Hi Everyone!

[salem7_10]

 

[salem7_10]

We didnt want any air leaks so we filled in all of the cracks as we went.

 

[salem7_10]

We then had to figure out what to do with the driveshaft. The magnum transmission needed to hook to the '55 rear. So we took both driveshafts and cut off the end pc of one, welded, and smoothed out.

 

[commando1]

With all the radical modifications, why are you staying with the old rear end?

 

[salem7_10]

I want to see how she acts with the original. If I do not like it, it is something that can be easily fixed.

 

[salem7_10]

Thanks to Rusty Hope, I was able to convert the drum brakes to disc.

 

[salem7_10]

We fabricated some new inner fender wells to coexist with the new overflow jug, computer, etc... from the magnum.



We are now working on the floor boards.

 

[BIGBARNEYCARS]

Speaking of the whoe mechanism Salem7_10, have fun lining up the brake pivot arm, booster, push rod, along with the M/C. That can be a geometric nitemare. I had to modify the brake pivot arm 3 timez to get the right swing and elevation on it. And wouldn't you think their would be some semblance of the same pattern of the 4 studz on the booster that come thru the firewall over just a few yearz let alone a few decades? Hell no, lol Lookin' good Man, keep it comin', Jer

 

[salem7_10]

Let me know what you think so far. I look forward to seeing the comments, suggestions, questions after you get a chance to review the pictures.

 

[salem7_10]

@ BIGBARNEYCARS - Oh I understand what you are saying. We racked our brains on a few things so far and I do not think it will get any easier in the future. You make one wrong move or dont think how a change might affect other measurements along the way and you will suffer. LOL!!!

 

[Fratzog]

Missed this thread the first time around. Looks like a challenging project but your experience will help the next guy here that wants to try this. Thanks for posting.

 

[Fury440]

Wow, a hemi transplant is impressive enough. The work you've done on the firewall and dash is simply over the top! I can't wait to see it finished.

My only concern is the drive shaft. Back in my 4x4 days I managed to break/bend a number of them and always used a drive shaft shop for repairs. They use some pretty fancy equipment to ensure alignment and high speed balancing.

 

[1970cat]

stock rear may =

seriously though, nice fab work. the inner fenders are amazing.