New build thread; 48 Plymouth

[falconvan]

There's definitely a lot to do before it's painted; the plan is to wet sand the firewall and rear wheelwells, go ahead and paint them, and then mount it back on the frame. I can start figuring out things like running wiring, wipers, dash layout, etc, while Kyle is working on the decklid, doors, hood, fenders, etc and getting them ready for primer.

[Mike P]

You have done some really nice work on this. I'm not looking forward to the firewall/floor work on mine, but seeing what you've been able to do gives me hope.

"....We were taping the body last night and talking about what life was like when this car was coming off the assembly line....."

You know it's funny, when I look at my 37 I sometimes have the same thoughts. All the history the poor old thing has seen to get here.

[falconvan]

You know it's funny, when I look at my 37 I sometimes have the same thoughts. All the history the poor old thing has seen to get here.[/QUOTE]

No kidding, Mike. if they could talk, they'd have some stories to tell. Everything I've seen you put together is exceptionally well done. I'm sure your floor on your 37 will be the same. That's going to be one B A ride when your done.

[falconvan]

Firewall and wheelwells done; ready to go back on the chassis as soon as I finish plumbing the brake and fuel lines.

[pro70z28]

You've got it lookin' great Falconvan. All the work is paying off.

[stovens]

Nice work Falcon. I may have to pick your brain on layers and sanding in between. Looks great!

[Mike P]

That does look good, so many people have no idea about how much work is involved in getting them to this point.

[falconvan]

You're right about that, not to mention the $$$! One of my daughters asked me how come it's usually old gray headed dudes driving the nice finished street rods. I guess we're the only ones who've been working long enough to get our finances in a position to build one.

Time to clean up the floor, add some seam sealer and paint, and cut a hole for the shifter before it goes on the frame.

[Mike P]

".... One of my daughters asked me how come it's usually old gray headed dudes driving the nice finished street rods....."

Finances, time, experience, I think it’s called paying our dues. Besides I have more forehead how than hair.

[falconvan]

We set the body back on the frame and bolted 'er down over the weekend.

[falconvan]

Plumbing is done and I hung the fenders on it with a couple of bolts just to see what it looks like.

[stovens]

Lookin real good Falcon. Keep at it!

[Dave Severson]

The coupe is looking great Falcon, very nice work! Another reason it's all us grey haired types with the neat cars is that we've learned how important PATIENCE is on a build!!!!!!

[lamin8r]

Falcon,,thats looking nice..Amazing isnt it,,you hang a few panels back on,and its appearance changes...quite dramatically,sometimes.

[falconvan]

Thanks all! Can anyone recommend a good gauge restoration service they've used that can restore my gauges and modify my speedo to work with the GM trans?