Wheelchair Accessible Hot Rod - 1936 Plymouth Coupe With Hand Control Modifications!
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- čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
- In this 87th Video from Classic Car ChitChat you will get to meet a gentleman who uses assistive technology that allows him to pursue his passion of Classic Cars. This gorgeous Ruby Red 1936 Plymouth 2 Door Sedan has been specially modified to allow the Hot Rod to be driven with specialised hand controls that allow the operation of the brakes, and of course the gas pedal which Jim loves to show off! The Hot Rod also has a custom-built lift system that allows Jim to safely access the vehicle from his Wheelchair from the Passenger Side.
This 1936 Plymouth 2 door has a timeless iconic design that has been sought after by countless car collectors. Plymouth has always been renowned for creating reliable vehicles and was also aimed at the working classes back in the pre-war era. The car offers incredible smooth handling with a plush and comfortable interior too!
In case you are keeping Track this is Video # 87 of Classic Car ChitChat Videos!
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Kevin - Auta a dopravní prostředky
i am blown away by this video. I can't believe how amazing this P2 is with the full Hot rod spec and functionality that just shocked me. looking at this Rod I would never in a million years have guessed that it was a wheelchair accessible car. well done sir on building this incredible car. You truly are an inspiration to us all.
Couldn't agree more!
OMG, This video left me with goose pimples and I really enjoyed the story and you are right this gentleman is an inspiration to us who love cars and want to keep driving forever. Thank you for sharing and Happy Holidays to you all.
Thank you Julia for your kind words. Jim is just an amazing guy certainly an inspiration to us who love our cars.
Thats my uncle's car unbelievable to see it on CZcams
Brent, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to showcase the car and also allow the owner of the car (the caretaker as Jay Leno rightly says) the opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. You are indeed to have an uncle like James.. what an inspiration!
Jim, you rock! When are you going to give me a ride. Kevin thank you for featuring Jim & Ruby I loved the video.
Arbana, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to showcase the car and also allow the owner of the car (the caretaker as Jay Leno rightly says) the opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. I now feel privileged that I’m one of a few that got a ride in Ruby :)
Beautiful car and very inspiring story. I admire this gentleman commitment and passion
Giorgio, thank you so much for your comments, I would completely agree with you and Jim is certainly an inspiration to us all.
Wonderful video and another wonderful owner who's passionate about his car! So great to see even with his disability he is able to get out and enjoy his ride! To answer your question about the brake line "coils" coming from the master cylinder, the coils are used to compensate for vibration and flex in the brake lines to prevent them from cracking over time. Usually you only see that on cars that have "Body on Frame" style construction since the master cylinder is mounted to the body (firewall), it flexes with road/weight changes differently than the frame of the vehicle. Hope you enjoyed that little bit of info!
Antonio, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to showcase the car and also allow the owner of the car (the caretaker as Jay Leno rightly says) the opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Thank you for explaining the coiled lines too. It’s funny after Jim got home he had to find out too for himself.. he came up with the same answer too. Jim certainly inspires me and gives me hope as car lovers we should never give up.
I've been into Hot Rods al my life and this has given me some ideas that I will keep on driving longer that I could have imagined. Thans for sharing another great story on this channel.
Thanks for the kind words Ken.
I am just in awe after watching this video. I never imagined this type of car was even an option compared to a typical mini van type set up. Thank you for sharing this video and happy holidays to you too.
Thank you Frank, me too.
Awesome car and a great guy.
Thanks Gerald, and I could not agree with you more.
Recently came across your channel and I must say I love it! Love what you do and how u go about interviewing people with their classic cars and talking about the story of the car! Love the fact that you are Ontario based!!! Keep it up! Watching from Welland, Ontario!
Tristan, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to showcase the car and also allow the owner of the car (the caretaker as Jay Leno rightly says) the opportunity to share their story, love and passion for their car. Welcome from Welland and if you have a car you love I would love to meet you in the Spring.
@@ClassicCarChitChat sounds good! We got a 14 Mustang GT. Maybe in the spring we talk! Thank u
How’s everything going?~ breathtaing upload, all the best~🤞
Thank you.. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Wishing you a belated Happy Christmas and Holidays. Very uplifting video Kevin and I really thank you for sharing.
Thank you Steve
I thoroughly enjoyed seeing this video and it has given me hope for the future that I oo can coninue driving my car for years to come.
Troy, I hope this video inspires you as it does me.
iam i the middle of the same build on my 1956 mercury truck but beacuse iam doing by myself it might and my son take a while. hand controls bruno turning seat on the passanger side love this build its taken me 2 years so far.
Mike, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow ´ordinary people’ like you and I who love cars an opportunity to speak about their love of their car and why that car means so much to them. After all we are all the ´caretakers’ of our cars (as Jay Leno rightly says). I think it’s great you are building a car that works for you. I would to see pictures of her when she’s completed. Kevin
I really enjoyed watching this video and the modifications made have given me hope as I am preparing to go in for back surgery for the 4th time. Thank you. BTW, the coils on the brake line are to minimize any vibration.
Thank you Dave, I hope your surgery goes well and if we can learn from Jim… don’t ever give up. Thank you too about the coil explanation.
Sharp ride
Matt, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow "ordinary" people who love cars an opportunity to speak about their car and why that car means so much to them. It truly is an amazing vehicle and still allows the owner to keep their love and passion to drive hot rods alive.
This is one frickin great video man.
Thank you James
Not a coupe.
Patrick, First of all thank you so very much for watching my videos and subscribing to my channel I truly appreciate it. My intention for the videos is to allow "ordinary" people who love cars an opportunity to speak about their car and why that car means so much to them. Thanks for clarifying.