Hey Guys. Im looking more and more at the early mopar coupes. But witch model lends itself best for a cool build? There are several different wheelbase options. Are the PG coupe the only one with a strait Axle? That has 108 wheelbase. Im concerned about room for v8. i have seen lots of Plymouth builds and most have the sore eye problem with the grill shell in front of the front wheels. Looks way off in my eyes. Input? Pics? Thanks!
It takes a "different" kind of person to build Mopars. I've got a buddy who I'm always teasing about his 30's Mopars. He's an expert in them, but I still give him crap and say he should switch to Fords.
Sorry, no. I wanted one since 1968 when I saw my 1st fenderless one. 6 or so years ago I decided if I was gonna do one I had better hurry up. Found a body and started building. Dave
If I remember right it is just over 114". I wanted room for the Hemi without modifying the firewall plus the '33 looks a little short anyway. I WILL NOT push the radiator out in front of the axle. To me that looks like using an S-10 chassis on an old car and I hate that. Dave
Pete Keyer ran his Plymouth coupe at Loring Timing Association land speed race back in 2009. He still owns it is currently rebuilding with a stronger Flathead Ford engine.
Pete went 130 mph with a supercharged stock stroke flathead Ford engine in the Plymouth. He is has been concentrating recently on his Flathead powered Crosley the "Orange Pumpkin". Pete holds the mile record 154.432 mph / mile and a half record 162.452 mph at the Loring, Maine race.
Sorry new to this not a traditional rod but I like the Plymouth, plus I was able to pick it up cheap. View attachment 5500040 View attachment 5500040
For sale near me. Nice car in pics. Original drive train. But 17k? I’m not the car market person. Who knows.
There is definitely room for a V8 I shoved a 318 into a 33 PC and would have had room for a fan, most do electric anyhow. I have see a few with the smaller Hemi's even. One thing is for sure if you want a Ford frame with a Plymouth body, just build what you want. I see a lot of these poor Plymouth with the front springs removed to put in an I-beam to make it more "traditional" whatever. The original suspension on those with the dual springs and tube axle works well. why build a '32 Ford Chassis hidden under a Plymouth?