Getting Ready for Summer National (YouTube)

mvair · August 08, 2011, 11:09:50 AM

In case you missed the link I posted in the other thread. Here is my latest video featuring clips form the Summer National Meet in Pacific Grove.

Mark

Go Fleiter · July 21, 2011, 03:51:34 PM

That are th modern times: The old Plymouth coming together, the digital equipment is failing.
Can?t repair anything, a wizzard must come...

I prefer Plymouth iron!!!

Good luck for the computer, for the car you don?t need : You have!!

RC Drown · July 21, 2011, 06:59:16 AM

Thanks for the photos, your Plymouth is a great looking car and you should be very proud

mvair · July 21, 2011, 12:48:17 AM

Hi,

My computer has crashed and will not be repaired until Friday. Until then, I borrowed a laptop to upload a few pictures. These are not that good, but I will do some better ones later when my computer is working.

Thanks to everyone for asking about the car. I will be posting a new video soon when my computer is fixed.

Mark

RC Drown · July 18, 2011, 05:57:21 PM

Quote from: Bill Davis on July 18, 2011, 05:39:45 PM
O.K., Mark. Let's see your trophies!!! l know that your beautiful car got at least one.

Yes, Mark, lets see the trophy along with the Plymouth. You are to be commended for all your hard work. I saw photos of the '41 on the p15-d24 forum, WOW!!!!!!!!, she sure does look FATASTIC

Bill Davis · July 18, 2011, 05:39:45 PM

O.K., Mark. Let's see your trophies!!! l know that your beautiful car got at least one.

RC Drown · June 21, 2011, 07:35:10 AM

Another great video, thanks for sharing

mvair · June 20, 2011, 09:13:48 PM

Hi again! I posted video #14 about the restoration of my 1941 Plymouth ASC.

It is on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Run9pRC0Xqo

I talk about getting the car registered in California, show the cars of Jim Yergin and Johan Torola , and assemble one of the front door garnish moldings and ventilator window.

The car will be back from the uupholstery shop this week and final assembly is coming soon!

Mark

RC Drown · June 14, 2011, 11:56:10 AM

Thanks Mark

mvair · June 14, 2011, 11:32:20 AM

I got all of the window channel materials from Restoration Specialties & Sypply in Windber PA. (814) 467-9842. I have had the best luck speaking directly with Dave. I am guessing he is the owner? While the other people who answer the phone can send what you order from the catalog, Dave seems to know exactly what is needed and has supplied some parts that are not even in the catalog.

You need the "U" channel and two "U" clips plus an end clip (that fits in a slot on the door) for each side to complete the uppler door channel.

Restoration Specialties also had the guide extentions, the liner for the trailing channel, the anti-rattle sweeps and the "L" channel that seals the ventilator window.

Mark

RC Drown · June 14, 2011, 09:24:11 AM

Good video as usual, now for my question. where did you get the upper window channel?

I need two for my coupe

mvair · June 13, 2011, 11:09:45 PM

Hi! I posted video #13. I did a step-by-step assembly of one of the doors.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Iw6kkwPhtM

The car will be in the upholstery shop this week. I got a look at the seats partially covered and I am pleased with what I see so far. They are being very careful to match the original upholstery that has been in the car since new. The fabrics are slightly different, but I think they are a good representation of the original materials.

I also did some follow-up on the "virtual judging" you all did on my engine compartment.

I found the original oil cap. It had several rust holes in it, but I was able to fill them with JB Weld and I think it came out fine. Photo below.

I also followed up with the POC 1941 technical advisor. He said the heat shield was painted black on these cars.

Finally, I was able to get the fellow in Poland who makes the id tags to make me a Body ID Tag that matches my original. The coupe bodies were built by Dodge (not Briggs) and therefore they have a different body number tag. I have attached a photo of the tag I had made. These are very high quality tags done in the original acid etch method with raised letters. He has more of these if you are interested.

Thanks for everyone's support and feedback.

There are a couple of items I have not been able to find (like the battery hold down frame). I will post a list of these items soon. Hopefully someone will know a good source.

Mark

CHS · June 07, 2011, 03:21:28 PM

Thank You, for taking the time to post the video's. I found them very interesting. I think they are a valuable tool and will help people with the restoration of their cars.

mvair · June 06, 2011, 03:52:19 PM

I have posted video #12 about the restoration of my 1941 Plymouth ASC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AERBf6-7wRM

Help be a virtual judge by watching the video and letting me know what may not be correct on the engine. I am about ready to add the engine dust shields, fenders and hood. Now is the time to correct an errors in the restoration.

Also, if you want a digital copy of the 1941 Miller Tool catalog, subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/ihazwings) and send an email to

mark[delete this bit 6a66f5e5a9ad2][insert an at symbol here]ytmonline[insert a dot here]com

with your YouTube name and request.

