Hot Rods 1938 dodge gasser build thread “simplicity and speed”

Ok well it’s been some time since I’ve done a build thread. I’ve moved up to Central Oregon and have had a lot of life changing along the way since my T. Now I’ve been graced with putting my hands and mind to work on this bitchin little big 1938 Dodge coupe for a good friend I’ve met through an even better friend up here. This is what it’s starting out as. It’s been a project that seemed to have the right idea but sadly passed around a few times with hastily done work. Thankfully though it came with some great parts to star so here we go.
My first order of business was out with the old front end and in with the new

After that I figured I needed to move the fire wall back some. There’s a huge dead space between the fire wall and where the hood lays so it was time to knife that old ugly fire wall out and start new
Then map out for the new one
Little more knocking around with a dolly and hammer
And it fell into place. Now it was time to figure out the motor placement.
My drill press took a turn for the worse. But I’m a man with a Milwaukee so....

I wanted something between a solid mount with some cushion to spare. So I decided 1/2 plate tapped to 1/2 20 would do and what can I say I’m a hot Rodder so Flathead motor mounts are my go to.



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Ok guess my photos go a little jumbled but that’s ok, you can get the point.
I forgot to mention I re welded the shackle mounts up front. Idk bout doin wheelies and landing on those little dips.


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I soon moved on to the trans crossmember. I like using the speedway universal trans crossmembers when I can. Saves some time and money. I did cut it up a bit and make it tie into the X member while being removable as well.
I’ll add more pictures of the trans crossmember on a future post.


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And now I’m on to the rear end buildung the longest ladder bars I could shove without getting too outta hand.
Don’t mind the mess I was busy


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Looks like a great start.

 

I like it,,,,,,subscribed.

 

Welcome to Oregon. Looks like a cool coupe and nice work .

 

Nice work! Subscribed! What kind of big block Dodge is that?


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I like it!

 

Really nice fab work.What's the machine in the 1st picture?

 

Looks like a 440. Has the pad in front of the valley.

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It’s a vibro shear, same idea as a pullmax.


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You are correct it’s a 440. I wish it were a hemi or a 413 but it’s cheaper to go with the 440


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Here’s a better look at the machine



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Food for thought. Here's a mopar coupe with a Willys nose

 

Thanks,haven't seen one.

 

Thank You for the Mopar engine!

 

Cool project. I like how you cut the cowl down. Those late 30's Mopars have tight engine compartments. Dad and I had a hell of a time fitting a 392 Hemi into his 37 Dodge.

 

Sweet build!

 

Very cool build and the firewall looks great... Your welding ain't bad either....

 

Hey thank you! It’s all taken years of practice and picking the right brains


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I’m sure you did! Also when you think about the engine bay as a whole the further you move back the more room you have for the heads since the frame is at its widest point in the center of the car.


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Nice job you're doing, looks great

 

I got the car sitting on its own suspension again!!! It looks great! This is the lowest setting and I live it but I’m sure I’ll have to adjust the wheel arches a bit.

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I like old Mopars. I like Mopar B & RB engines, A833, 8.75...
I like your car.
Nice work.

 

Your firewall is so unique. I've never seen anything quite like it.

A work of art. Distinctive.
Can't wait to see how you finish everything.

 

Seeing it in person is so much better! The firewall is unique and will be painted to match the car. Probably going dark blue with some metallic flake.

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Mopar in a Mopar, the way God intended.
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