New build thread; 48 Plymouth

[randyr]

That's the plan, 35. Red and white interior and find a good pinstriper for some fancy stuff.

Well, if it was mine, I'd go with a creamy white vs refrigerator white and on the red pin stripes, less is more.....but wait! It's not mine and nobody asked me!!!! So, do it however you like, falconvan!!!
You've done an amazing job on the build thus far!!!!!

[falconvan]

Well, if it was mine, I'd go with a creamy white vs refrigerator white and on the red pin stripes, less is more.....but wait! It's not mine and nobody asked me!!!! So, do it however you like, falconvan!!!
You've done an amazing job on the build thus far!!!!!

Thanks! That's kind of where I'm going, Randy. The white im using is from the 95 Porshe color chart.

Im with you, Dave! Red is one of my all time favorites.

[falconvan]

Not much exciting to show but lots of wet sanding going on It took about 10 hours just to do the door and part of the cowl and quarter. I dont know if its Nason primer or that I let it dry for a few weeks before starting sanding but this stuff is really hard to sand.

[FMXhellraiser]

Lookin' good! I wish mine were up to this point. I am about to drag my 46 Chrysler coupe to the shop soon though...

[falconvan]

Thanks; I finally made is around the whole car with the first round of sanding. Now I need to do some spot primer and go again. What's the plans for your 46?

[falconvan]

Time to pay the piper for all the budget priced bodywork I've been getting on this. I had a deal with my bodyman that when he got the funds to build a new motor for his 87 IROC that I would help him and let him use a garage space. He's ready and he grenaded the 305 so were putting together a 355 sbc with 10:1 pistons, a Lunati cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM heads and a modified factory tuned port injection. Now he's working on the 48 and I'm working on this.

[falconvan]

Ive been staying busy but nothing worth pictures. I've got about half the car wet sanded with 600 and bought a few more goodies like steering coupler stuff and a fuel pump. I didnt like the way my wheels came out so Im dropping them at the powdercoater today. I also think Im going to go with bucket seats rather than a bench so Im looking around. I've got the whole week off so Im hoping to finish sanding. As soon as we have some paint on it I can start some more serious reassembly.

[falconvan]

I finally made it all the way around with 600; I had so much wet sand mud on the car I couldnt tell if it was good or not so I pushed it out and gave it a good scrubbing. Im getting close, just have some touch up spots to go over. I was also looking at my wheels and decided I dont want them painted so I dropped them off at the powdercoating shop.

[stovens]

Wow Pretty soon she'll be ready for some paint! Nice work!

[Dave Severson]

Looking good and getting close, Falcon!!!! With a car that size make sure you take your lunch with you when you're working your way around it!!!!!!!!!!!!

[falconvan]

Thanks guys. You're not kidding, Dave; I think it'll be a while before I try another full blown frame off rebuild. I like to think im a pretty motivated guy when it comes to car projects but after 5 years of working on this it gets tough to stay motivated. Seeing some paint on it will definately make me feel better about it.

[John Brian]

Thanks guys. You're not kidding, Dave; I think it'll be a while before I try another full blown frame off rebuild. I like to think im a pretty motivated guy when it comes to car projects but after 5 years of working on this it gets tough to stay motivated. Seeing some paint on it will definately make me feel better about it.

Yeah Falcon, I know what you mean. In my 6th year of my frame-off project I was at a Good Guys show and there was a 41 Chevy coupe for sale. The owner had medical problems and was forced to sell. It was a complete shell, blasted and primed with a sbc, tranny and IFS. He wanted 12K for it and I decided right there if I ever take on another full project I will start with something like that.

[stovens]

Yep ditto what John said. I'm five years into the truck now. Sometimes it's money that slows me down, other times it's motivation. A clean start with little to no body work is very appealing right now!

[falconvan]

Yeah, I was looking at one like that on Craigslist. A 52 GMC truck with a MII, tilt, G-body rearend and a decent looking fresh red paint job for $2800. No drivetrain, glass, or interior. If the stable hadnt already been full, I'd have grabbed it.

[lamin8r]

I am having similar problems..Several years,part time into the wife's 55Customline,,frame off,,new rear end,anti sway bar on rear,new rear quarters,,rebuild door bottoms,a few small patches in floor,,Injected 302W/AOD,,(Aussie version)power steering,etc..Have had money shortages,motorvation shortage,,energy shortage...Trying to get a bit done as often as I can at the moment,,and now the work is getting in the way..Cant stop,,cos I got other projects to start..Just need the time to enjoy them,next..
Falcon,,its lookin good..keep going,,like I am..pickin away,on job at a time..hehe