Went to grandmas house, came home with a 28 Special coupe!

[Bill in Al]

Thanks for this thread and your Grandma! Oh boy do I love those Plymouth coupes.Merry Christmas to you and yours!-Bill

[AstroZombie]

Originally Posted by Bill in Al

Thanks for this thread and your Grandma! Oh boy do I love those Plymouth coupes.Merry Christmas to you and yours!-Bill

Thanks so much everyone, I really appreciate it. Bill, sadly I sold the Plymouth... I had a guy offer me a cash deal I couldn't refuse at the time, and almost immediately regretted selling it.

I bought a 30 coupe runner (Barely!) that was restored probably in the early 80's, did the "gow job" early hot rod thing with it, T spring in the rear, reversed the front spring eyes, no fenders, and a HEAVY 5 inch haircut. (These photos, and builds I save for the HAMB since it's more traditional hot rod material) Drove it around for awhile and sold it to a great guy in the UK.

Right now the only early car in my stable is grandmas, which is my number one priority. I feel so bad I can't thrash on it and get it done right away for her due to my many surgeries and messed up back. She's happy to see ANY progress as she says, "It sat in the barn since the 70's, any progress is better than seeing it sit." I have to say I agree with her, my what a fantastic lady.

I will keep you all filled in as I go, I do need to source some parts, like fenders. Her rear ones were in horrible shape, I may be able to work with the fronts, but if I can find a full set in great condition I'd rather go that route. Do any of you guys have experience with the steel fenders Snyders sells? They sure are expensive, but if they're good quality I wouldn't mind getting them for her.

Of course I'll also start a "wanted" thread, but if anyone has a good set in the CA area they'd like to part with, let me know. The straighter, the better!