Thanks for your continued support.

Mark

SD Glenn · May 26, 2011, 12:22:10 AM

Wonderful... Great presentation. Reminds me of the times when I was a mechanic, in the 50's and 60's. Same types of problems. LOL. Brought back old memories, thanks
Glenn

TodFitch · May 26, 2011, 12:12:04 AM

Congratulations on getting the engine started. I know for me that was a really wonderful experience.

By the way, in the video you mention that you should have 15 PSI at idle. That would be the low value for a hot idle. On a fresh engine with bearings in spec, you aren't likely to see that until you've driven the car for 10 or so miles at highway speeds to get it good and warm. When you first start the engine and it is cool, you'll get pretty much what the oil pressure relief valve is set for. So your initial pressure is about right, don't go playing with the pressure relief spring yet.

mvair · May 25, 2011, 11:38:30 PM

I finally got my engine running! I made a video about the problems I encountered... like no oil pressure, no fuel pressure, no spark, a regulator out of adjustment and gas tank leak!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0O09KX1LlY

Mark

RC Drown · May 16, 2011, 12:13:39 PM

Thanks for sharing the video, your dash is fantastic

mvair · May 16, 2011, 11:44:58 AM

I got my camera back and posted episode #10 of the restoration progress on my 1941 ASC . Take a look at the firewall completed and woodgrained dash installed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQIRp1TVEfc

I also tell a little about the Service Reference books published by Chrysler in the 1940's and 50's and where to find them on the Imperial Club's website.

I should be starting the engine this week!

Mark

SD Glenn · May 03, 2011, 11:50:41 PM

Marvelous Mark, (no pun intended) I really enjoy your trip thru restoring your car. Keep all those clips and put them on one recording for posterity. You'll enjoy that when you get as old as some people I know. lol Keep up the great work.
SD Glenn

mvair · May 03, 2011, 02:37:18 PM

I got video #9 about the restoration of my 1941 Plymouth ASC posted on YouTube. I also show a brief video of a car I saw that someone is having reupholstered as a rat rod" with the idea of selling it for $15,000. Seems like a bad business decision to me... to say nothing of the fact that the car would be a great candidate for restoration.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrYVqvx8Ln0

I encourage you to subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/ihazwings) if you haven't. I would like to create a small community of people who make (or watch) videos about car restoration. The behind the scenes software that runs YouTube automatically creates these online "communities" based on people who subscribe to each other, watch similar videos and click on the "like" or thumbs up button after watchin a vidoe. So if you don't subscribe to people who make restoration videos, the virtual communities never get formed. Once the community is going, YouTube will automatically link you to videos on similar topics made by other people as well. Hence... a community is born.

Mark

Sebastiano · April 28, 2011, 01:44:42 PM

Thnks for all the information you gave
I'm preparing the restoration for my 1939 coup? r/s
I will contact you for any questions.
Regards
Sebastiano

mvair · April 25, 2011, 11:20:47 PM

I posted video #8 today. I talk about a place that does cadmium plating, some new rubber parts Dave Kruze (Metal Rubber) made for me and other updates on progress.

The video was getting long this week so I left out some things that I hope to cover in the future.

I will be talking about the Plymouth Bulletin Magazine and joining the Plymouth Club next week.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpqwzRY3QNI&feature=channel_video_title

If you want a digital copy of the Standard Parts List, subscribe to my YouTube channel and send a request (including your YouTube username) to

mark[delete this bit 6a66f5e5a9b3a][insert an at symbol here]ytmonline[insert a dot here]com

Mark

mvair · April 18, 2011, 12:41:51 PM

It's Monday, so there must be another video about the restoration of by car! I didn't get much done this week since none of the bolts have come back from the zinc plater. In this video I visit Disneyland, tour the Metal Rubber plant that produces hard to find rubber Plymouth parts and give a quick tip on keeping your garage clean during restoration.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzrrGr2AZ8Q

mvair · April 18, 2011, 12:24:38 PM

Quote from: Glenn on April 12, 2011, 07:08:45 PM
Curiousity: If I remember right, the 41 plymouth I had, it had a grip in the right hand spoke on the steering wheel that you would grip and spin the wheel, like those Spinner Knob we used to put on the wheel with a clamp, only this one is built right in, not removable. Does your 41's have this type steering wheel? Just curious if my mind is going too. lol
SD Glenn

The steering wheel had the accessory knob like you mentioned attached to the outside ring of the steering wheel, but it was an original item. I have not seen a steering wheel that has it built in to the wheel. I have attached a photo of my wheel after I did an epoxy restoration.

