jim85031 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Posted March 12, 2009 I Have Attached Some Pictures Of My 1948 Plymouth Convertible With A 5.7 Hemi Engine With The 5 Speed Automatic Tranny. The Car Also Has 4 Wheel Power Disc Brakes, Rack And Pinion Power Steering And A Dakota Digital Dash The Car Is Completely Original Except For The Drive Train,dakota Gauges ( In The Original Bezel) And Tear Drop Gas Filler IT RIDES ON 17 INCH BILLET SPECIALTIES LEGACY WHEELS W/KNOCK OFFS Quote
Tony Cipponeri Posted March 12, 2009 Report Posted March 12, 2009 Wow, I thought I had a tight squeezeputting a 360 in my 50 coupe. Have you got a picture of the engine sitting in there? Tony C Quote
Dennis Hemingway Posted March 12, 2009 Report Posted March 12, 2009 Wow, That's NICE!!!! Dennis:cool: Quote
dezeldoc Posted March 12, 2009 Report Posted March 12, 2009 This months Street Rodder had a 46 P-15 with a 354 Hemi in it. Quote
woodscavenger Posted March 12, 2009 Report Posted March 12, 2009 That is sweet! The only thig I would like better would be some vintage style wheels like some baby moons. But that is killer! Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Posted March 12, 2009 Looks good. I like the fact that the original steering wheel/column is being used, along with an original look for the dash. Retains that "old car" idea, more so than those with tilt, etc and totally changed dashes. So, in what part of the country do you reside?? Am I ever going to get to see this car in Joplin, MO????? Quote
jim85031 Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Posted March 12, 2009 Wow, I thought I had a tight squeezeputting a 360 in my 50 coupe. Have you got a picture of the engine sitting in there? Tony C TONY, PLEASE FIND THE PICTURES ATTACHED Quote
jim85031 Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Posted March 12, 2009 Looks good. I like the fact that the original steering wheel/column is beingused, along with an original look for the dash. Retains that "old car" idea, more so than those with tilt, etc and totally changed dashes. So, in what part of the country do you reside?? Am I ever going to get to see this car in Joplin, MO????? I LIVE IN EAST TENN Quote
steveplym Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 Very nice looking convertible. Welcome to the forum. I like that you used the original column and steering wheel. Makes the car look really neat. So how did you adapt the column up to the updated transmission? I assume you had to make up your own linkage, etc? Quote
Frank Elder Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 Nice shroud! Probably the last thing that you expected to hear:D Quote
jim85031 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Posted March 13, 2009 Very nice looking convertible. Welcome to the forum. I like that you used the original column and steering wheel. Makes the car look really neat. So how did you adapt the column up to the updated transmission? I assume you had to make up your own linkage, etc? I CUT THE SHIFT SHAFT AT THE BOTTOM AND THE DODGE SHIFTER LINKAGE IS INSIDE THE CAR Quote
steveplym Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 I CUT THE SHIFT SHAFT AT THE BOTTOM AND THE DODGE SHIFTER LINKAGE IS INSIDE THE CAR Very nice. The digital dash looks great in that car too. Quote
dezeldoc Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 WoW all that and the stock suspension to boot! man I would drive the wheels off that baby! What rear end did ya go with? I like the harness going n behind the glove box. Quote
jim85031 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Posted March 13, 2009 I Used An Explorer Disc Brake Rear Quote
moparjack44 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 This months Street Rodder had a 46 P-15 with a 354 Hemi in it. That was nice car. Looks 100% stock, until you raise the hood. Jack Quote
moparjack44 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 Jim, that is one fine piece. Looks like good dependable driver, that could easily pass for a trailer queen. Jack 392 HEMI in my '48 DeSoto Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 Do you get much wind noise from the top when hitting about 80 mph? A guy in Kansas City, a while back, bought a nice grey P15 convert, put some V8 into it, spent quite a bit on getting it right mechanically.....then compalined about wind noise at speed. Last I knew he was trying to sell the car. Go figure. Quote
Young Ed Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 That's what he gets for driving with the roof up! Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 odds are Ed..if he drove with the top down then the sun would be to hot on his head..wear a hat..then the wind would blow the hat off..or momma would not ride as the "do" would get disturbed...just no pleasing some folks..if it does not have wind noise or leak water then its not a convertible Quote
radioguy7 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 Any Issues with cooling that Hemi?? Quote
Young Ed Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 Tim I think you nailed it. I personally love having a convert. Wish I had one of my own. Dads 3 helps though. Pretty soon it'll be time to bring home the newest one the 69 Sport Fury convert. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 I don't have to worry about wind noise at high speeds......mine doesn't like to go much over 60 or 65 mph. Had it up to 75 one time - was kinda scary with the old stock front end stuff. However, had radials on it then, and handled better than with bias plys. Is kinda tough on hats and the little woman's "do". She likes to have the top down, but not in every case. Depends on whether she's just been to the hairdresser. Strangely, the only place mine normally leaks is the lower, outer corners of the windshield. Still has original rubber.....so not surprising. The deal is - I try not to wash it or drive it in the rain. Quote
jim85031 Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Posted March 13, 2009 NO IT RUNS COOL I USED THE DODGE RAM RADIATOR AND FAN Any Issues with cooling that Hemi?? Quote
Fireball Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 Naaaah... Modern hemi in that Plymo.. well that my friends is a... ONE HELLUWA HOT ROD!!! Welcome to the forum and congrats of your build from Finland. Quote
moparjack44 Posted March 13, 2009 Report Posted March 13, 2009 ..if it does not have wind noise or leak water then its not a convertible Could substitute "not a convertible", with "not an old car" . Jackie Quote
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