Posted By: leavitt4
my 36 updated pics - 04/06/09 02:01 AM
heres one
my 36 updated pics
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 04/06/09 02:02 AM
and another
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 04/06/09 02:03 AM
heres one of the donor car
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 04/06/09 02:04 AM
and a front veiw
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 04/06/09 03:53 AM
so what you all think
Posted By: moparlulu
Re: my 36 updated pics - 04/06/09 04:47 AM
Nice start! Did you make the patch panel in front of the rear fender? Also are you going to use the rear panel on your parts car? Got any pics of it ???
Posted By: 4speeds4me
Re: my 36 updated pics - 04/06/09 05:20 AM
Looks like you'replanning a chop. How much you taking out of it?
I like it...kinda looking at a 39 myself...
I like it...kinda looking at a 39 myself...
Posted By: poorboy
Re: my 36 updated pics - 04/07/09 12:39 AM
So what are your plans for the car, besides the chop?
I had a 39 Plymouth coupe, but I ended up selling it last spring. Had a 37 coupe project, sold it before I sold the 39 (the 39 was almost rust free AZ car), wish I still had the 37, but at the time I didn't figure I needed 2 coupes and the 39's body was so nice. Now I don't have any. Live and learn. Gene
I had a 39 Plymouth coupe, but I ended up selling it last spring. Had a 37 coupe project, sold it before I sold the 39 (the 39 was almost rust free AZ car), wish I still had the 37, but at the time I didn't figure I needed 2 coupes and the 39's body was so nice. Now I don't have any. Live and learn. Gene
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 04/07/09 01:03 AM
no the patch panels i bought of bob from moparts the rear panels roted out on the donor car and im takin 3 inches off the top and narrowing the rearend to fit 15 inch wide rear tires with the mustang II front end and go with electric windows n shave all door handles n locks giving it the smooth look
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 04/12/09 05:06 AM
man i need a bigger garage starting to get tight
Posted By: 4speeds4me
Re: my 36 updated pics - 04/12/09 05:47 AM
Sure happens in a hurry, don't it?
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 04/13/09 02:17 AM
sure did lol now i just gotta get all the parts i need off the parts car n get it outta here
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/01/09 03:07 AM
got a lil more done
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/01/09 03:08 AM
started welding in the patches
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/01/09 03:09 AM
one more
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/01/09 07:44 PM
got the passanger side door all trimed to fit and welded in all the moulding holes and shaved the door handle n lock today slow but steady 
Posted By: 4speeds4me
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/02/09 03:09 AM
I'm enjoying watching this...especially as THIS is for sale about 2.5 hours from me...
http://classifieds.castanet.net/showproduct.php/product/407803/cat/150
http://classifieds.castanet.net/showproduct.php/product/407803/cat/150
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/02/09 04:19 PM
i say go get it that looks like its in good shape
Posted By: GTXperience
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/02/09 04:54 PM
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i say go get it that looks like its in good shape
Agreed. It would be nice to have one more mid/late 30's project on here. BTW: Are those glass rear fenders?
Posted By: GTXperience
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/02/09 04:58 PM
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started welding in the patches
Looking good. I just started cutting for the new patch panels as well. Where did you get yours? Did you get them from Bob in Rhode Island? Bob supplies them to all of the resto shops out there.
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/02/09 09:15 PM
yea i bought them from bob they fit awsome i would advise if your gonna get patches get em from him they fit almnost perfect a lil trimming to cut the excess off and your good to go well worth it saved me so much time plus bob will help u with any problems your having hes a welth of knowlage when it comes to the mid 30s dodges
Posted By: GTXperience
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/03/09 12:44 AM
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yea i bought them from bob they fit awsome i would advise if your gonna get patches get em from him they fit almnost perfect a lil trimming to cut the excess off and your good to go well worth it saved me so much time plus bob will help u with any problems your having hes a welth of knowlage when it comes to the mid 30s dodges
I bought mine from Bob last year when I was working on the '36 and bought an extra set for the '35 at the same time. I was lucky enough to get some other patch panels he had made for his car that he isn't offering any longer. It's nice to find pieces that fit properly and are made by someone that knows what they are doing.
