RFleetwood

After many years of being involved with this great group; I realize with my current work load I may never get my 50 plymouth conv. on the road. Santa brought me my other car love a 1990 corvette conv. This one runs and drives yet needs a few little things to help me relax in the garage when time allows. Now I will probably be selling the plymouth project soon to devote more time to the vette. I will still be around for a while (at least till i sell) and have greatly enjoyed this forum and cant thank everyone near enough for all the help over the years. thanks Rich

they are pulling 9.166 amp each lamp. at 6 volt hope this helps Rich

Im in Henderson (las Vegas) nevada and am building a 1950 plymouth conv. you are more than welcome to view my top mechanism or I can send pics. let me know how close you are. Rich Fleetwood

I think the frame would be less of any issue. its the body that needs reinforced. the conv. also dont have thick rubber body mounts like the sedans. my real conv also has extra bracing from the door post to the floor this keeps the door post from flexing. the "torque box" i described runs from the firewall all the way to the rear quarter panel. its approx 4x4 in size and is thicker sheet metal something like 16 ga

real conv. also had dash welded in place to streagnthen the body. as well as what looks almost like a torque box along the inside of the rockers instead of the just flat panels for rocker backings. Im rebuilding these on my 50 conv right now.

Charley put me down for a 1950 plymouth kit. How do I go about the transaction? also what about youre shock relocation kits are they on the wayside too? PM me and let me know what to do Thanks Rich Fleetwood

you could drill the head off the hinge bolt. then the loose nut will fall out. then look in the kick panel fro a way to put a nut and bolt for reatchment

Bio Medical Field Service Engineer In other words I fix medical equipment Rich

just turn the bolt 1/2 turn and they will be 999. now the car isnt evil

ive been talking to "Fat Man Fab" they have the rack and pinion mount kit. The rack they say to use is chevy cavalier; I would assume this rack could be either power or manual as it was an option in the cars.

Nice to meet you Joe; Im doing the same thing youre planning to my 50 Plymouth conv. I had to rebuild the floors, rockers, and conv only rocker boxes. Im installing a dodge van 318 and automatic trans. I am also doing disk brakes with original suspension but am currently contemplating a rack and pinion conversion for the steering. good luck with the car and keep us posted. Rich

Now with Plydo out of the picture does anyone know where I can get chrysler 318 mounts for a 50 plymouth? Also is Rusty Hope (Charlie) offering his disk brake special for the holidays again? thanks Rich

a quick way to check for vacuum leaks. spray carb cleaner on the suspected area whether this be hose attatchment or manifold seal with the car running. If the idle increases this is youre vacuum leak. that is were I would start.

check youre grounds and check the dimmer switch. both these can cause wierd problems hope this helps Rich

nice to see you progressing; im guessing work must be slowing down. I will be in Glascow starting the 29th for 3 weeks hopefully we can get together while im there. I will be just outside of Philly so I will have to do the tourist thing too. I'll call you or shoot an email as I get closer to see if you will be around. Rich Fleetwood