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'54 Truck #1586937 03/02/14 04:07 AM 03/02/14 04:07 AM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,176 East Coast A A/MP OP super stock
A/MP OP super stock A Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,176 East Coast	Looking at a '54 Dodge truck. Does not need much body work. Looking to do a hot streetable truck. Any thoughts on bolting a 318 or 360? Any direct rear end swaps? Do I need to box the frame for strength? This is my first truck/hot rod project. I have several street and drag cars so I know my way around the performance end. This would be my first project if this type. Thanks

Re: '54 Truck [Re: A/MP] #1586938 03/02/14 11:45 PM 03/02/14 11:45 PM
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 773 Crofton, Ky. R rattler super stock
rattler super stock R Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 773 Crofton, Ky.	The "C" channel frame is not real strong. A lot of guys(including me) use a Dakota frame. This gets you a better frame, brakes, and suspension. If you go this route, a v8 becomes easy. 1957 Dodge truck, Snakeskin Green with a little stroker motor. 1964 Plymouth Savoy wagon ( my new project)

Re: '54 Truck [Re: rattler] #1586939 03/03/14 02:54 AM 03/03/14 02:54 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,428 Dandridge TN D Dabee master
Dabee master D Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,428 Dandridge TN	I used a Dakota front clip on my 55 truck. I boxed the frame. I put a Gen III Hemiin mine. I also used a triangulated four link in the rear. 8059877-image.jpg (82 downloads)

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