anyone here done a 35 plymouth street rod?

I'm doing a 1935 Plymouth 2 dr 5 window coupe and wondering if anyone here has done one............or something simular. I'm needing advice on direction for rear end set up. Thankx in advance.

 

I'm building a 37, what direction are you looking for?

 

Most guys here aren't into street rods.

 

f* the street rod, this is how it should be,

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=380233

 

And maybe if he hangs out for a while, his build will take a "new direction"

 

Back in 1963 I had a '36 Plymouth coupe that I put in a 292 Ford Y-Block, beefed up Merc-O-Matic, stock rear end was a 4:11 possi.

 

KIRK, you're the ginchiest...

 

I built a 35 Plymouth Tudor 30 years ago. 350 chev, muncie, 9" ford diff.
Used the original rear springs with new bushes etc. From memory it was an early 9" (1957 or so?) which was the correct width for the crager SS rims I had.Shit, so many years ago.
Good luck, it doesn't hurt to build something different.

 

60s B body Mopar rear bolts in.

 

Thankx guys for the thoughts. I didn't realize "most here" arn't into street rods. I fell in love with this car and have always wanted to build a street rod so I'm just trying to get ideas and pictures. The body is on the rotisary and I'm repairing the frame now. I'm going to narrow the rear and modernize the front end but I'm going to keep most of the exterior original.
53 sled, great job on yours! Do you have any more pictures of the frame in rear? What type of rear suspenison does it have? Do you happen to know where the original frame modification was done?

 

You should stop and look around here for awhile, you really may go in a new direction after looking at a few different things on here.

 

Wrong forum for "that" style of car. Also "that" is totally OFF TOPIC!

 

Check out SkottyChops 35 Plymouth. Now that is how you build a plymouth!

 

Maybe he doesn't know the difference between a "street rod" and a "traditional hot rod", by our definition?

 

May I suggest looking at:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=430894&highlight=hot+rods+of+the+50

for some ideas of traditional hot rods; you may rethink the "street rod" thing.



Later, Kinky6

 

WHOA! that ain't my car.

 

I think Richard D is on to something.....................maybe I don't know how you guys define each term. Have you ever done on thread on that subject? Perhaps what I have in mind is only "off topic" because of my understanding (or lack there of) terms.

 

Just take some time to look around here, use the search function for any terms your not sure about, and enjoy yourself.
This is a big place with lots of great folk, and plenty of info.

 

The search function is your friend.

 

Skoty's car rule.
I suggest you do a search for 40s and 50s built, '36 to '48 models, customs/tail draggers.You'll probably discover a world previously unseen. Street rods are an eyesore, just like a lowrider w/ 20 inch billets, it doesnt make sense.


Edit: i cant remember his name but there was that dude form The Ilegales that had that bitchin 36 Plymouth custom. It was flat black, i dunno if he ever managed to paint it. Search that too, worth a look or two.

 

I had a 35 Dodge Coupe with 327/350 combo. and 10 bolt rear. Chevy rear works, but its limits the tire sizes you can run. Mopar rears fit great, in many cases they fit right on the stock springs. Of course Ford 9" works damn near anything.

 

Go with a Lincoln Versailles .. I have one in my 36 Dodge / 5w coupe .. works purfect