New build thread; 48 Plymouth

[falconvan]

Thanks, I wish it was going faster but the guy who's been doing the bodywork for me has moved a couple hours away so it has slowed quite a bit. The plan was to get the paint on the main body so I can start reassembling while he worked on the front fenders and hood. I really don't want to have to go to someone else as he's giving me a killer deal so for now I'm waiting it out to see if his schedule gets better. He works on it when he's in town but it's been tough for him to get here lately. I've been working on it for four years so a little longer isn't too big of an issue...for now.

[falconvan]

I guess it's time to get back to the 48; she's been feeling neglected. Here's where I left off last time. My next step is to get the vent window eliminator kit and the power windows installed. I bought a kit from Hagan to do the vent widows. Basically it's just four pieces of track with 4 pins and some misc hardware. You could probably built one out of Home Depot parts and do just as well. Also, I did not follow Hagan's directions to a T. They called for replacing the rear track but it was the same dimensions as the original so I just used the factory rear track. Didnt see much sense in making more work than necessary.
In a nutshell, you cut out a window pattern from thin plywood ( I used some leftover underlayment), then cut out another piece 1/4" longer as a locator for the front track, use a pin to secure the top of the front track, and adjustable bracket for the bottom, and finally weld in a small filler piece. It took about 4 hours to get it all lined up and welded; and the plywood widow mock up slides nicely up and down in it. Next step will be to install the power window on this side and then do it all again on the other side.

[falconvan]

A few more.....

[falconvan]

Last few.... feels good to be back on this one. We had a great holiday today; 60 degrees and sunny so I took the 49 out for a while this morning. I think its dialed in pretty good; it drives out really nice for a 63 year old beater.