Projects `47 Chrysler 3 window-Adding complexity.

I am now at the stage where I am preparing parts that will be used for the driveline upgrade...last year I purchased a Chrysler Hemi out of the For Sale section here, it had been stored under a workbench for the past 30 years and was stuck, but fortunately it had been oiled before storage and the agates that had formed in the bores cleaned up OK and I could get the pistons out without hurting the bores













View our workshop "Jobs in progress" pages...http://www.ozrodders.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=49434#p528783

 

I have had a chance to pull the head off the stuck flathead 6...pretty much what I expected in the cylinders










I have trial fitted the Hemi in the engine bay, looks like the factory intended these engines to go in there





Some work with the plasma cutter will prepare for a front end upgrade. As part of the preparation for this re-work, I have determined that the wheelbase of this car is 121 and a half inches...3 and a half inches longer than a `48 Plymouth that I looked at yesterday.

 

These old Mopars builds always get mt attention. About the two speed wiper you mentioned, your car probably already has that. My 41 Chrysler and 48 Dodge have factory 2 speed wipers.

 

We have mocked up the Jaguar front end in to the correct position, and formed some chassis rail extensions...these cars have a boxed chassis created by assembling two C sections together and stitch welding along the overlap seam...we are doing the same with the extension pieces...

 

I've seen a lot of people notch the jag cross member out so the rails sit in it.


http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/index.php?threads/My '47 3W Dodge build..960954/
My build.

 

I have seen XJ-6 Jag cross members notched to drop the frame rails down into it, then welded to the rails, however the cross member has internal bracing that would be cut and I wouldn't go that way...

 

Always love your work and the way you did the front end, very similar to the way I did my 46 Olds.

 

I should re-visit your build thread, I am sure it would be a well researched process.



Where the frame rail extension joins the stub, I have rosette welded some doubler plates to align and reinforce the joint

 

looking ace Stuart, should sit sweet at ride height too.

 

Very nice work!

Ray

 

Have done some checking of diagonals, etc. and welded up the rails...tomorrow should get the Jag front mounted.

Brace to support the front B/Bar brackets cantilevered off the front rails

 

I have trimmed the original front cross-member down to tie the front rails together, rather than use square tube...I am wanting to retain the Quasi-Factory look.
Anyone can restore an old car...it takes more skill to cut one up.

 

Very nice fab work!

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Looks like the factory put it in there...

 

Awesome, that's where it's at!

 

Nice work....lots of nice work....

 

right hand drive?

 

This build will retain R/H/Drive. I am searching for a L/H /Drive rack for it right now so I can get progress on that phase of it...

 

Read that first paragraph as retaining L/H Drive...


Been working on engine mounts and various pieces...found this in the rear bulkhead under the parcel shelf, would this be from Monroe shock absorbers, like the urban myth that Henry Ford specified parts from outside suppliers be deliver in boxes he could break down and use in the construction of his cars?




I also trial fitted the long branch headers from my Roadster, I think they fit and clear better here...

 

Made some good progress on engine mounts...the intention is to TIG the support brackets to the rail, wrench the button head bolts down, then close the hex hole with TIG and dress the bolt to resemble a rivet...

 

Looks great, nice fabrication work!
-Chris

 

I could deal with the scads of deadly animals and gigantic interior desert, but this? This is too much.

Beautiful car, though. I've developed a real affinity for flathead MoPars lately and I hope you keep the Spitfire.

 

Just found this build thread. Will definitely be following along!

 

Concluded the transmission mount today after much discussion, I wanted to mount the under-floor brake booster and master cylinder to the cross member, and run the push-rod from the original pedal, through the factory under-floor master cylinder bore and into the booster...I ended up removing the master cylinder and mounting bracket off the frame and will fabricate a new pedal pivot to support the original pedal...

 

The previous plan called for an extended brake push rod to run from the original pedal, through the master cylinder bore and into the booster, however the plan has morphed into re-positioning the pedal to the Left and down a little lower for better ergonomics...this has required a new pedal pivot pin to be fabricated and mounted.
The final design included a flag reinforcement to be cut through the chassis rail and TIG welded in, to prevent the inner wall of the chassis rail deflecting under load.












A gusseted receiver was then fabricated to accept the original pedal pivot pin, which has a grub screw to retain the pin...the receiver was then welded into the new position

 

While we are waiting for parts, we are doing some of the rusted areas...Both sills and floors are bad.

 

As has ben said .... your fab' work, and pattern making is stellar. Thanks for sharing all of this.

 

Agreed. Your work looks terrific. I'd imagine the vehicle ispector won't give any pushback when he takes a look at your work.

I have to ask; what happens down under if you register/insure the car as a stocker, then make the mechanical modifications without having them signed off by the State? What are the repercussions of getting caught? Do they impound the car or pull the license plates and send you home? If someone left the car's appearance stock and upgraded the drivetrain, would you only have to worry about getting stopped/inspected by the police or do you have to go through yearly vehicle inspections anyway (Like some States in the US have)?

 

WOW!! Nice work.. Can't wait to see it on wheels...

 

That's some great design & fabrication work.

Would like to learn more about placing the Jag FE assembly.