Projects 41 plymouth coupe 392 hemi build thread

My motto has always been that if you can't afford what you want, save up for it. Buying something you can afford will eventually be replaced by that what you really wanted in the first place, therefore it will have cost you more in the long run.....

 

^^^true that^^^

 

Thanks Glenn. The front will be dropped another 2 inches due to the dropped spindles I'll be mounting after the chassis is powdercoated. The rear can be lowered another 1.5 inches which I'll adjust once the body is on and the right stance can be sorted out.

 

Good point and I agree with you. In this case though I gotta get the truck on the road since I sold my F250 and time is a factor. Maybe Santa Claus will bring me something at Christmas time.

 

Got ya Eric, thanks...What type of steering did you go with power or manual? I went manual for the clean look and the car does not weigh much at all. Also are you putting the power brake unit under the driver's seat?

 

Glenn, I'm using the manual steering considering the engine is set back and like you said, it will give a clean look. With regards to the brake unit, this will be placed under the dashboard by using one of Kugel's 90 degree set up. This is a brake/clutch assembly with the master cylinder and dual reservoir perpendicular to this assembly.

Here is an older photo where you can just see the mounting holes for the master cylinder/reservoir. Better pics on "kugelkomponents.com"

 

Eric,

Thanks...I will check that site out. There are so many choices out there, sometimes it is mind boggling. I just want to do it right, if there is such a thing. I should say right in my minds' eye.

I'm following my original lead on the 392, just checking to see if it is an "A" code!

 

Looks like the stock boxed chasis with some obvious changes. Just curious if you had an idea of how much the frame weighs? When setting up my chasis i was planning on only boxing the front segment and rear segment where the suspension is, seemed like a little overkill to box the whole thing. Any thoughts?

 

I'm not sure on the exact weight, but I'm guessing around 350-400 lbs. My buddy and I lifted it without any problems. Perhaps some changes are slight overkill, but I don't want the chassis to flex too much.

With regards to your chassis, why not box it all. It will give strength and that way you don't get the inside of it dirty. And it will give a cleaner look and more mounting opportunities. Just a thought...

 

very nice progress Eric.

I hope to get my dutch registration in a few months.
are you going to bottrop(germany) for some inspiration ?

Jurgen

 

Thanks Jurgen. I have no definite plans for Bottrop yet.....would like to go, time permitting. Good luck with the registration, let us know how it went.

 

Hi!

Thanks for an unforgetable night in oslo!

 

woooooah! Take it easy guys, this is a family forum.

 

Ha ha ha! With crusing and burgers...... sick sick people....

 

Chase the A-1 if it makes you feel somehow more secure, but there is no documented difference between castings.

Yeah, I know..."but I read it on a web site and they said...."

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More Nickle, I guess they don't count inflation. LMAO. Thank for the heads up.

 

I should be the one to thank you all, for going out of your way to show us Oslo and surrounding area. It was fantastic to meet such a great bunch of guys, with a passion for customs.

The first pic show the 52 Buick of Niklas. An outstanding looking car, with some further modifications planned. He actually uses it as his daily driver. Respect! L to r, Rednek, me and Niklas.

The second pic show Frode's 51 Chevy which he had bought from the US late last year without interior. He worked all winter to install a new interior, looking exceptional. Niklas and Frode are part of the Squirrel's car club. L to r, Frode and Sondre.

The third pic is self explanatory.......

 

During the cruise, Sondre met up with us and his Ford pick up. He was kind enough to show us his garage in the center of town and his Barris custom. He actually found this car in Sweden! What a lucky find!! Sondre is part of the Coupe Devils car club and just like the other guys, took the time to explain everything. Thank you Sondre!

Pic 2 is Niklas and his Buick.

Pic 3 is the Chevy and Buick of the Squirrel's car club

 

While looking for a place to eat in town, we were joined by one of their friend and his 29 Ford. Great to see such a car driving through the streets of Oslo! At the end of the night, the guys were kind enough to drop us off at the hotel.

Thank you all once again for a fantastic night and making us feel so very welcome in Oslo! Eric

 

A few more pics.

 

Even more!

 

fantastic pics Farmer! Thanks for sharing them with us. NOW GET BACK TO WORK ON YOUR CAR! haha.

blessings,
David

 

Cool pictures man!

 

Thanks Niklas! I particularly like this one of you in front of your 52 Buick. Pure magic!

 

Thanks in advance for being kind to a VERY GREEN NEWBIE. It took a few reads to recover from the statement "Cutting off the Front End" before I got a clue. My question is I am guessing M2 refers to a type of suspension? I just learned about the Viper and V10 so I got the engine reference. Looking forward to your progress.

 

Cool thread. Cool car. Cool engine. Keep up the good work!
--mika

 

You are correct. M2 refers to mustang 2, a type of front suspension used in the 70's. It was well engineered, so it was "re-introduced" in the hot rod/custom world and used often.

 

After a great sunday night in Oslo, it was back to working on the car today. It was time to fabricate the right cover in front of the firewall. After lots of small adjustments, I was able to produce a mirror image of left side. Did the usual welding and grinding.

 

After finishing off the right side cover, I started on finishing some of the work inside the car. Fabricated a small side piece which will cover the c-notch. After hammering some metal into shape, welded it and got the old grinder out again. The pics are a little dark as the flash was playing up.

 

Thanks David. Please note I took your advice. LOL