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Projects 1934 Plymouth 2 door sedan build

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by RMR&C, Nov 19, 2017.

  1. Mike Colemire
    Joined: May 18, 2013
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    What a find, I've seen them years ago but it sure been awhile. Goo to see you back on this and thanks for the help you gave me.
     
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  2. I finished most of the metal work on the doors....figured I should chop/build the garnish moldings before I get too far. I don't have the correct garnishes for my 2 door, but I do have a full set for a 4 door.
    After much slicing and fitting, I finally got them tacked. Had to make a piece to add length on the bottom.

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  3. bobbytnm
    Joined: Dec 16, 2008
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    Atta boy Scott

    Looks like time consuming work, but I'll bet there is a real sense of satisfaction when it all comes together.
    Looks good

    Bobby
     
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  4. Next up is the gas tank. My original plan was to mount a universal tank in the back seat area inside the car. I even bought the tank....
    After more thought, I really don't want the gas tank inside the car....it takes up a lot of room, plus the filler cap would end up pretty high on the body.
    So I ended up getting a stock tank and mounting it more or less in the stock location.

    When I built the chassis, I bobbed the rear frame rails...luckily I saved those pieces....
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    I was able to tuck the tank up under the body nicely, then made some mounts and added a hd spreader bar.
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    I'm liking how this gives the car a more balanced look. Still need to do the finish welding, etc. Haven't decided if I will make a cover for the tank...
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  5. bobbytnm
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    See, it pays to not throw anything away...

    I kind of like the exposed tank look
     
  6. Love it , I wish I hadn’t put the tank in my Tudor.
     
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  7. nunattax
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    no need looks great as is
     
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  8. An update at last.....I finished the body work on the doors and got some primer on them

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    Then I finished welding/boxing the rear frame horns. Also built my trailer hitch.
    Yes, a trailer hitch, to pull my teardrop(eventually). A receiver type hitch would look like ass, to me anyway, so I designed something different. The spreader bar/pipe is 1/4" wall so plenty stout for my lil trailer...

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    Also chopped the wood that goes around the rear window. Had to make a new lower piece for it.

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  9. goldmountain
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    I built a trailer hitch for my car too, but because I realize how slow I am, built the teardrop trailer first.

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  10. Gary Addcox
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    Should be setup as a Plymolet ! LOL. I love Ford sheetmetal, but the early Mopars are so neat and underrated. Good luck and I will be watching.
     
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  11. Gary Addcox
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    dan31, he just has no bedside manners at all ! He will be heavily critiqued by US ! LOL.
     
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  12. The chop you did is perfect not to extreme but did change the look just right .
     
  13. Gary Addcox
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  14. Mike Colemire
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    Glad your back on it!
     
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  15. Gary Addcox
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    What are those 8 holes/half holes on either side of the intake just below the partial valve cover flanges ? Just kidding !
     
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  16. bobbytnm
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    Fantastic!!
    I'm glad you're back at it. Its really looking good.
    You don't have to convince me about the trailer hitch, I figured I'd have one on my roadster pick-up project also.

    Bobby
     
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  17. Haha, yep, I built the teardrop trailer last winter....which is why not much has gotten done on the car. Oh well, I have a couple other hot rods to tow it with.
     
  18. Gary Addcox
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    Trailer hitch looks great.
     
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  19. So I tore down the FE.......No big issues, everything is OE standard. Needs total rebuild. Got about 10 pounds of crud out of the water jackets.....
    Took the block, crank etc to the machine shop last week.

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  20. I hung the front sheet metal to see how it's gonna fit.... the hood is really bent up in places.

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  21. That is going to be great!
     
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  22. bobbytnm
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    Wow!
    The look with the front sheet metal in place is awesome. Its gonna be one sharp car

    Bobby
     
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  23. wow, props on a great job so far, great skills too....................
     
  24. Arthur
    Joined: Mar 8, 2005
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    I know this is old,but just in case you are still wondering,my 33 Ply coupe has a beam front axle. IIRC,it is a PD.
     
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  25. Well, I got the block and heads back and all of the engine parts.....gonna do some assembly this weekend.
    Also been beating and heating on the hood. Getting closer, man this thing is FUBAR

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  26. I got most of the bottom end together and the heads assembled. Been trying to find a decent oil pan, mine is fubar and the POS one I ordered from Summit is unusable. Finally found an OEM pan yesterday.
    I need to buy more parts for this engine, but don't really want to spend the $$$ with unknown future finances.....sux, now I have the time, but no money.

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  27. 392
    Joined: Feb 27, 2007
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    I hear ya RMR&C. Play money for many is done and could be norm. I’ll say again nice build.
     
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  28. Nothing! Haven't touched it since spring. I took on a large rust repair project for a customer and just haven't had any time. Hopefully soon!
     
  29. bobbytnm
    Joined: Dec 16, 2008
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    Dang
    I was sure hoping someone was making progress. I have been stalled on my project as well.
    Hopefully soon (I keep saying that and time keeps flying by)
    Good luck
     
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