Bob Riding Posted June 16, 2016 Report Posted June 16, 2016 Almost done! I am 99% done with the wagon, which is a good thing since Woodies on the Wharf in Santa Cruz, is only 10 days away! My son Jeff is helping me do the final door fitment, reattach the running boards, and do the final systems check. We painted it in my shop 2 weeks ago, and I plan to take it to my cousin's tire shop on Monday to have the alignment checked and to make sure I didn't leave out some critical component. We plan to drive it to the show from home (Sanger), a 300 mile round trip, and just heard that the weather will be hot that day-107 degrees, so we will be leaving early. I need one last part and I'm not sure exactly what it looks like-it's the spare tire holder-the metal piece that rotates down on to the spare to hold it in place. Plymouth mounted the spare inset into the back of the front seat, so it's definitely unusual. Something about being more easily accessible for the ladies, I think. Any Plymouth woodie owners out there have a pic? Cheers! Bob 3 Quote
TodFitch Posted June 16, 2016 Report Posted June 16, 2016 Looks great! I hope your trip is uneventful with respect to weather and mechanical issues. Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 16, 2016 Report Posted June 16, 2016 Not a bracket photo but a P-15 woody back seat. Most likely your car uses the same bracket so you can expand your search. Congratulations on a job well done. Been a lot of years coming. Quote
Bob Riding Posted June 16, 2016 Author Report Posted June 16, 2016 Thanks Don. Yes it has been a long restore, but after I bought it in 2003, my kids were still at home, so I put it on hold for a while (7 years!) Thanks for the pic, I think you are right, cause we know how Walter P loved to continue to use parts 1 Quote
desoto1939 Posted June 16, 2016 Report Posted June 16, 2016 just looked at the before pictures. You deserve a loud round of applause from taking this diamond in the rough and it was in the rough to an outstanding restoration. Best of luck with the car. You should be very proud of what you have completed. Rich Hartung 39 Desoto owner Desoto1939@aol.com Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 16, 2016 Report Posted June 16, 2016 I thought I might have had a picture of your wood when I paid you a visit in 2008 but not to be. I did snap this photo. What happened with this panel truck? Quote
Cebreros Posted June 16, 2016 Report Posted June 16, 2016 I will be at Santa Cruz that day, I'll see you there! Quote
Bob Riding Posted June 16, 2016 Author Report Posted June 16, 2016 I thought I might have had a picture of your wood when I paid you a visit in 2008 but not to be. I did snap this photo. What happened with this panel truck? I realized I had too many projects and a guy from Sacramento bought it to restore for his wife, as she really loved sedan deliveries.I felt good that someone was going to restore it. 1 Quote
pflaming Posted June 16, 2016 Report Posted June 16, 2016 Hey Bob, looks great, thanks for the ride a couple months back. Need a surf board, I have a 6' fiber glass board you can use. Will clean up really nice. Quote
Jim Yergin Posted June 16, 2016 Report Posted June 16, 2016 Bob, Here are pictures from my '41. Hope they help. Jim Yergin 1 Quote
Young Ed Posted June 16, 2016 Report Posted June 16, 2016 That is the same piece as the sedans use. The p15 seems to have used that one and a similar one that is 1 piece. Basically incorporating the washer into it. Quote
Bob Riding Posted June 16, 2016 Author Report Posted June 16, 2016 Bob, Here are pictures from my '41. Hope they help. Jim Yergin Great pictures Jim, thanks...I think I can fab something up. Quote
Bob Riding Posted June 16, 2016 Author Report Posted June 16, 2016 That is the same piece as the sedans use. The p15 seems to have used that one and a similar one that is 1 piece. Basically incorporating the washer into it. Thanks...I have some parts cars that I may be able to steal from! Quote
Bingster Posted June 17, 2016 Report Posted June 17, 2016 A wonderful job! I had to go back and re-read the post to see if that really was the same car. What gun did you shoot it with? Base/Clear? And it seems you painted it in sections, guess cause of the wood. Do all your own woodwork using old pieces as patterns? How long did this all take you? Quote
Branded Posted June 17, 2016 Report Posted June 17, 2016 This isn't mine but it may help in your search http://www.ebay.com/itm/41-1942-1946-1947-1948-1949-1950-plymouth-dodge-desoto-chrysler-spare-tire-plate-/172174732574?hash=item281669ed1e:g:NaYAAOSwGYVXBYLj&vxp=mtr Quote
Bob Riding Posted June 18, 2016 Author Report Posted June 18, 2016 This isn't mine but it may help in your search http://www.ebay.com/itm/41-1942-1946-1947-1948-1949-1950-plymouth-dodge-desoto-chrysler-spare-tire-plate-/172174732574?hash=item281669ed1e:g:NaYAAOSwGYVXBYLj&vxp=mtr I ordered it, thanks!!! Quote
tom'sB2B Posted June 19, 2016 Report Posted June 19, 2016 I look forward to meeting you an seeing wagon next weekend. Have a safe trip. Be careful going over highway 17. Quote
Jerry Roberts Posted June 19, 2016 Report Posted June 19, 2016 Some of the most spectacular before and after photos . Quote
TodFitch Posted June 19, 2016 Report Posted June 19, 2016 I look forward to meeting you an seeing wagon next weekend. Have a safe trip. Be careful going over highway 17. From Sanger/Fresno I'd probably keep on 152 over Hecker Pass and hit 1 in Watsonville. That would cut out some less than desirable urban freeway and get you to the cooler coastal air faster. Quote
Bingster Posted June 20, 2016 Report Posted June 20, 2016 Bob, I'd still like to know what gun you used. Quote
Bob Riding Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Posted June 20, 2016 It was a $50 job from the local paint supplier, Patterson Paint, Fresno. Was at least twice as good as the $30 Harbor Freight gun Bob, I'd still like to know what gun you used. Quote
Ricky Luke Posted June 20, 2016 Report Posted June 20, 2016 From Sanger/Fresno I'd probably keep on 152 over Hecker Pass and hit 1 in Watsonville. That would cut out some less than desirable urban freeway and get you to the cooler coastal air faster. Taking the woodie to the coast asap is about as cool as you can get Rick Quote
Bingster Posted June 20, 2016 Report Posted June 20, 2016 Bob, did you use single-stage urethane enamel or what? Looks nice. Quote
Bob Riding Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Posted June 20, 2016 Bob, did you use single-stage urethane enamel or what? Looks nice. No, it was water based base coat and oil-based clear..strange combo, but looks good, I think Quote
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