Projects 30s Plymouth Coupster to identify

Think you're right...If that was a roadster, it was growing some tin!

 

Once the paint/bondo/lead is stripped off it will be much easier to see what was done....
It has had a LOT of "work" done to it. The gas door has been added.

 

Cars like this had to provide Ford with a lot of the motivation to up their "A game" for 1932.

 

I agree this is a worked over convertible coupe or 3W coupe and that the gas filler door is added. That's not a bad thing, it's an old hot rod with custom work done, to me that adds to it rather than takes away from it. It's nice looking, has good proportions other than I feel like the front axle is way too far back.

I'd guess you know already, but the gauge cluster is an upside down '49 Mercury dash insert. They were a popular swap into hotrods and customs of the day, especially if you intended to run a Ford flathead drivetrain.

 

I can see what you're saying, this is a HotRod in the truest sense. Actually I am a bit relieved and excited by this, I don't have to be concerned with this car not being restored to "correct" specifications. It shall continue in the vein of being a HotRod by adding parts I have been collection for such a project over the years.
Safety first since my co-pilot most days will be my 11 year old daughter. A modern ch***is with brakes, steering and suspension to bolt this ol' tub to will be at the top of the list. I'm not a fabricator so suggestions on who makes a reasonably priced unit (I can do the ***embly) would be appreciated. The other thing to take into account for the ch***is design is the weight and especially torque of the 1958 392 Hemi that will be perched between the rails.
As I mentioned, I am a totally nubie at this era of cars so any and all suggestions will be welcome. I can't wait to get started!! Yes, the DMV will be first.
Thanks again

 

Neat start to a wicked hot rod, whatever it is I'm with @borntoloze, the winged car is slick.

 

I'm with you on the modern stuff for steering, brakes, and suspension, but unfortunately, most of that stuff just doesn't look right with being covered with fenders. Adding fenders would be expensive, and add to the lack of fabrication difficulties you are facing. Those "easy" upgrades (modern frames & ch***is) take you right out of this boards limitations and will resort in closed threads with guys trying to help you. What that leaves you is upgrading the old stuff to get acceptable standards. That stuff is available, it just adds to the cost of building your hot rod.

Do you have, or know someone with fabrication skills that will help you, or you can recruit? I don't see this going forward very well without at least some fabrication skills. Can you weld? Want to learn how to weld?

The front axle and spring set up is a Ford configuration, probably the rear as well.. What is there probably won't support your Hemi, but places like www.speedway.com (a starting point, many are out there) have bolt on stuff that can be added to support your motor. Its the same deal with frame crossmember kits, boxing plate kits, and rear suspension kits, that stuff is available on line, that will accommodate the drive train you have in mind safely. Unfortunately, welding will be needed to attach the mounting brackets for most of that stuff. Its a learned process, but there are people here that can walk you through the process.

The adventure you are about to undertake is fun, time consuming, expensive, challenging, addicting, and rewarding. It took me 4 years to acquire the skills to build my 1st rolling frame, 2 more years to have a driving car, and 7 years to drive it 77,000 miles! There have been many since. Gene

 

Dang - I see a Daytona!

 

With running a Hemi. Go buy a new frame or custom build one from scratch. It will be the safer route for the end result. Who knows what has been done to the one you have. Just look at all the modifications that have been done to the body. Just something to ponder on.

 

You guys are sharp!
Yes, here is my DAYTONA parked at the Wellborn Musclecar Museum for the Aero Warrior Reunion on the 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2019.