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Thanks everyone! I really appreciate the advice
It starts perfectly when it is cold. The exhaust is kind of close to the starter and sbc are known for hot start issues. A mini starter was...
Thanks. I have been looking at that one.
Hi. My 51 Plymouth is finally ready for cruising. My starter doesn't want to work once the 350 engine gets hot so I'm hoping a new mini starter...
Thanks for the input. I have an experienced shop to do the welding and such. I know a 4 door Plymouth isn't usual...but that is what I like about...
Hey, Anyone have recent experience with a gasser style car that is still decent to drive on the street? I'm thinking of going that route with my...
How many 50s Mopar gasser are out there? I'm thinking of turning my 51 Plymouth into a gasser style hotrod.
Hi. Any ideas on using the fat man cavalier brackets? I started lining everything up and it looks like a step angle. Has anyone used this on a 51...
Any recommendations on a new/replacement gas tank? I have searched a few places and it looks like ebay might be the cheapest. Thanks.
Thanks for the input everyone. It looks like the steering linkage it's going to be interesting too. The mounts I have will have to be cut before...
Thanks Ray. I didn't think that would work too well.
I have started working on my 1951 Plymouth again. I'm using the Fatman mounts for the steering and wondered if anyone had used anything similar...
Great stuff everyone! Have you ever thought about doing an art swap?
Hi, Finally got around to ordering the parts for the steering. My stock tie rods have been chopped up when the p.o. put on a rack that was a...
Anything new with the Plymouth? I'd love to hear about the front end work before I start mine.
The guy thought it might be a '52. I have a '51 Cranbrook and need some parts. I wanted to make sure the parts are compatible. I didn't know if...
Here is an old Plymouth I found on Craigslist. The guy doesn't know for sure what year or model. He also doesn't have a title. Unfortunately it is...
Here are the pics, try #2.
So, I got some pics of the car. It looks like my 1951 Cranbrook, but doesn't say on the fender what kind it is. The guy doesn't have a title and...
I just found a parts car that is a 1952. Does anybody know if the 51 and 52 are the same? I did a quick google search, but couldn't find the...
I worked on my 51 Plymouth today. Put a new starter on and solenoid and hooked it all up. Found out there is a little bit, OK a lot, of funky...
Thanks for all of the info. Any recommendations on the the gauge of wire to go from the battery terminal on the GM solenoid to the S terminal? I...
My Plymouth has the + alternator wire going through the + solenoid post to meet up with the battery + wire. The solenoid is slightly melted and...
I haven't gotten any pictures because my starter burned a wire. Whatever the previous owner used, doesn't fit well. He had to cut away part of the...
Does anyone know if a 50 Dodge and a 51 Plymouth share the same deck lid? I saw a Craigslist posting for a 50 Dodge and the deck looks like it...
I will put up some pictures as soon as I can get it into the garage. Right now my daughter's Suzuki is taking up the car spot. John
Hey, I just bought a '51 Cranbrook. The previous owner saved it from the crusher and turned it into a hot rod. For the sake of getting it on the...
Hi everyone! My wife and I just purchased at 1951 Plymouth with a 350, Dart rear end, and a great sound system. It has color changing metal flake...
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