1934 Plymouth Coupe with a Blown BBC........Quick Tour

[@suomi35]

That is a great example! Thank you for sharing it with us 😎

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Glad you liked it, Suomi :)

[@Wildman9]

Cool Hot Rod Doug . Just love those old waffle slicks ,the stance is perfect . Nice .👍🎸🎸👀

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks so much, Bob.

[@barbmelle3136]

From Leo: Even without a blower, a warmed up 396 is a handful in a light little coupe. 3-5 psi of boost is enough to make it an animal. It looks like a fun car. Happy for you to have it.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Agreed, Barb. Just the 396 alone would be a hair-raising ride, but the blower adds another dimension. Surprisingly, it's very docile up to around 2000 RPM, when the boost begins.

[@Nicko30able]

For me this is a dream car UD.....lovely!

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, Nick.

[@Ron_Padgett]

Very nice! Can't wait to hear it and go for a ride!

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, Ron. We'll do it :)

[@J4060]

Gorgeous ride!!! I bet the engine sounds absolutely great!!!

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, J. At light throttle settings, it's not all that bad.....but when you step on it, all hell breaks loose.....as do the slicks :)

[@the-creech4790]

Looks like something right outa the "Big Daddy" era! Beautiful!

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Agreed, TC. I think Ed would have approved :)

[@mendittoamplification]

Really cool hot rod, it is really my favorite kind . . . one that looks great and actually works properly. Have fun!

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, Mike. I think you would be impressed by the engineering and construction. I was.

[@TheGuitologist]

I love the look of that style wheel. Classic.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

I agree, Brad. The 10 or 12-spoke front wheels are straight off the old gassers and altered coupes back in the glory days of drag racing......as are the Halibrand-style rear wheels.

[@robinosborne266]

Great addition to the family Doug. I bet that the V8 sounds like a real monster. Hope that you have many years of healthy, happy motoring in her.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, Robin :)

[@oldguy5381]

If anyone wants to know what a classic hotrod looks like, just show them Uncle Doug’s Plymouth. My goodness that thing is clean. Your a lucky guy Doug.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, OG. It seems like we have very similar taste :)

[@carlmontney7916]

What a sweet ride. Looks very good and also properly built. Really has that classic hot rod look. I kept waiting to see some Moon equipped stickers on there or a Rat Fink.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks so much, Carl. I'll get some Moon Eyes for it.....they would suit the vintage drag-racer style.

[@jaytee8188]

Thank you for sharing this beauty Uncle Doug. Looking forward to hearing her start and run. 👍

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

It was a pleasure, JT. Will do, once we get insurance.

[@cassvirgillo3395]

Hello Uncle Doug, Very nice Rod, Thank you for sharing it. Glad to see your still at it, always looking for an Uncle Doug video. Been very busy but can always find time for you. My Brother had a 1963 Plymouth Savoy, 2 door post, the Fury looked the same, they make a nice more modern Rod, race car, I think. Glad your doing well. Thanks for featuring 'Ol Rusty on occasion in your videos, he helped make your channel what it is. John Audio Tech recently lost his Cat Snickers, who was also somewhat of a celebrity. Still warm day's here in Oregon, wild fire season came early. Wishing you all the best, and, every Happiness, C.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Greetings and thanks for all the nice comments, Cass. It's always great to hear from you :)

[@matthewf1979]

Even at 1psi, that blower can increase power significantly while using a slight overlap cam/zoomies. Now, overdrive the blower and run methanol injection and it’ll blow the tires at 80mph! You’re probably sane to leave it alone. What a cool ride you picked up!

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, Matt. It's exciting enough as-is. Hopefully, I'll never be tempted to switch the pulleys, fill it with 100+ octane racing fuel, and behave like a damned fool. Hopefully ;)

[@bertrodriguez3087]

Cool ride Doug !! Congrats !!

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, Bert :)

[@yisraels4555]

Nice car! Enjoy and I am waiting to hear that monster engine roar!

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Be careful what you wish for, Yis.

[@rickbaker4571]

Beautiful rig UD!! Sounds like every dog in town is jealous! : )

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

The neighbor's dogs certainly were. They're worse than the guy across the street who runs his leaf blower for hours on end......when there are no leaves !!!

[@billmiller7138]

Sweet! Love those Plymouth coupes! And great wheel choice!

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, Bill. So far no one locally has guessed the year and make.

[@ronnewby3196]

Awesome car and video !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, Ron :)

[@Slugg-O]

A real beauty, UD. That blown 396 made my eyes water. What a beast! And a daily driver at that. I like appreciate trailer queens as much as the next guy but personally believe vintage cars should be on the street, very much like vintage amps should be heard. I applaud your strength in resisting the urge to turn up the boost. It would be a ton of fun but the car already has enough muscle to move a house off its foundation.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, Randy. An under-driven blower still adds power and looks the same as an over-driven one.....without all the tickets, horrifying loss of traction, expensive fuel, or blinding explosions :)

[@10westtactical98]

@@uncledougshotrodgarage6049 " horrifying loss of traction" = Intense Pucker.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

@@10westtactical98 So puckered you'd probably pull one of the buttons off the upholstery :)

[@prigs750]

NICE RIDE!!!

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, Paul.

[@skycarl]

Really beautiful car Doug. I never noticed how close the Plymouth bodies of that time looked like the Fords.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, Carl. It fooled several of my friends. They thought it looked a bit "un-Fordlike", but couldn't guess the actual make.

