The Jalopy Journal
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Ok, the cardboard is in the recycle bin and I moved fixing my spare from the bottom to the top of the repair list. The wheel is original 16” and...
Hey thanks, no rear seats, business coupe with the spare tire mounted behind the passenger seat. I like the 40’s too, but prefer the 41 fenders...
Good points you made, thanks. I haven’t driven it on the road yet. It’s about ready to drive, other than painting and installing the rf fender and...
Probably the best thing to do now is remove the spring, get a 6.00x16 tire mounted, and cycle the suspension from snubber to snubber and check for...
Thanks guys for pointing out my error. I was thinking ahead when it’s lower the hub will come up to the center of the cardboard, then looked at as...
Thanks, it’s a very solid car and the repairs are moving along at a decent pace now.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hey guys, I finally worked my way around to doing the front suspension on my 41 coupe, ready to lower it and relocate...
Thanks a lot Moose, I think I like the black wheels better.
I’m diligently working to make my car look similar to this one, and can’t decide between black artillery wheels or true red. Can someone please...
I read a lot of posts on here and the P15-D24 site, especially regarding lowering the car, relocating the front shock upper mount, and installing...
Thanks, I’ve already replaced every wire on the car, including pigtails on the light sockets.
The car in this photo is my inspiration for the build on my car. Although I’m going to paint mine with satin black rather than gloss black,...
After I bought this car, I only worked on it part time for a couple months, then spent about a year building a 1,200 sq ft shop. During that time...
Thanks for the info, I’ll be saving it for future reference. That is a very good looking engine, I’ll be keeping mine stock for at least the short...
I’ve seen a few 41 Plymouth’s with frame numbers on the driver’s side near the rear wheel, I haven’t checked mine yet. I have a couple other...
That’s a good idea, if I ever change the engine I’ll look into doing that. I was surprised this car still had the original engine, I plan to check...
Sounds like a plan, I’ll add some to the fuel too.
I got the engine started over the weekend and ran it for about 30 seconds. runs a little rough (as expected), lifters are ticking and it needs a...
The seller stated that the car was a daily driver not very long ago. I got it turning over normally today, but no spark, I’ll fix that tomorrow.
Thanks, I’ve been patient and lucky getting old cars, my 57 Chrysler is solid and needed no patches, despite those cars being notorious for being...
Agreed on the wiring, I’ll add that to my list. I enjoyed reading your thread a couple year’s ago and will be reading it again as I improve this one.
A previous owner did a quick and dirty spray can paint job on the exterior complete with runs and paint on the trim, otherwise I would leave it....
The car is currently not running, the seller stated that it will but needs a new starter relay and possibly a starter rebuild. I ordered a relay...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I posted a thread here a few year’s ago with questions about 41...
I saw that car on the auction website and wanted to bid on it, but the car I really wanted, a white 59 Impala 2dr ht bid after that one. I bid the...
Same problem with electronic ignition (pertronix). Wired my radio to work only with key on, listed to the radio all day in the garage (with engine...
I’ve determined the same regarding the roof lines, in 40/41 there is only one roofline for the coupes. I wanted to be sure before I buy one so...
I agree, I asked the inspector to spend the bulk of his time looking for rust/cancer on body and frame. He didn’t really report on the rockers...
I located a car for sale and paid for a professional inspection because it’s too far away from me. Here are the results of the paint thickness...
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