First P15

Got it !! Thanks for the quick help. I forgot about the download page. Lots of good stuff there.

Last year in the summer I put the restoration of the 48 coupe on hold to finish some needed remodeling on the home place. Repairs are complete and it’s back to the Plymouth. I saw a post here about replacing the clutch release lever boot with one made from rubber instead of the original leather. There was a diagram included that could be used as a pattern. I’ve search the archives but can’t find it. Does anyone have a diagram or know how to locate one Thanks for any help. Glad to be back here and ready to get greasy knuckles again

I did locate the brace referenced above. It was missing from my hood when I got the car. I’ve got it installed and it corrected the alignment issue and also made the hood sturdier Thanks for all the information everyone I’ve been working nonstop on the room addition for the last 6 weeks Got 2 more weeks to go then back to the car

I didn’t ask for anything and he wasn’t offering anything..... for all I know he was going to offer a link to a source. I don’t know that either because I didn’t ask. What was the potential violation that occurred?

I’ve got an assortment of trim pieces but some have minor damage, some major. Haven’t matched everything up yet since I’ve been working on brakes and cleaning/repairing interior. Should have that part finished in a couple weeks.

Duh...... thanks Just found left and right side brackets for a reasonable price. Not sure why I hadn’t thought of eBay myself

Good morning to you all yesterday I pulled the window glass out to rework the mechanism and get ready for paint and reassembly. I’m missing the small upper bracket that holds the top post of the wing vent window in place. Does anyone have a source for this odd part? i searched the technical archives, the parts catalog online and my service manuals to no avail. Not in a rush since it will be a month or more before reassembly starts second picture added

That’s awesome!!! The picture brought a smile to my face just as much as thinking about that chocolate dipped cone

I have a drum that’s also cracked but it’s in the corner of the casting. Impossible to repair. There is a seller on eBay with drum only. Below is the picture of it. Has anyone here ever replaced just the drum on a rear hub?? If so how successful was the process

Thanks that’s what I thought but wasn’t sure. Now to try and find out what body number or serial number was the cutoff for the p15

Got a quick question for the guys who been at this way longer than me. I have a chance to buy a box of chrome trim supposed to be a complete set NOS for a 49 Plymouth coupe. I’m restoring a 48 coupe. Will any of the chrome trim pieces fit on my 48 super deluxe coupe?? Thanks

Good advice. The 1/2” threaded holes are way too small to press in the 9/16” studs. The splines are larger than the threaded parts the Dorman stud specs should give the correct size to drill for the spline to fit properly

Normally I would do the same but I’m in rural Missouri 75 miles from St. Louis. Too far to chase qualified recliner, machine shop etc. Fortunately I’ve got some experience with wrenches and hammers, lol

Thanks Sam, I have ordered weather stripping from them and it came promptly and price was fair. Kanter has shoes for almost 20% less but have found way too many negative reviews. Think I’ll stick with Bernbaum By the way how are you getting pictures to upload? Every time I try it says it’s limited to 3Mb. Only one picture. Maybe I’m doing something wrong

The rear drums are off and time to start reassembly. Looking at getting shoes from Kanter or Bernbaum. Does anyone have any opinions about product quality and service from these guys. Thanks.

SUCCESS!!! Drilled the stripped hole to 31/64 and tapped it with 9/16 - 18 tapered plug tap. Used the heavy puller and dead blow hammer..... bingo both drums off time to replace the wheel cylinders, shoes and lines.

That’s an option I haven’t considered. If threading the holes in 9/16 doesn’t work that may be the next attempt. Thanks

Great ideas about installing the studs. Especially tacking them in place. The biggest problem here is being able to get the hub pulled off first. The two completely stripped out holes are side by side making it impossible to get the puller to pull straight Thanks for the input guys

Pulling the rear brake drum and hub off my 48 Plymouth coupe today and the passenger side came off as expected. A little patience and time. Dead blow hammer and good puller did the trick. Drivers side not so lucky. Apparently the previous owner didn’t realize the bolts are left handed. Two are useable, one is barely serviceable. The other two are completely stripped. Heres the options as I see it 1) drill and retap the holes to 9/16 NC and pull the hub then replace it 2) weld a bolt into the stripped holes and pull the hub and replace 3) cut the drum to allow putting a nut on the bolt going through the stripped hole then replace 4) last option is to drill and retap all the bolt holes and use larger bolts if anyone has input or experience dealing with this issue it will be welcomed. I think the drum has a lot of service life left based on the passenger side drum. Really hate to destroy it if there’s another option

This is one of the things I really like about this forum. Lots of hands on experience and great people willing to share it. Thanks to all who replied. I’ll be pulling them out this weekend and will post pictures of the results. Maybe the thread will help the next guy trying to get them out.

I’ve searched the archives and technical post but haven’t found the answer yet. I’ve got a 48 P15 super deluxe couple and I’m trying to remove the sill step metal plates without destroying the fasteners. Has anyone got experience with remove the pins that go through the rockers and hold the plates in place.

Thanks for the good info. I’m pulling the dist tonight and matching parts tomorrow, hopefully.

I’m Having trouble locating tuneup kit for the 218 inline 6 in my 48 Plymouth special deluxe. If anyone can steer me in the direction of a supplier I would sure appreciate it thanks

Glad to hear you got it working. I’m soon to be doing a 12v upgrade to the 48 Plymouth super deluxe. Was just checking these out this morning. My dad was an automotive electrician so a lot of these old wiring repairs sure bring both good memories. Also glad to have the help from all the members here when I get stumped