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  1. Hmmmm. Don't recall ever seeing a mirror just like this. The clamp part looks old. Did that vertical section on outer edge have mirror in it also?
  2. Eneto -- I can relate to the "put it somewhere" thing. It may be in one of my bunch of plastic storage boxes....or maybe not. LOL. I have typed notes that hang on the end of the boxes nowadays......but I need to go thru all of them and re-organize at least some of them. I also started using zip lock plastic freezer bags to group certain things, with notes written on them. Yep....need further grouping with other stuff. One thing I do currently is -- when I buy some Plymouth part, book, or whatever -- I write the price on it that I paid, as well as date purchased (and sometimes where purchased). The item may not sell for as much after I'm gone, but the wife and son-in-law will have an idea of it's worth if they decide to hold a sale. I realize the above has nothing to do with glass for your dash.....but I would recommend glass over plexiglass.
  3. Andy.....do you use Photobucket to store your pictures? I use them......and lately have been receiving messages about paying for certain plans.....and they sometimes over ride your picture with a logo thing when they are transferred to a forum. They seem to want more money from their users nowadays. I pay about $98 per year which I consider plenty. So I have been messaging their problem solver person stating that I already pay and don't want to pay for anything more. That person has usually replied he does not know why I get those messages and to ignore them. Lately a sales message has been appearing when I open up my account with various ads appearing all over things.....to avoid them, I have been signing in each time even though it should not be necessary, and that seems to get me away from the ads.
  4. No....is not the same Sam. I looked to see -- thanks for that info.
  5. Has anyone looked at the "Plymouth 1938-1954 Part Interchange Guide" by F.D. Harper---being sold on eBay? I bought one just for fun, but don't see much that many Plymouth parts will change with besides Dodge. Some things work between other Mopar brands, as we all know. Just wondering if anybody had an opinion on this $47 book.
  6. Jamie......you might try these people (assuming they are still in business). Company is Power Steering Services, Inc. 2347 E Kearney, Springfield, MO 65803. Phone: (417) 864-6676 e-mail is: www.powersteering.com Owner is Chip Woyner His card says: Steering Gearboxes Rebuilt and New, Power and Manual. Fast-Ratio Conversions. Hopefully they can help. Bob
  7. Just F Y I......i put some information about a source of auto fasteners and hardware that I found in my collection of business cards. It is on the "referrals" page where it should be. I presume they are still in business as I haven't purchased from them lately. Just trying to add another possible parts source in case not many have seen it. Not sure how many regularly check referrals page.....so just a hopefully helpful note.
  8. Looks like the threaded studs might be replacable on that piece, Rob.
  9. One local auto supply (O'Reilly) has a container of gear lube marked "80w 90" weight. On my 47 Plymouth the book says 90 weight for the differential and 80 weight for the transmission. Man at the auto supply said this oil should be OK for both. Otherwise you have to shop around for the single weight stuff. Sounds logical to me. Think I will use the 80/90 in the trans.
  10. Yes.....my 47 Plymouth convertible has either two or three stud type clips at the very rear end of the belt molding. I think it is just to hold it securely as there is a slight curvature in that area. The front fender trim does use a clip with the stud offset to the top......to position the trim in the right place. I think my son in law used a bunch of those newer style trim clips where you break them off to achieve the desired length. No one will see them except whomever next needs to remove the trim. At least some styles of clips are offered on eBay....just more expensive than in years gone by. The clips for the hood center trim look like this...... the left one is broken....the right one is new,,,,,bought from some vendor on eBay. They tend to break when they get old because you have to bend that center tang to a 90 degree angle to secure it to the hood....then un=bend it to remove the trim after it gets old and brittle. And...this is a front fender trim with the offset style clips....studs go to the top edge. Even if you ultimately use different, more modern clips - you need to make note of where and how many originals were used.
  11. There are sometimes people who advertise in various media they repair stainless trim. Have you looked in Hemmings Motor News, Old Cars Weekly and other magazines for the service? Or just on the internet in general. Here is a link to a video by one fellow who appears to work in restoration.......might have some helpful hints. https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=automotive+stainless+steel+trim+restoration&docid=607989505672741351&mid=45517496FEB4015EBD4645517496FEB4015EBD46&view=detail&FORM=VIRE
  12. Found this picture of late 30s....early 40s ornaments....just for fun. Yes....you could buy a cormorant or swan hood ornament which either replaced your original ornament or attached to it. Western Auto, J C Whitney, Warshawsky, Oklahoma Tire and Supply and your local auto parts store offered such items. I remember one area auto supply store in the 1950s who used to have one whole window just full of chrome goodies.
  13. They say the longer length glasspacks are not as "bite-y" as the short ones. I just have a resonator on a single pipe that exits at the rear. Makes just a little noise but not much.
  14. Hi Rich. Trying to stay safe in this virus thing as I have certain health problems in my old age. Hope you all are doing ok. If you recall the fellow who was with me at Hershey, Nils,.....he passed away a few months ago due to some heart problems. Most or all of our car events are cancelled......but some car folks are setting up cruises where they will drive around but not get out and socialize as a group. I got a flyer about one locally a few days ago, but it starts during church time on a Sunday. Plus the convert is up on jacks til I manage to finish my re-do of the rear brakes. Not such a big task, but I am not a good mechanic so everything takes me longer. Plus---I sent in my old brake shoes for re-lining at a place in Kansas City. The lining they used apparently was the maximum thickness for my car......but my drums have never been turned and did not want to go onto the linings. So sent them back to K C and they ground off a little thickness---now they fit. Always something. Good to hear from you Rich. Bob Toft Joplin, MO
  15. Perhaps some of you don't know about the buried 1957 Plymouth Belvedere in Tulsa, OK.........entombed in 1957 in observance of the city's 50th anniversary and dug up on it's 100th anniversary in 2007. The car was essentially buried in something like a plastic swimming pool.......wrapped and covered to protect it and the memorabilia items in the time capsule inside the car. But----the container leaked.....and the car did not fare so well. It was to be given away upon exhumation to some person who filled out an entry in 1957. They eventually located some relatives of the winner.....and they turned the car over to a fellow who makes a de-rusting agent to try and clean it up. But, they could only do so much given the damage. A couple pics of the car just after raising. There was a plaque in front of the Tulsa courthouse to mark the location of the buried vehicle. Had to look a bit to find it. We took our 47 Plym to Tulsa (a 100 mile trip each way)......our daughter and son in law went with us on the trip. (pic: Jennifer & Mary Ann) The PT Cruiser right in front of the convert is how Mary Ann wanted to travel....they didn't think riding in the back seat in the sun for a hundred miles would be fun. Dale and I did get sunburn.
  16. Well.....today is April 27, 2020. I just now discovered the posts about Don Coatney's passing last December while looking for some certain information. Very sad to hear - my condolences to Lisa and his family. As others have said, Don was a good guy and very helpful to many in his posts. He and blueskies had lots of fun carrying on about their big race. I was fortunate to witness that event which occurred in Tulsa in 2007.....during the digging up of the buried 1957 Plymouth. I met with Don on at least 5 occasions...each of which was fun and interesting. Even got to ride one time in the old blue P15 and hear those dual pipes. He will be missed by all who knew him. Thanks for all you did. The "big race" going on in Tulsa: Don has the lead..... I'm just trying to keep up to take a few pics......biueskies is getting on it..... Don and Pete at lunch after the race.......naturally arguing over the bill....... T Thanks for the good times. Bob.
  17. Sounds like time for a new switch.
  18. My car is a 47 model Plymouth and various knobs are offered on eBay for this model. Have you looked there yet? I imagine there are some vendors who specialize in your model but it may take a while to find them. You might correspond with others on this forum who you see with the same vintage car as yours. You can send personal messages direct via the forum. Good luck in your hunt.
  19. There have been many unusual gadgets invented to remove that water distribution tube. Many had a hook on the end -- so they could slide it down the tube and hook into one of the rear slots in top of the tube. Some came out in their entirety while some came out in pieces. If you need further ideas you should be able to find some archived posts on the topic. Good luck.
  20. BobT-47P15

