softtomgirl

what's in it right now is D5 42569. hanging in a tree was an engine block (T12 13595) with a crankcase. he gave me that and a head that I assume goes with it. I still have everything he gave me.

last year countrytravler said the engine was from a 1937 Dodge D5 car. Any idea how big?

since the engine is not original, I am not going 100% original. as countrytraveler said a year ago "I would just build the truck to comfort your sweet tooth" and so I am. I do want to be able to move faster than 50 mph and not have the engine maxed out. I don't want a hot-rod and have no intention of going that direction. 30dodge35 - you and I are gonna talk. thanks everybody for your feedback.

I apologize if I am on the "wrong" forum. since I started this conversation a year ago I thought it was "my forum". please share with me where I need to go and get just as valuable of info and help as I have been getting on this forum. I am truly sorry.

there ARE four jack stands that the frame is sitting on. cinder blocks are supporting axles til I get around to removing them. I just thought disc brakes would be safer than drums.

what is entailed in switching out drum to disc brakes? and I'd like to have the engine rebuilt this winter. any advice?

another view

my progress so far. many items already at body shop.

should I put the window regulators back in before or after the doors are primed?

window regulators are out. had to get a strong friend to help. going back in won't be easy. one of the channels that the glass sit in is gone. spent the afternoon sanding in an effort to find the serial number now that I have the fender off. no luck so far.

there is no glass (long gone). I have all the screws removed. mechanism is loose. just doesn't seem to be enough room to push it in.

Everybody, how do I get the window mechanism out of the doors with the window channels in the way?

not scared off. winter happened. actually taking the fenders off this weekend.

fantastic info! ! thx so much.

Dave, there are these 2 pans down on the sides of the engine. One is gone. what are they for?