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Post by IMP on Aug 24, 2011 18:11:32 GMT -5
post all tips/tricks on 1964 and older mopar fullsize cars
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Post by dm440c on Aug 25, 2011 11:29:42 GMT -5
Cars that do not belong here
the early 60's fullsize cars with a removable front subframe (Chrysler Newport, 300, NYer, etc.) can be lumped in with the 65-73 Y frame cars... go to that tips thread for those
Imperials have their own thread, not discussed here
Cars that do belong here
any full size Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, or DeSoto brand with a full frame chassis
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Post by derbydan on Aug 25, 2011 17:05:38 GMT -5
But the Y is way differant in these cars, Its angeled outward. So how is the build for the Y's the same if they look nothing alike?
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Post by RockyVI on Aug 26, 2011 9:32:15 GMT -5
Shouldn't it be 1960 and older mopars if you want it to be the full frame mopars
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Post by dm440c on Aug 26, 2011 11:01:35 GMT -5
But the Y is way differant in these cars, Its angeled outward. So how is the build for the Y's the same if they look nothing alike? good question ... for the same reason that a 67 Satellite and a 67 Dart are in the same thread: because although the chassis is visually different, the vast majority of the things you would type out as a build tip for one still applies to the other. There might be one or two oddball items that you would do different but that can also be expressed in the thread along with everything that does apply. Shouldn't it be 1960 and older mopars if you want it to be the full frame mopars I agree with this in principle and maybe that would be a better way to do it, but if we were to do that we should also change the title of the Y frame thread to show that it includes the 61-64 full size subframe cars. Might get a little messy there, and since those are far more common than these we thought it would make the most sense to have the messy part in the lesser used category. The tricky part is in keeping the tips threads clean, concise, and easy for people to navigate. The strategy we went with here is to use the title of this thread as a "catch all" for the models that don't fit the rest of the categories, then in the first post explain what belongs here and where to go otherwise. Perfect? No, but whatever strategy you choose is bound to make more sense to some people and less to others so you really can't win  |
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Post by RockyVI on Aug 26, 2011 12:29:48 GMT -5
Personally I have always considered 1961 through 1973 y framers because that's what they are. Regardless of the subframe differences. Imo. The same principles should be applied to all of them.
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Post by richens18 on Aug 27, 2011 15:48:51 GMT -5
What does a 58 desoto frame look like ?
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Post by dm440c on Aug 29, 2011 10:57:35 GMT -5
Personally I have always considered 1961 through 1973 y framers because that's what they are. Regardless of the subframe differences. Imo. The same principles should be applied to all of them. no argument here.... but most people consider the term "Y frame" to apply to 65-73, so again, it's a judgement call about what is the least confusing way for the majority of people to address the organization of the threads. Once again, to be clear, the 1961-1964 full size subframe cars will be discussed in the 1965-1973 Y frame tips thread.... not hereWhat does a 58 desoto frame look like ? 58 DeSoto is a full frame car and this is the right tips thread to discuss it |
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Post by kirbybuilt54 on Sept 14, 2011 22:21:06 GMT -5
are the 59 and older frames all the same when comparing imperial to nonimperals and wagons to sedans?
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Post by dm440c on Sept 15, 2011 12:39:44 GMT -5
nope! many differences.
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Post by Moto Assassin on Sept 15, 2011 18:06:28 GMT -5
i can pick up a 63 fury for cheap is it any good?
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Post by dm440c on Sept 16, 2011 10:40:51 GMT -5
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Post by Moto Assassin on Sept 16, 2011 19:47:49 GMT -5
thanks!
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Post by moparman005 on Sept 21, 2011 13:46:04 GMT -5
i have the chance to pick up like a 48 plymouth car, figured it would be fun to run it, just dont have a clue about them, anyone have tips? thanks
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Post by bashinmt on Jan 12, 2012 12:22:41 GMT -5
How do the 1960 newports hold up light weld rules bumper swaps frame weld a-arms forward
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