53 Dodge Pilothouse Shop Truck build...

[Hogger]

Looking good!
I've got a '48 that I'll be starting on real soon.

Did you box the front part of the frame around the engine mounts?

 

[mikec4193]

Hey Howser57

Always loved the looks of the Dodge Pilothouse cabs...very cool in any configuration...someday I would love to get one...

I will be watching this one as you go along...thanks for sharing on here...

MikeC

 

[Burgerman]

Nice Project Howser

keep those pictures coming. Nice to see that Pilot House all Dodge. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Sparky52Dodge]

Question about steering issues

I "C" notched the frame and boxed it back in.....and I custom made some motor mounts. I used the original 318 brackets on the motor, but had to shorten them to get them closer to the block. I custom made the frame mounts for the motor...they are bolted to the frame and welded...I also fabricated the transmission crossmember....here are some photos...I just finished this up last week.

I am a rookie welder, so the welds are not the prettiest....but effective.

Also, this fall I had the front axle sent to Sid's to have it dropped...I also added the Rusty Hope brake conversion to disc brakes on the front.

I have to work through all the tie rod and drag link challenges over the next couple of months....so if anyone has dealt with that, I could use some advice.

Are the steering issues a result of lowering the front or from the 318 oil pan? I am putting in a 360 and want to know what issues I may face. Knowing the oil pan position is opposite of the stock flathead pan.