47' Dodge Business Coupe

[RatWax]

Hi Guys, I'm new here. Here's my "RAT"

 

[skull]

nice

details, please.

Later

 

[Dirtyrat]

nice ride, welcome to RRR, more pics? History of the car?

 

[maverickmk]

That is an awesome ride. We are going to need some more pictures and details, please.

 

[YO MUDA]

Id like to see more details also. I love these coupes.

 

[RatWax]

Here is some info:

47' Dodge Business Coupe

• 2" Chopped Top
• 10 degree tilt of front grill
• 39 Ford Front Lights
• Smooth Rear Fenders Welded and filled
• Homemade Fender Skirts
• Front Shock Relocation Brackets ( Rusty Hope)
• Front Disc Brake Conversion ( Napa Part #)
• Wheel Smith 15x6 Wheels
• BF Goodrich Silvertown Whitewall Radial Tire 165R15
• 350 SBC (330hp)
• 200R4 Trans
• Flat Black Paint
• Side pipes (no mufflers)

Andy lots more work to do.

 

[RatWax]

 

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[Rat Rod Studios]

Very cool ride ......

 

[RatWax]

 

[flyman]

What part #?

So what part number did you use on the front disk brake set up? I am picking up a 50 Plymouth Business coupe next weekend, and have plans to use the stock stuff converted to disks. Any pix or info would be very helpfull. Thanks

 

[RatWax]

So what part number did you use on the front disk brake set up? I am picking up a 50 Plymouth Business coupe next weekend, and have plans to use the stock stuff converted to disks. Any pix or info would be very helpfull. Thanks

47' Dodge Front Disc Conversion Parts List By Number:

1. Calipers = Napa N4622/23
2. Pads = Napa SS728AM
3. Rotors = Napa NB4885566
4. Caliper bolts = Napa #82205W
5. Inner wheel brgs = Napa #LM67048
6. Outer wheel brgs = Napa #LM11949
7. Seals = Napa #19743
8. Grease caps (Volare) Napa 730-2436
9. Wheel nuts = Napa 641-2024
10. Cotter pins = Napa 8080-478B
11. Brake hose = Napa 36959
12. Banjo Bolts = Napa 82703
13. Hose locks = Napa 80742

You will also need the SPINDLE ADAPTER PLATES (see below).

 

[RatWax]

The guy that has the correct disc brake conversion kit ( spindle adapter plate) is Rusty Hope. Here is their link http://rustyhope.com/mopardiscbrakes.html. The parts list above come from him and has complete installation instructions.

 

[flyman]

Thank you

Thank you very much Just saved me a lot of head scratchen

 

[coupedude]

good lookinn mopar

nice car i cant wait till i get mine ready for pics good work congtrats

 

[Snake Farm]

Nice ride! Love those Mopar coupes, and that tilted grille is awesome looking! Great info on the disc stuff too, thanks for posting.

 

[RatWax]

Thanks guys I appreciate the kind words. Glad it was helpful info for some of you. Can't wait to see your finishes cars.

 

[42chevy]

Real unique ride, I like it!

 

[bruno]

Got a friend in Louisville that has a 48 with an old hemi and auto in it, goes like stink!