53 Dodge truck
53 Dodge truck Picked up a 53 dodge 1/2 ton truck today for $75. Been looking for a rat rod project and jumped on this when I saw how ugly it is. I have been looking on the internet for replacements parts, ie. window felt, weather stripping, I can't find anything. Plan is to go with an ls motor and auto trans. I was hoping to find a front clip kit or rolling tube frame but no luck. What are things I need to consider and look for when doing this truck? Mainly when it comes to the harness and power train.
Here is a place that might have some of the weather stripping, and you're right. It's an ugly truck.
http://www.robertsmotorparts.com/truck_parts.html
http://www.robertsmotorparts.com/truck_parts.html
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There was also a place called "Plydo" as in Plymouth-Dodge. Since it's not a concours resto, try using felt and weatherstrip from a Chev or Ford from the same year. That stuff is easy to find and may be close in shape. The 2003 and newer Crown Vic has a bolt on crossmember/suspension assembly that is an easy upgrade for most older pickups. Love the LS motors but a late model hemi in an old Dodge would impress the crazy Mopar guys!
