1950 Plymouth Suburban Deluxe V8
Description
Power comes from a 350ci Chevrolet V8 paired with a three-speed TH350 automatic transmission, and modifications include a 9″ rear axle, power rack-and-pinion steering, power front disc brakes, 15″ wheels, air conditioning, tilt steering, a Kenwood stereo, a folding rear seat, sliding side windows, and a receiver hitch.
The 350ci V8 been sourced from a 1972 Chevrolet and utilizes four-bolt main bearings.
An Edelbrock carburetor and intake manifold handle induction, while spent exhaust travels through tubular headers, dual pipes with an H-shaped connecting section, and Flowmaster mufflers.
An aftermarket alternator and radiator also have been installed.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a three-speed TH350 automatic transmission with a shift kit and an aftermarket torque converter.
The Ford 9″ rear axle utilizes a 3.25:1 final-drive ratio.
The car was refinished approximately two decades ago, at which point the brightwork was refreshed and the glass was replaced.
An electric-locking Mopar fuel cap has been added along with a rear receiver hitch and reverse lights, and other features include sliding side windows as well as halogen headlights.
Body-matching 15×6″ wheels have been powdercoated and wear hubcaps and beauty rings. They are mounted with 215/60 Grand Spirit Radial HR+4 front tires and 255/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A rear rubber.
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering has been added, and the power braking system utilizes discs up front.
The interior was redone in the 1990s and features a split-folding front bench seat and a folding rear bench with white tweed cloth upholstery.
Brown carpeting covers the floors, including a removable liner at the rear.
The aftermarket air-conditioning system and heater utilize the factory climate controls, and an electric windshield wiper, an under-dash hood release, and a trailer-brake controller also have been added.
A Kenwood stereo is mounted in the center of the dashboard.
A three-spoke steering wheel frames instrumentation that includes a 100-mph speedometer, two combination gauges, and an Autogage tachometer to the right of the steering column.
The five-digit odometer shows 45k miles, true mileage is unknown.
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