47PLYMOUTH HOODLUM

I can drive by and check it out. Only live about 30 minutes from there! The wife and I, could use a little road trip....

Because writing these posts are a lot quicker! I've got lots of pm's to return -when I do, they arent going to be short! I want to put 100% of my time for replying. This right here is quick 40%'rs!

......not BEFORE I have the time to properly read it all! Even tho there is negativity, there is good reading material on there. Just gotta sift thru the garbage....

Just wanted to say thank you for the comment...as well as, the rest of you, who kindly offered advice. I haven't got to reply to my messages -I haven't forgot anyone. I'm just really busy at work and only get few downtime, to chime in. I agree 100% on what you said here. A boss offered to put in his bbf. I don't want that!! Ps. You like that pic huh!?!?!

That's EXACTLY what I plan on doing! My fellow shop members and myself, we're going over everything today...put the order in and ready to attack this!

Ooohhhh! Out of all that what I said, that's all you can come back with??? Seems its beyond your thought comprehension! You're a clown!! It is so easy to run your fingers, behind some computer, miles and miles away, where no one can get you at!! You're being really childish (as I am right now responding to your nonsense of a comment) -your ignorance will not put me down...or deter me from my goals of building my car, how I want it!

Ok man! Not my first Mopar. I had already been to machine shops, to build a Mopar v8, in my 71 Dart!! The prices was considerably higher than building a Chevy v8. You are the one, sounding quite ignorant right now...as it seems, you are trying to keep the pot boiling, with you remark! I could care less what you got under your hood....and what you paid! At the same token..don't assume, what I'm building. You don't know where I'm going with it. Like I said...I could care less what you (or the next guy has...this is MY CAR/MY CHOICE!) If I saw you on the street, I'll gladly race you...as I am not afraid to drive...you know...more than just in a straight line! It's cool tho!! I'm ready for whatever comment comes......

Will finish up those responses I haven't hit up yet.

I kinda figured, it wouldn't be a direct bolt in fit!! Of course not -it'll probably fight me the whole entire way! You said it....."The Chevy v8 will be the easiest to swap though because of all the aftermarket support." Dont really care who likes it or not. Shun me! Truthfully, I did think of running the flat6 for a little bit. My wife and I, both agreed, we want more power. Just out of curiosity..how much hopping up can a flat6 produce? I have a Chevy motor just sitting and my wife has a transmission from a nova. It just makes sensense, to go the Chevy route! I am going to go with rustyhope or one other guy (who is a bit more $$$) on here. I'm guessing, I have to bend my own brake lines. Correct? I think it's safe to say, there's no source for pre-formed brake lines. 235's or I may try and squeeze 255's with slight modification. Would mind back halfing....if the Plymouth was dedicated to just going in a straight line. However, this is intended as a street driven vehicle. Believe me......there is NO WAY I am cutting the wheel openings, to put fat tires past the fenders. Those plymouths have way too cool of body lines, to destroy it for that! Your comment was very informative. Thank you!

Whoa!!!!!! Wow! I would love to read this book. that's a hefty price tag, on the book! I sure will post updates! Thanks for the link!!

Guess the hamb site is where I will mostly find my answers. 27th day and 34 posts? Doesn't mean anything to me! As I said previously, I read Don's response wrong. Sounded like a smart remark to me. I am on to stand my ground. Just my nature! It makes no difference to me, if members have me on the "ignore" list.......

I haven't been underneath the Plymouth yet. Well...not enough to look at what you mentioned. I was wondering about the TRANS mount the other night. Think I was thinking of taking the crossmember out and moving it to the appropriate position. Was also thinking of headers. What headers to go with! I think out of everything, I was thinking of that the most. Thinking what'll fit. Will I have to hammer the firewall in spots to fit. I wanna learn from people who did this before me...learn from their mistakes! I will check for those threads you mentioned. Thanks so much for your help...really appreciated!

