New build thread; 48 Plymouth

[techinspector1]

I usually work on such oddball stuff, kind of given up on finding a source for patch panels and such and just make most of my own... Amazing what you can do with a piece of 20 ga., a shot bag, plastic mallet, couple pieces of round tubing for dies, and a couple body hammers!!!!!! Used to be a sheetmetal shop in town, they were a great source for cutoffs and weird shaped pieces....too bad they went belly up! Probably cuz they threw away too much stuff!!!!

Have a buddy who runs a fab shop and does the same thing. Throws most of the useable stuff in the trash. I built 90% of the brackets, gussets, etc. for the T by scrounging through his trash.

[falconvan]

I'm like you; I cant throw anything away that I think I might use again. I've got a scrap barrel where I pitch all of little brackets, channel, rods, and just odd pieces. It come to the rescue more than once.

[Dave Severson]

I'm like you; I cant throw anything away that I think I might use again. I've got a scrap barrel where I pitch all of little brackets, channel, rods, and just odd pieces. It come to the rescue more than once.

Know what you mean, later these little pieces become gussets, mounting tabs, and lots of necessary little pieces.... beats the heck out of having to cut them out of a brand new piece, especially at today's metal prices....

[falconvan]

That's the truth, Dave. I couldn't believe what Lowes wanted for a little piece of sheet metal!
OK, she's all cut up. I did save these parts for myself; HMMMMM.......I see some future potential here!

[falconvan]

Here's what's left. How about this? FOR SALE: 1948 Dodge sedan. Restoration started, just needs reassembled!

[Dave Severson]

Hmmmm. I'm the last one to throw stuff away, but I think I'd just be saving that pile til the scrap price went back up!!!!!!!

[bluestang67]

Falcon now that looks like a great beginning to a 2 seat roadster or custom . Even my imagination is running on the out come of this build . Suprised though you are pitching frame instead of cutting and modifying it . But in any case is this one stepping a head of the 48 or just for near future fun .

[falconvan]

Falcon now that looks like a great beginning to a 2 seat roadster or custom . Even my imagination is running on the out come of this build . Suprised though you are pitching frame instead of cutting and modifying it . But in any case is this one stepping a head of the 48 or just for near future fun .

I though about saving the frame but it was really thin; if it does go any farther I'll probably build a 2x4 frame with a dropped straight axle. Worse case is that it'll be some good metal working practice. I'm back to patching on the coupe next weekend, just wanted to get this out of the way.

[falconvan]

OK, back to patching. This side was a little more ate up but with a little patch from the sedan, it came out pretty decent. Almost done with the tail section; just have to build the reinforcement for the body mount cups, trial fit the decklid, and smooth out my welds.

[falconvan]

A few more....

[stovens]

Nice work. My welding skills suck. It's a good thing angle grinders are cheap other wise I'd be SOL!

[bluestang67]

Falcon every weekend just about you keep plugging away . Those little daylight holes are becoming less and less . I was thinking of asking Santa for a small sheet metal brake just to have about i think it will come in handy sometimes.

[falconvan]

I've been swamped lately between work and trying to get some investment property I bought ready to rent so i haven't touched the old girl in a while. I did, however, make a tidy profit on the Chevette so I figure if you can't spend time, do the next best thing and spend money. I've wanted to try the Edelbrock carburated setup for the LS1 ever since it came out so i bit the bullit and bought one along with a 625 CFM Road demon. Also picked up the rest of the patch panels I need, a better grille (should be able to make 1 good one from 2 so so ones), The mounting kit for the Cavalier rack and pinion, along with a brake line kit, wiring harness and other misc. At least i'll be able to move forward when I get some time.

[bluestang67]

Falcon nice engine set up looks great . Yeah it is nice to have a stock pile for the project . You are so accomplished and busy but still keep cars in there good work .

[falconvan]

Thanks, man. You do some pretty fine work yourself.