Posted By: gregsrt
1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/03/10 05:00 AM
Anyone hot rodded a 47 Dodge pickup? Any pictures? Would a Dakota frame work. I've got a line on one for $200 bucks. I don't think I can go wrong for that price.
1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck
Posted By: Webster
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/03/10 01:52 PM
If you can get it for $200 ,get it!! You could part it out and make more than $200 Looks pretty complete 
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/03/10 05:38 PM
$200, is a great deal, you cant go wrong for that,
I have had quite a few old dodge trucks over the years,
here are a few pics of some PU's for you
here are some links to pics
http://rides.webshots.com/album/552268061sUaiMJ
on a dakota chassis
http://rides.webshots.com/album/300985977tszAFe
my squattie truck
and my race truck project
and some other cool dodges
I have had quite a few old dodge trucks over the years,
here are a few pics of some PU's for you
here are some links to pics
http://rides.webshots.com/album/552268061sUaiMJ
on a dakota chassis
http://rides.webshots.com/album/300985977tszAFe
my squattie truck
and my race truck project
and some other cool dodges
Posted By: RTSE4ME
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/03/10 07:26 PM
I always liked this one.... not sure of the year.
Posted By: Flipper1938
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/03/10 07:52 PM
Hey Ron,
Any more pics of this one?
Any more pics of this one?
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/03/10 08:03 PM
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Hey Ron,
Any more pics of this one?
just this one
Posted By: poorboy
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/04/10 12:23 AM
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I always liked this one.... not sure of the year.
That one is a 48-53 Dodge. It was the body style after the 39-47 the original poster was showing. Gene
Posted By: gregsrt
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/04/10 02:06 AM
missed out on it, I emailed last night but couldn't call till later morning and someone was there looking at it. working weekends sucks. hopefully the guy that bought it doesn't turn it into a rat rod
Posted By: Webster
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/04/10 03:35 AM
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Hey Ron,
Any more pics of this one?
Sweet Truck!!
Posted By: Webster
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/04/10 03:37 AM
Hey Ron any Info on that Blue Beauty? Tough luck on missing out on the Truck Greg 
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/04/10 03:54 AM
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Hey Ron any Info on that Blue Beauty? Tough luck on missing out on the Truck Greg
sorry no info on that truck, I found those pics from some car show coverage and saved them. Ron...
Posted By: Flipper1938
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/04/10 05:52 AM
I saw this one this weekend at the Pumpkin Run outside of Cincinanati, OH.
I've never seen a Dodge grill/hood done like this before.
I've never seen a Dodge grill/hood done like this before.
Posted By: DusterKrazy
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/10/10 07:40 PM
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missed out on it, I emailed last night but couldn't call till later morning and someone was there looking at it. working weekends sucks. hopefully the guy that bought it doesn't turn it into a rat rod
As long the guy does not put a Chevy engine in it, all is well.
Posted By: hemidart1
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/10/10 11:47 PM
My buddy put a '46 International on an extended
S-10 frame, then stuffed a 440 4 speed into it.
Looks and runs great because you can by complete airride suspension kit for the S-10 chassis and the brakes are cheap etc..
S-10 frame, then stuffed a 440 4 speed into it.
Looks and runs great because you can by complete airride suspension kit for the S-10 chassis and the brakes are cheap etc..
Posted By: lunacy
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/11/10 02:43 AM
I've seen Dakota frame swaps done to them, same as the cars. There's a couple of projects on the in the Street Rodders section on here.
For $200, that's a steal.
I'm in the process of doing up a 1948 1.5ton on a newer step van chassis with 4bt cummins engine...it'll be done one of these days.
For $200, that's a steal.
I'm in the process of doing up a 1948 1.5ton on a newer step van chassis with 4bt cummins engine...it'll be done one of these days.
