Hot Rods 1931 plymouth coupe pictures

Here a shot of my 31 PA coupe. dropped front axle on parallel leafs and a tubbed rear, rides like shit! I am trying to figure out what to do with the suspension to make it a better ride at highway speed.

 

I'm not a front end man put what kind of caster are you runnin' on that axle? My experience is more caster steers harder but settles 'em down a little at speed. Just a thought

 

Lose the fenders, sell them to finance some more of the project.
I'd personally keep the hood but lose the sides, looks nice with headers sticking through the side
Keep the six, or at least stick with a Mopar if you decide to go with a V8.
Keep the parallel leafs, I think it looks kinda kool and different, and I have seen a few fenderless rods with the parallel leafs, as long as it's clean it looks awesome.

However, the best thing you could possibly do with that car is sell it to me.

 

im just curiuos,what are you using for the rear suspension, and are you using the same stock front leaf springs, and what motor and trans combo ?. filthy frank.

 

Great looking ride- Do you have any leads on ANY parts. As you can see, I gonna need a lot.

 

hers my 31 dodge. hemi coming soon

 

heres a 31 plymouth at the york nats a few years ago

 

Loose the fenders, radiator and hood and put a Potvin 6-71 off the crankshaft on the front of a hemi with lots of setback, and slicks or atleast thats my plan on my '30 plymouth, Damn i'm a sick bastard

 

I know, that's gay!

I wouldn't be afraid to run the fenders if your not totally against the idea. You would be surprised to see how that sets your car apart these days. If not look at OLD lake pics because they were using the parallel leaf suspension quite frequently out there. They may have a few cool tricks to use.

 

Oops I just seen that I commented on this thread about the fenders.....didn't mean to do it again.

 

I agree. Jeff, I get flamed on here every once in awhile cuz of my view about the big swooping fenders on the 20's+30's cars. I love 'em. Way too many people now have yanked off the fenders to where now you almost have to dig to find one with any. Fenderless roadsters are great, but those fenders are just too cool/stylish to leave off for me.
Think of it this way, it shouldn't be too hard to find replacements if yours are shot!
~Jef

 

What to do with the suspension. It depends on how much grief you want to let yourself in for, and how great your fabricating skills are. For my money, if I was bulding it, wanted readily available parts, a great ride, and expectations of being finished in this lifetime-----. I would keep the stock frame, put in an early mustang rearend (I know they are the right width), a set of rear coil overs and a parallel 4 bar set up with a rear panhard rod. I would buy an aftermarket model A front crossmember and swap it into place (burn out the Mopar front crossmember). Then buy a complete front end set up for Ford from super Bell---4" dropped axle with transverse leaf spring, batwings and 4 bars, and again a Panhard rod. I would go with a Vega cross steer set up for good handling and no bump steer. That way all of the parts you need can be purchased for reasonable price and delivered tomorrow from Speedway, or Pete and Jakes. The Ford parts are also the most prevalent parts that show up at swap meets. Of course, thats just what I'd do.---Brian

 

OK- now where can I get a nice set of fenders and boards, rad shell, headlight bar- anyone make replacement parts- this is not going to be swapped over to another Ford - sorry guys nothin against Ford, just want to keep it looking like a Dodge. Any leads would be appreciated. Can't wait for the spring swap meets to start.

 

I say lose the fenders and hood, channel it. Put a SBC and 32 ford grill on it and paint it flat black with red wheels and white walls............













Just kidding keep the fenders and hood and keep it all mopar if you can.

 

Hey..I need a deck lid for a 31 Dodge...any leads?? Thanks!!

 

I am at NSRA Nats this weekend- I did not see any here.....-sorry

 

im picking up a 31 2 dr sedan in a week , not planning on running fenders or hood

 

plans now to fit up widened '34 fenders/ boards, got a front set that need work and will fit with a little work

 

BHahahhahahaha........

Leave it unchopped, leave the fenders, 6'' dropped axle from Speedway with your brakes of choice in front, any rear that will fit and blocks and a few leaves removed, chrome reverse all around.

Your paint of choice.

Done.

 

1931 Plymouth coupe

 

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=10617&pictureid=107247

 

Just an opinion from across the pond
Run the fenders and chop and channel it
This one will be started on soon with all the good bit

Richard

 

I have a33 plymouth pd coupe It had a 327 in it which I just removed + replaced with a modified 230 6 out of a48 dodge it's running the turbo 350 that was hooked to the 327. Full fendered + running parallel leafs in front + rear with an econoline axel with chevy discs. Has no issues with the stock + was over a 100mph many times + did nothing scary!
Lanny

 

Man!! would love to see some pictures of your set up! Progress is slow on Plymouth got involved in restoring a 64 olds jetstar convertible my brothers car he was in a bad accident with it. I have got the frame boxed and put the body on stands to start panel and body work in the spring.I will post some pictures if it ever stops snowing!! Another 10"" so far todayt! Joe

 

I got your pm but I' some what computer illterate. I don't think my reply went through. Look on the intro new guys page under old fart newbie. theres some pictures there.
Lanny

 

Here are some pics of my 31 plymouth (first rod i built), note the grill, grill shell difference. this according to the VIN was a Windsor, Ontario built car. Didn't go with parallel leaf susp./fenders cause it was long gone so I went model A frt x member/4" drop axle/P & J ladder bar w. coilovers, rode pretty good. and the 354 Hemi fit pretty good with a 5" recess firewall, these cars are roomy inside, still lots of leg room.

 

Heres the plan for suspension Lucky 7 (complete) I beam drilled and 4" drop Batwings ,Vega steering I got a rear out of a early bronco 9" Need to check ratio What would be a good ratio for street and hiway running?.Not sure about if I should run rear parallel 4 bar or triangulated 4 link both systems use coil overs system. Looking for some in put? and if the rear should stay drums or change to disc? As far as drive train I got a low mileage 360 mopar and transmission automatic (bad Knees) that I will run for now. I have a early Chrysler hemi but needs rebuilding and transmission . Let me know what you think Joe

 

Looking good Marfen!!!!!!! I am toying with the same front end set up only I want to use a Mopar 'double dip' axle and buggy spring.

 

Go FAT TIRE !!!!

 

On that I'd keep the fenders and the hood top, run a 440 with cross ram 4spd