440 '48 Plymouth Coupe

[racingsnake440]

Sooo...that's that! Came out pretty good---what's next?

Thanks Next up is a V8 mk1 Capri, then fix up the Imperial, then probably the El Camino - should keep me busy for a while...

[Loren]

Sooo...that's that! Came out pretty good---what's next?

[racingsnake440]

Before and after

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So a chance conversation at Irwindale drags and the Plymouth was off to a new home. I kept the 440 so now it has a built 413 and fenderwell headers. Found this pic on the HAMB the other day.

[racingsnake440]

Thought I'd update this. Tidied up the interior and got it drivable earlier this year - here's some pics.

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Got a bit more done tonight - fuel line secured, battery cable run through some metal tubing to stop it getting burnt on the headers etc. Nothing photo worthy but it's a couple of steps closer to driving.

[racingsnake440]

Got a few more loose ends tied up - trans cooler plumbed in, shifter adjusted, diff oil checked, trunk latch fixed and so on. Also got tired of looking at the ugly-ass patchwork of bondo and primer on the front fenders, so one can of primer later they're still ugly but at least they're mostly one color..

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Got the back tires on, looks like the fenders will need radiusing some more. The rear firewall is about half done now too thanks to my buddy Pauly.

[racingsnake440]

Not bad! Bet it feels so good!

Sure does, it's been a long time coming!

[Deaf Bob]

Not bad! Bet it feels so good!

[racingsnake440]

[racingsnake440]

New tires on, driveshaft fitted and temporary gas pedal rigged up and it drives! Not very far as it happens but probably the first time it's turned a wheel under power in about 30 years..

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New shoes!

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Got the front brake lines clamped down, filled the cooling system and put the passenger side inner and outer fenders back on. My buddy Pauly came round and made a start on the rear firewall - it's an awkward shape so it's going to be a hassle...

[racingsnake440]

Got a bit more done tonight - front clip off and front brake lines hooked up. Just need to be clamped down now. Ran out of daylight so no pics today.