Posted By: Ply36
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/03/09 02:05 AM
Congrats! the car looks like it's in pretty good shape. your situation reminds me a lot like mine. i have a '36 Plymouth coupe and i also had a '36 sedan as a donor car. this past winter has been the season for the body work, in michigan here that means you have a long time to get things done.
i was curious about the patch panels and also the rear fenders. i bought some patch panels for the same area you did, but i got them from some guy on the east coast. who is this guy Bob? are the rear fenders steel or fiberglass? reason being, i can't find steel fenders for a decent price to save my butt. anyway, good luck with your project,
i was curious about the patch panels and also the rear fenders. i bought some patch panels for the same area you did, but i got them from some guy on the east coast. who is this guy Bob? are the rear fenders steel or fiberglass? reason being, i can't find steel fenders for a decent price to save my butt. anyway, good luck with your project,
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/03/09 02:19 AM
its bob from rhode island hes on moparts all the time ill have him get ahold of you if you want he knows all kinds of stuff about these cars my fenders i have for mine are the ones off the 4 door car they are steel just need to snip it here and bend there tweek it a lil and wala you got a rear fender that fits pretty close just remember its only metal u can make it fit 
Posted By: BobPer
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/03/09 10:43 AM
Jason sure has come along way in a hurry with his coupe. He was real lucky to find a complete parts car for all the major parts he was missing. It's great to see his progress, it inspires the rest of use to keep moving forward on our own projects. It also shows that we're not alone in our goals, and that others are supportive of our efforts. It's nice to be able to bounce ideas off each other and get advice and coaching when we reach a job we've never tackled before. Great job Jason.
I supplied the patches to Jason and many others, and here are a few pictures of what they look like. Bob
I supplied the patches to Jason and many others, and here are a few pictures of what they look like. Bob
Posted By: BobPer
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/03/09 10:46 AM
Another.
Posted By: BobPer
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/03/09 10:48 AM
Last.
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/03/09 08:27 PM
yea cause god knows most of our wifes dont wanna hear about our quote junks in the garage un quote lol women its good to have ppl to talk to and get a pat on the back
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/05/09 03:03 AM
has anyone used the autoloc suicide door kits just wondering if they were a decent kit
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/08/09 04:10 AM
hey before i get to crazy am i gonna need to put the wood back in the inerior and in the door when im done with the chop if im gonna run power windows and also can i run a soild side glass or do i need to keep the vent windows just a couple questions i was wondering about
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/25/09 11:29 PM
anyone got some spare time i can borrow lol
been busy at work n havent touched the car in about a month
been busy at work n havent touched the car in about a month
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/25/09 11:33 PM
got plans to chop the top then by first of july get the body off the frame and start narrowing the rearend
Posted By: 4speeds4me
Re: my 36 updated pics - 05/26/09 01:51 AM
Too bad Arizona is so far away...I've got SO much time on my hands...OH! WAITAMINUTE! Maybe I should work on some of my junk instead of sitting here on the computer!
Posted By: fstfish66
Re: my 36 updated pics - 06/01/09 04:38 AM
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Another.
did you make those ? if so really really nice
Posted By: BobPer
Re: my 36 updated pics - 06/01/09 04:09 PM
Yes, I made them. I needed a couple of sets for my own projects (36 coupes), so I made a set of dies to press them out on a 110 ton press. Of course I made extra sets, and have been selling them to pay for the dies. Thanks, Bob
Posted By: Robbins
Re: my 36 updated pics - 06/01/09 04:46 PM
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Yes, I made them. I needed a couple of sets for my own projects (36 coupes), so I made a set of dies to press them out on a 110 ton press. Of course I made extra sets, and have been selling them to pay for the dies. Thanks, Bob
Sweat!
