Thread: 53 dodge truck

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Originally Posted by jeff batchelor

need info on 53 dodge 1/2 ton truck.anybody have one they have restoed?or rodded???truck is a pilothouse series.any info welcomed

I'm doing the same thing, I'm putting a 72 340 in a 53. I found I had to leave the rad. bracket in place to locate the small block with the cab off. I left the stright axel in for that old hotrod look. Older dodge van rearend comes close to fitting, but I'm trying to figure out my rear springs, as to if I want the narrow ones or refit her with newer wide ones.
Good luck, Keep me up dated
Rick Ward