Re: [FWDLK] Fw: Combining incomplet projects

[Bill Parker <hemirr@xxxxxxxxx>]

Fat man fabrications makes a kit to put '80's-early '90's gm small car racks into 49-50's Mopars. I bought my kit for the '49 from Butches Cool Stuff but any Fat Man retailer should be able to get it. Includes the weld-on frame brackets, adapters to the stock tie rod assemblies, and u-joint of correct size to weld to the cut off stock steering shaft with proper splines for the GM input stub.  If a customer has no local source to make hoses Butches will get them made in the length specified. Butches also sells an engine mount kit for Mopar LA engine (and a kit for Chevy 350...blechhhh) based on the old Plydo design. 

On Jul 27, 2016, at 12:20 PM, Larry Jett <larrywjett@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

After installing the 440 in the 48 Windsor plus the air/cond and the 707, I was in real trouble without power steering, so much so, that if I entered an alley and found no exit at the end, figured to have to abandon the car.  Took all the front clip off again and can't quite remember who told me to buy a rack and pinion power steering unit for a Cavalier, maybe '92?  An Eaton pump provided the push and the bracketry to mount the rack was pretty simple for a good welder.  I probably have photos although the car now lives near Portland.

Larry Jett    When I was a boy, I was told that anybody could become President:  I'm beginning to believe it.

    Clarence Darrow

 

 

                                                                     

On Wed, Jul 27, 2016 at 8:52 AM, George McCollam <00000386f9f13ba3-dmarc-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hello: All

 Phillip asked if there would be a problem adding power steering because of the manual trans.

My thought is no...as I would be removing the manual trans to make way for the 440/727. Now if I put in a Poly 318 as was suggested, I still would think there would be no problem. It is my understanding that all coxial power steering units were identical no matter what platform they were put in. Please advise if this is wrong. 

So far most seem to like the fit, (installing the 440/727) I'm warming up to it. I really wanted to put the baby Hemi in but the cost is heavy and funds need to go to committed project (eg, 56 Crown Imperial Limousine) that is almost done.

 It is really great to have knowlagable people to bounce ides off.

 I have a bare empty 56 wagon frame that I will use to pre fit motor mounts and the trans mount. so that should help things go faster. 

 So since I have a donner coxial steering shaft do I install it or stay with manual steering??? I think I'm becoming a wimp as the idea of power steering sounds better....

Thanks George

On Wednesday, July 27, 2016 10:33 AM, Philip Maniatty <pmaniatty@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Would there be a problem adding power steering, considering that your Dodge has a three speed manual transmission?

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From: George McCollam <00000386f9f13ba3-dmarc-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 4:06 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] Fw: Combining incomplet projects

On Tuesday, July 26, 2016 4:00 PM, George McCollam <mccollamge@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hello: All

 I'm finally getting to the spring cleaning of my garage. I find that I have several things from several different projects that I will never complete. So, what like to bounce off all of you is the idea of combining some of these diverse project parts into one project.

 I have a 440 & 727 unit, and I have a 56 Dodge station wagon complete but without the baby Hemi. 

 What if I combine the two???..... Good Idea...Bad Idea???

I am more of a original restorer guy than a mix and match builder. But I do have these parts and I do need a driver . What is the down side and problems in fitting the 440 into the 56???

 I won't get mad if anyone thinks it's a bad idea, and I won't get real happy if anyone thinks it's a good idea because it will be a lot of work.

 FYI, The things that I am short on are time and money, I do have a lot of parts. The 56 Dodge wagon is a 4 door, manual steering 3 speed standard over drive trans, and in very nice condition but for paint, interior is original and in very use able condition. I do also have a coaxial power steering unit for it if needed.

 So, the end result might be a 56 Dodge wagon very stock looking with a mild 440 and 727 for just running around to get parts, and groceries. 

 Thanks in advance for any comments.

 George

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