RH, Dana 60 w 4.56) Sold 1968 Plymouth Valiant 2dr sedan (354 HEMI, 46RH w/4.30 gears)
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Re: 37 Dodge PU - Change in Direction
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“....There is a pretty good Mopar show in Dubuque, Iowa the end of August…..”
Sounds neat, I may have to put it on the agenda for one of my trips. This year I’m planning on doing the show in Aledo (about 120 miles south of you) on the 25th of Aug. I haven’t decided exactly what I’ll be taking yet, I’d kind of like take the 57 Plymouth, but I may have some stuff to bring back which would mean the El Camino.
1957 Plymouth (Hemi, Dual Quads, A833 4 Speed 9 1/4 w 4.10) Sold 1937 Dodge Pickup (Hemi, 6X2 intake, 46RH, Dana 60 w 4.56) Sold 1968 Plymouth Valiant 2dr sedan (354 HEMI, 46RH w/4.30 gears)
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Re: 37 Dodge PU -
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I’ve been going thru my pile of stuff deciding what can go to the swap meet next month in Tucson and came across these old original Purple Hornies I’ve had forever. I refurbished them but now am kind of debating keeping them. I probably wouldn’t do this, but running them at the back of the truck just poking out under the rear bumper is not out of the question.
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1957 Plymouth (Hemi, Dual Quads, A833 4 Speed 9 1/4 w 4.10) Sold 1937 Dodge Pickup (Hemi, 6X2 intake, 46RH, Dana 60 w 4.56) Sold 1968 Plymouth Valiant 2dr sedan (354 HEMI, 46RH w/4.30 gears)
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Re: 37 Dodge PU -
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Not really much to update. I got side tracked with the grandkids car, then had to make a trip back to Illinois because of my mom's health (and will probably have to go back again shortly).
The temptation to use the Purple Hornies was eliminated when someone gave me a handful of money for them.
Mostly right now it’s finishing a few projects so I have room to take the bed off so I can hang new springs and the Dana 60.
1957 Plymouth (Hemi, Dual Quads, A833 4 Speed 9 1/4 w 4.10) Sold 1937 Dodge Pickup (Hemi, 6X2 intake, 46RH, Dana 60 w 4.56) Sold 1968 Plymouth Valiant 2dr sedan (354 HEMI, 46RH w/4.30 gears)
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Re: 37 Dodge PU -
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I've got a 69 B Body Dana that's a couple of inches wider than the 58" wide Nova rear that's currently holding up the truck.
I'll probably have to lose the current wheels for something with some more offset.
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Re: 37 Dodge PU -
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07/23/13 08:31 AM
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".....Which hemi do you have? What springs in the must II due to added weight?...."
The one that's currently in in is just a mockup. The engine that will power it is a 55 331 (now out to 341CI) 10:1 compression motor.
Springs are 77 V8/AC Mustang II units. They actually seem a bit stiff but we'll see after we get it back on the road.
The shop is currently filled up so it will be a little while before I get back on the 37. Pulling the bed to do the rear suspension and hang the Dana will end up taking both bays for a while.
1957 Plymouth (Hemi, Dual Quads, A833 4 Speed 9 1/4 w 4.10) Sold 1937 Dodge Pickup (Hemi, 6X2 intake, 46RH, Dana 60 w 4.56) Sold 1968 Plymouth Valiant 2dr sedan (354 HEMI, 46RH w/4.30 gears)
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