Re: '70 GTX Vert K Member into a '66 Coronet 500 Vert???
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 but it's a trick question  no such thing as a '70 GTX convertible. 
I missed that part, but now that you mention it I have never seen one either 
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Re: '70 GTX Vert K Member into a '66 Coronet 500 Vert???
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06/08/12 11:10 AM
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Mike, you already have the answer to your question but I had to reply as I actually used a K frame from a 69 GTX in my 66 vert. I was still driving the car with the 318 and wanted to build the K frame ahead of time as I did with the entire new drive train. The 69 has double mounting point for the ildler arm and sway bar tabs. I wanted both of those features. When I installed the engine/trans, I bolted it to the k frame and lowered the body over. Absolutely no issues. How is the project coming by the way?
Very cool......if it's good enough for your beast it's good enough for my baby 
I also want the sway bar application plus this is a complete front end with disc brake conversion, all new bushings, new steering sector, tie rods, ect.........
This will be a late fall project as I am enjoying driving the pee out of her right now! 
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Re: '70 GTX Vert K Member into a '66 Coronet 500 Vert???
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06/08/12 11:26 AM
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Master cylinder will need to be changed from single to dual as well as for the disc brakes. But you knew that right? Maybe a proportioning valve too.
I have mechanical Aptitude.
I can screw up anything.
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Re: '70 GTX Vert K Member into a '66 Coronet 500 Vert???
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Master cylinder will need to be changed from single to dual as well as for the disc brakes. But you knew that right? Maybe a proportioning valve too.
Yep, I've already put in a power booster earlier this summer but will pick up a dual master cylinder, proportioning valve and new plumbing when it comes time to bolt up the new member
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Re: '70 GTX Vert K Member into a '66 Coronet 500 Vert???
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06/08/12 12:35 PM
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With the wheel opening of the Dodge being further forward in the fender than the Plymouth, which can be seen in the different splash shields. Did the factory allow for this in the k-frame or where it mounts to the unibody? I know on the rear they used longer spring hangers for the longer Dodge wheelbase.
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Re: '70 GTX Vert K Member into a '66 Coronet 500 Vert???
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06/08/12 12:55 PM
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With the wheel opening of the Dodge being further forward in the fender than the Plymouth, which can be seen in the different splash shields. Did the factory allow for this in the k-frame or where it mounts to the unibody? I know on the rear they used longer spring hangers for the longer Dodge wheelbase.
I never noticed the wheel opening being in a different location, just that it has a different shape.
Same with longer spring hangers on a Dodge, never noticed them being longer. I thought the 1" was added to the passenger floor pan.
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Re: '70 GTX Vert K Member into a '66 Coronet 500 Vert???
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With the wheel opening of the Dodge being further forward in the fender than the Plymouth, which can be seen in the different splash shields. Did the factory allow for this in the k-frame or where it mounts to the unibody? I know on the rear they used longer spring hangers for the longer Dodge wheelbase.
I never noticed the wheel opening being in a different location, just that it has a different shape.
Same with longer spring hangers on a Dodge, never noticed them being longer. I thought the 1" was added to the passenger floor pan.
They added to the floorpan on an A body but on a Plymouth B body there is a different front hanger vs. the Dodge.
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