I got a phone call a few days ago from a family member asking if I wanted this "old junk car" from their driveway. I said absolutely, so I went the next day. Parked outside in the elements for about 3-4 years, and not running for about 5 was a 1949 Dodge Sedan. I know its not the nicest car in the classic car world. How can I say no to any classic car? So I figured I would take it home, and would tinker with it to get it running. I'm currently working on a Kustom '51 Chevrolet Sedan delivery that is currently at the body shop. So why not work on this while I wait? Thinking about just lowering it a bit, metal flake roof, and some pintriping. Just cruise it (after brake refresh and new tires). Just a little beater. So car has some body rust, but floors, and frame are super clean. Previous owner did a 12V conversion, and AC! Any thoughts on easy way to lower the front, I know the rear would be blocks. After 10 min of some cleaning and a new battery, car started right up and idled perfectly with no issues or smoke. Here are some photos of the car. (When i first saw it) Once it was at my place, and gave it a little wash.
You have got to be kidding me. That's awesome. Not a car I'd search for, but it's a beautiful classic ride. I'd drive that sucker daily!
Just like you said, go through the brakes and new tires - Drive it for a few months, the Dodge will tell you what needs to be done next.
Don't want to make it a full blown custom. Just something to cruise. Drop it, change the tires, and some paint work. I'm already dealing with a project.
Way too nice to do anything but make fun cruiser out of it. I'm nit familiar with the Mopar front ends, but I suspect some coil cutting will get it down a few inches, to match the blocks in the rear. I assume it has the flat 6? If so that engine is a decent driver, just go with it. Car is really nice condition for free!
Lucky Duck! That’s a great looking old Dodge! I’d cruise the heck out of it! Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
wow! i have many free cars in my time, but never anything like that. i would drive it, or sell it to finance somthing you would rather have.
The goal is to cruise it for a bit, then flip it for something more my style once my other car is out of the bodyshop.
After some quality road time, look for some videos on splitting the exhaust and running a dual exhaust. I think you will like the sound. I am fond of the 1950's sound, have a Smithy (Just one - it is a 4 cylinder) on my customized Volvo.
Nice looking ride. You can lower the front a bit by moving the spring cups from the top to the bottom of the lower A-arms. They should just be riveted to the A-arm like most mopars of that vintage. Sent from my SM-G950U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Totally cool. Perfect car to just enjoy and experience. Don't have a massive collector pricetag hanging over your head the whole time you're on the road with it... just drive. My thoughts... don't overthink it, don't overdo it... just keep it on the road and pass it along to an interested kid in your family some day when you're bored of it.
I never got anything for free that looked any where near that good! Most of the free vehicles I ever got were ready for the scrap yard. Gene
Damn! I was not expecting that. Reading through your post I never imagined it would look so nice. Congrats! Very clever, putting the pictures last.
I certainly wasn't expecting to see something that looked that good when you said it was free! You had some good luck on this or your relatives like you a whole lot!