SD Glenn · April 12, 2011, 07:08:45 PM

Curiousity: If I remember right, the 41 plymouth I had, it had a grip in the right hand spoke on the steering wheel that you would grip and spin the wheel, like those Spinner Knob we used to put on the wheel with a clamp, only this one is built right in, not removable. Does your 41's have this type steering wheel? Just curious if my mind is going too. lol
SD Glenn

MRR41 COUPE · April 12, 2011, 05:17:09 PM

Still enjoy the videos, can't wait to see it done, looking good.

mvair · April 11, 2011, 12:59:21 PM

I posted a new video on YouTube in which I discuss tail lamp lens restoration, using patents for research, vacuum wiper motor rebuild service and removing & replacing the trunk deck lid springs on a coupe.

I continue to appreciate the support and interest of all in this project. I have gotten some great leads on restoration information and the chance to meet several people online.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gguRJrFBdzs&feature=channel_video_title

MRR41 COUPE · April 06, 2011, 09:59:00 AM

I really enjoyed the video, looking forward to the next one.
Mike

Go Fleiter · April 04, 2011, 01:48:52 PM

Very nice printing matter demonstration! And fabolous introduction from under the car!...

Greetings from D?sseldorf! Go

mvair · April 04, 2011, 02:03:34 AM

Once again, I want to thank people for the great comments and support. I have a few questions about the restoration that I will post later this week in the technical section. I hope some of you will have the answers.

The new video tells about what happened last week and reviews some of the literature I have been using to help with the restoration.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOwFNVx7p8Q

Mark

Photo: Parts ready for plating.

SD Glenn · March 30, 2011, 07:22:55 AM

its better than useing her table for a saw horse, my wife never had a table that didn't have at least one saw gough in it. lol
Glenn

Cliff54 · March 30, 2011, 12:59:25 AM

Quote from: MRR41 COUPE on March 28, 2011, 01:54:11 PM
............Your wife must really love you to let you put your gas tank on the dinning room table.

I was thinking the same thing myself. :o

CLiff54

MRR41 COUPE · March 28, 2011, 01:54:11 PM

I still love your viedos, thanks a lot. (Your wife must really love you to let you put your gas tank on the dinning room table.)
Thanks again
Mike

SD Glenn · March 28, 2011, 08:53:25 AM

Good job Mark. Looking great.
In 1961 I owned a 1941 Plymouth 4dr , best car I ever owned, seriously. Great car. Anyhow (wish I still owned it.) The gas cap on that car was very large, in respect to other cars in that time era, but then again I don't know if it was the original cap. I know at the time I wondered about the size of thecap, but??? it was fine, worked good, and looked good.. looking forward to your next post. I did get some paint on my 29 yesterday, all the black is done, still not sure about the body color. lol
SD Glenn

mvair · March 28, 2011, 03:22:25 AM

Hi,

Video #4 is now posted. I talk about the fuel tank restoration and show the "unboxing" of an NOS rear view mirror I got from Lindsay McConnell.

Link: http://www.youtube.com/user/ihazwings

Thanks again for all the comments and information I have been receiving. It is really helping with the details of the restoration.

I am trying to keep the length of the videos shorter. I will post another on Wednesday telling about how I use the Parts List and Shop Manual in the restoration.

If you get a YouTube account and subscribe to the"channel," you can comment on the videos and recieve notice when new videos are posted.

Mark

Doran Johnson · March 23, 2011, 11:38:17 AM

I'm enjoying watching your documentary style videos. They are informative and interesting. Good luck with getting everything done before the deadline. Your car looks great.

Doran

Go Fleiter · March 21, 2011, 02:34:30 PM

I enjoyed very much too. You not only do Your Ply repairs professionally!!

Greetings from D?sseldorf

SD Glenn · March 21, 2011, 02:13:40 PM

Great vidio, Thanks.
Fabulous hot tank, I don't think there can be a better use for a slow cooker. I will be doing the same. Marvelous.....
Thanks.
SD Glenn

mvair · March 21, 2011, 01:41:46 PM

Hi,

I posted episode #3 of the videos about getting my car ready for the summer meet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJFbw_7zZJA

The topics covered: progress last week, adding the rubber bumper strip to the engine shields, seam sealing, making your own mini hot tank and Q&A.

Please keep asking questions.

Someone pointed out I had the U-bolts on the front engine mount upside-down. I have corrected that as shown in the photo. Let me know if you ever see anything that might be wrong about the assembly.

Mark

mvair · March 16, 2011, 02:58:17 AM

Once again, thanks for all the feedback and comments. If you see something in the videos or photos that is just plain wrong, please let me know. I tried to document everything as I took it apart, but you never know when a gas station attendant might have serviced the car and put things back together different from the original.

