1948 Plymouth 2 door Special Deluxe (Edna Project)

[Guest MJoos99352]

After many years of watching this car sit in my father-in-laws back yard, I finally had the opportunity to provide a good home for Edna. The original owner named her and it followed all the way through my wifes family (2nd owner). I have a background in motorcycle resurrection, but never had the ability (SPACE AND TIME, who needs money) to actually do a frame off resto. I did a quick look around the car and found some surface rust, but nothing that would keep me from just putting gas in the motor and driving away. Isn't that what all car projects are like??? As you can see, I went from "oh it just needs a little work, to "whats a rotisserie?"

I have loved this car and find myself looking for parts in better condition than I have now, but feel blessed that the car is in the shape that it is in. It has always been in a dry climate and has called its home all its life about 50 miles away from me. The motor turns without any resistance (plugs removed), there isn't any water in the oil, but the last time this has seen the road was 1994. My target finish date is July 4th, 2012...my wifes target date is 2020. Nevertheless, the project goes on and I take something apart and clean it or lable it almost on a daily basis. I have had the car now a year and just started building forward movement. Still not off the frame, but it is unbolted and ready to go to media blasting!

Wish me luck!

Mike

[Ben Bruce aka First Born]

Nice one, Mike. After the 1940 Buick, this is my favorite coupe. Good score!

Ben

[Landman]

Good luck Mike! You have the makings of a very nice touring car. Flatheads of the 40's run smooth, quiet and forever. They are comfortable. Just make sure you take at least three times the photos you figure you'll need.

I can see why you can say "who needs money" living where you live.