'48 Dodge Restoration Blog

[Hawkeye]

I started a blog for my ’48 Dodge business coupe restoration.

Can be viewed at: http://48dodge.blogspot.com

Hoping some of you guys will follow along and provide encouragement and advice as I go.

Mark

[BobT-47P15]

Looks like a decent car to start with Mark.

Do take lots of pictures and notes....likely to be helpful when

re-assembling. Keep us posted as you progress.

You have probably discovered the feature here to search previous

posts on various topics. If no answer is located, just ask. Good

luck in your restoration.

[TodFitch]

Your garage is way too big and way to clean and uncluttered.

Car looks like a good solid starting point. Should be a great project!

By the way, you list two planned deviations from stock. The one on changing the color from black to a different color that was available is fine with the Plymouth Owners Club judging and, if I recall correctly, with the AACA judging. While the POC will deduct for carpet rather than rubber mat, I've seen AACA first place awarded Plymouths that had carpet. At least some of the AACA judges don't have enough knowledge of Chrysler products to catch that.

[Aussie D25]

looks like the same condition as mine, I am interested in following how you go as I also will be ramping up my efforts now we are out of winter and heading for the warmer months.

[Frank Elder]

Your garage is way too big and way to clean and uncluttered.

Car looks like a good solid starting point. Should be a great project!

By the way, you list two planned deviations from stock. The one on changing the color from black to a different color that was available is fine with the Plymouth Owners Club judging and, if I recall correctly, with the AACA judging. While the POC will deduct for carpet rather than rubber mat, I've seen AACA first place awarded Plymouths that had carpet. At least some of the AACA judges don't have enough knowledge of Chrysler products to catch that.

Tod it's a dodge, not a plymouth...so I doubt if the poc will judge it at all:)

[busycoupe]

Good Luck! I also have a 48 D24 business coupe. Mine is currently a driver. It looks OK, but has a lot of old body rot that has been patched. Because of this, I do not plan to do a body off restoration the way you are. If I can help you with any questions, please ask. It will be interesting to see how your restoration progresses.

Dave

[carls 49]

cool 48, enjoyed the blog.