Posted By: fstfish66
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/15/10 07:14 AM
RON, nice stance on the red fire truck,,did you chop and section the front? also love that blue/silver, glad i dont know where that truck is,,if its mopar powered ide have to have it
Posted By: HUSTLESTUFF
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/17/10 11:12 AM
i just picked up a 41 Plymouth, really a 39 wth 41 front end. Also picked up a 331 hemi, blown. Kinda excited, I also paid $200, plus $300 for 2 extra cabs 1 frame second bed and bunch of fenders and a wrecked grille. Made a 2 X 4 frame for now and will build my own chassis.
I had forgot about this section. Anyone know another F/E besides Mustang II for a 2 x 4 steel frame? Would love to stick with older Mopar minus T-bars. Something like AlterKation but for straight frame rails.
Pics when I get back home. Mike
I had forgot about this section. Anyone know another F/E besides Mustang II for a 2 x 4 steel frame? Would love to stick with older Mopar minus T-bars. Something like AlterKation but for straight frame rails.
Pics when I get back home. Mike
Posted By: HUSTLESTUFF
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/17/10 01:46 PM
See if this pic works
Posted By: HUSTLESTUFF
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/17/10 01:48 PM
one more after taking fenders off before loading it up. Nice 49 next to it. The above pic is the extra parts I have and am using for mock up. The 41 stuff will go to blaster next week. Mike
Posted By: fstfish66
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/18/10 12:57 AM
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i just picked up a 41 Plymouth, really a 39 wth 41 front end. Also picked up a 331 hemi, blown. Kinda excited, I also paid $200, plus $300 for 2 extra cabs 1 frame second bed and bunch of fenders and a wrecked grille. Made a 2 X 4 frame for now and will build my own chassis.
I had forgot about this section. Anyone know another F/E besides Mustang II for a 2 x 4 steel frame? Would love to stick with older Mopar minus T-bars. Something like AlterKation but for straight frame rails.
Pics when I get back home. Mike
you can probably find a front stub from a F/J/M body...i recently seen one in a 37 ply truck it looked good,,and didnt hang out couldnt even tell it was there
Posted By: poorboy
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/18/10 02:48 AM
I'm thinking an F,M & J subframe will be too wide for that era truck unless you move the fenders out. I had to move the fenders on my 35 Dodge sedan, and the tires were close to the fenders on my 54 pickup with 7" squad car wheels.
When you said "minus t bars", does that mean you want a Mopar suspension without torsion bars at all?
Your going to be pretty limited to something available before 57, or something newer with struts. The early stuff had a pretty good kick up at the front wheels to provide suspension travel. If you intend on using the older stuff, I'd probably go with an original frame and leaf springs. Newer stuff tends to have the suspension above the frame, so their frames were level, or almost level around the wheels. If your thinking newer stuff, I think I'd look under something like a 1st gen Intrepid. They were boxed tube frame with all components bolted above the frame. I think the struts would fit under the fenders easily. Wonder what's under the rear drive newer Chargers and Challengers, you would not have to modify the spindles due to the front drive like an Intrepid. Gene
When you said "minus t bars", does that mean you want a Mopar suspension without torsion bars at all?
Your going to be pretty limited to something available before 57, or something newer with struts. The early stuff had a pretty good kick up at the front wheels to provide suspension travel. If you intend on using the older stuff, I'd probably go with an original frame and leaf springs. Newer stuff tends to have the suspension above the frame, so their frames were level, or almost level around the wheels. If your thinking newer stuff, I think I'd look under something like a 1st gen Intrepid. They were boxed tube frame with all components bolted above the frame. I think the struts would fit under the fenders easily. Wonder what's under the rear drive newer Chargers and Challengers, you would not have to modify the spindles due to the front drive like an Intrepid. Gene
Posted By: HUSTLESTUFF
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/18/10 07:19 AM
minus t-bars was in reference to something like an altercation. Mopar control arms, spindles, brakes with coil springs and a rack and pinion. Just a thought to see if anyone has done that. Mike
Posted By: fstfish66
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/18/10 03:26 PM
2 brothers that i know in MD,, some how adapted the front suspension and steering from a C body chyrsler to work under both there rods,,one is a 41 plymouth,,the other is a 35 ply sedan trunk back,,
Posted By: hemidart1
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/18/10 08:58 PM
I would seriously measure up a long box S-10 chassis. All the suspension stuff is readily available and the swap makes the truck drive like a brand new one.
