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Living in southern Alberta, Canada, I don’t often get to drive one of my old cars in January. However, so far, this has been what we call an “open” winter. Warm temperatures for us. Above freezing most days and often in to the 40’s or 50’s. Very little snow with roads very decent. I’ve had one of my old cars out quite often through November and December. I had the ‘48 Dodge D25 club coupe out today so this was my first drive of 2021. Woohoo!!

Finally getting around to introduce myself. I have post on some topics already cause I thought I had something to add, and wanted to return the favor. I have learned a lot since finding this forum. I purchased a new-to-me 1947 Plymouth Special Deluxe Club Coupe, on August 14, 2020, from a 90 year old gentleman in Ohio. I don't know much about the car, because he couldn't remember much about the car. He did say it was just like the one his aunt had, that he drove her to shopping and church in and always liked. Also, that he had not had it long and it was from California. Only bad things that he could remember was it pulled to the left, and the wiper motor didn't work and was removed. We (My wife, stepdaughter, and myself) took it for a test drive were the water pump decided to grenaded and puke coolant about 3 blocks from his house. We got it back and it was in such nice shape, despite the few problems we bought it. Had it transported back to Wisconsin. Then the fun started. So far, I replaced the water pump, thermostat, hoses, clamps, and flushed and filled the coolant system. Got to really drive it (1-1/2 miles), yes it pulls horribly to the left. Also the battery didn't seem like it was charging after starting and turn off the engine 4 or 5 times (not in a row). So, started doing research and found your helpful group. Changed battery cables to 3/0 welding cables. That lead to having the generator tested, it worked. Decided since it was out put new bearing, bushing and brushes in it. Also, bought a new regulator and had it tested with the generator. The regulator was good but the shop said it should be adjusted it was not putting out enough at operating temperature. The shop adjusted voltage output, and cutout amperage. That takes up today. Still need to put the generator and back in and get it to repeat what was seen on the test machine. Need to install a new wiper motor. Need to get the headlights, parking lights, taillights working correct to install turn signals, Then the steering issues. So, probably soon will be picking your brains. Thanks, Cory P.S. - The few things I definitely have learned on this forum are to have P-15 Shop manual, P-15 Parts manual, Owners manual, and MoTor's manual. Which I have. Also how to use the forum search and I have.?

I was able to remove 50 years worth grim and gunk from both sides. Also I sent the starter out to be rebuilt; the gear won't engage. Next week I will be adding front disc and new tires.

I think you dodged a bullet there, at 350 F it was above what a motor with Class B Insulation is rated for. The thermal protector is not functioning in that motor, it should have opened before it got that hot. Here is a copy paste.. "Another point: for safety’s sake, no one should be touching most electric motors in the first place, unless they are specially designed to have safe surface temperatures. Such motors include those used on bench grinders, power saws and the like. For those applications, Underwriters Laboratories sets maximum acceptable surface temperatures for a metal “surface subject to casual contact” at 70 C (158 F) after 30 minutes of operation in a 25 C (77 F) room. Even at that temperature, however, you don’t want to touch the surface for long. The surface temperature of a continuously (and correctly) operating general purpose industrial electric motor will easily be 80 C (176 F) and perhaps as high as 100 C (212 F)." https://www.cshincorporated.com/r3-r348-m1703-fasco-7190-0369/

I'm looking for a boat.....something to cruise the Delta and lakes in my area. Hitting the local park and sell to look over this rig.... But I just can't seem to escape my love of old Dodge Trucks...lol. Guess I'll be looking at more then just the boat tomorrow 48D

Thanks to you guys we are forecast to get snow tomorrow. I live in west Texas for crying out loud. Might have to move to Papua New Guinea or something.

Well, if it was out of an Eldorado you could of put it in the trunk, lol.

that thing is primo. youre on the right path

Hi Robert. Your car looks fantastic a lot of labour goes in but the final product is fun and makes it worthwhile. I will have to bring my 37 business coupe to Lethbridge this year sometime.

Yeah, that's a good looking vehicle. Hope you and the family get plenty of enjoyment out of it.

Welcome. I also see a nice looking car.

Very nice looking ride! You will really enjoy it once bug removal has taken place. Lots of willing helpers on this great forum!

Yes, looking real good Robert, Now that is an excellent way to “ride” out winter ??

Nice looking ride and we'll be sure to help on the issues you have.

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From my 1938 parts book. It is odd that the don't show the 2 spring clips that hold the throwout bearing to the fork. As seen in the pics above.

Stages in life. We all go thru ‘em. Boats. Motorcycles. Old Mopars. None are needed. Its nice to bring some fun into life. Something to throw money and passion into. If ya can. Work and only saving your money, makes for a pretty boring existence. I did the family boat thing when our boys were young. Water-skiing. Tubing. Etc. Up until they were about 15 years old. Then they got part-time jobs and girlfriends. They had little time for family any more! Then I quickly sold the boat. Don’t miss it one bit. The Kids grew up. Got married. Got their careers going. They came back around. Turns out Mom and Dad are kinda fun to hang out with. Especially when they feed everyone. So now I ask them, “When are you buying a boat?”

I would advise quite the opposite, ditch any notion of carb and do the install justice.

Takes wix 51515,51516,51085,51348

Todd I added a Carter P4259 (Shown above by Sam) and then bought a new mechanical pump and haven't needed it. I plumbed the Carter parallel like the photo below, but not a neatly. The parallel line also has a one-way vavle so that when the electric pump in on it doesn't pump back into the fuel tank. Additionally, The fuel pump is operated by a switch in the car and a oil presure switch on the motor to shut off curent to the fuel pump when the engine dies.

Thanks! It’s literally a “junk yard dog” which was missing many parts when I bought it in 1976 from our local auto wrecker. Two engines, two paint jobs, and a lot of other work and elbow grease over the years brings it to today.

Man, that car looks great!

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Hey all, thanks for the comments. There probably was an easier way we could have loaded it, lol. I remember we had a hard time getting it to track straight up the ramps and on to the trailer. With the tires in shreds it took a lot of rewinding and fussing to get pulled up squarely. We were all working on it well after dark with the cold wind howling, which made it feel sort of like grave robbery. I think the patina's great even though it's not very even. The side facing the field got stripped mostly bare over the years while the shed side of the truck is actually pretty nicely preserved. All things considered, it's in good shape for sitting outside so long. We're doing disc brakes and rebuilding the engine, new glass, etc but I'm going to keep the rest as stock as possible. The body is covered in dents, welds, and years of farm fixes so I'm inclined to leave it with as much character as we can get away with. First thing was getting it cleaned up, and then found a nice day in February to get the engine pulled. I thought about trying to rebuild the engine myself, but realized the truck would never get finished that way. So we loaded up the engine and sent it to the garage my brother works at to get that part done.

Is this what your looking for? found in the drivers manual

its bone stock or nothing on this one since I would not ruin a good original by putting any kind of v8 in it.

The copper line is actually cupro-nickel, it is easier to bend and form than steel lines as well as more corrosion resistant. Lots of OEM's use it for brake lines as do I.