Haha!!! You really made me laugh with this! I will soon post my progress of my rod!! I will be sure to revisit this thread, and push it straight in your face! You wish, I will throw in the towel, and put it up on eBay! Maybe, youve done that. I dont get down like that! It'll never happen! Bet on that!!! Stay tuned....... Btw....never claimed I knew everything or anything for that matter! I think that's why I posted this thread........to ask for help!

Sometimes, it's hard to read between the lines, when you're reading a message. Things can easily sound how they aren't intended. I'm not one to take **** from no man! I do apologize!! I will also apologize to the don when I get to his message! I got the welding and fabricating down. I can figure it out. Never done this. Just looking for responses, from people who may have done this before me! Learn from them. I can do it...it'll just take longer....since I will most definitely have trials and errors. That was my goal, in posting this thread! Thanks for the info...

I forgot to mention....I am NOT going to do a frame swap! Not looking to get into all kinds of stuff. Just want to get Er done and ride the thing! Will respond to your pm shortly! Thanks again Andy!!

Hello Andy! First and foremost, I just wanted to say, I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and info! I get it, that this is a all mopar site! You said it tho -stock mopar guys!! I have absolutely no interest, in bringing back my Plymouth, back to stock...especially don't want that "stock" hp! I like to drive my cars hard!! I knew I would offend mopar guys. I love mopar too! However, I also love Chevy and Ford!! I Don't discriminate! All this is new to me! As I stated, I am no mechanic...and I am new to this year Plymouth. What I do is make the cars look pretty! I'm a body man by trade. Yes...I know how to weld, fabricate, paint etc. Dont need no help, in that department. Thank you for all those sources. I will check them out!! I did have a ruff time finding sources for these cars. The sources you provided, should really help! Btw.....you got really nice cars there! I'd like to see a little more -more exterior and definitely interior!

I don't care about originality! Don't care, who I offend by stuffing a sbc, in MY CAR! I love ALL kinds of cars! I don't discriminate!!! Way too many cool cars, to be stuck on one type! Besides....costs wayyy less, to build more hp, than mopar! Everyone has their preference. To call out people, who don't stay pure to mopar, as not "real" mopar men, is wrong!

I just wanted to chime in right quick. I'd read every comment and private messages. Will respond to ALL, when I'm home and have time. Wuciwug thank you to all who get it and provided info. Your info means so much!! Be back later...

Don't appreciate your wise *** comment! If you (or anyone for that matter) doesn't have anything positive to add, or help, I don't even wanna hear from you! I'll figure it out on my own....that'll take longer of course! Will post my results! Bet on that!!

Hello y'all! I am in need of LOTS of help, with my Plymouth!! First I must say...I am NOT a mechanic. I make them look pretty! So, what may seem easy to most, is rather difficult for me. Secondly, this is my first "real" old classic! I've owned numerous cars in the 70's era and couple in the 60's. So this particular car, is VERY NEW to me! With all that said, let me start with my questions. MOTOR/TRANS: I am looking to remove the flat6 engine and throw in a sbc motor with auto transmission. I'm assuming the obvious -got to get motor mounts. Im also assuming (not entirely sure), I probably have to get a new wiring harness to run the Chevy powerplant. Other than motor mounts, is there any other modifications, that must be performed? Do I need a harness? Is there a Certain style headers should I run? Any major clearance issues? BRAKES: I know rusty hope, is the go to guy, for the brake kits. When you're in the auto store, what are you asking for -a certain Plymouth or Dodge car? If so, what? Any sources on brake lines? I'm assuming no...and I'll probably have to bend them myself! Never know tho...... TIRES: Anyone tub their Plymouth or Dodge or just stuff the fattest tire, that is allowed? If so, can you post pics of the tires and inside trunk area? Any mods -leaf spring relocation pics would be cool. I'm looking for any and all kinds of help, from owners, who've already dealt with this stuff! I'm not a purist..not looking to bring this car back to original. Just want a cool rod to drive! Thank you in advance!!!

Thanks a lot!