New build thread; 48 Plymouth

[rspears]

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?

Looking really good, Falcon! On the gauges, seems like every time I've seen this question the answer is Classic Instruments Welcome to Classic Instruments I've not used them myself, but have seen them recommended many times. I think the key is that you want them restored cosmetically, but converted to work with modern sending units, and the speedo to work specifically with your tranny output. Worth a call, at least.

[kbuhagiar]

falconvan,

I had a really good experience with John Wolf & Co.

::JOHN WOLF & CO.INC ::Willioghby, restoration of speedometer, tachometer, Automobiles ,Aircraft ,Boats ,Custom Instrumentation Gas Tank Sending Units, Mechanical Temperature Gauges

Excellent workmanship and superb customer service.

Good luck!

PS The Plymouth is lookin' good!

[falconvan]

Thanks for the tips! That's one fine looking Plymouth in your avatar, how about a round of pictures so we can see the whole thing?

The tough part about building a car you didn't take apart is figuring out how it all goes back together. I've got parts from several different cars so I've spent some time this week going through them to pick out what I want to use and doing some trial assembly. Here's the bumpers and fillers panels, and the dash. I also think I'm going to do a recessed license plate where the big third brake light used to be on the decklid. Right now we're trying to make one good decklid from two junk ones.

[kbuhagiar]

Thanks for the tips! That's one fine looking Plymouth in your avatar, how about a round of pictures so we can see the whole thing?

Thanks for the compliment. Here is a link to my post (with pictures) in the "New Members Sign In" area:

New Guy Checking In

[falconvan]

Very nice, Ken! Thanks for sharing; i was thinking of getting rid of the big Plymouth trunk emblem but after seeing yours I think it needs to stay.

[moparjack44]

Nice Plymouth Ken, and welcome to here.
I kept the trunk emblem/3rd brake light on my '48 DeSoto, but did eliminate the trunk handle and license plate light.
I wanted to post a picture, but can't figure it out. Anyone here help me with pictures, but keep in mind, I am very computer challenged.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w...CF0766_JPG.jpg

[falconvan]

Looks great, Jack. I sent you an email on posting pictures, i hope it helps. We've got the trunk skin off the inner panel and are working on patching the rust at the bottom. My Wheel Vintique wheels came in today; 15x8 for the back and 15x7 for the front. Not sure on tire size yet. If thinking a 235/15 for the front and a 275/15 for the rear. Also I got the LS1 engine valley cover that eliminates the knock sensors.

[moparjack44]

How much does a set of steelies cost? I am considering changing out my 15x6 Boyds, if I could sell at a decent price.
On my old DeSoto I have 195/65 front, 245/60 rear. Fenders are full. Have to be careful of sharp turns, front drags, can't get my hands between fender and tires on the rear.
Jackie

[moparjack44]

OK, stand by. I'm going to try again to download a picture of rear of DeSoto with emblem/3rd brake light, minus trunk handle and license plate light. I got it to work in another thread, but don't know how or why?_MG_2228.jpg

I think it worked, but I don't believe I did it the right way. Can I continue to pratice, then totally delete the post?

Thank You or your patience with an old, computer challenged man.
Jackie

[falconvan]

Looks like it worked just fine, although you might want to shrink your pictures down to less than 150kb. i think this one is about 400kb. I bought my steelies from Summit racing, I paid $280 for all four.

[falconvan]

I'm trying to stay busy despite the heat. It don't look like it's going to let up anytime soon so we're all just trying to live with it. You get used to it after a while, just sweat like a dog and take a lot of showers.

This week I pulled all the parts out of the attic storage and went through all the chrome to pick out the best of what was there. I stared cleaning up and painting POR-15 on everything that's not getting body color paint; insides of the fenders, the bottom of the bumper filler panels, bumper brackets, etc.

[moparjack44]

You're a tough one. Hang in.
Here in Souhtside Virginia we got a little break today, high of 83. Tomorrow back in the 90s, and continuing to rise every day next week.
Won't be long, we'll be bitchin' about the cold .

[falconvan]

Man, 83 sounds incredible. We havent seen a day under 95 in about 3 weeks and the humidity keeps the heat index above 100. Just checked the seven day forecast; more of the same all the way through Friday. Not much you can do but adjust.

You're right, though. It'll be cold before we know it.

[moparjack44]

83 was great, but as I said, short lived. We have been getting the same hot, humid stuff y'all have.
Adjust we will, just keep on that '48, your dedication is admirable, and can't wait to see the finished product.
Jackie

[Bob Parmenter]

I heard it is so hot in Mo. that the ice cream (or should that be I-scream?)TRUCKS were melting.