by Guest Thu Feb 05, 2009 9:33 amI have a chance to scoop a nearly perfect dodge doghouse , since I will be putting a v-8 into my van I have heard that the dodge doghouse is as good as the v-8 chevy to use..any thoughts..anyone??...its from a dodge 108 sportsman..slant 6..also if I do get it should i scoop the rad as well??...not sure if the dodge rad can be beefed up or not..thanx
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dodge/chevy doghouse question
G-Man- Mayor
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If you can get that doghouse GET IT. I have heard they are a little bigger than a 2nd gen chevy. Plus they are made so the sides come off. And the sides don't come off the 2nd gen chevy. Maybe Leadfoot will see this. He used a Dodge doghouse in this 1st gen chevy and was happy with it.
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I have heard the same as well. Heck..go for it.
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i put one in my 65 , i liked the idea of it being able to be removed
to fix or show things
granted i didn't need the room for the 4 banger i put in it
but also having the option for something MUCH bigger was nice too
the width and length of a dodge box is just about perfect
only thing i had to do really was make a plate for the back panel because of the "hump hole" in the back end of the dodge box
height of the sides is good for seat mounting too
pics
to fix or show things
granted i didn't need the room for the 4 banger i put in it
but also having the option for something MUCH bigger was nice too
the width and length of a dodge box is just about perfect
only thing i had to do really was make a plate for the back panel because of the "hump hole" in the back end of the dodge box
height of the sides is good for seat mounting too
pics
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oh yeah almost forgot
i cut a access panel in the pass side so i could adjust or get into
the carb area without having to remove the whole side panel
https://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/leadfoot1965/65%20chop%20chop/?action=view¤t=MVC-006F-12.jpg
slight mods and a chevy radiator will fit.. i THINK dodge radiators have the in and outs in the wrong locations to work easily.. but anything can be piped pretty much with a little fab work
i cut a access panel in the pass side so i could adjust or get into
the carb area without having to remove the whole side panel
https://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/leadfoot1965/65%20chop%20chop/?action=view¤t=MVC-006F-12.jpg
slight mods and a chevy radiator will fit.. i THINK dodge radiators have the in and outs in the wrong locations to work easily.. but anything can be piped pretty much with a little fab work
DanTheVanMan- Commissioner
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Well there ya go Hemi. It's a good move no matter how you look at it. The extra space is always nice and if you plan on upgrading to a V8 at any time in the future you'd be one step ahead already... I only have a L6-250, but would NEVER pass up a dodge doghouse!!!
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If you can, find a Dodge dog house from late 68-70. They had two clips holding the lid down and thus a better seal.
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Picking it up on monday.rad and all...nice shape doghouse...truck was from southern states....thanks for all those pics and the info from everyone who posted...cheers!!
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