roadworthy Posted March 15, 2011 Report Posted March 15, 2011 Hey everyone, new to the forum here, already got linked here from several places, like the h.a.m.b. and the Dodge Coronet Registry... I have a '49 Dodge Meadowbrook, here are a couple pics from the day I first went to look at it... That was October of '09, I have done a lot to it since then, it's a slow but steady process. The car has been almost 100% re-wired, still have a few more things to do with that. Seats have been redone, glass is clear again, suspension is all new, floors welded in, soundproofed, insulated, the list goes on, but I still have a couple more years ahead before I can call it (almost) done. The motor runs really well, had a spell of burning a bit of oil, but that has passed. I joined here for a variety of reasons, the classifieds being one, I'm always looking for parts that could come in handy. Also I like to have as much info available at my fingertips as possible. I'll try to contribute where I can, usually that's only where I have direct experience, not trying to pass on incorrect third hand info. I was using facebook to host most of my pics, but they changed their format so it's harder to link to it. I'll move pics to photobucket and post up on here. Anyway, that's my story, I go by the same username or variance on multiple sites, so I'm easy to find. Dave Quote
roadworthy Posted March 15, 2011 Author Report Posted March 15, 2011 ok, so like a dumbass I posted this in the wrong section... sorry about that! Quote
roadworthy Posted March 17, 2011 Author Report Posted March 17, 2011 wow, three days later and not a single reply for the new guy... not a very welcoming bunch are we? Quote
Young Ed Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Dave after you posted that you posted this in the wrong section I was thinking it'd show up in the right one. But anyways don't get us wrong that you're not welcome. Looks like a nice start on your car. Wish my 51 was that nice. Quote
Reg Evans Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Welcome aboard Roadworthy Dave. Nice car ! I like the 49's. Post some recent photos of your progress when you get a chance. We like photos. Quote
RobertKB Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Welcome to a great forum. Looks nice a great car to start a project on. As mentioned, we love pictures! Quote
55 Fargo Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Welcome Roadworthy, hope you enjoy this forum, it is a great place witha bunch of great Guy's...... Quote
1940plymouth Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Welcome to the best MOPAR forum on the internet, great bunch of people, and yes, we all enjoy seeing photos, sp please keep them coming Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) Hello Dave. Welcome from just down the road -- in Joplin. Sounds as if you've been making pretty good progress. Indeed, there are sometimes useful goodies in the classifieds here. Another member, Mark Aubuchon, is also from St Louis. Oh, also Falconvan....in Festus. Edited March 17, 2011 by BobT-47P15 Quote
55 Fargo Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Looks Good Dave, how about some recent pics, or pics of your progress, which is always an inspiration for those Guys just starting there project.... Quote
Alshere59 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Welcome to the forum. So what part of Saint Louis? Saint Ann, Bridgeton, Hazelwood etc. I grew up there and visit often as I have family all over Mo. and Il. Al Quote
windsor8 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) Welcome to you. A lot of good information and knowledge here. Edited March 19, 2011 by windsor8 Quote
Kevinb71 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Welcome roadworthy! Looks like you have a nice car there. This is a good site. Good luck on your project. Quote
littlemo Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Welcome Dave; I'm down south near Cape Girardeau. Many new builds being started by "young" members here looking for knowledge and new ideas, so 'lots of pics" sure help us out!! Also you'll not only find a great bunch of Mopar fans here, but also a whole world of Mopar knowledge. Cass, alias Littlemo ... Quote
P-12 Tommy Posted March 17, 2011 Report Posted March 17, 2011 Welcome to the greatest Mopar flathead site anywhere. Keep us posted on your progress. Tom Quote
roadworthy Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Posted March 18, 2011 Hello Dave. Welcome from just down the road -- in Joplin. Sounds as if you've been making pretty good progress. Indeed, there are sometimes useful goodies in the classifieds here. Another member, Mark Aubuchon, is also from St Louis. Oh, also Falconvan....in Festus. Do you go to the HAMB Drags? Hopefully this year I can cruise down that way Welcome to the forum. So what part of Saint Louis? Saint Ann, Bridgeton, Hazelwood etc. I grew up there and visit often as I have family all over Mo. and Il.Al I'm in Kirkwood Welcome Dave; I'm down south near Cape Girardeau. Many new builds being started by "young" members here looking for knowledge and new ideas, so 'lots of pics" sure help us out!! Also you'll not only find a great bunch of Mopar fans here, but also a whole world of Mopar knowledge. Cass, alias Littlemo ... Hey, I'm only 32 myself. I'll post lots of pics once I get them loaded up on my photobucket page. I have tons on facebook but they changed the way they host photos so I can't direct link them now... Thanks for the welcome everyone! I love my flathead motor and will keep it going forever! Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 I tend to get to the evening doings at the Holiday Inn during the HAMB drags.....at least for a while. Ran it down the strip a few times back in 2005......probably set the record for slow. When August gets here, you can send me a PM on here to let me know if you're coming and can decide where/when we might meet up. HK Estes from the Dallas area usually comes up for that as well...drives his P15 coupe. Quote
roadworthy Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Posted March 18, 2011 Rewiring the dash... new upholstery... going to be painting my jambs soon and then the windlace and headliner is next Quote
oldodge41 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 Welcome! Car looks great, keep up the good work. My Grand-dad had a '49 that color when I was a youngster and my Mom used to drive us everywhere in it. Quote
Niel Hoback Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 Thats some nice looking work there. You're inspiring me to get up and get to work. Nice upholstery work. Quote
Alshere59 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 So where did you get your seat covers? I am looking at replacing mine? Al Quote
roadworthy Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Posted March 19, 2011 So where did you get your seat covers? I am looking at replacing mine?Al A local guy did them, I dropped the seats off while I welded in new floor and replaced the windshield. He is also going to do the headliner, windlace, all the door and kick panels, and carpet, and said I should be able to get it all done for around $22-2300. It's being done in stages. Quote
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