Thread: 1939 Plymouth Sedan - First time Hotrodder

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kgard, if the guy didn't leave a deposit, even a small one, there is always a chance he may change his mind and the car will be yours. If not, then keep an eye out for another solid project car.

Mopars use to be pretty much ignored just ten years ago, but they have gotten more popular in the past 5 or 6years, most likely due to the fact that they are all vintage tin, not glass. But there are alot of other old cars that were once unpoputar (in some cases still) that can make great rods. Especially Studes, Oldsmobiles, Pontiacs, Buicks, Caddies, Desoto's and Packards from the late 30's and 40's. Many are 4 doors, but there are still a lot of 2 doors around as well. Hang in there, you'll find something you like.

K, not trying to make you feel bad, but a 39 Plymouth is a one year only car and the 2-door slant back is very hard to find in that shape, if at all. The parts alone that I see from the picture would cost a couple of thousand to replace. But on the other side of that, she costs a little more to build, there is probably rott under the trunk, bottom of the doors and front body mounts. You have to make panels to repair them, not just buy it off the shelf. That's the best part of hot rodding, not who has the most money, but a true love to learn about your car. Like the others said, take a welding class, find a couple of other rodders and ask questions. True car guys will give you the shirts off their back to help. Here's my 39 Plymouth, took two years to find one and I'm two years in to the build. Good luck

Thanks guys for all your help. I'm going to keep my eyes open and maybe look for something in better shape.