Jim Yergin Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Looks good. Congratulations on a big step. Jim Yergin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted March 10, 2014 Report Share Posted March 10, 2014 Yep, I remember being in this spot with my 48. Just fix one area at a time and you'll get there. Very cool car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted March 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) Not a lot of progress to day. Took the diff out and scraped most of the junk off of it. I'm pretty sure it's been replaced. It has two spots of that "junkyard yellow" paint on it. I have no idea what the extra mounting pad on the passenger side front is for. 3.73:1 ratio. Edited March 11, 2014 by casper50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_shel_ny Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 I have no idea what the extra mounting pad on the passenger side front is for. 3.73:1 ratio. Some models had a rear stabilizer attached there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ194950 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) Some models had a rear stabilizer attached there. I bought a 48 Chry. chassis only with a bar that attached to a bracket on the rear housing like your pic. Had a bar that ran over the 3rd. member to another braket on the driver side of the frame and was slightly foward of the rear end mount. I supposed it was to take some sway out of cornering with a heavy car. Saved it to shorten (narrower frame) and use on my 50 4 dr., but has not happened yet. Edited March 11, 2014 by DJ194950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Took a 5lb sledgehammer but it finally came off. I was able to get the numbers off the axle seals but there no number on the pinion seal. Anyone know off hand? Edited March 14, 2014 by casper50 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_shel_ny Posted March 14, 2014 Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Measure twice, buy once This may help: http://p15-d24.com/topic/35345-raer-axle-pinion-seal-modern-equivalent/?hl=%2Bpinion+%2Bseal#entry359205 EDIT: $9.99 -5% + ship Rock Auto $18.69 price and shipping may vary NAPA $22.50 + shipping at AB $22.50 + shipping at Robert's $undisclosed + shipping at collectorsautosupply Edited March 14, 2014 by shel_ny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted March 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2014 some good info and that Plymouth replacement part number lookup is nice. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Got it to run tonight for the first time. PO had lots of stuff set up incorrectly. Sorry no sound https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afyH72e5spg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbbbb99 Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Didn't see much if any smoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 Hardly any. I was surprised and delighted. Now that I know it runs I can move on to pulling it and the tranny to start on the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbbbb99 Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 I'd love to buy those wheels from you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sig Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 well done on the start and congratulations ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 It's an early 47 so it has the 16" wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbbbb99 Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) BTW, I've found a butane torch (used to solder copper tubing for house plumbing) to be my best friend during disassembly on old rusty nuts/bolts. You can control the heat just enough to bust loose that "aged" together effect. Edited March 21, 2014 by bbbbbb99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 thanks for the tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted April 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 frame is now ready for blasting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50desotocoupe Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Kudos to you. I am not sure I could take on such a big project. It would end up getting sold as I would get frustrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted June 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2014 Frame has been blasted and primed. Rear diff has all new seals and the disc brakes are mounted. Other things are getting in the way of course but progress is being made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted June 16, 2014 Report Share Posted June 16, 2014 Looking great! You'll have a rolling chassis before you know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 After 4 coats. Looking pretty decent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted July 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 a little more progress 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted August 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Waiting on suspension parts so I decided to start the 47 Dodge's engine for the 2nd time. Had to open the shop doors afterwards. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfsQgPnjQBE&feature=youtu.be 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted August 15, 2014 Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 what rear end ? and wjhat did you use for the disc brake conversion on the rear ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted August 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2014 Stock rear end. AAJ disc conversion. Went on with no problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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