My 52 Dodge pickup project

[Sparky52Dodge]

really nice patina, you gonna keep it[S

are the rear lower cab panels in good shape? mine was a eastern washington find, rust was fairly minimal. that made it a lot easier to work on.

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As for the patina probably not keeping it as it isn't original paint anyway. The only sizable rust was in the floorboard. It is amazingly solid.

 

[Sparky52Dodge]

More pics

Just more pics

 

[Sparky52Dodge]

Sweet!

Saw this online.

 

[Sparky52Dodge]

Power plant

I finally decided to update my 52 with a small block 360 and 4 speed. Just got this low mileage 360 and trans. Yesterday. I might be considering selling the original running flathead 6 and 4 speed.

 

[Sparky52Dodge]

Moving ahead

Got the front off the truck.

 

[Sparky52Dodge]

I finally decided to update my 52 with a small block 360 and 4 speed. Just got this low mileage 360 and trans. Yesterday. I might be considering selling the original running flathead 6 and 4 speed.

The engine is in great shape.

 

[Sparky52Dodge]

Considering selling engine and trans

I'm considering selling my flathead 6 and transmission with all the pedals linkage etc. anyone know what they might be worth?

 

[Sparky52Dodge]

As for the patina probably not keeping it as it isn't original paint anyway. The only sizable rust was in the floorboard. It is amazingly solid.

Too much body work I'd like to fix anyway.

 

[Sparky52Dodge]

more pics

Mocking up 360 install. Clearance issues with starter.

 

[skull]

starter

would a mini starter work[S

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MINI-MOPAR-DODGE-PLYMOUTH-STARTER-318-360-400-/140620367042

you might have to notch the firewall like mine to get it to set far enough back to clear the starter and when the motor is moved back the notch will also help clear the distributer.

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[dutch]

would a mini starter work[S

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MINI-MOPAR-DODGE-PLYMOUTH-STARTER-318-360-400-/140620367042

you might have to notch the firewall like mine to get it to set far enough back to clear the starter and when the motor is moved back the notch will also help clear the distributer.

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there`s a mini starter on it already

 

[Sparky52Dodge]

there`s a mini starter on it already

I am using a mini starter. Just cut the firewall yesterday.

 

[skull]

firewall

l used a wheelbarrow for my inset of the firewall, worked really well.

the throttle cable is a aftermarket kit from 0'reily's and a speed way/Ebay pedal, makes it a lot easier to run to the carb.

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[Sparky52Dodge]

Thanks

l used a wheelbarrow for my inset of the firewall, worked really well.

the throttle cable is a aftermarket kit from 0'reily's and a speed way/Ebay pedal, makes it a lot easier to run to the carb.

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Thanks for the ideas Skull