Forget trying to weld on C-body parts etc...
mount the body and cab on a frame that is ready to rock and that can be picked up at a wrecking yard for nothing. that's my
My buddies International 440-4speed on a S-10 chassis
then make your own motor mounts and drop in the Mopar engine.
Forget trying to weld on C-body parts etc...
mount the body and cab on a frame that is ready to rock and that can be picked up at a wrecking yard for nothing. that's my
My buddies International 440-4speed on a S-10 chassis
then make your own motor mounts and drop in the Mopar engine.
Posted By: RodStRace
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/19/10 09:19 PM
One thing I've been told and seen myself is if you want a handling complete front suspension, look at race car stuff. Modifieds and other full chassis stuff. You gotta find someone that is well versed in them or do a bunch or learning though.
Street rod stuff is sold once and priced accordingly. Race stuff is as good or better, and is priced so the guy can put his car back together for next weekend.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Race-Car-Springs.html
Street rod stuff is sold once and priced accordingly. Race stuff is as good or better, and is priced so the guy can put his car back together for next weekend.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Race-Car-Springs.html
Posted By: HUSTLESTUFF
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/20/10 11:27 AM
I've definitely been looking at Speedway, but need to get some blueprints or similar for the mounts. I'd love to use tubular arms with a mopar ball joint for the uppers and a round tube lower with a strut rod and coil springs for the lower. I just need to know where to build the brackets for attachment and build a support for the coil over shocks. Would like to use Mopar spindles as I have a Wilwood 12.19" brake kit for B-body drum spindles. I may just have to get a book and and angle finder. Mike
Posted By: gregsrt
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 10/22/10 05:08 AM
I like that old International, if one ever shows up for sale around here I'm going to get it
Posted By: llklein
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 11/24/10 04:43 AM
heres my 39 dodge im working on
Posted By: Webster
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 11/24/10 02:54 PM
Sweet!!! Thats is Nice
Posted By: moparx
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 11/25/10 01:42 PM
that IS kool ! more info please !
more info please !
Posted By: rowin4
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 11/25/10 03:30 PM
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I would seriously measure up a long box S-10 chassis. All the suspension stuff is readily available and the swap makes the truck drive like a brand new one.
Forget trying to weld on C-body parts etc...
mount the body and cab on a frame that is ready to rock and that can be picked up at a wrecking yard for nothing. that's my
My buddies International 440-4speed on a S-10 chassis
then make your own motor mounts and drop in the Mopar engine.
Picture of the old International brought back some memories when dad drove them. Also called them " cornbinders "
great unusual ride.
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 11/25/10 05:01 PM
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heres my 39 dodge im working on
I agree with webster, thats a cool truck do you have more pics of it?
Posted By: llklein
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 11/25/10 09:49 PM
thanks guys.its chopped 5",took 6" off the rockers,channeled 4",and when i chopped it i moved the cowl back aprox 3" so the roof would line back up,then took the same amount off the rear of the doors.i built the chassis and used a speedway 6"drop front axle kit.i used a 68 dart manual steering box and set it up for cowl steering.used a 9 1/4" posi .plans for the engine are a 512 stroker kit and aluminum heads with a comp hyd roller.
i really like the willys clip on the dodge.
i really like the willys clip on the dodge.
Posted By: llklein
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 11/25/10 09:52 PM
few more
Posted By: llklein
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 11/25/10 09:57 PM
Posted By: Webster
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 11/26/10 05:13 AM
That is alot of Nice Work
Posted By: fstfish66
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 11/26/10 07:15 AM
i agree kool man
Posted By: Mopar Ron
Re: 1947 Dodge or Fargo Truck - 11/26/10 06:37 PM
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That is alot of Nice Work
very cool truck