RickD1973 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Hi Everyone. After working really hard for the past month I'm pleased to let you know that I was able to get my 46 D25 to the big Shades of the Past show that I've had as my goal for over a year. Most people didn't think I would make it but lo and behold enough of the left over jobs got buttoned up over the last week and after a quick test drive on Friday enough confidence was built up to make the trip. It was an awesome show with beautiful weather and about 500 cars. My car got lots of attention as it hasn't been out on the road for over 34 years. Cruised there for a nice 45 minute trip at 45 mph and it performed just fine with the exception of a bit too much play in the steering box. Transmission leaks a little bit. I've got a few nice Dodge and Plymouth pictures for everyone to enjoy. Mine is the black 2 door sedan. The black coupe was the donor car for my hubcaps. Enjoy, Rick Quote
greg g Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Way to Go!! You still have fall driving to enjoy. Quote
randroid Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Rick, Looking good, sir, looking good! Congratulations on being able to get it as far along as you have. Nice tight steering is always a plus but not too difficult to attain, so when will it become your daily driver? -Randy Quote
RickD1973 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Posted August 29, 2011 Well Randy, I don't really picture it as my daily driver for rush hour traffic. In fact I can't even imagine it. I think I'll stick with my Cube for that. I envision it more as the family ice cream getter. I might try to remove one of the shims from the steering box and see it that tightens it up. I've adjusted that screw on top as much as I can. If all else fails I have a spare one from that donor car in my photos. He went with a 350 SBC drivetrain and donated his old steering column to me. Rick Quote
55 Fargo Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Lookin good Rick, and we had great weather here in Southern Manitoba today. I should have come out, but it was not in the cards today. I hope I meet up with you at some point this driving season.....Fred Quote
Drdialtone Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Hi Everyone. After working really hard for the past month I'm pleased to let you know that I was able to get my 46 D25 to the big Shades of the Past show that I've had as my goal for over a year. Most people didn't think I would make it but lo and behold enough of the left over jobs got buttoned up over the last week and after a quick test drive on Friday enough confidence was built up to make the trip. It was an awesome show with beautiful weather and about 500 cars. My car got lots of attention as it hasn't been out on the road for over 34 years. Cruised there for a nice 45 minute trip at 45 mph and it performed just fine with the exception of a bit too much play in the steering box. Transmission leaks a little bit. I've got a few nice Dodge and Plymouth pictures for everyone to enjoy. Mine is the black 2 door sedan. The black coupe was the donor car for my hubcaps.Enjoy, Rick Cool Rick!! Keep plugging away. I have a 47 P15 and drive it as much as I can. I even use it for my Friday commutes to work during good weather. The more I drive it, the better it gets. And, keeping it on the road you'll continue to tweak the small stuff. Keep drivin'! Quote
Greenbomb Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Good ol' black primer and whitewalls- a hard combination to beat. It looks good! Quote
thrashingcows Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Looking good Rick!! I like your rims and tires better then the ones on that coupe...he was crazy to sell them to you. IMO... Quote
RickD1973 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Posted August 29, 2011 Thanks Greenbomb. That black paint is the real McCoy with a couple of hours of buffing and polishing. No black primer there although I will admit there were a few last minute touch-ups with Rustoleum to hide a few sins which were too ugly for a car show. Quote
RickD1973 Posted August 29, 2011 Author Report Posted August 29, 2011 Brian, my tires actually came from Jim Benjaminson down in N.Dakota who is also a member on this site. I only got the hubcaps from that coupe. One of my friends was eyeing them up for his PT Cruiser project but I can't part with them. I like them way better than the smaller hubcaps and trim rings. Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Lookin' good. Glad you got to the show. They don't have to be perfect in order for people to be interested. I take it those are the full wheel covers, not caps with trim rings. Quote
1940plymouth Posted August 29, 2011 Report Posted August 29, 2011 Looking good, now drive it and enjoy it Quote
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