wnaplay1647545503 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) Some may recognize this if you travel Broad st west of Pataskala. Bought it at a great price. Seen it for a long time and decided to finally stop and ask about it. I expected to be run off by a shotgun but couldnt have went better. Its a 1941 plymouth powerd by a 327. Top has been chopped 4". Replaced starter today and it fired right up. So far I have gutted the interior. Needs carb rebuilt and a few minor things and hopefully out for a test drive. It is very solid to my surprise considering it has sat for awhile. Front disc breaks, aluminum intake, headers and even a heater. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/wnaplay/dddddddddddddddd_zps2be11bca.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/wnaplay/ddddd_zpsbd424196.jpg http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/wnaplay/nnnnnnnnnnnn_zps2b3a32ad.jpg Edited March 21, 2013 by wnaplay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 You have no idea how many times I almost stopped to bye that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolin_s14 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 looks like a fun project!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Scott I sayed the same thing 100 times. The other night I was watching tv and told my wife I am going to go buy it and did. If I told you what I payed it would make you sick you didnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Please turn it black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Thinking about going black with black interior or keeping it red and black interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 What are your goals? Just a running street cruiser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Just a running street cruiser. Once I get it running good I will repair the front and other body issues. It will never be a showcar just for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 looks good jason... let me know if you need any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Dan I need help deciding what to do with a carb. Way to many options. I was thinking of picking up a used one or a rebuilt one. Its been awhile since I rebuilt one myself. Opened the jegs book but dont know the differences between them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted March 22, 2013 Report Share Posted March 22, 2013 Very nice! I'd keep her red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 The car runs. Carb was rebuilt and after replacing the starter she fired up and made it around the block. The ride is rough and I need to figure out what suspension parts need replaced to help fix this. Replaced the tranny pan gasket so its holding fluid now. Had to replace a few small gaskets that had worn out and hopefully after replacing valve pan gaskets it will finally hold all its fluids when running. Still not sure where to begin with this thing. All the door glass was shot so I took what was left of them out. Found a place to cut new glass now I have to make templates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 NIIIIIICE! Like it, J... PM me what you paid for it :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 What chassis is under it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelin Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Looks like a great project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 What chassis is under it? Original frame. I think it may have a musang II front end. Buckeye is coming over friday and help me decipher whats under there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Jason, once you get it running decently, bring it out to CC&C for sure. I'm digging this thing. Should be some easy bodywork to get the front end looking good again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I see a new cake delivery vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I see a new cake delivery vehicle. Funny because I thought about doing some kind of tie-in with that theme. I could make some removeable rear window covers so it looks like a delivery van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Made some progress over the last few days. Been hard with the kids on spring break and the car at my in laws. Found some broken intake bolts and one on the water pump. Replaced the intake gaskets, transmission pan gasket, water pump gaskets, did a tune up, oil change. I have the rear shocks off and hopefully new ones will be on tomorrow. The harmonic balancer is wobbling like crazy so I will replace it tomorrow as well. Found a few leaking hoses. Drove it on its maiden voyage around the block and it seems to run solid. I will start ripping out the rigged fuel tank and replace the trunk floor with either a premade pan ($200) or just a cheap piece of flat sheet steel. I plan on replacing the old fuel tank with a new fuel cell. After some research I found that the block is actually a 67-68 283 from a chevelle. I dont know what cam it has but its been upgraded with electronic ignition and newer style heads. Oh and the heater works so theres that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I still need to make time to come over and check this thing out. Bring it to track day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted April 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 I hopefully will have it to a point I feel comfortable having it on the road in time to drive it to track day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I hopefully will have it to a point I feel comfortable having it on the road in time to drive it to track day. that would be very impressive....for as long as that car had been sitting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted April 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I have been pleasantly surprised when working on this. I really figured after sitting I would run into alot of issues with rusted bolts, seized parts, frame issues. It is really solid. Theres alot of worn suspension parts and what was probably decent work for the time it was built that now needs redone but I couldnt be happier with what I have to start with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I have been pleasantly surprised when working on this. I really figured after sitting I would run into alot of issues with rusted bolts, seized parts, frame issues. It is really solid. Theres alot of worn suspension parts and what was probably decent work for the time it was built that now needs redone but I couldnt be happier with what I have to start with. I'd rather have a solid platform and replace worn suspension pieces...far easier, cheaper and much more rewarding once you throw a little bit of money at some rubber or poly bushings! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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