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Is this an Ebody K frame?

Posted By: Triggerfish

Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/26/13 12:12 AM

I looked at pics of Mopar K frames to ID this one & closest it comes
to is an E body K frame, but is still a little different. Anyone know
what its from?

Attached picture 7827193-Kframetopsmallfile.jpg
Posted By: Kilrbee

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/26/13 12:55 AM

I would doubt it due to the fact that it has the sway bar mount holes in the 69 and earlier location on the front lip of the k-frame
Posted By: LYNCHROAD69.5

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/26/13 01:24 AM

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I would doubt it due to the fact that it has the sway bar mount holes in the 69 and earlier location on the front lip of the k-frame


1968 or earlier because the idler arm mount has only one bracket....most likely a b-body k frame....it appears to be in very good condition
Posted By: Triggerfish

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/26/13 02:32 AM

Do you think it could be a 65 B body K frame? I looked at Shumacher's
K frame tech page & it doesn't resemble any of the frames he shows. I
just bought a 64 big block Belvedere & want to move the motor back a
little with a later B body K frame & was hoping this one might work.
Posted By: JohnRR

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/26/13 03:07 AM

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Do you think it could be a 65 B body K frame? I looked at Shumacher's
K frame tech page & it doesn't resemble any of the frames he shows. I
just bought a 64 big block Belvedere & want to move the motor back a
little with a later B body K frame & was hoping this one might work.



It is a 67 K frame at the latest because of the idler mount .
Posted By: moparmarks

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/26/13 03:20 AM

Have a pic of the other side?
Posted By: Triggerfish

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/26/13 04:30 AM

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Have a pic of the other side?


Here's the underside & I'll post a side pic

Attached picture 7827603-Kframebottomsmallfile.jpg
Posted By: Triggerfish

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/26/13 04:31 AM

Side view

Attached picture 7827605-Kframesidesmallfile.jpg
Posted By: moparmarks

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/26/13 05:06 AM

Looks like a 66/7B frame
Posted By: Triggerfish

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/26/13 02:16 PM

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Looks like a 66/7B frame


Thanks for the info & maybe I can use it for the 64 Belvedere.
Posted By: John_Kunkel

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/26/13 07:03 PM


If you use a '66-later K-member in an early B it will set the engine back 1 5/8".
Posted By: Triggerfish

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/26/13 08:36 PM

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If you use a '66-later K-member in an early B it will set the engine back 1 5/8".


That's what I've heard, but is that really enough to make a difference
in the way the car will handle? Also think I'll have some clearance
issues with the 4 spd hump & the 440 heads clearing the firewall?
Posted By: John_Kunkel

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/27/13 08:15 PM


The main advantages of the setback is fan/radiator clearance, being able to use later oil pans and headers. Head clearance isn't a problem but the hump might need some massaging with a BFH.
Posted By: Triggerfish

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/27/13 08:24 PM

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The main advantages of the setback is fan/radiator clearance, being able to use later oil pans and headers. Head clearance isn't a problem but the hump might need some massaging with a BFH.


Thanks John & will a crossram intake be a problem with the motor
set back 1 5/8"?
Posted By: John_Kunkel

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/28/13 06:54 PM

I don't think the crossram will fit with the setback, the passenger side plenum hits the cowl box.
Posted By: Triggerfish

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/29/13 02:32 PM

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I don't think the crossram will fit with the setback, the passenger side plenum hits the cowl box.


Thanks & I figured as much. There's some info in the tech section that
talks about K frame issues as well. When I get the car & hopefully find
the fendertag or get info from Chrysler Historical, maybe it'll be
a street wedge car & that's how I'll build it. Don't think there will
be firewall clearance issues with a single 4bbl, but know there will
be fitment & mod issues with the 4 speed if I swap K frames. I wonder
if moving the motor 2"back is worth the hassle??
Posted By: ph23vo

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/29/13 08:10 PM

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Do you think it could be a 65 B body K frame? I looked at Shumacher's
K frame tech page & it doesn't resemble any of the frames he shows. I
just bought a 64 big block Belvedere & want to move the motor back a
little with a later B body K frame & was hoping this one might work.



It is a 67 K frame at the latest because of the idler mount .



i agree...
Posted By: Triggerfish

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/30/13 01:09 AM

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Do you think it could be a 65 B body K frame? I looked at Shumacher's
K frame tech page & it doesn't resemble any of the frames he shows. I
just bought a 64 big block Belvedere & want to move the motor back a
little with a later B body K frame & was hoping this one might work.



It is a 67 K frame at the latest because of the idler mount .



i agree...


Thanks & was hoping it was 68 or later, so I may just have it blasted & see if its nice enough to sell.
Posted By: JohnRR

Re: Is this an Ebody K frame? - 08/31/13 01:59 PM

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Do you think it could be a 65 B body K frame? I looked at Shumacher's
K frame tech page & it doesn't resemble any of the frames he shows. I
just bought a 64 big block Belvedere & want to move the motor back a
little with a later B body K frame & was hoping this one might work.



It is a 67 K frame at the latest because of the idler mount .



i agree...


Thanks & was hoping it was 68 or later, so I may just have it blasted & see if its nice enough to sell.



You could make it use the 68 up idler by welding a tab above the idler .
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