SOLD 1960 Dodge Senaca

[78Brougham]

WOW! The wealth of knowledge here is amazing! Nice work everyone!

 

[C Body Bob]

It would be cool with a "Whale" motor &. 4 Speed, black steel wheels. The car has an add on A/C also

 

[Wollfen]

Lol, how many toys do you have Bob?

 

[Big_John]

I'm pretty sure you are. I think they dropped the fluid drive after 53' and went to the two speed power flite in 54. However, I will find it hard to believe they would re-cast the block just to match the power flite, unless.... the 354 was nothing more than a punched out 331, which came out in 56. Then they may have done just that. I haven't seen a 54 in person in years.

The 354 was a bored 331. The stroke and deck height is the same.

It's not surprising that they cut the block down. If you look at a Fluid Drive Chrysler with a M-6 semi automatic trans, the bellhousing is almost twice as long. You have a huge fluid drive unit with a conventional clutch bolted to it. You don't need that length with just a converter.

 

[bluefury361]

I agree. A buddy of mine has an early Hemi. Wonder if it will bolt in to chassis & trans. I think it's a 331.

No, not a bolt in. But doable. I think it's just fine with the 318 poly, especially if it's been rebuilt already.

 

[C Body Bob]

Lol, how many toys do you have Bob?

Not many only 6. I'll sell a couple of em eventually. In the meantime.....

 

[C Body Bob]

No, not a bolt in. But doable. I think it's just fine with the 318 poly, especially if it's been rebuilt already.

It's got a slant in it now. If it had a Poly I'd leave it in

 

[C Body Bob]

Well. I see it's got some rot around the rear glass.

 

[C Body Bob]

Check out these roof scoops. They face rearward, but are absolutely cool. Never seen a car with these on the roof before. This is really a cool car

 

[1978 NYB]

Those look cool!

 

[Wollfen]

View attachment 70407 Check out these roof scoops. They face rearward, but are absolutely cool. Never seen a car with these on the roof before. This is really a cool car

On the deluxe models I seem to remember a chrome piece screwed in at the end here, Phoenix models I am pretty sure.

 

[commando1]

Makes me really want one before there are no more.

 

[C Body Bob]

Makes me really want one before there are no more.

Come get it Stan. Pretty sure this is the last one left in the world

 

[commando1]

Come get it Stan. Pretty sure this is the last one left in the world

Ok Dan...

 

[C Body Bob]

Check this out fella's. Took the radiator cap off for a look & I saw clean & green. Lots of reciepts in the glove box. Looks like the engine was rebuilt by a local machine shop in 95. New brakes, alignment, & tune up in 95. Receiver drier in 96. Several state inspections. Last registered in August 2002. Oil was black , but full & no water mixed

 

[Big_John]

I think it's kinda cool to have a slant six in this car.

I would leave it alone, especially since it sounds like it's ready to go and you don't have to spend any money on it.

 

[C Body Bob]

I think it's kinda cool to have a slant six in this car.

I would leave it alone, especially since it sounds like it's ready to go and you don't have to spend any money on it.

Good point Big

 

[1978 NYB]

Cooling system lookslike it's in very good condition.

 

[commando1]

Remove the rot with metal, prime the crap out of the the new metal areas...
Body's finished. Repairs next.

 

[C Body Bob]

Guys I hate to say this, but I looked this car over pretty good & in my opinion it cant be saved. It's better suited as a parts car & can help save other cars. Even if I get it running. I need to recoup my capital so unless someone wants it soon I will start dismantling it soon. I'm not a restoration guy. Im a hot rodder & dismantler. That's what I'm good at. Sorry. I love restored cars. And have HUGH respect for the quality ones. Just not in my DNA. I hate it cause this is such a cool car