07-18-2010, 08:41 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Alice Springs, central Australia,
NT
Cobra Make, Engine: Classic revival kit (CR3181), gen III engine, T56 6 speed box, AU XR8 lsd diff
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I went out and had a look at the second Dodge yesterday, it is a 560 model and it also has the 20 inch wheels.
The chassis and wheel base is the same as the 575 (red one) but the 560 is physically alot lower, not as low as others I have seen but a far better option, I will also be able to get it another inch or so lower by removing a leaf or 2 from the spring packs.
A pleasant suprise was the fact that it is actually a V8 318, so that saves me having to find another engine.
Also a Truck Forum I have joined one of the members has said he will draw up some plans for a Banana back that will allow the Cobra to go on without scraping.
So it looks like I will have 2 hydraulic tippers for sale, Will then look at the funds I have and possably go with an overdriven 4 speed auto, I have been infomed that there was not much choice in final drive gearing in the Dodge range, so it could be difficult to find a cruising diff.
Between the 2 vehicles I now have a rust free and dent free (apart from very minor dents) range of parts.
Also the 560 is fitted with 2 fuel tanks with room behind them to run LPG tanks.
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