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56D500boy |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9855 Location: Lower Mainland BC | I had a request for the 1956 Dodge info so I found what I had and decided to scan the document that I had - which included 1954, 55/56 and 57/58 Dodge info. See below. Anybody wanting a higher res image contact me via a PM here with your email address. (FrameDimensions_1954Dodge4doorAndClubCoupe_small.jpg) (FrameDimensions_1954DodgeSuburban_small.jpg) (FrameDimensions_54SierraAnd55_56DodgeSedans_small.jpg) (FrameDimensions_57_58DodgeSedansAndConvertibles_small.jpg) Attachments ---------------- FrameDimensions_1954Dodge4doorAndClubCoupe_small.jpg (201KB - 317 downloads) FrameDimensions_1954DodgeSuburban_small.jpg (171KB - 296 downloads) FrameDimensions_54SierraAnd55_56DodgeSedans_small.jpg (176KB - 300 downloads) FrameDimensions_57_58DodgeSedansAndConvertibles_small.jpg (182KB - 312 downloads) | ||
ViperMan |
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Regular Posts: 53 | You sir continue to be a life-saving source of incredible information. I wouldn't be where I am with this project without your support. This is very helpful. Out of curiosity, do any of your books show diagrams of the body and/or body mount locations? I'm working with a fab shop in Charlotte, NC that has dimensions on a '55 Coronet and they're not matching what I measured on my '56. They're close, but my measured distance from the axle centerline to the forward-most body mount (basically at the firewall) is about 4 inches off. I'm trying to figure out who's right (and judging from the photo you sent above, it's me...) But I'm wondering if there are additional body-to-frame bolts in the front that don't have a protruding bracket as these drawings clearly show that I can't physically see from under the car. Thanks again. I owe you way more than a beer... | ||
56D500boy |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9855 Location: Lower Mainland BC | ViperMan - 2018-11-27 9:34 AM This is very helpful. Out of curiosity, do any of your books show diagrams of the body and/or body mount locations? I don't think that I do, just what is shown in that diagram. But I will look later today. | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9604 Location: So. Cal | Great info. Thanks for posting. Is that gauge hole in the side used just as a dimensioning reference or is it used for other purposes during assembly too? | ||
local2Ed |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 580 | Powerflite - 2018-11-28 12:38 AM Great info. Thanks for posting. Is that gauge hole in the side used just as a dimensioning reference or is it used for other purposes during assembly too? These pictures can be found in the FSM in the section titled "frame" | ||
56D500boy |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9855 Location: Lower Mainland BC | local2Ed - 2018-11-28 5:21 PM These pictures can be found in the FSM in the section titled "frame" Never thought of that I just had a four page thing from somebody shop book. I've checked my hardcopy 56 FSM and yes, they are there. I've my electronic 55-56 Plymouth FSM and they are there. I checked my electronic 58 Dodge FSM and they are NOT there. I checked my electronic 57-58 Plymouth FSM and they are there. Also there in the 58 Chrysler FSM (electronic). If there is a desire I can post copies to this thread. | ||
56D500boy |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9855 Location: Lower Mainland BC | Here are some scans to add to the info pile: (56DodgeFSMPage268Frame_small.jpg) (56DodgeFSMPage269Frame_small.jpg) (56DodgeFSMPage270Frame_small.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 56DodgeFSMPage268Frame_small.jpg (235KB - 286 downloads) 56DodgeFSMPage269Frame_small.jpg (200KB - 290 downloads) 56DodgeFSMPage270Frame_small.jpg (162KB - 293 downloads) | ||
Fin_ish Floyd |
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Member Posts: 46 Location: Santa Fe Texas | Do you have 1957-60 Plymouth and Desoto frame diagrams? Thanks, Floyd | ||
56D500boy |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9855 Location: Lower Mainland BC | Fin_ish Floyd - 2019-01-06 12:20 PM Do you have 1957-60 Plymouth and Desoto frame diagrams? Thanks, Floyd Floyd: See below for some of what you seek. For the others, go to MyMopar.com and download the appropriate Service Manual: http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=109 I presume that the Desotos will be the same as the Chryslers. (57_58PlymouthFrameDimensions_1.jpg) (57_58PlymouthFrameDimensions_2.jpg) (57_58PlymouthFrameDimensions_3.jpg) (57_58PlymouthFrameDimensions_4.jpg) (58ChryslerFrameDimensions_1.jpg) (58ChryslerFrameDimensions_2.jpg) (58ChryslerFrameDimensions_3.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 57_58PlymouthFrameDimensions_1.jpg (186KB - 456 downloads) 57_58PlymouthFrameDimensions_2.jpg (127KB - 295 downloads) 57_58PlymouthFrameDimensions_3.jpg (149KB - 292 downloads) 57_58PlymouthFrameDimensions_4.jpg (176KB - 375 downloads) 58ChryslerFrameDimensions_1.jpg (145KB - 376 downloads) 58ChryslerFrameDimensions_2.jpg (104KB - 310 downloads) 58ChryslerFrameDimensions_3.jpg (161KB - 284 downloads) | ||
56D500boy |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9855 Location: Lower Mainland BC | Found this while trying to organize all the 1956 Dodge info I have accumulated over the past 2 plus years. This one has detailed dimensions. (55-56DodgeFrameDimensions_GeorgeLiskey_small.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 55-56DodgeFrameDimensions_GeorgeLiskey_small.jpg (234KB - 298 downloads) | ||
56D500boy |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9855 Location: Lower Mainland BC | . I was out playing in the garage (painting my 56 Dodge's driver's side rocker panel) and while I had the car jacked up a bit (on the frame) (to give a better angle for painting), I got under the car (between paint coats) and got more serious about figuring out new cross-member brackets for my cast-iron Torqueflite installation project. As a result, I made some measurements of the frame just to the rear of the existing Powerflite cross-member (the new cross member will be about 3.5" to the rear of the existing one). I can confirm that the width of the frame at that point is pretty much 49 11/16" as advertised. The width of the box section of the frame at that point is about 5.5" so the space between the inner rails is about 38 11/16". The cross-member is 37 1/4" long/wide (depending on your point of view) | ||
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