New build thread; 48 Plymouth

[34_40]

It's great to see someone making progress! LOL..

Looks great from my side..

[40FordDeluxe]

Keep up the great work. It's looking nice.

[falconvan]

Sure, here you go. I got these out of a full size GM van yesterday, the sensor is for the temp gauge. Cost was $10. I'll do the same as I did with the fuel gauge, remove the face and transplant the face of the old gauge onto it. I may do the volt gauge also to change from an amp gauge but then Id have to change the lettering, too. we'll see on that one. I'm leaving the stock oil PSI gauge.

[moparjack44]

Sure, here you go. I got these out of a full size GM van yesterday, the sensor is for the temp gauge. Cost was $10. I'll do the same as I did with the fuel gauge, remove the face and transplant the face of the old gauge onto it. I may do the volt gauge also to change from an amp gauge but then Id have to change the lettering, too. we'll see on that one. I'm leaving the stock oil PSI gauge.

Thanks. Sounds great. I am running all my stock gauges, except an after market volt gauge. I have heard so many horror stories about amp gauges, but my buddy has been using the original amp gauge on his 49 Merc since 1955 when his Dad bought the car. Has had no problems. I would love to convert original amp gauge with volt interred's. I'm gonna try the temp conversion, biggest problem for me is getting the cluster out of the car. I spent about 4 hours on it last week, but with not any luck.
Jack

[falconvan]

The old parking lights were pretty rough but I managed to get them apart without destroying them and after running the metal parts through a buddy's blast cabinet, they were still solid enough to use. I cut a hole in the back so a regular GM socket would fit, painted them and cut some gaskets. They came out really good. I also have all of the brakes plumbed except for one small line from the MC to the proportioning valve; should finish that tomorrow and get everything bled. Booster, MC, proportioning valve, and all the front solid brake lines came off of a late 90's Firebird and made for an easy swap.
I also bought this heater from Southern Rods & Parts; nice and compact. I've been chipping away at a lot of small items on this and hope for a run down the street within the next few months.

[40FordDeluxe]

Great work and nice progress. It's coming together nicely.

[stovens]

Great work...Ditto! And thank you for giving me and idea on how to put new light sockets in the old front grill turn signal indicators! I bought new sockets that are to small for the existing holes. Sometimes my brain tries to make a square fit a circle. But while reading your post my light bulb lit up! All I have to do is cut a small patch panel and drill the right size hole and weld that in, instead of trying to weld too lose of a joint with thin metal!

[falconvan]

Made a trip to the bone yard today and picked up a Jeep Cherokee sway bar; these work really good on these cars. I'll be putting this on this week.

[falconvan]

Lots done today; brakes are bled and pedal feels good, Lokar shifter installed and adjusted, heater installed, and leads exhaust pipes from the headers installed. Just got a new job and will be doing some traveling so I'll be gone to Sacramento for the next two weeks. I saw there is a car museum and a train museum out there; I hope to hit them both.

[34_40]

OOOOOOOooo so close now! LOL

Good Luck with the new job too.

[40FordDeluxe]

Nice work, and good luck with the new job!!

[rspears]

Ditto on the congrat's & best wishes. Looking good!

[falconvan]

Had to change the rack and pinion; the one I had in it was leaking bad. Bummer; I put it in rebuilt but it was 3 or 4 years ago and I don't remember where I bought it. Once I get a few more things done on the front end and finish fabbing the lead pipes for the exhaust, I can sit it on four feet again. But were getting closer to a road test!

[falconvan]

Got most of my exhaust on today, just need to build the tailpipes to finish it up. It sounds really good. I also decided to go with these Omni seats rather than the Buick ones I had. The Buick seats were out of a 4 door and I didn't think about them not being able to hinge forward to access the rear seat. I think these will work good once they are re-covered and the headrest goes away.

[34_40]

Lotsa room under there for the exhaust. Or are the pics deceiving?