Projects 41 plymouth coupe 392 hemi build thread

this build is still insane... in a very good way! Can´t wait to see this beauty painted!

 

Gotta agree with the two previous posts. Thanks for posting the great pictures and info Eric. I try to catch up every now and then and can't wait to see this baby in paint! Keep up the good work.

 

Thank you Speed v8, Baumi and Hogman for the compliments!

After spending a whole morning lining up the front fenders and getting the gaps perfect, it was time to get some paint on the body. The black paint is being used to find the low spots after it's been sanded, which will start this week. Perfection takes time!

 

Here you can see how good the gaps are now around the trunk. Very happy with that!

 

Looks great,Eric!
I am sure that the gaps are a lot better,than they were when your car rolled out of the factory.

 

Thanks Antti! The gaps are better but I'm sure they didn't spend this much time on them!

 

Looking good. Takes a lot off priming and block sanding to get it straight. Like quite a few others fell off the site with the big upgrade. Started back on my 47'and will post upgrades in the near future. Keep up the good work

 

Thanks Duke! The guys are taking their time to ensure it's smooth and straight. I think they know what I'm expecting.... perfection and no shortcuts!

 

Gaps look good man, cant wait to see this thing painted!!

 

Agree! x2

 

Holy hell that car is going to be awesome!

 

This custom Plymouth is going to the best. Can't wait for paint.

 

Thank you for the comments and compliments guys. Hope to have another update later this week.

 

We are still here watching your progress it's just not too much until lately to comment on.

 

Verry nice ! Its al in the details

 

Eric, I echo everyone else's comments. It's going to be a beautiful car.

 

Thank you dutchrod!

Your comments are always appreciated David!

 

Eric, are you sure we aren't related? i mean, with squinted eyes it lookes a bit like....

...my firewall! just jokin', looking good! it will come out fine, brother!

 

Looking good, Eric! I worked on mine this weekend and finally got my DS front fender to fit right and removed a hump that was in it. Had to do some "slicing and dicing" and lots of shrinking disc work but finally got it right.

 

bitchin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Perhaps we are related Carsten! Thanks for the comments my friend.

 

Thanks Rock! Good to hear your fender problem has been fixed!

 

Hi Eric.Looking good.Like my Grandfather used to say"Slow and sure beats the hell out of quick and dead".Hehehe.Gonna be a sweet ride when finished.
Good luck.Have fun.Be safe.
Leo

 

Thanks Leo! Sounds like you had one great and smart grandfather!

 

More sanding of the body has commenced and the hood is on the car now. Still some minor aligning to do.....

 

Looking good Eric . I wish I was that far into my build . We be watching . Later , Andy...

 

Eric, its looking like the end is in sight ...........just a question...............are you going to use the original headlights and grille moldings as I noticed the stock headlight openings and grille pressings still in place?...........extremely nice work by everyone involved...............Andy Douglas

 

Thanks Andy! I've been watching a lot of builds over the years and had the same thoughts. Somehow it motivated me to continue, be it at a slower but steady pace. Still watching your build Andy!

Thanks Andy! I'm trying to help with body work, but only to a small extend. Some things need to be done by the professionals.

With regard to the headlights and moldings: The original headlights will be used and only a few of the grill moldings. (the heart shape and the two vertical ones running down from the hood. ) This will keep it minimalistic and still look good. I hope.

 

Plenty of guys willing to help!

 

It may look good but the hood still needs adjusting in order to get the gaps perfect. I know, details, details.