Projects 41 plymouth coupe 392 hemi build thread

Staying focused is a bad problem for me with my project. I start thinking ahead to anticipate problems and end up getting distracted with something else. Looking good eric, your window garnishes came out real nice.

The 48 plymouth you posted is using the same steering column and wheel like I am, looks real good in there. I also like the front end on that car,very nice.

 

Thanks Plung. Yes, there are one or two things still left to do that I can think of.

Thanks plmczy. It's terrible sometimes to stay focused on one thing. Off course I would rather get the Hemi started, but I feel I must finish the metal work first, before I get my dessert.

The other Plymouth sure does look nice, inspirational stuff!

Thinking ahead is fine, but there is only a problem when there actually is a problem. Good luck with your car! How about some pics?

 

Its all looking rather spiffing old chap, Look forward to seeing you on tuesday.

 

Thank you young man Steve, see you tuesday.

 

I check out this thread every couple of days, and I must say your work is awesome farmer12. Love the progress and craftmanship. Keep it up, we need to see this car finished.

 

Thank you Hogman. At the moment I'm searching for parts I still require, as it's just too cold to work in the garage. This can also be a time consuming occupation......but I'm reducing my "to buy" list nearly every day.

 

Just got back from jetting around Europe and got to catch up with Langy in London once more. This is one great guy! Took all the time to explain and answer any questions I had and made us feel very welcome. Thanks Steve, it was good to catch up again. Here's an older pic of Steve and I.

 

Eric it was great to see you again mate, Its always fun when you visit. Sorry i was a bit off colour, it turned out i had food poisoning, spent the rest of the day throwing up

 

steve i thought the english where immun for food poisoning, in the UK i had some fish and chips and shit all the way back on the ferry
good luck man

 

I wish that was so Art, luckily it went as quick as it came !!!

 

Coffee and cigarettes.......the great uncloggers. Good to hear you're feeling better mate.

 

Just got off the phone with Bob Walker at Hot Heads and ordered dual groove pulleys for the waterpump and crank. I've thought hard about using an electric waterpump, but I'm going to try this option first. Hopefully this will give me the required clearance for my alternator. And with a bit of luck, I'll be able to modify the existing bracket to make it all work. Now all I have to do is wait for the UPS man to knock on my door.

 

Hi Eric you haven't quit,so KEEP IT UP!!! It was nice meeting you with Peter.Tried to start up a topic of my project but have to figure out how to post pictures on here.

 

It was certainly good to meet up with you guys! btw, sent a PM with regards to the uploading of the pics.

 

Just got news that it's going to take 1-2 weeks before I get my welder back, due to parts.......

Nothing else to do but continue with something that doesn't require any welding. So it was on to the electric windows. After reading the instruction manual a few times (and convincing my wife I had to work in the living room), I placed the mechanism inside the door and tried to find the correct position. Got some aluminium, nuts and bolts from the local hardware store and started drilling and mounting. Also spent a fair bit of time modifying the aluminium......

I still need to sort out the lower bolt of the running track and do some final adjustments, but the mechanism is in there! Going to do the other door on monday. Have a great weekend everyone!

 

if you really need any 220 V or 380 V welding equipment you can borrow one from me ,Eric.

(buzzy try to get the first pictures of the car on the computer@#*!!so I can start my topic soon)

 

Thanks for the offer Peter, but there are plenty of things to do at the moment that doesn't require welding. Looking forward to your build thread!

 

Still trying to get the very first pictures on.Hold on!

 

great job on the electric window Eric! Now I can't recall, are you going to delete the vent window? keep up the inspiring work!

 

Profesional work as usual farmer12, you never seem to stop amazing me with your skills! Very cool. Have you worked out yet what your going to do with the door handles?

 

Thank you Hogman! Yes, I'm getting rid of the vent window for the time being. More than likely I'll make it a little fixed fixed window instead. Thank you for the comments.

 

Thank you for the kind words Plung! I'm going to try and make the MG handles work somehow, shown in pic one. I did just receive 4 NOS interior door handles which I bought on ebay for less than 50usd. Maybe I can use two of these as well......(going to look into that)

 

Your relentless, dogged pursuit of this great build continues to inspire!

 

Thank you BrerHair! It's the continueing saga of thinking, looking for parts, fabricating and building is what's making this an enjoyable build for me. If it's inspiring to others, that's even better!

 

So what do you do on a saturday night when it's too cold in the garage and your wife won't let you work on the doors in the living room? You off course go and sand/prime the door handle mechanisms in the kitchen!

Even though it will be completely out of sight when the door trim is in place, I just didn't feel good about hiding rusty parts. I sanded down the springs and mechanism and gave them a good prime. Came out looking great. Priming the back tomorrow and another little job is done.

 

Lookin Good Eric!

 

I agree with you on the "hidden rusty part" item. I do the same, even though most people will never see them. It just adds that little extra bit of satisfaction. Plus, you never know, and if for some reason you do pull the door panels off, I'd bet that people who see that you've gone to the extra effort to clean and paint these parts will appreciate the car even more.

 

Well farmer your makin it happen . Stay at it , Its looking good . Door asembly in the living room ? She must be a sweetheart . LOL!

 

Thank you James.

My thoughts exactly!

And to think it was her idea about working inside!

 

Eric I couldn't agree more about not attending to unseen bits, I couldn't leave a rusty bit even if it's not seen, it's having pride in your work.
It's all looking very nice mate.