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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by wayfarer, Nov 6, 2003.

  1. I have A 1952 plymouth cambridge 4 door its all orig. with the 217.8 flathead six with the 6 volt system I am in the middle of restoring it to the orig. everything but the paint job. If I could ever stop driving it long anuff to get it all done hahaha its my dream car I love it and old plymouths more then anything
     
  2. hillbilly4008
    Joined: Feb 13, 2009
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    from Rome NY

    Heres my '53 Desoto Powermaster. 251 Flat six backed by a "clunk-a-matic" I plan on shaving the head, spliting the stock exhaust manifold and running dual exhaust with Smittys or Porters, and finding a dual carb intake. Lower it as much as i can safely without bags. Also am doing a few body mods such as '56 Olds headlights, '56 Packard taillights, and '56 Buick portholes.

    This shot was taken last week, alot has changed since.
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    Here is a rendering James D up for me. He nailed it!
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  3. BaznJosh
    Joined: Oct 13, 2010
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    Hmmmm....... kinda liking that original grille.....
     
  4. hillbilly4008
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    from Rome NY

    Yeah, everyone wants it.
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    Because if you drop the coin on chroming they can look like THIS!
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  5. sololobo
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    Love this ol wagon, but it is headed for the tin man. Can't sell it and can't finish it. No title as well. Another dream gone night night. ~sololobo~
     

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  6. bonez
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    from Slow lane

    This is nice.

    Who remembers Jesus Chrysler? and got pics?
     
  7. LN7 NUT
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    And that's why the American title system is BS in my opinion, here in Alberta you could make the car safe and roadworthy, and then get it inspected, and once it passed you register and insure it and drive it, no fuss no muss.

    I would really like that car, but to get it out of the US I need a damn title... :(

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    Is it impossible for you to apply for a lost title or a salvage title or anything like that sololobo?
     
  8. hillbilly4008
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    Here in New York we didn't have titles untill (i wanna say) 1973. All you would need to license that car here is a rubbing of the VIN tag and a bill of sale.

    Why would you wanna crush that car???
     
  9. zombiesarebad
    Joined: Aug 29, 2009
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    from Maine

    I've been working on this '41 Plymouth club coupe. It's chopped 4" and will have numerous other changed to the body before I'm done. Engine, if all goes according to plan, will be a 383 stroked with a 413/440 crank.

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    I've also been toying with the idea of using one of those tall Packard-type grilles and some late 30's Ford/Lincoln headlight lenses.
     
  10. Mydodge
    Joined: Mar 17, 2011
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    from New Mexico

    :DI am building a 1950 Dodge Business Coupe but we Cut the roof off and Chopped the windshield. I am building a 330 Hemi out of a 56 Desoto and a 2 speed transmission. I am looking for a convertible assembly to keep it convertible.:cool::cool::cool:
     

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  11. hillbilly4008
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    So whats the best route to take lowering my '53? I want to go down 3" up front and maybe about 5"-6" in the rear. No bags, and i can't afford new spindles anytime soon.
     
  12. LN7 NUT
    Joined: Sep 9, 2010
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    I also want to lower my 48 Canadian Dodge (more or less a Plymouth) where can I get lowered spindles for it? Disc brakes on the front would also be nice for a DD.
     
  13. Bad Eye Bill
    Joined: Sep 1, 2010
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    from NB Canada

    This 55 Fargo is going on a 88 Dakota chassis, 318 with a 518 auto o/d.

    Also have this bone stock 51 Dodge Regent.

    Both are also for sale.
     

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  14. 50dodge4x4
    Joined: Aug 7, 2004
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    Sololobo, can you get a title through your state as a bonded title? Most states have a process of getting something titled, you just have to know what words to use and what words not to use. Might be more of a pita then the car is worth, but it sure doesn't look like a bad car from where I'm sitting.

    For you guys wanting Disc brakes, www.rustyhope.com is the place to start checking, he makes kits for most 30s-50s Mopars. Fatman makes dropped spindles for 40s & 50s with disc brake conversions (might have to use their disc brakes). Gene
     
  15. hillbilly4008
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    from Rome NY

    Im looking for a replacement steering wheel to go on my '53 Desoto. Am i safe to assume that all mopar steering wheels of this era will fit? Does anyone have something they would like to part with? I'm looking for something with class.

    I'd love to keep my original, but it falls apart more and more every time i touch it. Shame, i know it looked awesome when new. Like an ivory/pearl color.
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  16. LN7 NUT
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    I know a guy in Calgary Alberta who restores wheels, he is cheaper then all the others I have seen that do it.
     
  17. EARLYHEMIBILL
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    How old is old? Does a 67 Valiant count? Bill
     
  18. 56Firedome
    Joined: Jun 23, 2010
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    Heres an update from my first post,#850 in this thread. I've been driving the hell out of it. It is a blast to drive.
     

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  19. 1948plymouth
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  20. riskybiz
    Joined: May 27, 2009
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    Here are my 59 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer, 79 Camaro sub frame,79 trans am rear end, 4 link suspension air bags, Chevy 350/700r. And my 39 Dodge D11s Frame off restoration.
     

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  22. fmadilia@yahoo.com
    Joined: Feb 12, 2011
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    hi i'm new on here but i'm fixing up a 1941 plymouth truck i don't have pictures up yet
     
  23. hotrod_32
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    Sorry , couldn't help myself...
     

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  24. fmadilia@yahoo.com
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    im fixin up a 1941 plymouth truck anyone know where i an get a windshield frame
     
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  25. jbh
    Joined: Feb 15, 2005
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    Jump in here also. Hope to have the 36 Plymouth woodie w/325 Dodge together enough to run by the end of the summer. Wood is finished, chassis is done, now into assembly
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    Will probably let the 40 Ply coupe go to a new home after that. Two inch chop, frenched lights, smooth, sbc, narrowed subframe, 8 3/4, built 20 years ago.
     

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  26. Royal1950
    Joined: Jan 3, 2011
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    This is my 1950 Royal C48, it's the first old car I bought. I love it, I got it for $1600 and I drove it home. Original AZ car, but I got it in Vegas where I live from some guy who didn't have the time to do anything with it. All orginal except for those Coker's.
     

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  27. 1950wayfarer
    Joined: Mar 17, 2011
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    from germany

    Hi,
    nice old dodges. Here is mine : a 1950 Wayfarer
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    One of the last pictures before I start the restoration...
     
  28. JAYNE COBB
    Joined: Feb 19, 2008
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    Restoration?!!? that looks to be in better shape than my Wayfarer, and you are restoring it? Anyway awesome looking car man!
     
  29. Hey do you guys know if a 41 front clip will fit on a 39 coupe?
     

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