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29 Build Thread - Part 3

Started by chetbrz, January 30, 2020, 10:12:38 AM

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frankp

Chet, Nice going with headlamps.  Soldering those original parts is a memory.  Like how you approached front turn signals.  frank
frank p

rwollman

chet- yes, the lights are a pain butt  end  result  is  worth it - I put  the  signal lights on the parking  light bulb - just  changed  to a two contact setup - dont use  the  car  at  night so it  doesnt  bother.....had  to install second  tailight for everything  to be  in  working  order

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Quote from: rwollman on March 11, 2020, 05:39:53 AM
chet- yes, the lights are a pain butt  end  result  is  worth it - I put  the  signal lights on the parking  light bulb - just  changed  to a two contact setup - dont use  the  car  at  night so it  doesnt  bother.....had  to install second  tailight for everything  to be  in  working  order

I had a similar setup but just used the park light as a flasher.  With the new wire harness everything can unplug and be removed easily, including the steering wheel switch.  My rear lights just clamp to the rear bumper and plug into the wire harness.   They are next with the rear bumper install.  With everything unplugged the car will look and function as originally manufactured.  I don't think this is an original idea in that YnZ's knew exactly what I wanted and reproduced the harness without error.

Hi Frank, Thanks for the at-a-boy.
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chetbrz

The Rear Bumper & Lights

The bumper installed easily in comparison to the front bumper.  Here again items that were originally black from the factory were chromed.  May knock off a couple points at a POC show but looks to good to destroy the beautiful chrome finish and replace it with black paint.



My rear lights are part of the flasher system and provide running lamp, brake, and flasher function.  In the picture above and to the right you can see that the light is held in place by an aluminum plate and two wing nuts.  These lights can quickly be removed for an average car show.   The picture below and to the left shows the standard trailer light plug which is beside the gas tank on the drivers side.  Two tie wraps and the lights can be easily removed.



This concludes the exterior reassembly work.  I need to finish installing the remaining glass and wire the overhead cabin light.  Then we will start the interior.  Headliner first, followed by the exterior roof surface, then the interior.

Chet...
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chetbrz

I hope everyone is staying safe.

These are very unusual times and it might be best to get away from the madness and concentrate on something you can do something about.  If you are practicing social distancing at home.., it might be a good time to start that project you have been putting on the sidelines.  Its hard to turn away from the news.., like a train wreck you just can't look away.., but accomplishing something might be better for your mental health.    

Mechanical work done on to the Interior:



Click the link below for the blow by blow.

http://www.1948plymouth.info/1929/Work_files/2020/04022020.htm

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Articifer Tom

Staying  safe here in Pa. Trees starting to bud . Mower on this week .
   Using your plans Chet , Made front engine pan , working on hood bumpers and tail pipe clamp and pipe itself . Changes manifold gaskets and fixing other leaks . Here pic of pan and bumper ,along with die for back bend to strengthen .

chetbrz

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Tom, Excellent job. Looks like a NOS part !!  I hope it works, it looks great.

PS... How did you bend the flange part.  It looks perfect.

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Marc28plym

Looking great!  Nice job sir. 

Articifer Tom

Thanks ,  used a break to make the 90's . On the pan , I actually started wrong , figured I could bend from one side thru other .
    The 5/8 lip around oil pan profile cannot be done unless stamped so did the straight only . Then allowed extra 1/4" in curves , and hammered them over 4-1/2 pipe . This moved weld of curved pieces to above radius and less noticeable . Nephew welded . Wife does not want me in ER again with oxygen catching  fire . It is hard on facial hair and nasal passages . I also over made lip height  and trimmed to size latter . Bending the lip area should , maybe done first . I was able to use a metal shop break with removable sections . Otherwise  ,would have had to hammer in .

chetbrz

Very cleaver Tom.  The welding looks good also. I didn't notice that until you pointed it out.

Nice job.
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frankp

frank p

chetbrz

Glass & Interior Continued.

Just chipping away. Staying busy is a good thing these days.



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frankp

As usual.  Nice work!   frank
frank p

chetbrz

Interior Front Floor.

Still chipping away while ordering and waiting for interior materials.



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http://www.1948plymouth.info/1929/Work_files/2020/04262020.htm

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Russ T. Fender

Who is doing the door handles and window regulator handles for you?  Mine are crumbling and I believe yours are the same as the ones for the 30-U.