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Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: Twostick] #1324919
11/04/12 10:44 PM
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Did I not read the Crown Vic/Grand Marquis subframe has a pretty wide tire track and needs modification for the tires to fit under the fenders of the 50s Dodge trucks? Gene

Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: poorboy] #1324920
11/04/12 10:59 PM
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63.4 inches for the front track on the Merc/Vic


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Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: kissmyaspen] #1324921
11/05/12 01:41 AM
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just got a 56 about a month ago, i'm keeping the I Beam just made new spring pads and flipped the axle on top of the springs and doing a rear flip this week, will post pics in a day or two, yours looks better than mine.

Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: kissmyaspen] #1324922
11/06/12 09:48 AM
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hope to get a frame this weekend so i can start on this project soon.


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Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: kissmyaspen] #1324923
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Good luck!


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Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: moparpollack] #1324924
11/06/12 10:35 PM
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Let us know how things go. If you have any questions about your build, please ask. I will ofer any help that I can.

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Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: rattler] #1324925
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This is a pic of the 88 Dak frame connected to the narrowed and shortened 57 frame.


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Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: rattler] #1324926
01/02/13 11:29 AM
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well i have a 89 dakota frame all stripped down and ready to be cut and blasted.


79 Dodge Aspen
12.265 at 109.75 MPH

67 Satellite NSS/E
11.83 @ 110

1968 Plymouth Road Runner 472 Hemi

3 time MOPAR NATIONALS CHAMP '03 FWD and '06 & '09 Street.
'07, '10, '12 Mopar Nats runner-up Street.
Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: kissmyaspen] #1324927
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I have a pretty god set of rear fenders for your progect if you are intrested.

Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: moparpollack] #1324928
01/12/13 11:43 AM
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Quote:

current state



your pickup looks super! Could you give a few details on your swap? Did you alter the wheelbase or shorten the box? Looks very proportioned. Dakota shortbox pickups have a 112" wheelbase. Is that what you used? How low did you mount the cab to the frame? How much does the box floor step up from the tailgate now?
I'm doing a similar swap and my buddy is going to do a 46 like yours. any details would be great. Thanks!

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Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: kissmyaspen] #1324929
01/22/13 02:07 PM
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here are some new pix

7557175-WP_000406.jpg (288 downloads)

79 Dodge Aspen
12.265 at 109.75 MPH

67 Satellite NSS/E
11.83 @ 110

1968 Plymouth Road Runner 472 Hemi

3 time MOPAR NATIONALS CHAMP '03 FWD and '06 & '09 Street.
'07, '10, '12 Mopar Nats runner-up Street.
Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: kissmyaspen] #1324930
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7557176-WP_000408.jpg (216 downloads)

79 Dodge Aspen
12.265 at 109.75 MPH

67 Satellite NSS/E
11.83 @ 110

1968 Plymouth Road Runner 472 Hemi

3 time MOPAR NATIONALS CHAMP '03 FWD and '06 & '09 Street.
'07, '10, '12 Mopar Nats runner-up Street.
Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: kissmyaspen] #1324931
01/22/13 02:13 PM
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7557179-WP_000409.jpg (228 downloads)

79 Dodge Aspen
12.265 at 109.75 MPH

67 Satellite NSS/E
11.83 @ 110

1968 Plymouth Road Runner 472 Hemi

3 time MOPAR NATIONALS CHAMP '03 FWD and '06 & '09 Street.
'07, '10, '12 Mopar Nats runner-up Street.
Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: kissmyaspen] #1324932
01/22/13 02:14 PM
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ready to be welded

7557180-WP_000410.jpg (292 downloads)

79 Dodge Aspen
12.265 at 109.75 MPH

67 Satellite NSS/E
11.83 @ 110

1968 Plymouth Road Runner 472 Hemi

3 time MOPAR NATIONALS CHAMP '03 FWD and '06 & '09 Street.
'07, '10, '12 Mopar Nats runner-up Street.
Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: kissmyaspen] #1324933
01/23/13 10:31 AM
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Nice frame! Those Dakota frames were made for shortening. And for the 48-60 Dodge trucks they have very similar engine placement. You can splice the Dakota floor and firewall right into the old cab. Or place the old cab on the new frame and move your cab mounts. You can also use the Dakota box floor and attach your stepside box sides. Dakotas are the ideal doner.

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Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: demon] #1324934
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should be welded on friday... then its time to get the cab off the old frame and start fitting before the frame goes to get blasted.


79 Dodge Aspen
12.265 at 109.75 MPH

67 Satellite NSS/E
11.83 @ 110

1968 Plymouth Road Runner 472 Hemi

3 time MOPAR NATIONALS CHAMP '03 FWD and '06 & '09 Street.
'07, '10, '12 Mopar Nats runner-up Street.
Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: kissmyaspen] #1324935
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This is for sale locally and the wheelbase is only 9/10 of an inch shorter than a SWB Dakota. Wheels in my head are spinning....

Love the progress pics!

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Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: 300by500] #1324936
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2 door wagon! I want!

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Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: 300by500] #1324937
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I saw that wagon too. I had to turn the page because I could start to here the project voices in my head.


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Re: 56 Dodge pickup front end [Re: rattler] #1324938
02/04/13 11:28 PM
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I was 10 minutes too late to buy one of those about 15 years ago.
Good thing I'm broke these days, like I need another project at this time anyway.
That one sure looks good! Gene

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