My first Plymouth - 1950 Dlx Business Coupe

[jclars]

I am still kicking power plant ideas around, but admitting to why I asked about weight distribution - the car always struck me as a very viable EV (yes, as in "Electric Vehicle") 😈 candidate.  With so much room in front of the rear axle, one could easily contain enough cells to power over 250 HP with decent range.  

 

I am just in the middle of an EV conversion on a 1961 Volvo PV544, and have managed with quite limited space to get 120GO/172ft-lb, so if it is successful, this business coupe may be the next victim.  

 

While the Volvo was from scratch, I am considering buying a salvage car as a donor.  I would like to attain a good IRS at the same time, so may have to split those into two different parts.

 

From what I gather on the 50's era three speed, they were perhaps not robust enough to take double the torque output?  I really like the feel and uniqueness of the three-on-the-tree.  If it can't handle it, I will probably go direct drive.  Maybe convert the shift to a FWD and REV switch.

[jclars]

Does anyone have a dimensional drawing for the frame on the 50 Plymouth Business Coupe?  Thanks!  John

[jclars]

I just found this frame spec sheet on a post request for a P15 - with notes at bottom indicating it is applicable to P-17,-19 & -22 as well.   

 

Does anyone know if this is also similar dimensionally for the P20?

 

Thanks,

John

P15 frame spec sheet.pdf

[jclars]

Thanks to Loren for e-mailing me pix of her salvaged frame.  Much easier for me to envision how the potential donor engine might fit.

 

With the info on the above service manual page, I was able to find a P-20 specific service manual which is now on its way!  Hopefully it has the same dimension sheet in it.

 

John