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Hello: This reply directed to 48Ply1stCar. I know this may be somewhat 'off-subject' at this point in thread, but I haven't been able to get back to thread sooner. I noticed you were able to identify engine size and year NickPicksToo project car. I will be looking at 1950 Ply Deluxe coupe (P19) soon. Ad states org engine goes w/car loose. 1953 engine in supposed to be in vehicle. Don't have any engine block numbers at this time for either engine, but when I do, is there a reference I can go to find this inf? Thank you in advance. John

Thanks to all for your input. This is a B2C (3/4 ton) 4 speed on the floor w compound low 1st gear. Thanks again, John

Yes, it Does help and Thanks for the Welcome. Thanks Plymouthy Adams and 'gDay Mate (hope that's close) Andydodge (Oz): John

Thanks Plymouthy Adams for the information. Might be safe range to subtract roughly 7.5" (P20 Special Deluxe =118.5" wheelbase - P19 3 Passenger Deluxe Coupe = 111" wheelbase) for overall length appox 185"+. Thanks again, John

Thanks for reply Plymouthy Adams. I may be purchasing this car, I don't own this car at this time, so I have no documentation that would provide that inf. Even 'The Old Car Manual Project' ,which has the 1950 Plymouth brochure, only lists wheelbase(s). Later model year brochures start to list overall length, heights, etc. Is there a stat sheet somewhere on this site that would list this inf? My concern is the indoor parking space/area this car would be positioned in, not the 'deepest' garage w/storage shelves at front end. Thanks, John

Thanks Ranger. John

Hello Harvie: Speedway Motors has that mechanical arm brake light switch, Part # 91031306.They also carry Painless Wiring 80174 Pressure Brake Switch with Pigtail, 1/8 NPT, Part # 91031307. It provides a snap on connector w/ pigtail. Mac's Auto Parts (Early Ford Parts) (part of Ecklers - more Chevy/GM oriented) carries same Speedway brand mechanical arm switch, Part # 13480-UNIV, at bit higher cost although Mac's also carries more of a weather boot connector w/pigtail, Part #: 32-11501-1 for either mechanical lever or standard pressure switch. John

Hello: Does anyone know overall exterior dimensions L (bumper to bumper), x W x H? for a 1950 Plymouth Deluxe Business Coupe (111" wheelbase). Is there stat sheet avail? Also, are tires tubeless (does anyone know what year tubeless began)? Thanks, John

Hello: Didn't get chance to get back to you sooner. Thanks again P15-D24 for the inf. Guess that's why they call you the Webmaster John

Hello again: You all have been very helpful. Seller took me out for drive, (and he said 'I'll drive it first to let you get 'taste' of what 'she' is). This is a 4 speed trans (standard for era , 3/4ton), w/ a 'low,low' as first gear in the left upper position of shift pattern. 2 thru 4 is what usually is 1 thru 3 in standard 3 speed. What I noticed is, he double-clutched each time he shifted as he said 'no syncros', When I drove it, by golly he was right! My 39 Ford has (old, orig, pretty well worn) syncros for 2nd and 3rd. But prior to the 39, I had a 29 Model A Ford . This had no syncros, but if you shifted easily, you may have heard/felt small 'crunch' when you went into next gear, but you did'nt have to double clutch. If I had to down shift, yes, had to double clutch. Is double clutching in normal driving typical for this generation Dodge PU? Again, any information is helpful, as it appears I'm starting to experience a 'learning curve' for this generation Dodge PU. Thanks, John

P15-D24. good information, that answers the question. Thanks, John

Thanks P15-D24 and Merle Coggins: Shutter/vibration is coming from the engine , under the hood, at stand still, when you 'goose' at idle, each and every time I goosed it. Did'nt seem to notice at acceleration, and seem to accelerate fine, although only drove it 1 time. Thanks for info on rims. And yes this is 3/4 Ton,. Most 3/4 ton and heavier (1 ton, etc) that I have seen and worked on have a 'floating' rear axle. with axle flange cover with 6-8 bolts you remove, remove lock ring or spider ring and (not castle nut and cage w/cotter pin) then pull axle shaft from axle tube. Axle tube takes weight of rear portion of truck not axle shaft itself. I did pop rear hubcap off and saw it looked like standard castle nut, cage and cotter pin, and, typical for era, hub on brake drum for puller setup, which probrably means, tappered keyed set up on axle. So question is, is rear axle weight bearing on this generation Dodge PU on axle shaft itself or axle tube? Thanks, John

Hello everyone! Believe this is my first post on DPETCA. Looking at a 1950 B2C for possible purchase (116" wb), believe its 218ci (3.6L) L6. Noticed when you 'goose' at idle, there is a vibration/shutter when rpm comes up. Engine does Not stumble. Accelerates fine. I was a bit surprised at this. These old flatheads usually run very smooth. I've got an Orig 39 Ford flathead 85hp. Not sure if it's carb related, or old motor mount going bad. Also would this1950 Dodge B2C be equipped with tube or tubeless tires? Looks like orig rims, could'nt tell by looking at valve stem, even bending them to see closer. Truck had very standard looking pretty recent looking P225/75r15 standard narrow whitewall tires. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, John