Projects 47 Dodge build thread

This has been a long term project. I figured it was about time I started a build thread. Unless I want to rock a My little pony tattoo on my arm I will be driving it to Steel In Motion.

Specs:
'47 Dodge 3 Window Business Coupe.
383 Mopar Big Block
727 transmission
8 3/4 with a 3.55 sure-grip (posi)
Body was pulled and chassis has been step notched, 4-linked, bagged and front suspension has been rebuilt.

Here are some pics from over the years. I had some rust in the floor.





Working on the chassis. I was mocking up the 4 link here.



step notch tacked in. This shows how low the frame is. I do not want it to lay frame.


A little rust repair panel I made.



Heres a pic with the body mocked up.



More to come as I keep working.

 

Some consider these cars ugly ducklings but I've like them for a long time. They can be made to look soooo cool if done right. And you seem to be on track for that!! there's a couple of other guys building the same car right now (I think one guys HAMB name is 47aussie so look up his thread on it). good luck.

 

Awesome to see this Dave. Lots of blood sweat and tears in that puppy. Would be cool to see the pictures of it in the snow from the classified add and when you brought it home.

 

Looking good.Good call on the power train!

 

When you get to the part where you're ready to drive it, post the link to YouTube of the video. I can get it for you if you'd like. Wish I'd been able to keep up with pics of my build.

 

ya doing good

 

383 Mopar. Yeah!

 

Looks good.Subscribed.

 

I started working on the inner fender. this was hacked out by the original owner. I'm using a 16ga trailer fender. I'm just tacking it in now. The lower piece will also be replaced next. It's gonna take a few pieces.



I've redone cavalier R&P I put in a while back. I wasn't very happy with the first attempt. The big block and original steering box did not fit well together. K5hart is helping me machine bushing to adapt the 5/8 heim joints to the 7/16 bolt. We are also spacing them out an inch for clearance when I air out the front. Once I get the tie rod length finalized I will order new set. I will also be de-rusting and repainting the under carriage again. It sat outside for 2 years while I built my garage. this salt air down here in charleston SUCKS.

 

Awesome Dave glad to see ya finally making progress. Hope with the new shop and tools this baby will make it to SIM this year. If not Im sure you'll rock the my little pony tattoo.

 

I remember this car, glad to see it is still in process.

 

Good to see a build thread on the big Dodge there Dave.
You've had a struggle with that car, never any fun to have to stop in the middle of a build, move to another state find a house, build a shop, and get started again.
Now if you'll leave them Fucking oil leaking Harleys alone and concentrate on the big D maybe you can get it to SIM, LOL!

 

Good to see it again Dave! Stay on it man, enjoy the build.

 

More Mopar!!! always good. Which year you figuring for SIM?

 

Cool build keep us posted.

 

I kinda dug the dual front axle look you had going when you bought it. Coulda had a wacky '60s show car vibe...





That was a fun 400 mile trip back...

 

That was an epic trip. We still gotta write a book about that trip. Thanks for the pics. I had forgotten how hacked up that car was.

 

would not be the first car with 2 front axles.

 

That was a big old hole in the firewall! It's going to be a bitchin' car once it's done. Get those rear quarters back together and let's start knocking the rest out so it makes it to SIM.

 

It's come a long way, keep on it brother. Few more months and i want a ride

 

I wish I could dig those up. I forgot how much of a turd this car was until I saw Big A's pics.

Got anymore Big A?

 

That's all I've got. I was too busy laughing at all the bizarre shit that happened on that trip to take more pitchers.

Some of the shots you posted here aren't coming up btw.

 

Good to see you back on it! Looking forward to seeing it at steel in motion!

 

When is Steel In Motion? You might just be fucked.....

-Abone.

 

Well come on down to lend a hand there brother.

 

Glad to see the build thread. I miss going to your house and seeing that thing. And cleaning your garage get it done man. Stay after it!!!

 

I never really liked these orphan body styles until a few started popping up on the HAMB. Sort of quirky (Fugly). I don't mind them now as they just seem to grow on you as time goes by

 

Here is the one that changed my mind about these completely.

 

Wow that is cool!