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I just got this truck. Engine runs great but frame has some swiss cheese on it. Need to get that done before she goes on the road. I'm looking for some one to tell me if this is the same as the American B2B? Not going for a full restore. Want it to be unique .

Why would I buy something I don't plan to use? It's not like I could just pop in the back seat, take it home and throw it in the basement if I never used it. There was a guy lined up behind me to buy it. Why feel bad for the seller? The seller was unsure what he had. I let him know. He was grateful and thanked me. In my experience an informed buyer is a smart buyer. I don't have the space nor inclination to buy large components to store around my house just incase some day I can jimmy-rig something together.

Menacing!

Tug awoke from his deep 15 year sleep.

Maybe someone else in your area saw your posts on here and made a move on it. I think I might have kept quiet about finding it until it was in my driveway. Or.........He's just looking for a better offer from you to sweeten the deal in his favor. I hope it works out for you.

Agreed. Check the wheel cylinder and lines first. Just replaced a wheel cylinder on mine yesterday. As far as the MC goes the special tool is for bench bleeding and it makes life easier when bleeding the whole system. When I do an MC I pull it apart hone the cylinder wall and when I put it back together, put the MC in a vice, cap the ports and fill with fluid. Then using short 1-2 inch strokes on the pedal lightly pump the MC till no air is coming out in the reservoir. This gets rid of 99% of the air and the rest will bleed out with the main bleed of the system. This vid should help with a lot of your questions. Joe Lee

I have serveral cross reference catalogs and manuals that will provide you with parts number to support the upkeep of your Plymouth. Contact me at desoto1939@aol.com rich Hartung

I do have a cnc. It has come I handy on a few projects I've done. I like adding the little touches that says its yours. Eventually going to do all the interior panels out of walnut including the head piece formed to the curve.

Ebay is always a good source for interior bits.

Welcome ! Andy Bernbaum's has all of your brake parts . Ebay for some of those interior items. Although 1st thing is a service manual and illustrated parts book. The books will be your best investment ! Enjoy

How long since the car was driven? Reason I ask is there is a residual pressure valve in the master cylinder that is supposed to keep just a little pressure in the system so that the cups all seal. If it sits for a long time you can lose that pressure and then get some air into the system. This is especially true if one of more wheel cylinders are pitted due to internal rusting. I'd do a full inspection of all cylinders and joints (brass fittings, hose connections, etc.) and see if there is any indication of leaks. Fix any leaks found, then fully bleed the system. Once it is bled, you can apply some pressure and then recheck for leaks. There is a reasonably good chance that the issue is not in the master cylinder and you'll want to find out where it is rather than throw time and money into an arbitrary part based on a guess.

Perfect night for a fire. We roasted marshmallows, had a few drinks and some snacks, had good friends over, and me and my son are still at it!

Don't allow any cats by that fire.

I took my pickup to the grocery store today. When I came out there was another classic Dodge in the lot. Early 60s Dodge box truck that said backus fire Dept on the sides. I didn't get a chance to talk to the owner but hopefully will see him around the neighborhood

Not mine but cool.

maybe a serious heart to heart conversation with just what is going on in his thinking...….most you can do is totally lose the deal and basically, that is where you stand right now.

There is no other buyer....either he has seller's remorse or he is trying to chisel more out of you.

If I could afford a Chinook......even for an hour.....I could hire a building done......lol...….they make it look easy though.

I looked at another car myself this week....excellent sleeper car material....I hope the guy finds a buyer before he is forced to move, I left him a distress sale offer...he has confirmed if it does not sell this weekend the car will be at my house......me and my big mouth...!

How many 40's convertibles are running around? Let alone a DeSoto. Don't know the price but if it was reasonable I'd take it on.

the car has a suggested price on the tag....51K but I would not go that high myself...….

Hi Larkin Im working on my first car as well 47 P15.. The guys on this forum have been awesome.

Dirty connections can cause weak spark. If your wiring is corroded under the insulation this can cause resistance also. I had a weak spark at one time on my '48 and I fixed it by replacing the wire from the ignition, the wire had been spliced together and was not in good shape. I would also check your battery cables as they are the main source of power from your battery to your ignition.

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We've got a couple of seasons up here in Vermont.... Beautiful summer for a week, winter for 7 months, mud season from April til June and of course the perfect weather for a drive in ol blue in the fall!

FWIW, the ignition lock cylinder is the same from about 1947-1967. Any parts store can get you one.

It is running two carbs with a spitfire head. The grille and doors you think were added later then with the different years? The vin says it was built in Windsor 1950. I am glad I found this site, there seems to be alot of info and alot of people willing to share their knowledge.

I restored this truck over a 2 year period, but sold it several years ago. I would like to know if anyone knows where it is today. It was sold to a person in Maine then he sold it to someone else. I anybody has seen it, please let me know. Thanks

While we're talking about non-dodge vehicles at the moment (and the acceptable non-dodge makes to boot)... Here's an IH Metro Van. I think these are very cool. I actually like them slightly better than the Dodge step vans. Sitting behind a restoration shop in Lockeford, CA. Currently used as a storage 'shed' for old paint. They were thinking of restoring this and making it the shop truck, but then again they are too busy and might not get that far...

Not mine, found in Maine today.

Not mine and not MoPar but kinda cool, enough so that I turned around and took a couple pics.

Loving my Truck. Just need to try and get a bit more speed out of her. Getting about 40 mph. 360 Flathead 4 speed. Don't believe you can buy ring and pinions for these anymore can ya. Maybe a 5 speed transplant is in need, would take care of the no syncro tranny also. Anyways sorry for rambling I just wanted to share my truck with the group. Have a great weekend! Scott

Recent trip to Kettleman City, 60 miles one way.

My baby. This is Fiddy. I had a 2005 Harley FatBoy, her name was Fatty.