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  1. Looks like you have your work cutout for you. If you need, I have 2 front fenders that are in better shape and I think 2 rear ones too, plus some oddball parts.
  2. I would suggest getting in touch with D&D Automobilia who does this work. they are in Lincolnton, NC. Phone is 704-650-4632
  3. I have a set of Mid '30's Mopar fender skirts for sale. They were purchased for and fit a 1936 Dodge, but may also fit similar year Plymouth and Desoto cars. Skirts have been sandblasted, and any defects were repaired and are currently in lacquer primer. All hardware has been cadmium plated except the outer trim spears and locking bolts have been chrome plated. Skirts are disassembled with one of the clamp rods temporarily assembled and in place to guide proper reinstallation. They can be easily removed for painting. All other hardware, along with a new set of Steele Rubber rim gaskets are included. Asking $1000.00 for the pair plus shipping. These really look good on the car. Any questions, please feel free to PM me.
  4. I've started using some of the acrylic paints with my airbrush with good results. The finish resembles a faded or unbuffed appearance which works well on some commercial vehicles. Works well for interiors too, so you don't have that real glossy appearance to the fabric. I've just started to complete or restore several old models that I've had lying around for at least 30-50 years. Odd how those old "rubber" or vinyl tires shrink down and get really hard over the years and the "chrome" disappears from the plastic over time! I've also noticed how many of the AMT kits were basically broken down promotional models in their construction with little fine detail and not perfectly scaled, but they did build into a pretty nice model. Todays offerings are better detailed and more intricate in their assembly but cost about 15 times more than in the '60's.
  5. I needed a replacement for my Model A meter and had a local glass guy cut one out. Fit perfectly!
  6. I would suggest, if you can find one, is to get a Motor's Master Maintenance book that covers your car year. These books cover virtually every mechanical and electrical item on the car. Also, if anybody publishes one, try to find a Plymouth Master Maintenance book for your car. I'd be lost without these books! You can usually find them on the internet, or I found some in antique shops.
  7. I would imagine that it uses a similar hinge system as the '36 Dodge but I could be wrong. Looks like the hinge supports are missing from your photos. If you have a parts book, the part numbers should be listed and there may be a rudimentary picture. I'm surprised no one has an answer.
  8. I have Testor's bottles with 10 cents and 19 cents on the lids. I bought some of the new paints and they dried up within a year. I have some that are almost 50 years old that I'm still using!
  9. Here's the pics of the template for the starburst pattern on '36 Dodge wheels. The face plate is angled to match the hub. This centers each star point the same on each spoke. Might give you an idea of how to make something for your wheels.
  10. I do, but I don't think that it will fit your wheels. The Plymouth wheels are shaped differently as the holes are smaller and more oval shaped than the Dodge. I'll post a pic later to show you what my template looks like, I'm sure you could make something easily.
  11. I painted the wheels myself. When I was laying out the sunburst pattern I made a template out of plastic that fit into the opening between the spokes and traced around it. This centered the points on each spoke. I carefully taped off the pattern with thin pinstripe masking tape because it's easiest to form and gives a crisp edge. I did have a professional do the pinstriping, all done freehand. I don't think that the Plymouth wheels had the sunburst pattern done, but I could be wrong.
  12. Are you stripping it yourself or having it striped? The reason I ask is because of the type of paint stripers use. I couldn't find any references on striping colors on my Dodge either, and the Dodge stripe color I needed was a Whorl Pool Green, so I picked a color from the specialty paint the striper had. They usually use the "One Shot" lettering paints that flow easily and dry quickly. This is the shade I used, don't remember what color it is. Just a thought.
  13. Contact Restoration Specialties in Pennsylvania at 814-467-9842 or WWW.restorationspecialties.com as they are an Acme rep. and they ship all over the world. Ask for Jeff.
  14. I would have never guessed!
  15. There are several companies here in the states that sell headliners for vintage cars, but I always wonder about the quality and fit. You may be further ahead to have an upholstery shop sew one up for you if you have an old one as a pattern. Finding the correct material is getting harder too. Good luck in your search!
  16. What did you use to finish the bumper. it looks pretty good! Interesting about design, the Plymouths and Dodges look so much alike but on your car the tailamps are mounted low but the Dodges lamps are mounted about midway up the body. It's hard to find good original oval bumper bolts, but I got some at Restoration Specialties that are pretty close. Keep up the good work!
  17. jpage

    36 Plymouth

    Sorry, I did look but did not find any.
  18. I think they angle up.
  19. jpage

    36 Plymouth

    New nuts should be available at a good auto parts store, although they may look at you funny! I may have a grease cap, I'll take a look.
  20. Looks really good!
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