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Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: 67R/T4speeder] #2016156
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I cut it way long just to get the old out of the way. That was fun smile

Time to disassemble Dakota some more I have the front sheet metal off.

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Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: 67R/T4speeder] #2016180
02/20/16 06:18 PM
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coming apart now

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Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: 67R/T4speeder] #2016829
02/21/16 09:15 PM
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I have a 56 Plymouth for about 9 years now .. I put the FMJ mopar front clip in it.. very easy install, especially if you are running a small block,,I bought a whole Chrysler 5 th ave for 200 bucks ,so I took everything I could use..the steering colunm went in like it was made for the 56..My only problem I used an RB 440 ,now stroked to 493 cid..I like this install as it was easy and the car rides very nice... 2 round trips to FL from NJ, and with a gear change it runs low 11's at 120 MPH..( this year I'm looking for 10.90's..) has been shown on here many times)Nr John K your 56 is NICE !! here's mine again ...I hope this comes thru ,, new P/C today ,

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Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: dynamite] #2016855
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Try another picture

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tilt column,

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Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: 67R/T4speeder] #2017324
02/22/16 01:02 PM
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This is a very nice `56 dynamite, what rear axle did you use?

Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: 67R/T4speeder] #2017535
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Thanks,, My 56 has an 8 3/4 posi. I use a 3: 55 gear for the 1/4 mile and I have a complete 2 : 7/6 center section for road trips...It also has Vintage air cond ,power windows , power steering, disc brakes..Get yours done and send some pictures .. Good luck Larry

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Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: 67R/T4speeder] #2017951
02/23/16 11:25 AM
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Has an 8 3/4 rear, 3:55 gears but have a 2:76 complete center section I put in for road trips..senf some pics of your ride ,, good luck Larry

Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: 67R/T4speeder] #2018163
02/23/16 05:45 PM
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Sorry to intrude on you post but am curious if you guys have any input on my 47 swap that I want to do. I want to put a R&P in it and not having any luck finding the right people to talk to who have done this. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you.

Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: mopar or nocar] #2018327
02/23/16 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted By mopar or nocar
Sorry to intrude on you post but am curious if you guys have any input on my 47 swap that I want to do. I want to put a R&P in it and not having any luck finding the right people to talk to who have done this. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you.


Intruding doesn't bother me, but I would do a search back though some older threads your question might not get noticed on here. I saw two of those at car shows with conversions so I know it has been done. Cool looking cars.

Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: 67R/T4speeder] #2018347
02/23/16 09:48 PM
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You have a sweet ride! Looks awesome! Thank you for your help. I haven't really figured out how to search for the right thing on here yet.

Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: mopar or nocar] #2019368
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What are you looking for ,, maybe we can help !!

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Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: 67R/T4speeder] #2019509
02/25/16 03:12 PM
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Time to clean Dakota frame up a bit before chopping it off, it all looks in great shape so far.

Bye Bye Dakota

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Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: 67R/T4speeder] #2020137
02/26/16 01:19 PM
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Putting the A500 out of Dakota aside to put in my `67 Dart when I have time.

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Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: dynamite] #2020139
02/26/16 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted By dynamite
Has an 8 3/4 rear, 3:55 gears but have a 2:76 complete center section I put in for road trips..senf some pics of your ride ,, good luck Larry

Do you know what the 8 3/4 came out of?

Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: 67R/T4speeder] #2020291
02/26/16 04:25 PM
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The rear end in my '56 is from a '65-'67 B-body (59 1/2" overall width), perches moved inboard to 41" centers.

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Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: 67R/T4speeder] #2020341
02/26/16 05:42 PM
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Thanks for the pic and info John, I was going to mock up Dakota axle which I believe is a 9 1/4 but I haven't gotten that far yet. if not I will go with that 8 3/4.

Is there a reason you put lower shock mount over leaf spring?

Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: 67R/T4speeder] #2020504
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I was told the rear was from a 1970 Coronet...I did have to relocate the spring perches..

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Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: 67R/T4speeder] #2020851
02/27/16 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted By 67R/T4speeder
Thanks for the pic and info John,
Is there a reason you put lower shock mount over leaf spring?


I assumed the PO used the perches from the original rear end that had the shock mounting studs in them. shruggy


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Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: 67R/T4speeder] #2024670
03/04/16 09:17 PM
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Moving right along, got Dakota frame chopped off and in shop before rain comes this weekend(it was outside)

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Re: `56 Dodge modern front end swap advice [Re: 67R/T4speeder] #2029156
03/11/16 01:06 PM
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I found some body mount bushings through Andy Bernbaum Auto. It seems a perfect time time to freshen up while apart.

And with the same first name as me they must be pretty good beer

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