New build thread; 48 Plymouth

[35fordcoupe]

the back seat is looking good. I remember when you got it and I thought it was a cool idea. I'm glad to see it is working out for you.

[Dave Severson]

Seat is going to work out great! As with most Hot Rod parts, some assembly required!!!!

[Jack F]

Nice work Falcon. You are doing a great job narrowing that seat. When I put the running gear out of my GTO into the 34 I also used the back seat from the GTO for the rumble seat. I just cobbed it in the first time around but will fix it right for the rebuild in progress.

Jack.

[dwaynerz]

nice work. you are going to have a nice ride when you get finished. oh wait, are they ever "finished"?

[falconvan]

This will be mama's car so for my sake it better get to a finished point. Thanks for all the comments, guys. I like the seat, too. It's been a busy week for me so I havent got anything done on it myself but my body man is plugging away a few nights a week.

[Bob Parmenter]

Hey falc, keep a sign on the bathroom mirror......."If momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!" That'll keep ya goin'.

Good progress.

[falconvan]

Dont need a sign to know that one, Bob!

[Jack F]

Hey Bob,

I'm glad you weren't referring to this falc as everyone knows momma here is always happy with everything I say or do.

Jack.

P.S. If momma reads this I will be monitoring this forum from the critical ward at Overlake hospital.

[falconvan]

Here we are starting to float out the quarter panel; defiantly a few high spots to work over. I'm not totally sold on using this door, that's why I stopped stripping it for now. Once we get the main body done I might look for a better candidate; it's got some rust damage near the bottom. They do make a lower door skin, too.

[falconvan]

We hung the other door so we can start fitting it and making sure everything lines up good. In the meantime I went back to work on the package tray, making a filler piece and finishing up the mounting brackets for it. I like it; I think it'll add a nice touch.

[falconvan]

Next I'll narrow the seat base and start on the folding armrest.

[Dave Severson]

Really do like the looks of the 'bird seat in the back, Falcon!!!! Per chance did you get the front buckets that match the back? The were a very comfortable seat to ride in!

[falconvan]

I sure didn't, Dave. They were gone out of the car I got these from. I think I'm just going with the stock front seat but I have an idea to make it recline.

[moparjack44]

Great job. I can't wait to see it after you get that heater installed (the one you are using as a work bench). I envy your dedication, hang in there.

[Jack F]

Falcon,

Excellent job on the body and rear seat.

Jack.