dsonny Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Hi everyone, i just signed up to the page and wanted to show off my new to me 1929 Chrysler Roadster project and get a little direction. My plan is to keep it as vintage as possible. i had a friend of mine build me a 1956 dodge hemi 270 motor. I am currently looking for a A833 transmission from 1975 up as i would like the 4 speed manual with the OD. My big question right now is what to do with the rear diff and front suspension. I want a highboy roadster look. I would like to rebuild the original parts but upgrade the wheels/drums so i can mount a steelie rim and not the old wood wheels. as anyone done this with there original diff/axles and frontend? Thanks Doug 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipdang Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Neat car, but "as vintage as possible" with the projected new driveline? Love watching projects unfold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsonny Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 8 minutes ago, zipdang said: Neat car, but "as vintage as possible" with the projected new driveline? Love watching projects unfold. Ya i just want to keep it old school as best as i can. I would like to keep the rear diff but i want to know if i can convert the axles to have conventional steel wheels...like a ford or dodge pattern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 (edited) The AACA site is mainly for keeping cars original. Go here for old school builds....be certain to introduce yourself there. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/ Edited December 11, 2020 by keiser31 (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsonny Posted December 11, 2020 Author Share Posted December 11, 2020 Ahh i see..good to know 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Wrench Posted December 25, 2020 Share Posted December 25, 2020 Assuming you do start a build page there, please come back and leave a link here in this post so we can follow along at JalopyJournal. Looks like a fun project, good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 On 12/10/2020 at 5:55 PM, dsonny said: Ahh i see..good to know You need to get in touch with the Montana Vintage Speed guys on FaceBook. They are working an a DeSoto of the same era.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 On 12/10/2020 at 6:16 PM, keiser31 said: The AACA site is mainly for keeping cars original. Go here for old school builds....be certain to introduce yourself there. https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/ Hi John, can you tell if the car on topic is a 65 or 75 with the info provided? I was just curious due to production totals and if there might be a registry that would like to know about this car before it is converted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, 30DodgePanel said: Hi John, can you tell if the car on topic is a 65 or 75 with the info provided? I was just curious due to production totals and if there might be a registry that would like to know about this car before it is converted. Looks to be a Model 65. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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