Posted By: GTXperience
Re: my 36 updated pics - 06/01/09 06:46 PM
Bob, I'm sure Lee meant "Sweet" but was probably also commenting on the "Sweat Equity" you have into them. 
BTW: They are beautifully made panels. You have another very happy customer here as well.
BTW: They are beautifully made panels. You have another very happy customer here as well.
Posted By: BobPer
Re: my 36 updated pics - 06/01/09 07:22 PM
Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad that they save everybody time. And I do take pride in making them and packing them per order to ensure the highest quality product I can make. I know what it's like to order parts and not really know what your going to get, so I strive to make sure people get a great product.
As far as the spelling correction, to be honest I didn't realize the misspelling until you pointed it out. I can't spell worth a d... so I don't catch things like that, or should I say that I read what I want to hear!
Thanks all, I appreciate all the great comments and will continue to make great parts and strive to meet or beat your expectations. Bob
As far as the spelling correction, to be honest I didn't realize the misspelling until you pointed it out. I can't spell worth a d... so I don't catch things like that, or should I say that I read what I want to hear!
Thanks all, I appreciate all the great comments and will continue to make great parts and strive to meet or beat your expectations. Bob
Posted By: GTXperience
Re: my 36 updated pics - 06/02/09 08:04 AM
Bob, if we could just get you to make some other parts (ex. inner/outer rockers), that would be wonderful.
Posted By: BobPer
Re: my 36 updated pics - 06/02/09 10:57 AM
Thanks for the encouragement. I don't have any plans of making them for sale any time soon, sorry. I have made them for my own coupe, but I'm trying to get some more work done on my coupe so I can get it in paint this year. Thanks again, Bob
Posted By: Ply36
Re: my 36 updated pics - 06/07/09 02:37 PM
Bob's panels are very good. they've worked well for me. as far as the inner/outer rocker panels, try plymouthdoctor.net . delivery is a bit slow but the product is pretty good. i re-checked the link to the site, i'm seeing plymouthdr.com . they both seem to work. oh well
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 08/15/09 06:44 PM
wow almost lost this link in the archives lol i had to bring it back up as i will be adding some more pics soon
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 08/15/09 07:51 PM
ok so i got inspired some more and just ordered the suicide door hinge kit from bear claw so now ill be able to finsh the roof chop and get my doors back on 
Posted By: 36PLYM
Re: my 36 updated pics - 08/16/09 02:56 PM
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ok so i got inspired some more and just ordered the suicide door hinge kit from bear claw so now ill be able to finsh the roof chop and get my doors back on
Could you post a link for the suicide hinges? Thanks!
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 08/16/09 11:21 PM
http://www.thehoffmangroup.com/autoloc/product.lasso?prodinc=bearclaw there ya go theres some others that are as cheap as 109.00 but i figure most of the time you get what you pay for
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 08/27/09 02:31 AM
anyone got any good pics of a suicide hinge installation or some instructions i dont wanna screw this up and the hinges i got didnt come with any instructions at all
Posted By: RodStRace
Re: my 36 updated pics - 08/27/09 03:22 AM
I'd read these
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/search.php?searchid=2930526
I do know that two big things are to keep them aligned to each other so there is no bind, and make them adjustable.
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/search.php?searchid=2930526
I do know that two big things are to keep them aligned to each other so there is no bind, and make them adjustable.
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 09/06/09 11:17 PM
front veiw of chop almost done dang its hott out
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 09/06/09 11:19 PM
still got some alignment to do on the sides
Posted By: leavitt4
Re: my 36 updated pics - 09/06/09 11:22 PM
wanted to put a before the chop shot near the after
Posted By: Mopargnome
Re: my 36 updated pics - 01/14/10 03:36 AM
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anyone got any good pics of a suicide hinge installation or some instructions i dont wanna screw this up and the hinges i got didnt come with any instructions at all
Check out suicidedoors.com. They use an s-10 as an example and it gave me enough direction to do the rear doors on my crew cab truck. Sweet ride and good luck
