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Rat ghia Hey thanks, Appreciate the imput. Guess I need to read up on how to prep for clear coating. Got couple places that need repair, over the headlamp buckets, and left 1/4. Clear it is! -Russ

Hello from upstate newyork. Been awhile since I posted. My old Plymouth rat still bringing smiles. I have a ‘72 karmann ghia which I purchased 2 years ago, expecting to get running, thenwas going to be flipped. I should know better. It now is in the “keep” department because it needed way more...

My first Drove a ‘67 Dodge coronet 440. Was a more door, and the badging scared people off, but in fact that was the body trim level, not the motor. Had a 273 2 barrel tho , have lots of happy memories in that car. Guy in a ‘71 Camaro took me to the junk yard, Halloween night 1978. Been...

Well, I’m on my way. Got some sheet steel, approximately the same gauge. Been hand forming over some small round stock. Have the first 5 inch section tacked onto the car. Looking like it may be presentable

Thanks for all the ideas. I’m thinking because of the shape of drip rail , small and tapered in front , then most of its length over the door pretty much same width, follows along past rear port window and again tapered to where it disappears into the body. Thinking maybe trying to shape some...

Thanks gents. I will look into that

Hello, I am wishing to repair a missing roof drip rail on the driver side. Completely missing since I’ve owned this car. passenger side is 100% intact. I was hoping to find universal drip rail that I could modify and install , I am having no luck in finding this. Car is at 46 Plymouth coupe...

Roof rail repair Hello, I may have posted this once before, but I am having an issue with this repair. ‘46 Plymouth coupe. I want to repair/replace the missing roof drip rail on the drivers side. Passenger side is 100% intact.( Do not want to shave the rail) Cannot find materials. Any ideas...

Hello, Going to check height of tire later. 15 “ rim but that doesn’t say much. Will check sidewall. I will run car at 65 mph and report back later. Thanks

Hello, I am in the process of enjoying a 46 Plymouth rat built several years ago. At one time I swapped the 3.0:1 rear for its current 3.55:1 . Running a Tci turbo 400, powered by a mild 10:1, ‘58 Chrysler Hemi. Car goes well, really burns the tires. On the highway it’s just crummy, really got...

Good vibrations Well It’s been about two years now since I sorted this problem I have driven the wheels off of this car at this point . take it out as often as possible.

Hello, Ok , trimmed the trans tunnel, reinstalled the floor, and took it out for a drive. At first impression it seems as though the Vibration is gone. Need some highway shake down, but think this repair Has worked!

After using the Spicer app I got all “green “in the results, locked everything down putting it back together hopefully take for a ride later and post with results

Ok, Well i clearanced the trans tunnel slightly, raised the tail up about 1”. Readings with the spicer app resulted in all “green” after entering the 3 measurments. So i locked it down and will hopefully drive the car later. Post w result.

Hello, Yes the rear is leaf spring. I am thinking i will raise the trans crossmember, or at least bring the angle closer to 3 degrees with spacers. I may have to trim the trans tunnel a bit but am ok with this. Then at least i will have some flexibility with pulling the pinion down a bit. Will...

Hello, I may have posted this before, but i have not resolved this and could use some help. 46 Plymouth, V8, auto trans. Ford posi. Cannot seem to get my pinion angles right. I am using an angle finder on the trans yoke. Think i may pull the driveshaft and take my angle from the flat of the...

Hello, No this wont be a burn out machine. Haha, slant six even possible ? This will just be a fun cruiser i hope, with more go than the factory ever delivered. I got a 46 rat for burn outs though. Both long term projects.

Ok then, I will look into then. Will have to go through the rear anyway to make sure its all good. Going to see what summit, jegs, etc. has got. Thanks for replies

Hello, Been messing around with a 225 slant six mopar. While robust, they are not exactly powerful. Mocking up for a turbo which will be more fun. Currently running the stock 71/4" factory rear. I just picked up a 70 Maverick rear 8". Non posi. Price was right less missing brake parts. Thinking...