‘54 Dodge Coronet Suburban updates

[pflaming]

Seats are from 2010 Lincoln Town car. The color will work but is not quite right. 

[61farnham]

Gotta love a wagon, welcome to the forum.

[Ron175]

Thanks for the welcome. Even though the car is 95% complete, I am missing the rear licence plate surround. Anyone got one or know where I can find one?

[Ron175]

[Young Ed]

Contact French Lake Auto Parts in MN. They had a 2-3 of these wagons last time I was there. 

[Ron175]

Thanks Young Ed - I'll give it a shot. 

[Ron175]

After nearly a year, time for a thread update. Life gets in the way sometimes....

 

Following on from my last post, I managed to find the hens teeth plate surround at a yard in California - it was in good shape and matches the bumper perfectly. 

I finished the interior, with the carpet being the last piece of the puzzle. I’m pleased with how it’s turned out. 

 

[Ron175]

I then pulled the engine (again) and went through it completely. Bored 30 over, new pistons, valves reground, rods balanced, head skimmed etc. Been slowly putting it back together over the winter. Finally getting there - plan to install next weekend. 

[Ron175]

Pushed it out in the sunshine....

[Andydodge]

Ron............nice work on the interior.........I understand the patina thing but for me theres a bit much, the old girl would really pop with a new coat of jam...........lol...........but its just great to see another Mopar getting some well deserved attention.............regards from the colonies.......Andy Douglas   

[ACJCF2]

Looks like a wrap to me. Love it!

 

[Ron175]

Thanks for the kind words. It’s definitely not a wrap!

I see where you’re coming from Andy - the patina isn’t for everyone. I’ve had show/magazine featured cars before and was always worried about driving them. This is the opposite. It’s so liberating not to worry about knocking it etc. I can enjoy driving it. Also, the paint has lasted 65 years - it’d be a shame to cover it now. 

[Worden18]

Looking great ?.  Love to see the progression.  Thanks for sharing!  I agree with you...leave that paint and drive it. 

Edited February 24, 2019 by Worden18

[pflaming]

Did you do the seat covers? If not wheee did you get them?

[Robin (UK)]

Always good to see another UK member on here.
Hope to catch up with you somewhere soon.
 

[Ron175]

pflaming - the rear seat is original, the front I had retrimmed by a local guy who does great work. It took a while to find fabric that was a very close match. 

 

Robin - that sounds good. Whereabouts are you?

Edited February 25, 2019 by Ron175

[Robin (UK)]

I'm in West London.
Check out our facbeook page at www.facebook.com/4648PDDCUK - we set it up for 46-48 cars but there are plenty of other flathead owners on there from the UK and overseas. You'll be welcome.
We also get together one a year, in September (at The P-15 Picnic). Drop me a an email and I'll send details to you.

[Ron175]

Managed to get the engine in this weekend. Most of the ancillaries fitted too. Started after a couple of cranks which was a result. Need to sort the timing out etc., but at least it runs!

Edited March 3, 2019 by Ron175

[casper50]

looking darn good Ron. Congrats.

[61farnham]

Good to see your progress, look forward to seeing it on the road, I'll add my vote to leaving the paint as is.

I can highly recommend Robins P15 picnic.

 

Thanks for posting.

 

[Ron175]

Got the ride height where I want it...

[Worden18]

Looks fantastic!  Wow!  I'm happy you left the paint as is...

[Ron175]

Thanks for the kind words Worden. I’m pleased with how it’s looking. 2” blocks in the rear and Aerostar front springs. I didn’t want to go too low so as to make it undriveable. 

This weekend I hope to go through the brakes and then it’s just a few little things to button up before I can get it on the road. 

[Don Colliau]

That looks like a nice solid car!

[woodrow]

Where I live wagons are really coming into their own. Yours is an awesome example  of why they are so cool! Like all you've done with the vehicle but I love the results with the motor.  from where I'm looking it looks like it's better than brand new in appearance.  Good luck.