Did some clean-up on the coupe today

[BobT-47P15]

Decided it was time to shine up the dash.

Obviously, it's been repainted (twice actually) as the previous yellow-tan

color was showing under the brown in some places.

The chrome has a lot of small pits - must have been humid in there or

something. And/or just never cleaned much. The best result was

achieved by using fine steel wool to apply some Meguiars cleaner/wax.

The trim will really need to all be replaced later. But, it's better than

it was.

And, the original stainless fender welting had been replaced sometime

with what looks like the vinyl type. Then painted over.Going to

need to re-do that. The paint shines some - around the end of

the stainless spear.

Definitely need to get some primer on the roof.....been peeling for a

while.

[RobertKB]

Bob, good to see you making progress. Every little bit makes a difference and as you know from your other car, you eventually get there. However, with these old girls you never quite get finished as there is always something to do!

[rolliejoe]

Dang Bob, a coupe and a convertible? You living the Mopar dream! Looks good btw.

[55 Fargo]

Bob, clean that up, and use an acid metal prep, then use just Rusty metal primer, or epoxy primer. That is nasty corrosion, would hate to see that go right through the roof. Heck you could use some Rusty metal paint efter the primer just on the roof,then drive car and enjo for a while....looks good though Fred

Decided it was time to shine up the dash.

Obviously, it's been repainted (twice actually) as the previous yellow-tan

color was showing under the brown in some places.

The chrome has a lot of small pits - must have been humid in there or

something. And/or just never cleaned much. The best result was

achieved by using fine steel wool to apply some Meguiars cleaner/wax.

The trim will really need to all be replaced later. But, it's better than

it was.

And, the original stainless fender welting had been replaced sometime

with what looks like the vinyl type. Then painted over.Going to

need to re-do that. The paint shines some - around the end of

the stainless spear.

Definitely need to get some primer on the roof.....been peeling for a

while.

[BobT-47P15]

This is the fourth coupe owned over the years.

Bought the first one in the early 60's for $35 from the local Chevy dealer

who had taken it in on trade from an area farmer. The farmer had used

it to haul hay and other things at the farm. The car ran, with some odd

engine noises, for four or five years, actually making two trips of about

85 miles when my parents moved to another town....and later moved back.

In the 70s, bought a blue coupe that was not running at the moment.

Don't recall now just what it took to fix it......but it proved to be a good car.

Had it repainted to Chrysler "Midnight Blue", had skirts & painted wire wheels.

Bought the 3rd coupe which was fairly rough, bodywise. just to get the

factory rebuilt motor for the convert. Kept a few parts and sent it to

a salvage yard.....in the 70s.

So, this car turned up for sale sometime back......the motor had been

removed for rebuilding. But the work didn't get done. The owner

finally decided he was tired of messing with it. I bought a 54 engine

that had been sitting in a building for a few years and had my favorite

mechanic install it. Need to go get the block that came out of this

car and stash it for future use.

[moose]

Hey Bob, sorry I couldn't hook up with you when I was down your way. Are you looking for another coupe? I saw one for sale out on Ivy Road in Webb City for $500. No hood, no rear axle, missing a lot of small parts, but good sheet metal.

[John Reddie]

Hey Bob,

The coupe is looking nice. On your roof, you could use Eastwood's Rust Encapsulator for primer. I have had very good results with this product on my two '67 Furys. Just a suggestion.

John R

[Young Ed]

Bob the roof on my pickup looks that bad too. I plan to sand the heck out of it and then use rustoleum rusty metal primer. I have a can of valspar anti rust enamel thats tinted to match my truck so I'll topcoat with that and hope it matches well enough. At least on my truck its so tall no one can really see the roof anyways.

[BobT-47P15]

Moose, I expect the coupe you mention is the light grey one, facing away

from the road. I've been out to see it, and even have a few pics of it

somewhere. It's missing a lot of stuff and would be difficult to move.

Depends on what a person needs if it's worth the $500 he wants. I

have misplaced the name and number of the owner.

I had a chance a while back to buy a 4 door P15 with a lot more to offer

than that coupe. But, I didn't take it as I have no good place to keep a

non running, not so hot looking old car.

[BobT-47P15]

Yes, Ed.....I plan to do some sanding.

Am trying to decide which primer to use.

If I get a reddish-brown color paint, it won't stand out so much.

I don't know what the real value of the etching primer or acid primer

is.....is it better than some of the rust paints. And does it need to

be applied with a spray gun (which I don't have).

