1953-54 Plymouth+Volare front end?

Started by ArizonaBear, April 25, 2009, 03:52:33 PM

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ArizonaBear

I have a lead on a ca. 1953 Plymouth sedan and was wondering how much hassle it would be to put a Volare/5th Ave style K member under it? Or, would I be better off going with Ye Olde Mustang II/Fatman's setup?

enjenjo

What's the original tread width? the Volare is right on 60" If that works, should be just a matter of straightening the rails, removing the spring pockets, and building brackets to bolt up the Volare front end.
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mopar2dr

1989 was the last year this front suspension was built. Most parts stores usually have parts for them,but I have to wonder for how much longer. I'm using a Dakota front clip on my F-1 project. The series one rotors are 5 bolt and will swap right onto the spindles(they have been 6-bolt since 90 or 91) Hard to beat coil spring,upper and lower a-arms,with rack and pinion steering.
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unklian

How wide is the Dakota, compared to the Volare ?

chimp koose

how wide are your frame rails? There are a lot of guys doing 03 -07 crown victoria crossmember swaps in ford trucks from 53 0n up. Its almost a bolt in swap .If your frame rails are straight and near the same width you might want to check it out. I did a volare swap in a 53 merc truck 3 yrs ago and this crown vic swap would have been a lot less work.