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I still call it Don's car. lol I've done nothing but fix a few minor things and continue with much of the work that he already started. I was glad I was able to keep my promise to him and get the car on the road while he was still around to see it in person. I certainly miss the chats we had both before and after I picked up his ride.

5-29-21: Well everybody, I ran across this little car and absolutely could not pass it up. It's a 1960 AMC Rambler American Super. It's powered by a 90hp 195 cubic inch flathead. It has a 3 speed "Flash-O-Matic" automatic transmission. The previous owner is 71 years old and had owned the car for 8 or 9 years. He pulled it out of a friend's personal junkyard (I'll upload those pictures later), where it had sat for more than 20 years. It was last licensed in Iowa in 1975 before the previous owner got it road worthy. So everything was wrong with the car. The previous owner said he took that as a challenge. The car has a rebuilt engine, transmission, rear differential, carburetor, all new brake system, exhaust, new aluminum radiator, new tires, new interior (less headliner and dash), new gas tank, new battery, tune up, belts hoses, voltage regulator, new floors welded in, leaf springs re-arched, new shocks, and a few other things I've forgotten by now. There's about 4,000 miles on the rebuild. It starts right up and runs perfect. The previous owner wanted to leave the original paint, or what's left of it anyway, which is exactly what I like. In 1958, which was the first year of the little Rambler American since the Nash Rambler in 1955, company members drove it from California to Florida at an average of 40 mph and achieved over 35 miles per gallon. I'm interested to see what we can get just putzing around town. I'll bet that we'll get over 20 for sure and maybe even 25 mpg. Anyway, the previous owner was reluctant to sell it, but he was downsizing and had sold his Corvette and mustang before this. He knew that he would never get out of it what he put into it so I got it for a song. I got a darn good deal. It really attracts a lot of attention! There's some rust and dents, but like I said before it's just the way I like it. I took the kids out for a cruise and each of them got a chance to drive it. It only weighs about 2,500 lb, so it actually has decent power. It would certainly beat the Meadowbrook in a race. The thing is so darn ugly that it's beautiful in my opinion. What am I going to do with it? Drive it of course....

I just scored a new car I’ve wanted for a very long time. This car has 37,400 miles on it! It’s about as original as it could be too. One thing I am amazed about is it doesn’t wander at all. There are a few things I’d like to perfect but I am not going to go overboard. A paint job and minor body repair to prevent rust is the biggest item on my list. I’ve been driving every day and it starts and runs like a near new 49 Plymouth.

Its a wrap.Its new home, Southern Alberta.

Yes, aft of the generator and in front of the distributor there is a 1.5 to 2" diameter tube coming up out of the bottom of the block. Remove the cap on the top of that put your oil in. Mine takes 5 quarts, I haven't checked but my guess is that is true for the other L-head 6 engines. Your owners manual and/or factory service manual will have the details.

Future driver ?

You might contact these folks as they are very knowledgeable in this area. I am sure others here will have suggestions as well. https://www.then-now-auto.com/

I forgot how Don loved to expose his nuts. RIP Don.

I have no idea how I missed a couple of these threads. I'm glad I could put a smile on Don's face a few times while he was still around.

Was gonna refer you to the Samba forum, but I see you've already checked in there. Good site, but members can get rather snarky sometimes.

Just my humble opinion, worth exactly what you've paid for it but... The T-handle Overdrive cable is for locking the Overdrive into direct drive mainly for parking so the car won't roll. The Sprag Clutch will allow movement in one direction (but not in the other) when the handle is in. A car stuck in gear will still move (with difficulty) by forcing the engine to revolve. Of course if the engine is stuck as well, it won't. Brake friction material will rust to drums (and rotors) causing the car not to move. On an early post war Mopar the parking brake set for decades could have rusted to the drum. I would take a look at that. If the engine starts and stalls when you put it in gear and let the clutch out, it's more likely the parking brake than the transmission. I can tell you a Mopar parking brake left on will stop a car dead in the water! (once it gets hot enough) Can you hurt the Overdrive while trying to roll the car? Not likely. I am concerned by any B-W Overdrive switched with a toggle however. They were not made to be used that way and they can be damaged. I would get it hooked up correctly pronto! If there is damage to it, then very likely it was done years before you got the car.

I understand you are a new ancient Mopar owner and excited. Trust me,we have ALL "been there". My best advise at this moment is to not panic. Once you get it running,wheather or not the overdrive works will be obvious. If it isn't,ask questions about how to fix it and where to buy the parts,or as an option,where to ship it to have it rebuilt. If it isn't damaged,that will be obvious too,so take a couple of deep breaths and go enjoy a drive in it. If you can get this excited about something like a working/not working overdrive,you just might stroke out if something serious goes wrong. Remember,there is always PLENTY of time to panic if panic becomes necessary. MY opinion is your very first focus should be on replacing all the brake lines with new copper/nickel brake lines,replace all the brake hoses with new ones,and all the wheel cylinders with new ones. Throw in a new or rebuilt master cylinder to "put the icing on that cake". While you are doing this,take a good look at the brake shoes and springs. If any part on any wheel looks bad,replace that part and ALL the related parts. Not to mention make damn sure your emergency brake works. Also,be cautious about driving it any further than the end of your driveway until you replace all 4 tires with new ones.

Proud Dad Moment. This is a link to the local car show that came out to visit nicholas https://speedandshine.com/47-plymouth/

Before you paint it you might want to administer some of the new medicated goos onthe current paint. I have seen worse that have been brought back to a very presentable finish. Try a small area to see how it responds then take it to an experienced detailer to finish. Be less expensive and a lot quicker than a respray, unless you have a local earl schieb franchise nearby.

Simple self tapping screw and a pry bar removed all of mine ...

I am helping my neighbor with her father's 1952 Chevy. She had it shipped out her from Alabama. She wants to fix it up and sell it. It's been sitting for at least 8 years. The car is in pretty good shape. So far I inflated the tires and threw a battery in it. It turned over quiet easily though couldn't get it to fire. Gas tank is shot. No brakes. It will be an interesting side project. I'll post my progress..

I've been a slacker on posting, but not at getting parts. Have everything to complete the front disc conversion install, got my replacement rear axle. Dana 35, 3.73, disc from a 95 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Got the pasg. floor board repaired with a trunk/floor pan kit from POR-15. Got all grease zerts replaced on the frame and greased the every living S*** out of them last weekend. This holiday weekend has been getting the new to me rear axle ready for install. Got some help from a friend with some good tools, and the help from my son to finish it off. If weather holds out tomorrow, son and I will get it in. 2nd note, a promotion at work always adds to the budget, and my wife agreed, LOL.

Still working on making it look better, but out for a drive today. First stop O'Reilly's to say thanks to the team for helping us find a lot of the odds and ends. Fasted speed on the main road the speedometer read 55, but the gps tracker on my phone clocked me at 60. That was just comfortably going with the flow of traffic. Engine running at high rpms at that speed so pretty sure that top end for me anyway.

On this day. Monday, May 24, 2021 at 3:30 pm. I was able to get the brake lights to work properly My P15 1947 Plymouth 2 Door Sedan is now street legal ?