1937 Plymouth Sedan Delivery Build

So after I made the full size patterns out of poster paper. I marked X's across the entire pattern and numbered them. Then I started scanning it into the computer a little at a time until I moved across the entire pattern. Then with all those pictures in the computer I used the X's to line each picture up exactly with the other pictures. I rotated the next picture until the X lined up exactly on top of the other picture. That gave me the entire pattern to scale in the computer. Then I used Adobe Illustrator to outline the pattern. And then saved it as a DXF cad file.

 

Thats brilliant! A true craftsman and tech savvy too!

Thanks again for sharing.

 

nice.............

 

I got the rear axle mocked up using the tires and then I used some scrap steel to tack it to the frame so that nothing moves while I get the suspension in place.

I got the bottom suspension arms tacked in place today. Now its onto the top.

 

I got the top two suspension arms tacked in place. Next is the mount for the coilovers.

 

thats what i like to see

 

I just wanted to complitment your craftmanship on the metal work. Thats insane! perfect!

 

Need some Rodding help on this car.

Just got this 14Kmile 48 Plymouth Business Coupe. Very early show restoration. The last guy left it outside for 3 years. The only things with rust are rocker panel bottom panels, and a small hole in trunk floor, and yes, the bottom of the trunk lid, where they all rust. Paint is excellent. Seat is new, Headliner and door panels are original.

With Drive Train and suspension, and some upholstery work this will be a show rod.

PS: I did my first rodding when i was 16 in (lets see 1943+16 = 1959),
yea that's it. Put a 331 Hemi in 50 Ford 2 Door.

Did rodding in 60's and 70's. Mainly collected and cleaned up original cars since then.

Need some help on this big project.

So if anybody wants to help out an old Rodder, here is your chance.

 

Nice car. You should start your own thread, however. Lots of people here to help. Also, check out the P15 site.

 

^what he said

 

Salt Flats Speed Shop, did you find the car in Arizona a few miles north of Phoenix? I've only seen one other like that like one, nice find! Your doing the ride some justice, keep up the good work.

 

The owner found this car in a wrecking yard in northern utah about 25 years ago. Back when there was still some decent cars to find. Ha
Thanks

 

Beautiful work!! I wish I had a 1/3 of your talent!

My Dad had one of those. It was suppose to go to me when he passed but he decided to sell it first!! It was solid too!!

 

Very Nice. Subscribed!

 

I got the rear bar for the coil-overs mounted. I just mocked up some pipe at the dimension of the coil-overs i plan on using. That allowed me to bolt the top bar in place instead of fighting some way of holding it by its self.











Then I started on the front of the car. I got the boxing plates welded in, and got the mustang II cross-members tacked in place. Im sending back the top arms and getting 1" shorter arms to help get the spindle up where it needs to be.

 

The passenger door had some rust on the bottom corner. So I cut out the inner panel to expose the outer skin and patched the outer skin.

 

Still going strong! Looks awesome, well done.

 

I got the inner panel patched. Its crazy how much is going on in such a small area.

 

Awesome work!

 

beautiful work on the patches and suspension , awesome

 

looking good rear work

 

The next area that im going to work on is the rear panel of the car. It had some lights and other things drilled into the sides, so ive got to get them worked out.

The drivers side bead had a small dent so Im working that out as well.

Then I got my portable hoist fixed and got the body on top. Now I can raise and lower it to a comfortable height to work on it.

 

Id go for ls3 motor fast reliable economical,light has it all

 

I patched the drivers side quarter panel today. It was rusted out in a small area so I cut the bad area out and made a patch panel. Then I got that welded in and finished out.

 

nice... whats new?

 

I like the triangulated 4 bar rear - the best setup for a solid rear axle. I have used it on one car and am using it again on my next build - works real well. Sure beats using a Panhard bar for lateral location - I have never understood why people use them instead of a Watts linkage. But the triangulated 4 bar is even better and is the way I choose to go.

Since no one has posted a stock 1937 Plymouth Sedan Delivery here's one. I absolutely agree on losing the sidemount on your customer build Chris....

 

Thanks for the picture. Ya I really like the triangulated rear suspension as well. Just so simple.

 

I got the passenger side quarter panel patched today.

 

Love watching your builds! Kick ass!

 

Iv'e been working on the back of the Plymouth. The panel below the trunk was pushed in hard. So I worked all the dents from the top down to the middle. Then I'll make a new panel for the bottom.

Then I made a patch panel for the corner.