Projects 41 plymouth coupe 392 hemi build thread

Its been a long time coming. Looking GREAT Eric!!!

 

Thanks Rich! It is finally progressing towards the final stages of the build. The plan is to have the car all painted and shiny around christmas. Yes! Can't wait!

 

A little update. The trunk latch is mounted and the inner and outer skin are spot welded together. Getting there slowly but surely!

 

Nice to see this back on the main page.
Paint for Christmas would be a great gift for yourself.
And would be a nice gift for all your fans.
Keep up the fine work bud, you're gonna be driving this thing next year.

 

Great to see the progress farmer, looking awesome. Best thread here on the Hamb!

 

Hey Eric this is looking dead cool mate, it's gonna look the dogs bollocks going down the road.

Hope to see you soon buddy

 

Beautiful.

 

Hi Eric.Looking good.Like my Grand Father used to say."Slow and sure beats the hell out of quick and dead".Hope that you have a safe and happy holiday season.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

 

I check on your progress from time to time. It's looking good. You'll have to coolest car on that side of the pond!

 

Looks good
Realy nice to see some progress

 

Thank you for the kind words Jeff! It would certainly be a great christmas present......but we're not there yet!

Thank you Car for your continuing support!

Thanks Steve. I'll let you know next time I'm in town again!

Thanks!

Thanks Leo. Hope you have a safe holiday season too!

Thanks afaulk. Not sure if it will be the coolest, but it's certainly going to be awesome!

Thanks Stefan. Your car is coming along nicely too. Very impressive work!

 

Looks like that the trunk lid fits like a glove.
Nice work,Eric!

 

Thanks Antti! But we're not there yet..........I'll explain it in my next post.

 

Update. For some reason, the metal of the inner deck lid has become so weak, it is starting to buckle under the pressure of the hinge springs. My guess that it's probably age. So after spot welding and grinding the welds smooth, the rear deck lid still showed movement. Primarily left to right. After consulting with Carlos and Anthony (the two in the picture), we're now going to fabricate a metal plate and weld it between the hinge and the inner structure in order to increase the pressure surface. I hope this will do the trick.

 

Another small update. In order to create more stability in the rear deck lid, a bent square piece of tubing is now welded in place in the lower end. Also notice the new release latch in place!

 

Absolutely beautiful.

 

Thank you for your support hemi v8!

 

Gettin closer man. Long time comin. I forgot how slanted the b pillars are on the Plymouth. Sure gives it a race, tough look.



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TOP NOTCH AS USUAL, CAN'T WAIT FOR MORE

 

I am STILL in awe of this build. I bow to the master. (I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy).

 

Thank you both for the kind comments! More updates coming soon!

 

You my friend are a very patient man and your car reflects it. Exterminator(Retired)

 

The inner structure of the inner deck lid/hinge has received additional strength and will never buckle again!

 

Thank you exterminator. Now that the painting process is only a month or two away, I've come to grips with the fact that patience is the only option. There's no use in trying to rush yourself, nor others. I've never had a time limit for this project: I've always told people that it will be finished "next year"!

 

Simply awesome build man

 

Thanks RB!

 

now your trunklid is lookin' real strong, another detail done! good job, Eric, have a nice weekend!

 

Wow,that lid looks like really beefy now.I guess an another problem is solved now?
Keep up the good work!

 

Finally the deck lid is the way it should be. On the lower corners, rubber stoppers are now welded in place to prevent any wobbling during driving and ensuring perfect closing of the deck lid at all times.

 

Thank you Karsten! It's all in the details!

Problem solved Antii! Now it's on to the next one. haha.