edrendek7777 Posted June 24, 2020 Report Posted June 24, 2020 So I broke down and bought another car. A little different than my mostly stock 50 Plymouth 2 door... this one is a 51 Plymouth Cranbrook, a little custom. This one has a 350 crate GM and 350 3 speed auto trans. I know I know, chevy guts in a beautiful MOPAR? Before everyone shoots me up and down there was a purpose behind this purchase. My father, who got his 50 Plymouth in 1988 when I was 11, had a stroke about 20 years ago. No chance in him ever driving a 3 on the tree again... So when I got my 50 I could tell he was super excited for me but also upset that he knew he couldn't drive it. So since then, roughly a year ago, I have had my eyes open for an auto trans car. Finally found one, even if it is not exactly what I wanted, nothing made me happier than the first time he got to tool around in it. So here are a few pics, hope you all enjoy as much as I do. And let me know your personal preference if you can, fender skirts or no... definitely going to lose the 57 Caddy caps, have a nice new set of powdercoated red wheels I am going to throw some dog dish caps on... Thanks Ed 6 Quote
Stargrinder Posted June 24, 2020 Report Posted June 24, 2020 Very cool... Enjoy! Glad you got to bring some joy to the old man. 2 Quote
Dan Hiebert Posted June 24, 2020 Report Posted June 24, 2020 Nice ride! Especially since your Dad can enjoy driving it. I like fender skirts, but I don't care for those kind. I think the ones that fit inside the wheel opening are more attractive and don't make the car look as clunky. If that were my car, the only other thing I'd change is that grill, or lack thereof. Quote
edrendek7777 Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Posted June 24, 2020 Yeah i have a classified on here looking for a 51 grill... waiting on someone to get me a shipping quote so I can make him a good offer. I have 2 50 and 2 49 grills... but they just won't fit without major modifications. Thanks Quote
hkestes41 Posted June 24, 2020 Report Posted June 24, 2020 Good that you were able to give some joy to your dad. Glad someone saved it even if it is a Cheby it is still on the road and means that some day you can fix it. ? 1 Quote
JerseyHarold Posted June 24, 2020 Report Posted June 24, 2020 (edited) Nice looking car, enjoy it! Have you considered stock '51'52 Plymouth full wheelcovers? They'd look pretty nice on your car, IMHO. Edited June 24, 2020 by JerseyHarold Quote
edrendek7777 Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Posted June 24, 2020 Yeah i have several sets of those caps. I will definitely try them on when I get the new wheels on. After I get those skirts off. I at least want to see what it looks like without them. Ed Quote
edrendek7777 Posted June 27, 2020 Author Report Posted June 27, 2020 Well I lost the skirts and 57 Caddy caps and put a proper set of 51 Plymouth caps on her... pretty sure it will stay this way. Maybe look for a super nice set of Plymouth caps.... let me know what you think of the before and after pics. Quote
JerseyHarold Posted June 28, 2020 Report Posted June 28, 2020 The original caps give the car a cleaner look. The Caddy caps were too busy, IMHO. Quote
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