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Rosco

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  1. Sounds like the same thing that happened to me with my '50 Plymouth. Had my mechanic replace the condenser and points - problem solved. Also, as Doug and Deb suggested, check the wire to the points for a short circuit.
  2. Every Spring I tell myself I'm going to drive my '50 Plymouth more and attend more cruises etc. I usually end up only putting around 500 - 700 miles on it until the snow flies each year. It's only got 43000 on it now so there's lots of miles left in the old girl. Maybe I'll go for a nice long drive tomorrow.
  3. Thanks for the info, Sniper. Leave it to “Tech” to confirm the answer! ?. I like watching these old films - entertaining and informative too.
  4. The original radio in my ‘50 Plymouth Deluxe stopped working a few weeks ago and I found the problem to be a blown fuse. The markings on the old fuse are hard to read but it looks like it says 9A. Couldn’t find any info in the tech manual. I found fuses that are 9A 32V - they work but does anyone know if these are OK to use? I really don’t want my radio overheating and causing a fire. As usual, thanks in advance for any input.
  5. Keith, you just hit the nail on the head - when we’re driving our old cars, we are in our happy place, reminiscing about old happy memories and creating new ones as we drive our prides and joys. It’s a special experience, only those of us who own these cars can experience. Looking forward to getting “Winnie” out of storage very soon, as soon as they stop salting the roads!
  6. Ha! Ha! Good comparison! Welcome to the forum and good luck on your project! Looks like it’s going to be a fun build.
  7. Hey Keith - Nice car! Good suggestion to pump the brakes a couple of times to keep things moving the way they should. Changing the oil in the fall is just a habit I got into - it gets all the crud from driving it all summer out of the pan, rather than leaving it sitting in there all winter. I agree that a car that sits too long and isn’t driven can go bad over time. Thanks for the suggestions.
  8. Hi Dave: Brrrrr! -50 is a little colder than it gets here in southern Ontario, especially this winter. We’ve been pretty lucky so far but winter’s not over yet! Good idea to take the battery inside when it’s that cold. Thanks for replying.
  9. Thanks Marcel - my car is in a cold garage, but attached to the house. I disconnect my battery, but keep a trickle charger on it to keep it fully charged.
  10. Here’s a question for those of us who live in colder climates and have to store our cars for several months over the winter. Is it better to just park the car and leave it (after properly winterizing it of course - oil change, top up the other levels, fill the gas tank, add Stabil, etc.), or is it better to start the car and bring it up to operating temperature every now and then? I myself have always just parked my ‘50 Plymouth in the garage, on a plastic sheet, covered it and left it til spring, but now I’m having second thoughts as to whether this is the best way to go. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.
  11. I love driving my '50 Plymouth, although I'm still a little hesitant to do any long trips. Don't want to get stranded in the middle of nowhere, I guess. I also enjoy working on the car when I can do the job, but I leave the more complicated and safety related jobs like brakes to my mechanic. There's nothing like driving an old car if you want to be able to feel the road - no power steering, no power brakes, shifting gears, manual turn signals, etc. Oh, and it also makes me feel young again, too!
  12. Just wanted to thank everyone for your replies - you guys are a big help! -Ross
  13. Hey everyone - my 1950 Plymouth still has its original paint which is in very good condition and I was wondering what kind of wax I should be using on it. I’ve tried a couple of different ones but haven’t really been satisfied with the results. Any suggestions?
  14. Nice car - I just took my ‘50 Plymouth Deluxe in for her pre-hibernation oil change and grease job. I’m going to put some Sta-bil in the tank, go for a nice long drive over to Niagara on the Lake on the weekend (if there’s no snow) and then put “Winnie” in the garage for a nice long sleep. (However, if the weather stays nice, we may have to go for another drive.).
  15. NAPA is good for most electrical and simple engine parts - tuneup parts, hoses, belts, light bulbs, carb rebuild kits etc. It’s amazing how many parts are readily available for these 70+ year old cars if you know where to look. I’ve had my Canadian built ‘50 Plymouth Deluxe survivor with 43,000 miles for seven years now and have never had a problem sourcing parts.
  16. I had the old pump rebuilt on my ‘50 Plymouth last year. The rebuilder installed a sealed bearing, but also reinstalled the old grease fittings instead of plugging them, I’m guessing for authenticity. Because it was original to the car, reinstallation was a breeze and it works perfectly. Only problem is that when I had the car in for service, I forgot to tell my mechanic about the new bearing and he greased the pump. Oops! Don’t think it will cause any damage, but I’m keeping an eye on it anyway.
  17. I also had a problem with my ‘50 Plymouth not starting when it was hot. I then had an unrelated problem with a wire shorting out inside the distributor, causing the car to stall while driving. My mechanic replaced the wire, points and condenser and adjusted the carburetor and timing. So far, since then the car has started right up every time, hot or cold. Just my two cents worth.
  18. Last week I had my mechanic change the oil, do a grease job, a tuneup (points, condenser, timing etc.), and check all the fluid levels. This weekend will probably be the last trip of the year (weather permitting) - I’ll fill up the tank, throw some stabil in there and my wife and I will go for a nice long drive through Niagara on the Lake, come home, give the ‘50 Plymouth a bath and put her away for the winter. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to drive her very much this year (maybe 300 - 400 miles) so we’ll look forward to next year. Meanwhile over the winter, I’ll see about replacing or repairing the rad as it seems to be leaking just a little.
  19. Rosco

