bebop138 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Traditionally are the frames the same on the Dodges,Plymouths, DeSotos and Chryslers? Lets say 46-52 Is the front suspension the same also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 No, the frames will not interchange and yes, SOME of the front end parts will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebop138 Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Is it that the bodies bolt on in different places? Is the distance between the frame rails the same. On the front end is the center to center on the tires the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 The body mounting points would all be different due to the varying body sizes between Plymouth, Dodge, etc. I doubt that any of the front ends between models are the same in dimension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Plymouthy Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Plymouth is smaller..the Dodge, Desoto and Chrysler share frames..The Concord line of Plymouth and the Wayfarer Dodge are smaller wheelbases..the Wayfarer shares the Plymouth smaller brakes BUT uses wheel studs and not bolts.On most frames the body style dictates the mounting points..the rear and front are typically the same..right rear arch gets a torque snubber on the body also..the center are bolt in for some locations as to use the same frame..but different mounting holes are preset on the frame.If you have a specific question..you may get a more tailored answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_Bill-W Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 For the 1946-48 models, there are four chassis frames (regular wheelbases) :Plymouth - 117" wheelbaseDodge - 119½" wheelbaseDeSoto / Chrysler 6 - 121½" wheelbaseChrysler 8 - 127½" wheelbaseAs Dodge, Desoto, Chrysler 6 and Chrysler 8 all shared bodies, the differences between the three is all ahead of the body cowl due to differences in engine length. The Plymouth body is smaller than the D-S-C body.For 1949-52 models, there are six :Plymouth DeLuxe/Concord - 111" wheelbasePlymouth (regular) - 118½" wheelbaseDodge Wayfarer - 115" wheelbaseDodge Meadowbrook/Coronet - 123½" wheelbaseDeSoto / Chrysler 6 / 1951-52 Saratoga - 125½ wheelbaseChrysler 8 (except 1951-52 Saratoga) - 131½" wheelbase Again, the bodies of the Dodge Coronet, DeSoto, and Chrysler are the same. The differences are all in the area ahead of the body cowl. The Plymouth body is again smaller than the D-S-C body.BillVancouver, BC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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