Don Coatney Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 That is why I noted a difference in dishwasher soap and sink soap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 22, 2013 Report Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) just got your back a bit big boy...wingman thing....lol Edited November 22, 2013 by Plymouthy Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted November 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Okay boys, here's the latest on the parts cleaning with household products subject.. However, I've decided to start a new thread in the "OT" section so's to not put this stuff on folks who couldn't care less. In the meantime, check out this door handle. It's from a Forty Ford and it and window cranks are available as repros. They are quite reasonable and much less than restoring pitted stockers. Sorry for offending the purists but ya gotta do what ya gotta do! The additional benefit is that they match the Plymouth shaft and pin dimensions and there is a nifty art-deco escutcheon that trims them off. I'll post more images when I get to the install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaddyO Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Nice match on the door handle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 nice find door handle looks great,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockable Posted November 27, 2013 Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) Mr. Bill, car is looking great! I'm thinking about removing the wind wings from my 41. What is involved in reinforcing the door after you cut that small brace out? Got any pictures? Thanks, Rock Edited November 29, 2013 by rockable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Finally got around to a project that I have been puttin off for way too long. I've always admired the design and engineering of cost sensitive assemblies,....as in this case brake shoe linkage and parking brake assemblies. Pretty cool how a bunch of cheap goofy looking blanked parts hold together and perform the task of stopping your car. Big challenge for me is putting them all back together,....and with only two hands,..and with no leftover parts. Reconded the parking brake mechanism and made it all functional with a Lokar cable kit. A bit pricey but very nice stuff. > > Now it's back to my carburetor restoration project. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40plyrod Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Did you go with the American Autowire Highway 15 kit? I'm considering that kit for my re-wire as it looks well made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Did you go with the American Autowire Highway 15 kit? I'm considering that kit for my re-wire as it looks well made Yes, and I like it a lot. Some conversation about that on another thread but I forget the topic heading. You might try the search window. There are cheaper alternatives but I am very happy with what I got,...especially quality and customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kented Posted December 17, 2013 Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 Yes, and I like it a lot. Some conversation about that on another thread but I forget the topic heading. You might try the search window. There are cheaper alternatives but I am very happy with what I got,...especially quality and customer service. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted January 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Just reviewed this thread after some nice compliments. There are some pics missing because of rearranging things on Photobucket. If anyone is interested in looking at pics, at their own pace, check the scrap book(s) on Photobucket. http://smg.photobucket.com/user/wstory/library/P-15%20for%20sale%20Scrap%20Book?sort=6&page=1 and http://smg.photobucket.com/user/wstory/library/PlyProj2011?sort=6&page=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ray Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Thank you Bill, I so wanted to know how you did the spring pocket revamp and now the pieces have fallen in place (so to speak). My appreciation is never-ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40plyrod Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 You've done a ton of nice work. It's always nice to look back and see where you started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeybear Posted January 16, 2014 Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 I am in awe. All of your work is surgical clean and well thought out. I aspire to do the same with my car. I hope you don't mind people stealing your ideas because I will use several on my project. The parking brake cable is very cool. Nice work kind fellow and thanks for the time you took to document your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted January 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2014 You know what they say is the sincerest form of flattery,......steal away! I am truly complimented by the interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Tried to post an update but something stuck. Tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Tried to post an update but something stuck. Tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 I have been touched by the many "atta-boys" directed my way over the years of this project. I recently scanned the whole thread after Wayfarer included a link, with kind words, as reference for another who is anticipating a major project. I am always conflicted when I see the advice offered to a neophyte considering a major project. However I agree with the general theme that, if your are a beginner going "major", you better have an achievable goal and be really good at stick-to-it-tv-ness. Otherwise, you may just ruin a car that someone else would like to have. That being said, understand that my P-15 project was a first for me. Yeah, I have pretty good mechanical skills but much was learn as I bumbled along. I have a phrase that I share with my two pretty successful sons, which is......"It's amazing what you can achieve if you just go for it!" The Plymouth, and life, worked out pretty well for me. On the thread I spotted my friend and neighbor's Ford Courier that fired up the same time as my P-15. The second pic was taken two weeks ago. - - Also, re my old girl, the pic below was taken at El Mirage dry lake this past Spring. Just went to spectate but it's a great venue for photographs. It's very driveable and great fun, 'tho there is still more to do. In the meantime, I'm satisfying my need to putter by trying to figger the idiosyncrasies of the Hemi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 In my opinion, newbies' can be too sensitive. Few were/are as green as I was some five years ago. Members on this forum who are on the 'straight at you' side have become my friends and the source(s) of invaluable information. At times we all get 'touchy' but that IMHO is what makes for a good discourse. My oldest son calls it the "bad cop / good cop" discussion. I too enjoy the details in your work. I'm not that way, clean and workable is where I am today, maybe paint and other details will come, it's all part of the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james curl Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) Posted on wrong thread, brain fade for a old man. Edited July 1, 2014 by james curl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40plyrod Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 (edited) The courier has turned out really nice, shows what can be accomplished with "stick-to-it-iveness". The best advice I ever got as a newbie to this hobby is to consider it like eating an elephant...one bite at a time. Edited July 2, 2014 by 40plyrod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstfish66 Posted July 4, 2014 Report Share Posted July 4, 2014 is that a ranch wagon ?? factory 2 door ?? super kool whats under the hood ?? i hope not a chebby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfarer Posted July 5, 2014 Report Share Posted July 5, 2014 is that a ranch wagon ?? factory 2 door ?? super kool whats under the hood ?? i hope not a chebby I saw the Ford last year before it was finished and what a huge project. IIRC, everything under the hood was from a Crown Vic Interceptor, including the hardware for the occupant air bags, A/C and all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted August 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) is that a ranch wagon ?? factory 2 door ?? super kool whats under the hood ?? i hope not a chebby I saw the Ford last year before it was finished and what a huge project. IIRC, everything under the hood was from a Crown Vic Interceptor, including the hardware for the occupant air bags, A/C and all.... This one slipped past me. Sorry! My friend Mike lives right down the street. I'll get a pic of the engine compartment and dash 'cause if you like outta the box thinking you'll enjoy the project that he did for his wife. In the meantime,..........Ford called it a "Courier", based on the Tudor wagon. Most would call a sedan delivery. Ford built them on the passenger car chassis from '53 to about '57, '58 I think. Edited August 1, 2014 by mrwrstory Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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