Joe Flanagan
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When I'm looking for a new rear axle for my 49 Plymouth, what are the measurements I need to know? I have a reference sheet that describes rear suspension width in terms of flange to flange. I'm not sure what they mean by "flange," though. The other way they have it measured is from backing plate to backing plate, which I understand. So if my backing plate to backing plate measurement is 58 inches, I need to find something that's the same width and has the same lug pattern, I assume. Also, when you do locate a replacement rear end, how can you find out what the gear ratio is? Is there any way to tell by looking at the unit itself?
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Thanks very much, guys. My transmission currently does not have an overdrive. From what I understand, I'd be better off getting a new transmission that has an overdrive already attached. I understand my stock tranny is put together a bit differently than those that came with overdrives and it's not just a bolt-on deal. Am I correct?
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I know this has been discussed a lot here. I'd like to update the rear end in my 49 Plymouth and use an overdrive as well. Rather than ask all the basic questions again, does all this info reside somewhere on the site? I looked under Tips and Enhancements and all that and I also did a search but didn't come up with anything. Basically what I need is ratio for dummies, potential donors, etc. Thanks for any help.
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Did you have much rust, and if so, how did you deal with it?
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Tim, that is really nice work. What did you use to cut the hole with? Whatever it is, I want one.
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Bob, Where is this? And is that a Pinto right next to it? This must be in the way, way back of the salvage yard.
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Transmission rebuild--A Winter Project?
Joe Flanagan replied to Joe Flanagan's topic in P15-D24 Forum
OK, thanks gentlemen. Just trying to get the voice of reason here. Sounds like a simple enough thing. I'll post pics as I'm doing the job. -
This winter, when it's too cold outside for me to do body work, I want to keep my project going, so I'm thinking of rebuilding the transmission on my 49 Special Deluxe. I plan to get an overdrive unit for it as well, but the existing transmission has at least 135K on it and who knows what condition it's in. The plan calls for an updated rear end, too, like many of you have done. So, has anyone done this and if so, are there any tips or advice? The unit is already out of the car.
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I can't believe you found those. I would have given my right arm for a set that actually matched because you can't believe how difficult it is to fit outer rockers that don't quite match (at least on our models). It was the hardest part of the job without a doubt. Do yours have the indented holes in the top for the running board mat?
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Alan, Yours is in the same condition mine was in. It's a lot of work. Have you got your replacement rockers yet?
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Alan, What year is that car? Kind of looks like mine. The body looks like it's in very good condition. Are you doing the complete rockers?
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Yes, I'm still at it, Jim. I passed through your neck of the woods a couple of weeks ago on my way to UVA. I guess this is no way to run a railroad--a few months here a couple weekends there--but gradually it's getting done. The engine you gave me sits in my garage completely restored and rebuilt, waiting for the big day. There was so much rust damage to this thing around the floors, the bottom of the firewall, and the rockers, that this is probably the biggest single part of the project. I think the insides of the doors are going to be a major job too. I hope all is well with you.
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Just to refresh the memory of anyone who's interested, this is what I was doing a year or so ago (maybe more) when I left off working on my 49 Plymouth Second Series. Now, the rockers are finished except for some minor details and I'm now welding in the replacement floor on the passenger side of the transmission hump. My used $150 welder that I bought from Tony Urwin is still going strong. Getting little cold here in Virginia but I'm going to push on. Maybe pull the long underwear out of the bottom of my drawer. I can't wait to do mechanical stuff. I wanna rebuild the transmission, I wanna do the brakes and the rear end. But this has to be done first.