Ernie Baily

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Hello, I put a 53 Plymouth overdrive in my 1948 Special Deluxe 2dr sedan and it all bolted in with no Problem. The only thing I did'nt do was to swap the rear end. My 48 came with a 3:91 rear gear where I believe the 53 Plymouth with overdrive came with a 3:54 gear. I can travel at 60-65mph all day long OK. However the 3:54 would have been Ideal and would have been able to travel at 70+ mph. Mine work Great! One of the best modifcations and still keep the originality of the Car intact. Best of luck !

Hello, I have a 48 Plymouth Special Deluxe 2dr Sedan, When I bought the car just a little over 40 yrs ago, when I was cleaning out the car I found a bunch of factory delivery tickets under the back seat and one of them matched my car. It had alot of info regarding my car including the tire size(6:70x15) and the tire manufacturer (Goodyear). I had joined the Plymouth Owners Club and found out the Jim Benjamin sold Goodyear Collector tires' So I bought a set of tubeless 6:70x15 Goodyear Super Cushion wide whitewalls(3 1/2" wide, the correct width for that car). I'm now on my third set. My car is very original and they ride great, but they do track the ribs in the highway a bit. They work great and give me the ride and appearance of the original car. The tire selection is all your own. Just do what you feel is right for your car. Enjoy the Drive!

This diagram helps alot! Thank You!

I am planning on changing my stock fuel pump on my 48 Plymouth to a 49-50 Plymouth double action fuel pump in a effort to have a more constant vaccum to the wipers. Does any one have a diagram on how to connect the vaccum lines/hoses? Please Advise, Thanks Ernie

A few days ago I got caught in the rain with my 48 Plymouth and my wipers worked although they stopped upon acceleration. Some time ago I had bought a 49 Plymouth double action fuel pump and had it on the car. However I can't remember why I took it off. I plan on bench testing the fuel pump and I should test the vacuum pump as well. The other thing I don't remember is on how the vaccum hoses route from pump to wiper motor. Can anyone refresh my memory? My hope is to even out the vaccum to make the wipers work more evenly. I don't know of a conversion using a 6v wiper motor ether. I probably shoudn't worry about this because it doesn't rain that much(So Cal area) and I don't drive it in the rain that much, I just like to have everything working right as best as I can. Please advise! Thank you!

Hello , Althought the pattern is not stock, it looks period and the workmanship looks excellent! I like it!

Well, I just finished putting back together and she runs nice. However it sure cranks slow to start, I do realize that the compression has increased due to the new gasket, but are there any thoughts on how to speed up the cranking to start? I have a Petronics conversion(6volt) and the battery cables were new and the proper size(from Andy Bernbaum many years ago). Starter & Generator have been rebuilt a couple years ago too! I rebuilt the carb myself about a year ago too!

This is probably is a stupid question. I'm changing the head gasket on my 48 Plymouth and I'm not sure which way the copper gasket goes? When I pulled it apart the solid copper side was down on the block. However I was told the copper side should be next to the head. There is no up or down markings on the gasket and the instruction sheet with the gasket set does not say anything. Please advise! Thanks, Ernie

Hello, Does anyone have any tricks on how to remove the second to the last stud at back of engine without removing the engine?

This is when I drove Santa to a local Location! Santa Drive 2021(1).mp4

Hello, I just made the tool. My question is how do I start the measurement? My brakes are squealing and pulling. I presume my drums are already turned out probly to far. So I guess I would just use some emery cloth to clean up the drums and find someone to true the linings. Any tips and advice would be a great help. Thanks Ernie Baily

I used a VW fender welt many years ago and it formed well because it was not metal(it did not fade due to the car was parked in the garage after any driving). Althought it has faded over the years and I'm going to have to replace it again.

It was a fun Day! Hope everyones was too!

I took my 48 Plymouth out for a drive with the "Valley V8s" Ford club that I happen to be the current President. It was a nice drive although the 98 degree temp wasn't the most enjoyable part. However the car worked Great! Everybody have a nice Fathers Day! Ernie Baily