[Young Ed]

Now why can't I get a deal like that. I contacted an ebay seller that I saw was in MN to see if he had any body parts. He said he's got a p15 he's about to part out with a good front clip. However he wouldn't send me pics or give a ballpark price for it when I asked. I'm not willing to go on a 3hour round trip goose chase for his front clip. Will keep looking

[Norm's Coupe]

Don't blame you on that other coupe with the missing rear axle. That would make that thing really hard to move without wheels.

[Young Ed]

Bob here's what the rustoleum rusty metal primer looks like. I believe all of the profesional type primers are intended to be sprayed. Some people here have rollered them which is what I might do to the rustoleum. The roller will give me a good control over not getting primer on the existing painted parts.

[Norm's Coupe]

Bob,

Don't know if sanding would be so good on that top. Looks like surface rust, but some of that is probably deeper. To sand or grind all that off, you'll probably leave peaks and valleys in the metal. Might be better off sandblasting it off, if you don't want to use a chemical rust remover. Either way, you'll probably need to use a little filler on it. Might also think about a filler primer.

[BobT-47P15]

I need to look for primer at someplace other than Walmart.

They don't have much to select from

Maybe Lowes, Home Depot, or the auto supply.

Perhaps one of a couple farm supply stores.

If I want POR 15 or Eastwood, would have to order, of course.

[Plymouthy Adams]

I would personally do a ligh snadblast, acid etch till the acid no longer turns the color of rust...once converted...da out to good clean metal, epoxy prime or at least a good 2K primer....do not leave it out of door without a top coat..UNLESS you did use the expoxy...that is like a nothing job there...

[steveplym]

I would use a DA sander and start sanding that roof. Sandblasting would be good too, but I don't own a sandblaster. DA will not heat up the metal.

I have used good etching primer in a spray can. They sell it at most auto parts stores like Carquest, etc. It would be a good base to put your regular primer over.

[BobT-47P15]

Thanks for the comments, guys.

I need to do something with that roof fairly soon.

Been too cold and/or crummy to do much the last few weeks.

Gotta fix the brakes (have cyls and hoses).....and clean up under

the hood where the battery blew up. Have put baking soda and

water where the acid landed. At the Nashville swap meet in Feb

I bought a new can of POR 15 hi temp aluminum engine paint. But,

by the time I got to the car, it was missing. Guess it fell out of the

shopping cart and I failed to notice. ($18.50 down the drain--oh

well) Went back to the vendor to buy another can - he said I bought

the only can they had in stock--only keep one can at a time. Think

I still have his card......to call on a future trip there.

Did have the engine and bay looking pretty good before the explosion..........

Really made a mess of that nice shiny coil.....

[John Mulders]

Sure looks good Bob !

John

[BobT-47P15]

Thanks, John. Hopefully it will get to looking even better over time.

Need to replace the 14" wheels with some 15s and find some better

carpet. The stuff in there is old red commercial grade....dirty as well

as uuugly. Probably go with black, since to color of the car may stay

the same ultimately.....or it may get changed. Not a bad ol Plym all in

all.

[Captain Neon]

Ya know, Bob. If that were my coupe, I'd consider going with a two-tone scheme. I'm partial to a cream top, myself. I saw a picture of one done in copper and cream once, and absolutely loved the way it looked. I even did my den in that colour scheme.

[WatchingWolf]

Ya know, Bob. If that were my coupe, I'd consider going with a two-tone scheme. I'm partial to a cream top, myself.

He's got a good Idea there... you have a nice crisp line right below the rear window. Use real painters tape for the best break.

Wolf

[49DODGEBOY]

Looks real good Bob, especially the engine clean up and dash.

Its amazing what a little elbow grease will do. I,ve been using 004 steel wool with Mothers mag and aluminum cleaner, it has more grit than the Meguires.

Really does a number on stainless trim. Heres my dash after a repaint and chrome scrub. (of couse no longer the original color)

[hkestes41]

Bob,

You might want to consider this for your roof.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263091&highlight=ospho

[BobT-47P15]

Dodgeboy.....your dash looks great.

I like that shade of green.

Ben, here's something even farther out......I have even thought about

doing the roof in tan Hartz canvas convertible top material. Wish I

had photoshop to try out some ideas. Also have thought about doing

it in yellow to match the convert.

For now, it'll just be coppertone brown. Even that's a little different.

I have seen two or three other P15s in about the same color.