    Need advice

    Sorry to keep everyone in suspense ? for so long, but after a long month of waiting, I finally got the car into the shop where my old car guru Gary, was able to get “Winnie” up and running again. Turns out it was my second guess - points were worn out and while he had the distributor on the bench, he replaced the condenser as well, put everything back together, set the timing, changed the oil, greased her up just in time to put her away for the winter. (But not before I put some fuel stabilizer in the tank and go for a nice long drive). Thanks for everyone’s input - hope it helps someone else in future.
  20. So, I’m driving along, everything is fine when all of a sudden, “Winnie” (which is the nickname I’ve given my ‘50 Plymouth) stutters, coughs and stalls right in the middle of the street, and she won’t start - getting fuel to the carb, engine turns over but will not start. Since the car had a tuneup (plugs, points, condenser, cap etc.) about 5000 miles ago, my immediate thought was that the 70 year old original coil had given out, so I replaced it with a new one, it still won’t start. I pulled the distributor cap and the points do look worn, so my next step is to replace the points and condenser. Hopefully, that will be the cure. If that doesn’t work, does anybody have any other suggestions?
  21. I had my original water pump rebuilt two years ago and the rebuilder put a sealed bearing in it, so no more need for grease. It’s been working fine ever since and whenever possible, I’ll rebuild parts instead of using new - that way I know whatever I remove, will go back on with no problems.
  22. Hope everyone is well and keeping busy during this period of “social distancing” and stress. Just wondering what everyone is up to and what you are doing to keep from getting “cabin fever”. Personally, I’m just about to start cleaning up my car and getting it ready to wake up from it’s winter hibernation. It’s still a bit early here in Canada, but I just can’t wait to get out driving! I’m also finally getting around to organizing all the old paperwork (old ownerships, insurance forms, previous bills of sale, bills/receipts etc.) and putting it in a binder. Stay safe out there - social distance, stay home, wash your hands often and listen to your local health officials. We’ll get through this. Ross
  23. Now that the car is all cleaned up, it looks really good! I’m not an expert, but are you sure it’s just a Deluxe and not a Special Deluxe? I don’t see any model script on the front fender and with the stone guards on the rear fenders and a few more chrome bits (which look to be in very good shape, by the way), it looks more like a Special Deluxe. Just my two cents worth. Either way, you’ve got a really nice looking car there!
  24. Thanks, Andy - the fat guy arrived just fine here in the Great White North and right on time. Its now 10 a.m. on Boxing Day here and after a busy Christmas Day of opening presents, travelling two hours each way back and forth to my brother’s place for dinner and of course, eating and visiting with family, its time to relax a bit and spend some down time on the couch, watching the Canadian junior hockey team beat up on the Americans at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament in the Czech Republic! Lol! May the best team win! - Ross
  25. Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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