38 on the road finally

[Robert Horne]

I finally got the 38 driveable with new tires, brakes working very good, etc.

My wife and I went visiting friends this evening. The little 38 is not all that

pretty, but it runs good.

[aero3113]

Looks like you have a nice and solid 38,she will be looking even better in no time.

[greg g]

running and drivin that says all ya pretty much need to say.

[1940plymouth]

Drive it and enjoy for the rest of the season, it is looking darn good to me, congrats on having it on the road

[JoelOkie]

I'd be proud to drive it just the way it looks....nice going Bob. Joel

[Don Coatney]

Glad you are on the road. Is this the one with the 5 speed?

[Robert Horne]

This year I just want to drive it with the 3 speed and 36 engine.

The 5 speed and 56 engine are about all together, for a later install.

I will take the front fenders, hood, etc. off later and do more body work.

[greg g]

Looking at the picture suggests that there seems to be a lot of metal in the front end.

[Robert Horne]

I used the better body parts from the two 38s that I bought.

The frame, and radiator section from the delux 38, and the body from the Business model.

All the front fenders need about 4 inchs of metal add to the bottom.

[Rodney Bullock]

I love a coupe, your on the road that's what matters. The other stuff will come.

[Robert Horne]

The 3 speed trans locked in second gear the other day not far from home.

I got it driveable again today. I have to be more careful changing gears.

Today's test rum was good. The more I drive it, the better the brakes have become. The brakes were my biggest worry.

[Young Ed]

Where can I sign up to test rum? I typically drink Bicardi but maybe there's something better out there!

[Robert Horne]

I do not Drink and Drive, but I am known to drink a beer and type. Type poorly I might add.

[Robert Horne]

My wife and I put a few miles on the 38 today. My speedometer works but not the odometer, so do not know how many miles. Cruises 30 to 40 MPH very good. I will have to put on a muffler soon. Has exhaust pipe all the way to the rear bumper, but no muffler. Car ran 140 degree on a 60 degree day. I need to install a thermostat for sure. The 3 speed trans is very difficult, but will do until I install the 5 speed Ranger trans. I am amazed how well the car rides, and steers with the original suspension.