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pic before cut and pic after initial install of the 49 plymouth dash. it took some trimming, but it will fit nicely. Bud :D
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second set of pics
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ok guys, last 2 sets of pics of the chop, finished the doors today, posting 10 pics of the process, next thread will be putting a 49 plymouth dash in a 53 polithouse truck. wish me luck!!!!
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thought there might be some interest, ebay number 120337479388
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doors are a piece of cake compared to the roof. I finished the welding on the cab tonite and ground the welds down, tomorrow I finish the doors. here are a few pics of the rear welds done and some profile pics of the chop. Bud
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I use a sawzall for the big stuff and a die grinder with a 3 inch disc to even things out. I have a large mac tool (miller) mig welder that has .23 wire with argon/c02 for gas. pictures are great for making everything look better than they are, I will have a bunch of work left to make the roof presentable. I am so glad you ae enjoying the show and tell. Going down to the shop to start finishing up the rear welds now. Bud :D
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I really want to use the stock seat, but if the height becomes a problem and taking out the seat frame is not enough, I have a seat out of an S=10 that I can fit in there. Until all welding is done and I can take out all the bracing inside the cab, I can't put the seat back in and see if the inner roof scuffs the noggin or not. Bud
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front of the cab is all welded, the roof is welded and the rear cab is tacked into place. The gaps look really good. I should have all the welding done by this weekend. Gawd, this is fun!!!!!! Bud
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Roller Paint Job Project Completed - Pics.
buds truck replied to grey beard's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
just plain awesome. great job. -
awesome! keep the pics and the progress coming. Bud
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I agree, sell the stick and get a nice mig. You can get a good one in 110 volt that will do a good job for you without paying an arm and a leg.
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pm me, I have one. Bud
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welcome to the forum. these guys are AWESOME and a wealth of information. You came to the right place. Looking forward to seeing your truck. Bud
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I have a Newport engineering electric motor in my 49 Plymouth and it works great and was very easy to install. I would recommend them highly for any and all uses. Bud
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Parts, Parts and Still More . . . .
buds truck replied to grey beard's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
I can come up with the socket and pigtail, I also have a door lock without a key if you want to rekey it. price will be the same as what you are offering up. free plus shipping. Bud -
I found a set of ventless doors, suprisingly enough, about a mile from my home and they were just about rust free. Now I have an extra set of vent windowed doors off the 53. does anyone need a pair of really nice doors?? they are the ones that the body lines do not go all the way to the rear of the door. The ones I got do and I actually like them better. Bud
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Thingamabob or thingamajig?
buds truck replied to 49plymouthdotcom's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
I've got a NOS flarpswitch, but I'm not tradin............ -
Thingamabob or thingamajig?
buds truck replied to 49plymouthdotcom's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
you're wrong.... it's a doohicky!!!??? -
After The Top And Doors Were Chopped, The Windshield Needed To Still Come Down A Little More To Make It Look In Synch With The Doors, So Out Came The Sawzall And I Cut The Upper Windshield Opening Out And Lowered It An Inch And A Half. Man, That's A Lot Of Work For Only A Little Bit Of Height Difference, But It Sure Made The Chop Look Better and it got rid of the roof seam on the front pillars too!! Another Set Of Pics Uploaded Of The Progress. Bud
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got the doors cut today. pics of the progress uploaded. Bud
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word I get is when you butt weld without a small space betweed the metal, it can make the metal expand and oil can the work. I have welded for years and have done it both ways. The gaps in my roof are there solely to make room for the clamps. By the way, Bob, I got my clamps on e bay for a lot less than eastwood, could not find them at harbor freight. Bud
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Tom (kuster13) gave me a set of doors along with the cab that were totally rusted away on the bottom, but have good upper fromes, I will do the same with the upper frames and just add longer ones to the front. I just found a set of one piece glass doors a couple of nights ago, so I have a real nice set for sale from my 53 with wing windows. Bud
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here are a couple of pics of the rear after the chop.
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we always buy for a bunch of kids and always get few. sure doesn't help the diet....... LOL Bud
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back and corner windows stay the same size, i cut the 4 inches below the glass. Bud :D
