BeBop138 Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 I'd like to see a picture of what these clips look like! Does anyone have such a picture?Darren Look at the other pics---shows the flip side of the center cap:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted November 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 PLEASE DON'T MESS WITH THE RAKE!!! It's perfect the way it is! Here 'tis with 1.5" blocks. Still plenty of rake. I likey! Drivin it to the GoodGuys Show in Scottsdale next week. The hubcap project will have to wait til after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted November 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Any updates on the glass install? I have been waiting patiently. How's this? New all around. The backlight is an interesting and creative solution. The backlight trick is that the glass guy ordered up a custom temper after cutting the glass. It is flexible enough to force into shape with the garnish molding. After the adhesive sets and the glass ages a bit, the contour becomes fixed. Glass guy tells me that Not rocket science. Anyone who is reasonably competent could do the install. If anyone is interested, I would be happy to arrange purchase of the custom glass,...'bout $150.00 ea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40plyrod Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 Looks great. Nothing changes the driving experience like new glass. I like the new rake too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfarer Posted November 10, 2012 Report Share Posted November 10, 2012 The rake is perfect. Curious to see what you do for the center caps. I kinda like to cop car pieces. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCurrent Posted November 11, 2012 Report Share Posted November 11, 2012 (edited) Look at the other pics---shows the flip side of the center cap:D I was refering to the window clips. I'd like a picture of them. I was wondering what they looked like to disconnect the regulator from the glass. Darren Edited November 11, 2012 by DCurrent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted November 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 I was refering to the window clips. I'd like a picture of them. I was wondering what they looked like to disconnect the regulator from the glass.Darren Darren, I apologize for missing your question. I have since handed off the window hardware to Mitch aka alteredpilot. Maybe he could snap a pic,....eh Mitch. They are cup shaped, about the size of a nickle and with a section removed for snapping over the stud,...sorta like a "C" clip. And as stated, they are attached on the outside (sheet metal side) of the mechanism. Ya can't even see the damn things without a mirror. I used a hooked pick to finally "work" them off. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeybear Posted November 12, 2012 Report Share Posted November 12, 2012 Mine may have been replaced by a previous owner but they were looked like snap buttons you'd see on a pair of jeans or a leather jacket. I didn't know they existed until I had the whole window mechanism out on the driver's side. Needless to say the passenger side glass went in MUCH easier than the other. LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 did you use a kit to eliminate the vent glass ? resteration specialties has a kit, long channel to do this just wondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 did you use a kit to eliminate the vent glass ? resteration specialties has a kit, long channel to do this just wondering Not familiar with the Restoration Specialties Kit. Mine was scratch built by the glass guy who used all U.S. made motors and hardware. He did the whole job, all six windows, so reasonable that I just decided to treat myself and have someone else do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Went to the Good Guys gig in Scottsdale over the weekend. Ran the Plymouth through the Ride-Tech free weigh-in again. I decided to do it again because my car now has the hood and wheels installed. And, as they were not busy and very accomodating they allowed me to weigh the car both with and without me being in the driver seat. I doctored their printout with blue notations to show the diff. when I am aboard. The total weight diff. pretty much reflects my weight, although I had on heavy shoes, a heavy jacket and several beers in by pocket The engine and trans are offset .75" to the passenger side. The battery is beneath the driver seat and the tank is pretty much centered. I was pleasantly surprised at the car's weight and balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted November 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 Once you get your old Mopar goin, there's not much better then lookin at the world from the driver's seat. In addition to the Good Guys visual overload, we stumbled upon a hot air balloon meet on the way home. Although we were pushin the speed limit, the cop gave us the "thumbs up" A slide show of more for those interested @ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v92/wstory/Scottsdale%202012/?albumview=slideshow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbomb Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Mmmmm....blue skies, sunshine and dry roads.....mmmmm!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40plyrod Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 Looks like you have a pretty nicely balanced car there, cool to be able to check that. I agree not much better than driving them. I may have to move I like your weather much better:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeBop138 Posted November 21, 2012 Report Share Posted November 21, 2012 Great car--loved the build--it`s what we do--does it get any better.....THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 nicely balanced love your build and looks great with out the vent windows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suess Posted November 27, 2012 Report Share Posted November 27, 2012 Car looks great!! I am very glad you did not sell her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted February 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 (edited) I am really struggling with this new format. I don't think I'm stoopid but I sure feel like it. Took me forever to find this thread. Tried the search box for "I'm back" several times to no avail. Anyway,....coupla things I'm trying to find the young man from the LA area who took the vent window hardware. Please contact me. I have more pieces I want to hand off. I'm on a garage cleaning mission. I'm also on to a new modification for the P-15 I plan to share and I have another project in the barn. Edited February 2, 2013 by mrwrstory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 bill if you go to your profile page you can pull up all your entries by post or thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted February 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 bill if you go to your profile page you can pull up all your entries by post or thread. Thanks Greg. This old guy always struggles with change,...not because I'm stubborn, just challenged to redirect the brain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted February 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 (edited) Thanks for all the kind words about my dilema(s) with cars. "I'm back" again,...again The good news is that the wagon is gone. However, in order to separate my self from that "trophy wife", I had to accept an old sedan as a down payment. Did not achieve my goal of reducing car count. Oh well! I am sick, huh! The P-15 is officially off the market. Whadda relief! I've grown to like it more and more. And I am particularly pleased with how it's turned out so far. One of the next steps I'll explore is modifying the rear fender design. An area that has alwasy bugged me on the P-15 Edited February 3, 2013 by mrwrstory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted February 3, 2013 Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Haha it is a sickness isn't it. What's with the tow truck? Neither the wagon or the new sedan look like they should have required it. So now what are you going to do with the sedan? And the 40 plymouth?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Bill.....what cheeses ya about the fender? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Haha it is a sickness isn't it. What's with the tow truck? Neither the wagon or the new sedan look like they should have required it. So now what are you going to do with the sedan? And the 40 plymouth?? Drove the wagon to the Deuce guy's house. Ramp truck was a practicle alternative to driving a 50mph car on the 70mph LA freeways for over an hour. The Deuce gets resold. Still trying to get the "count" down. The '40 may go too, but not right away. 32 goes first then I gotta decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted February 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Bill.....what cheeses ya about the fender? You've heard the term "fat fender". To my eye the Plymouth rear is obese and compromises the overall appearance of the car. I've got some ideas on addressing that issue. Stay tuned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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