31 Chevy/Desoto coupe

snowtiger_40 · Sep 27, 2013

I know this sounds like a messed up combination, but I got this body for a really decent price last Fall

Front half is I believe a 29 Desoto, rear is a 31 chevy 3 window

snowtiger_40 · Sep 27, 2013

About a month ago I picked up this pile of parts, for a 28 chevy sedan, including the chassis

That engine still turns over but at 28 hp, I don't think I'll be using it....LOL

snowtiger_40 · Sep 27, 2013

That brings us to last week, mounted in a Camaro posi.....241 gears (car will be light enough I'm sure

And swapped on some later model drums to make it roll around

snowtiger_40 · Sep 27, 2013

Now to see if it will somewhat fit on the chassis

And channelled it down over the frame....Looks like it will work out!

snowtiger_40 · Sep 27, 2013

Now for a bunch of adjusting, lowering and bracing to get the stance

I'd like it at least 6 inches lower, will tackle some of that next week

skull · Sep 28, 2013

neat

l like it[cl

are you gonna box the frame, it probably needs it if you are running any kind of H P to that chassis.

what motor/tranny combo?

please keep the pics coming.

Later

snowtiger_40 · Sep 28, 2013

The plan is to keep the front of the frame and box it...Fab a new 2x3 frame from the firewall back. Box the front ( I love the front suspension). Powertrain will be a 400 small block with a turbo 350( same as my truck)

Here's a sneak peek

christcrusader13 · Sep 28, 2013

I like the progress so far and love that truck [dr

snowtiger_40 · Sep 29, 2013

Thanks....trucks painted plum crazy purple now...and different rims...wider tires

This pic was last year....more Rat rod appropriate...LOL

Dr Crankenstein · Sep 29, 2013

Howdy neighbour.

Those 2.41's are gonna be a dog around town. On the positive, it'll do 150 if you have enough horsepressure... or a stiff prairie tailwind.

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snowtiger_40 · Sep 29, 2013

had the 241 in the truck.....still smoked the tires...so half the weight, it should be ok.....hope so anyway

BlueNorther · Sep 29, 2013

2.41??? in a Camaro?? highest I think I've ever seen in a 10 bolt was 2.76, seen a lot of 3.08's. some 70's caddys had 2.56 with a very huge offset pinion case.

Hmmm, that would be great at B-ville.

jfg455 · Sep 30, 2013

BlueNorther said:
2.41??? in a Camaro?? highest I think I've ever seen in a 10 bolt was 2.76, seen a lot of 3.08's. some 70's caddys had 2.56 with a very huge offset pinion case.

Hmmm, that would be great at B-ville.

Chevy had a 2.29:1 in the mid 80's monte carlos and Malibu wagons. 7.5" 10 bolt

BlueNorther · Sep 30, 2013

aaahhhhhh, ok.

snowtiger_40 · Oct 1, 2013

The 241 posi came in Canadian big block trans ams
or so I've been told

bob w · Oct 1, 2013

Sure looks like you will get a cool coupe out of that collection of parts. Don't get discouraged half way through. I want to see that machine running.

MercuryMac · Oct 2, 2013

Yessir Snow, you've taken on a mighty big project, but the rewards will be worth it. You will end up with a very nice car.
I've got a friend here in Alberta that grafted a Model A roadster rear onto a '27 Hudson that was made into a truck in the '30's. Anyhow, it came out pretty nice except the body reveals didn't line up in one spot, so I always wanted to build a hand held, big throat bead roller to zip in some funny shaped beads. That would clear up those grafting problems. If only I wasn't just a idle dreamer, eh.
Keep on tinkering.

snowtiger_40 · Oct 3, 2013

got a few more nice parts today....decided on a change in plans....241 posi coming back out and going into the truck.....3.73 posi 8.8 with rear discs coming out of the truck and going into the coupe.....need to get better highway performance in the truck....oh and.....these are goin on the back of the coupe

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