[@mamutcat]

Please fire it up! Really nice ride, Uncle Doug.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, Allan. Will do :)

[@skip1835]

Thanks for the tour of the new rig UD. Very cool, very interesting - and yes, it certainly looks loud regardless of the baffles! Had a bit of a chuckle when you mentioned "never know with the type of gas, etc." - - Bummer to think back to the days of being able to buy plus 100 octane from Sunoco and running around with ridiculous compression ratios - - ah but very unfortunately, those are days long gone. ( :

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Amen, Skip. We had El Paso Red Flame Gas with gas pumps that allowed you to select the octane.....up to 102, as I recall.....for less than 30 cents a gallon.

[@JasonTHutchinson]

I was thinking you could install a mercury switch in the trunk lid so the light would come on automatically when it was opened. You could also replace the gas tank with a fuel cell that would fit in between the frame rails for more trunk space. Overall, very nice looking car. Looking forward to your next video.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks for your nice comments and suggestions, Jason.

[@glennselwitz1377]

What was that ominous sound as you said " my mother in laws shrunken head"....gave me a chill. (did you add that?)..thats one sweet ride! uncle D.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

It was her ghost, giving me more grief ;)

[@kendavis8046]

Uncle Doug, I can only imagine what your neighbors think when you awaken at 4:30 AM and fire that engine up with those open headers! Actually, I suspect that you are more circumspect than that, as I would be. But it is a sweet looking ride.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Same as with the amps, Ken. I try not to antagonize my neighbors. Now when it comes to deafening strangers far from home.....that's a different story :)

[@AROSFC]

best of luck with yr new wheels! Is it a good idea having the gas filler cap on the same side as the battery connectors?

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks. I doubt that I will be jump starting it while filling the tank :)

[@jamesbruno5896]

Very cool UD! Lokar shifter & tranny dipstick, can't wait to hear that rumble!

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, James. Good eye :) We'll go for a ride soon.

[@tommyfoley]

Have you thought of a skeleton for the passenger seat, when the wife doesn’t want to go cruising for a drag race with you, UD? What an amazing car. I look forward to a loud ride along video.

[@tommyfoley]

Of course, I jokes about the skeleton.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks for the kind words, T. I intend to use an inflatable doll so I can ride in the car pool lanes :)

[@bevo65]

Look out, El Paso! 🤠

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Keep watching the news, Bevo. Hopefully, I won't be on it :)

[@bevo65]

😆

[@lelandclayton5462]

Very nice

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, Leland.

[@geofo60]

Good to hear from you UD, it’s been quite a while since your last video. That’s a sweet li’l coupe and look forward to hearing it cranked up. Are you going to put a cover over the battery ? It seems a bit close to the gas tank. Thanks for sharing from the U.K..

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks so much, Geof. There will be more to come on this old beast.....and the hot rod too ;)

[@geofo60]

@@uncledougshotrodgarage6049 🤣🤣👍👍👍👍

[@forthwithtx5852]

Looks like some fun! Buy a car from UD. He always tweaks the car to perfection.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks for the advertising, FT. I do try to perfect them :)

[@georgeescaped6035]

Sweet!!!

[@georgeescaped6035]

check out Leland Sklar's hot rod ..the bass player with the long white beard!

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, George. I'm not familiar with him. I'll look him up.

[@georgeescaped6035]

@@uncledougshotrodgarage6049 look up "Leland Sklar hot rod" in youtube

[@dri50]

Very Nice!!! I noticed the front brake lines from the caliper connect to the frame. Is there a "pass through" to the inside of the frame rail? Is this just to keep things really neat?

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Good eye, D. Yes, the steel brake lines are within the frame rails, for neatness and protection.

[@matthewf1979]

Along with the blower straps, the gold anodized studs are aluminum. The setup is meant to act like a cheap firecracker instead of a pipe bomb.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Good point, Matt. It's better to have a clean separation and quick release of energy than to hold it all together until it fragmented.

[@paulcargo4233]

Were the drag pipes (zoomies) chrome at one time.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

No. They are fairly heavy plain steel with a baked-on heat-resistant coating.

[@jebboceefus553]

She's a bute.🙂 The 20s, and 30s were some really cool cars.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Agreed, Jeb.....from '28 through '40 there were some real gems.

[@phonotical]

Is the gas tank OK being so close to the battery? Looks like a decent car, though in not sure about the dash, what were the switches under it for?

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

If the electrified float rheostat in the tank is not a problem, then a battery located nearby shouldn't be one either, P. The switches are for the electric fuel pump and radiator fan.

[@phonotical]

@@uncledougshotrodgarage6049 just one was covered over with a big red protector, like that's your missile defence system or something 😅 or... Maybe it dumps the fuel out when you're being chased so you can make a clean getaway, you kids!

[@phonotical]

@@uncledougshotrodgarage6049 I just thought maybe more air being out of the tank, if you spilled any it could get messy

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

@@phonotical I'll be extra careful, P. Thanks.

[@bill_4359]

I graduated from high school in 1968. When we went to the Library during English class, I and my friends had to place the Hot Rod magazine in a Science Magazine or we would get the s*** from Mrs. Gardener. HaHa.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Good old Mrs. Gardener......doing her best to keep you focused on your studies :)

[@williamwatson8766]

A beaut

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Thanks, William.

[@mackfisher4487]

Hope you take somewhere where you can open it up, I understand why you couldn't start the car having shown it to us next to the dog kennel.

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

I will, Mack. The real reason for no test drive was the fact that my insurance company has been slow to provide coverage. No surprise, I guess ;)

[@paulcargo4233]

Are you gonna run this turn key puppy

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

If you mean at the drag strip.....no. I got burned out on the concept tearing up my car for other people's entertainment when I was a kid ;)

[@misterhat5823]

Blown BBC... And demonetized...

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Yep.....somehow they just go together :)

[@bevo65]

Now that’s funny! 😆

[@nickbruni8041]

👀 👃🏼 👅

[@uncledougshotrodgarage6049]

Glad you liked it, Nick :)