1950 Plymouth Suburban

348tripower · January 05, 2014, 03:37:15 PM

I finally took the time to get some pictures of my new project. I am installing a 2013 5.7 Hemi and A580 Trans. It already has a later 8 3/4 rear with 323 gears. This is a very solid car and shouldn't take a long time to build. My only problem is I have become so busy repairing daily drivers that the build time suffers. But, cash is king. Sorry I don't have any better pictures of the roller.

UGLY OLDS · January 05, 2014, 03:59:04 PM

Looks good Don... What are your plans for the monster hole in the center of the dash

I suspect you will be using the stock gauge cluster & also retaining the glove box the size of the trunk in my Olds .....

Bob.....

348tripower · January 05, 2014, 04:11:21 PM

Quote from: "UGLY OLDS"Looks good Don... What are your plans for the monster hole in the center of the dash I suspect you will be using the stock gauge cluster & also retaining the glove box the size of the trunk in my Olds .....

Bob.....

Well I am thinking about using it for air conditioning outlets. We will see. Looks like I will have to build my own evaporator unit nothing will fit the small space I have.

kb426 · January 05, 2014, 04:37:03 PM

Looks easy enough for a guy who did a COE! Post details when you have time.

Flipper · January 05, 2014, 09:45:23 PM

Why so much engine set-back?

purplepickup · January 05, 2014, 10:15:55 PM

I really like those suburbans. The work you've done so far is right up to par for you. It's going to be a nice car. Keep us posted on your progress.

jaybee · January 05, 2014, 10:34:35 PM

I was noticing the big firewall recess as well, looks to me this is partly because it's a small car. Should really scoot.

348tripower · January 06, 2014, 05:30:05 AM

Quote from: "Flipper"Why so much engine set-back?

So I can use the stock front dress. It ended up being a 10" set back. Still plenty of room inside and room up front for a radiator and fan.

moose · January 06, 2014, 04:42:56 PM

Nice looking project Don. Is it yours or customers?

348tripower · January 07, 2014, 06:43:17 AM

Quote from: "moose"Nice looking project Don. Is it yours or customers?

Its mine

papastoyss · January 09, 2014, 04:55:26 PM

Does the intake tube say ACME? Did you buy this from someone named Wiley E. Coyote?

jaybee · January 09, 2014, 09:20:59 PM

Quote from: "348tripower"
Quote from: "Flipper"Why so much engine set-back?

So I can use the stock front dress. It ended up being a 10" set back. Still plenty of room inside and room up front for a radiator and fan.

That's as good a reason as any. You'll have great front/rear weight distribution, so that's a plus.

348tripower · January 10, 2014, 05:04:52 AM

Quote from: "papastoyss"Does the intake tube say ACME? Did you buy this from someone named Wiley E. Coyote?

Silly guy!

Crosley.In.AZ · January 18, 2014, 11:30:41 AM

running yet?

348tripower · January 19, 2014, 05:46:36 AM

Quote from: "Crosley"running yet?

I wish

Just got the new wheels the other day. Pictures to follow.