    rear axle

    As I recall.....and it's been several years.....we didn't have to hit that wrench very long or hard before things moved. But your puller looks interesting. There has been a lot of inventiveness displayed on this forum over the years....guys making tools for specific applications and getting the job done. And they are always good about passing on the information.
  21. That first number of 9-12-39 is probably the casting date of the block.......in 1939, to be used in a 1940 model car.....a P9 model.
  22. If that first one mentioned is 12 volt.....will it work on a 6 volt car?
  23. BobT-47P15

    rear axle

    Son in law and I invented this rear axle puller. Just threads onto axle....I put a rag around it to protect threads....then placed a pipe wrench on it to tap on with a hammer. Anyway, it worked as intended.
  24. Aha.....I see Greg (or someone) found his radiator seal sheet. I just found the same sheet he sent me in 2003. Measured the picture on that sheet....came out right at 13 3/4" long and approx. 3/4" wide. Thickness approx 1/8". I also had a second picture showing both the metal and rubber parts from 2003....don't know who the poster was. I'll add it to the information.........****somehow, it ended up before this picture but that's ok. The good news is these pictures and other information I have collected into 4 loose-leaf notebooks since 1974 survived the Joplin tornado in 2011. Some pages got wet enough to mess them up, but probably 90 percent of the stuff survived even if a bit dirty and/or crinkled in some cases.
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