Plymouth, it is your time.

[P15newbie]

Well the time is now, this 47 Plymouth business coupe SD has stalled for a year, but only for good reason. the original plan was a mild build with a 318 Magnum. But i was able to get my hands on an entire 08 Charger R/T, that's getting turned into a drag runner. Yup that means the 5.7 Hemi, trans, interior, steering column, gauges, seats, and entire electrical system is being installed in the the Plymouth. AND ONLY ABOUT A MONTH TO FINISH!!! 

Engine: 5.7 Hemi

Trans: 5 speed Tiptronic 

Steering: 89 Chevy caviler 

Rear end: 01 ford explorer (DSK Brake typ)

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Ill try to keep this feed updated as best i can!

[rb1949]

Good luck speedy.

[knuckleharley]

Never let anyone call you a pessimist.

[classiccarjack]

This swap in one month?  This I have to see to believe....   

Show us what you are made of. 

[knuckleharley]

24 minutes ago, classiccarjack said:

This swap in one month?  This I have to see to believe....   

Show us what you are made of. 

The fastest I have ever seen in person was a local guy that did a 48 Chebby for a customer at night and on weekends. He even pulled the body off the chassis to do the chassis and body work,installed a Camaro limited slip rear,327 chevy engine,and 4 speed trans. I THINK he updated the front suspension too,but can't remember at this point. I do remember stopping by his house on several occasions and seeing it as a work in progress,and how it advanced. I remember seeing the body hanging from two engine hoists,for example. I also remember helping him installing the engine and trans.

He had it all back together and running down the road in primer in 3 months. No kidding. All this in a 1 and 1 half car garage at home,and he didn't farm out any of it.

[classiccarjack]

When I owned my automotive restoration business, we tackled some deadlines using up to three people to get it done.  However, I built show cars and everything had to be pretty.  Perhaps a mission like this is possible if looks aren't important.  The biggest "Time Bandit" other than fabrication, will be dealing with the electrical side of it.  If he keeps the fuel injection intact, there is going to be some time spent doing it right.

[P15newbie]

21 hours ago, classiccarjack said:

When I owned my automotive restoration business, we tackled some deadlines using up to three people to get it done.  However, I built show cars and everything had to be pretty.  Perhaps a mission like this is possible if looks aren't important.  The biggest "Time Bandit" other than fabrication, will be dealing with the electrical side of it.  If he keeps the fuel injection intact, there is going to be some time spent doing it right.

No need to worry about the electrical seeing how I pulled the entire wiring harness from the 08 charger including gauges, body harness, all the way from headlights to taillights!!!  I should have clarified when I said 1 month, I have 1 month to get it running and driving for a parade then plan to go into a full tear down!! 

[P15newbie]

After a long night, got all the wiring in place, pics to come tomorrow!! 

[P15newbie]

So far so hectic, waiting on the new trans tunnel to be finished. 

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[P15newbie]

Well here's the progress, gotta tidy up the wiring. Trans tunnel is supposed to be done tomorrow (have a buddy fabing it) rear axle is waiting on leaf spring bushings to find it's home. We're moving forward!!

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[P15newbie]

Interior is about done, for the cruise at least, motor is going in tomorrow. 

 

For anyone looking for easy wheel studs, I went with "Carry on" 522t trailer studs

drilled threaded holes out to 1/2" and hammered them in. 

 

[P15newbie]

Cruise is on the 28th!

 

[knuckleharley]

Good luck to you!

[P15newbie]

Front brakes are done just gotta run lines. Went with 2001 Ford explorer calipers and rotors, cut the plates on a CNC 

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[P15newbie]

Well the interior is at least done for the cruise, the dash will be coming back apart after and I'll be redoing the stainless the fit everything right so don't be to hard on me haha here's a before and after on the interior 

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[P15newbie]

Rear end is in, got a 8.8 out of a 2001 explorer, just had to move the spring perches out a bit, no need to even cut off the old ones unless you want it perfect

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[P15newbie]

Anyone interested in me doing a start to finish build write up on this car when I'm done?

[pflaming]

He had it all back together and running down the road in primer in 3 months. No kidding. All this in a 1 and 1 half car garage at home,and he didn't farm out any of it.

 

Was the above from Elko, GA?  LOL 

[countrytravler]

My brother and I did this in 3 months. 2 car garage at night and weekends. My very 1st body off. We had a wedding to do that was going to have all white cars in the wedding.