I am trying to Assemble a car that has been apart for a considerable time. My goal is to restore it as original as I can where it makes sense. If anyone has an original car and wouldn't mind taking some pictures to help me identify parts that I have and how this thing gets put together.
Regarding Brakes...I am looking to see how the brake lines get from the frame to the wheels for the front and the rear. Some general guidelines on routing.
Regarding Fuel lines... I am seeing fuel line hose being sold online but I am not sure how it fits in. I am thinking the fuel line must run across the frame at the front of the engine and then back to the tank.
Regarding vacuum lines... I have searched for several pictures of the engine to determine how lines are routed but they all seem to be different. Any pics of engine compartment at different angles would be a huge help to determine how linkages for pedal, lines were routed and how things look for this car.
I have been looking for pics online but I am coming up short to find the info I need.
Thanks in advance for any pictures that you have and are willing to share
Perhaps the Plymouth Owners Club's technical advisor for 1936 models would be a good person to contact. His contact information will be in the front of the club magazine.
I was faced with a similar challenge on a 1934 Coupe. This forum, proved to be one of several helpful places. One of the first things I learned here was to get copies of the Maintenance and Parts manuals. They are full of descriptions and illustrations that will answer many of your questions. For example, see the attached picture of the brake line system for a 1934 model. These manuals are available as reprints for a fair price. The classified section of the Plymouth Bulletin lists several sellers of Plymouth literature. You can find more sellers by searching the internet.
I also took many pictures of original and restored cars, either at car shows with the owners permission, or by mutual agreement at another location. Since you know exactly what information you seek, you will also be the best photographer. The Plymouth Club has contact information for owners by model, so you can network with other '36 owners. Of course you can do that here on the forum as well, but only a fraction of club members participate in the forum.
I don't have a '36 model, so beyond this general information, I can't be positive. However, I believe the fuel tubing runs along the right side of the frame and connects to the fuel pump and fuel tank by rubber hoses. I hope this helps move your project toward success :).
The '36 has fuel tubing from the top of the tank, over to the inside face of the right frame rail running on the inside face and poking thru a hole on the frame rail right at or before the X cross member starting point; then clipped on the frame rail bottom inside flange towards the engine compartment right side. From the front rail poke thru , there is a flexible hose about 9" long that attaches to the fuel pump.
The brake tubing is rigid and crosses the top of the rear end (axle housing) for both drums. There is a t fitting on top of the left housing with a flexible hose supported by a bracket. At that point rigid tubing pokes thru the frame rail runs down towards the front on the left frame rail flange to the brake reservoir with a t fitting on the bottom. From that fitting, tubing runs forward to the left flexible hose poke thru at the frame, and tubing crosses over to the right side via the inside area of the front- most cross member to a poke thru on the right side flexible brake hose. There are quite a few corner bends in the route.
Post your email and possibly can send photos.
I have a similar need as both my brake and fuel lines go up the left side of the frame and are cut off before reaching the firewall. Brake line inside and fuel outside just past the spring hanger and runs just under the running board. I would appreciate pics.
This lube chart from the Master Maintenance Manual for 36 P1/P2 is the best illustration of the routing of fuel and brake lines I have found. I am still looking for the details in the engine compartment.