Here are the quick answers to the questions:

jd2ksilver - If anyone is ever in the area, you are welcome to stop by.
Glenn - That is not me playing the piano. :P It is royalty free music. Do you play?
Mrr41 Coupe - I wish you had warned me about that seat bracket before I tore my pants! :)

Mark

RC Drown · March 14, 2011, 06:51:28 PM

Mark, thanks for sharing, I will be looking forward to the next one.

MRR41 COUPE · March 14, 2011, 06:01:56 PM

Your project brings back many good memories of my 41 project. Our pictures almost look the same to this point. Your film does bring back one bad memory that I almost forgot about. I can not count how many times I cut myself, or ripped my pants, on the front seat spring bracket in the center of the floorboard. After a few years I wised up and wrapped it with foam and tape to finish under the dash.
mike

Did you have to do much sheet metal work and welding on the body or was your trunk, floor and rocker panels in that great of shape. There must have been a lot of sheet metal work that you already done.

SD Glenn · March 14, 2011, 03:02:13 PM

Mark, Very impressive, you are keeping some of us hoping we will also finish our cars in the near future, and the quality of work on my car obviouly will be improved. lol . By the way, is that you playing the piano, you do good multi-tasking.
SD Glenn

jd2ksilver · March 14, 2011, 02:51:07 PM

Much appreciate your videos and information. I am not much for scoring points of originality, (as noticed by my car), but that car is being put back together with the up most care as far as I can see.

If not inconvenient, I know that I, and a few Plymouth drivers would love to come up and visit sometime to walk around the car with oohs and aahs...

Your info of parts source to who does what is of great value. Keep up the great work.

mvair · March 14, 2011, 01:42:17 PM

I have posted the second video about the restoration of my 1941 ASC. This time I gave a quick video walk around of the progress to date and briefly discussed running board restoration and etching the PPG trademark names in the new window glass.

You can link to the video on YouTube here: http://goo.gl/7kqdC

Let me know if there are any topics you specifically want me to cover about the restoration. I hope to post a new video every week or so.

Mark

mvair · March 08, 2011, 04:44:10 PM

Thanks everyone for the nice response. I will answer the questions that were raised:

jd2ksilver - I live in California too. I am located near Modesto.

Tod - "MV" actually stands for Mountain-Valley. The name mvair was available when I set up my first email account and I have used it many times since. Mountain-Valley Air was origianlly the name of a co-ownership arrangement I had with a couple of people on an airplane. I have since bought out the other two people and use the name myself.

Lindsay - I was wondering about that pattern. My liners are so rotted I could not tell if that was part of the deterioration of the material. I will have to see if I can find a section where the pattern is still visible. Do you have any idea of how it was done originally?

mrr41coupe - I will post when I have a new video. I hope to do a few of them between now and the summer meet. If you subscribe to http://www.youtube.com/ihazwings you will get notified automatically when a new video is posted. You can also follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/ihazwings

Next time I will give a walk around of the car and talking about how I was able to reproduce the "bugs" on the replacement glass using laser engraving of the names "Duplate," "Herculite," etc.

MRR41 COUPE · March 08, 2011, 09:25:03 AM

Let us know when you post another video, enjoyed the presentation.

Lindsay McConnell · March 08, 2011, 09:21:46 AM

Nice presentation Mark.
Looking forward to seeing new videos as you make them.
Were you able to reproduce the "crows feet" pattern on the trunk liner?

Cliff54 · March 07, 2011, 11:06:57 PM

cool 8)

Cliff54

TodFitch · March 07, 2011, 04:54:26 PM

Quote from: jd2ksilver on March 07, 2011, 04:16:09 PM
Very cool Mark,

You mention the CA meet. Are you also located there? I am in Mt. View.

I wouldn't be too surprised to find that the "mv" in "mvair" stood for Mountain View.

jd2ksilver · March 07, 2011, 04:16:09 PM

Very cool Mark,

You mention the CA meet. Are you also located there? I am in Mt. View.

RC Drown · March 07, 2011, 02:35:57 PM

Mark,

Just watched your video, thanks for sharing and good luck with your progress over the next four months

mvair · March 07, 2011, 02:11:31 PM

I have been working on my 1941 P12 for the past several years. I always looked at the restoration process as my hobby, not having the car finished or driving it. However, I want to have it completed for the summer meet in California. The restoration itself is about 85% complete. I mainly need to get everything assembled again.

I am going to post a weekly update on my progress on my YouTube channel. Take a look if you are interested. If you subscribe to the channel, you will get a notice when a new video is posted.

Please comment on the video and let me know what part of the project you want me to talk about or ask questions. I will give answers in my videos.

Here is a link to the first video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2VHg0Q0zHA

Mark