TravAirflow Posted April 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2019 Here's a better shot of the mockup, I will make a new panel and keep hunting a surround to suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravAirflow Posted July 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 Been a while since I have posted, about to get stuck into a few more jobs on this in coming weeks main things will be to source a dash to match the cluster and find the trim that is on the cowl. Bodywork wise I am removing the filler that was previously fabricated into the top of the rear 1/4 and finding a better fuel tank solution than the one fitted inside the trunk. The rear guards also need some final touches along with the trunk lid prior to paint. All new glass is on it's way and in coming weeks I hope to tick a lot more off the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted July 11, 2019 Report Share Posted July 11, 2019 I didn't realise that the fuel filler was up high on the turtledeck with the tank in the trunk..........I've never been real keen on that idea with usually the battery living there as well.........I mean , well, I've got the Dodge battery in the trunk but its inside a steel box welded into the drivers side inner guard, see pic......it has a proper vent that is vented to the outside of the rear of the inner drivers fender......... and the fuel tank is the original tank still under floor......... I suppose you are leaving those tunneled headlights, I don't mind the stock 40/41 mopar headlight surrounds as they are distinctive, but I suppose if you haven't got them then they maybe difficult to get a decent stock set.............do you have a close up pic of what the side moldings look like as I do have plenty of spare 1940 Oz Dodge and a few spare 1941 Oz Plymouth and might have something that will work...........regards, andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravAirflow Posted July 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) Thanks Andy, I will get a photo or two and post them up here of the mouldings I have. There a lot of original items the car is missing sadly. Edited July 14, 2019 by TravAirflow Photos added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravAirflow Posted July 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Here’s a few shots of the mouldings on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted July 18, 2019 Report Share Posted July 18, 2019 Trav..........apologies for the delay in getting back.........I checked the various moldings I have and I have a piece of chrome/stainless molding that is I think from a 1940 Plymouth tho' am not 100% certain......but its 18mm or 3/4" in width, 46 inches long.........it doesn't have the one or two horizontal pressings that your moldings appear to have, it is just a sort of half round shape......but it maybe able to be used to make the correct shape or get by until the right piece is found..............it may have come from the hood but I can't recall, the piece has some warping and is really not much good except there is more than enough that is straight and undamaged to use to make a piece for the cowl...........its yours if you want it, just send your address and I'll send it down......or call me on 02 66 425963 or email scaleautomobilia@hotkey.net.au ......regards, Andy Douglas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravAirflow Posted July 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Thanks Andy, I will give you a call! I noticed this on a Windsor convertible that could be an option too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted July 19, 2019 Report Share Posted July 19, 2019 Yeh, I noticed that car on ebay as well, it appears that the pair of rear view mirrors that that maroon Windsor convert uses are either a generic set for that car and other 1940 Mopars or if the specific set for the 1940 Windsor they just have a thinner in profile shape to the base although the length appears correct.........theres also a 1940 Windsor Coupe on ebay but it has no close up pics...........I'll get the molding in Mondays mail....................andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravAirflow Posted July 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2019 Thanks Andy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravAirflow Posted July 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 The trim arrived this morning, Thanks again Andy for your help on this, it should do the trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted July 29, 2019 Report Share Posted July 29, 2019 Pleased it arrived safely............regards, andyd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravAirflow Posted August 18, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) Here's a couple of photos from the filler removal and returning the panel back to original; Edited August 18, 2019 by TravAirflow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravAirflow Posted August 19, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 And here we have the original small tank mounted behind the rear seat prior to removal. We then cut out the fabricated floor (seemed a shame!) then made a new section at the striker end and the final shot is trial fitting the new drop in alloy tank I had made. Hopefully we will have new filler sorted out and the tank finished later this week. The last few weeks have seen pretty good progress at last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravAirflow Posted August 20 Author Report Share Posted August 20 Bit of a catchup on this thread, there was some slow progress but the last few months have seen the car return from the Trimmers, Glass all installed and now on the home stretch getting the least few jobs ticked off before the final engineering inspection. Hopefully on the road legally in the next couple of months. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyd Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 Trav............VERY NICE........the interior looks exceptional.....got any close up pics of the dash?........what year is the steering wheel?......looks like a 46-48 Chrysler wheel.......if ever you get tired of the car give me a call.......lol...........are you running the triple carbs now?..........details, details.......I am impressed.......andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravAirflow Posted September 16 Author Report Share Posted September 16 On 8/21/2024 at 9:36 AM, andyd said: Trav............VERY NICE........the interior looks exceptional.....got any close up pics of the dash?........what year is the steering wheel?......looks like a 46-48 Chrysler wheel.......if ever you get tired of the car give me a call.......lol...........are you running the triple carbs now?..........details, details.......I am impressed.......andyd HI Andy, It has come together pretty well, the interior is a real mix and match, Mick had a billet 5 gauge setup planned but I am a huge fan of the more original look. The instrument cluster is 41 Chrysler with modern mechanisms hidden behind, the centre section and wheel are 47 Chrysler. The wheel was recast by Steeringwheelkris in LA and I'm super happy with the result. Transmission wise we are running AP5 push buttons to operate the 727. The trim itself was inspired by Imperial patterns. Triple carbs are proving a headache to get right so far but hopefully this week we can get them sorted. I'm trying get the last few jobs done ready for a final engineering inspection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andyd Posted September 16 Report Share Posted September 16 (edited) I am more than impressed...........like I said.....if you ever get tired of the car call me.........I've got a couple of questions re the triple carbs setup........can you email your phone number & I'll call......my email is scaleautomobilia@yahoo.com thanks, andyd Edited September 16 by andyd more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyd Posted September 16 Report Share Posted September 16 Trav.........dunno if I've asked this before but I sold my 41 Plymouth to a guy from Cohuna in Nthn Victoria, just curious if you have ever seen it around.........he was supposedly a restorer and gave me the impression that he was going to put the stock wheels, raised it, etc, back onto the car......I've never seen it in any event pics since.....attached pic shows what it looked like when I sold it.......andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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