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These pics of the paint color on this '47 Chrysler are closer to what my paint looks like.

Just got the P15 back from One Day today. Was pretty impressed with the work for it being a commercial paint and body outfit. Below are the pics of how it looked when I pulled it up in the driveway. Took the backroads since I have no mirrors or winsdhield. The green is the closest I could get to the 1947 Chrysler Seaquest Green from matching paint chips. The paint comes out more of a mint green in the pics, but is greener up close. Just waiting to get my chrome and stainless back and slap that stuff on. I asked the neighbor next door, who is in his late 60's, if it's the green he remembers from that time and he said it is, so that's good enough for me. See what you think.

Personally, I feel the visor creates too much drag and also makes me feel closterphobic. I like to look out windshield and get the BIG picture.

Thanks, Randy. I made a copy of your instructions to use when I'm ready to install the window chanels. Also, what is a good brand of silicone to buy?

Lou- I'm at that point now, myself. Picking the car up from the paint shop tomorrow. What kind of silicone sealant did you use (brand)? Also, how did you prep the surface where the chanels stick to? Any tricks about how to install the fuzzy strips at the bottom of the window passage so that it touches both sides of the glass when the window is rolled up? I have the chanels and fuzzy strips purchased already. Just have to cut them to match the old ones I took out

Not sure what you mean by "dailies," but if they look good and close to the original, I could go with them. As far as the hub cap... they are the originals so I'm hoping they are 10"

Hey...is there anyone that sells beauty rings like the ones on that conv.? I don't care if they are new ones...just so they look like those.

Do you mean the 1952 Plymouth pedal? That looks a little different from the P15 pedal. I didn't see one for the P15, but there was one that ended yesterday and I missed bidding on it. I wasn't aware about skipping the clips, so I might be saved there, except for the ones that are so rusted they are falling apart.

Where can I get some of these? Mine are rusted and some are missing. Also, where's the best place to get repro or NOS clutch, brake and gas pedal pads that look like the originals?

Yeah, Don. 110% better, I would say. Right now, I'm having all my stainless polished and chrome pieces done for a very good price...mainly because the polisher is a friend and he has a friend that does chrome. I still have to get the bumpers and guards done, which he said would cost $350. From what I've seen, that's a pretty good price.

That's the ticket, Mike. Those look real nice in there, not to metion, easy on the eyes, as well. It's like they were made for it.

Mike...the green ones are easier on the eyes and I think would flow better with the Marine Blue paint on your exterior. Those red ones would sure wake one up in the morning...that's for sure!

Karen...my condolances to you and your family in this difficult time and great loss. I lost my Mom two years ago and I know it's rough. Have peace of mind knowing that he is in the hands of the Lord, now. God Bless! Darin Pomona, CA

Well, I want to scotchguard it first, because this fabric will dirty quick. Also, I probably will throw a blanket over the front seat most of the time, unless I'm at shows.

Thanks, Tim. I keep a tab, but try not to think about it, for it would only depress me, but I'm a determined man.

Bob...actually, if this guy had done the whole car he would have charged about the same as your guy wanted to. The only reason I went with him on the seats is because he had that material I needed and wasn't going to sell any of it...so he had me. Not to brag, but I paid $800 for the seats and $200 for the arms. Actually, he had mentioned after doing the seats that he had charged me too little for the work he did on them, but it was the price he gave me and he said he was a man of his word. If you figure that he orginally wanted to charge me $3500 to do the whole car, I would say I got a good deal on the seats. The arm rests, I feel, he was a little pricey on, but that is because I took them in after he had done the seats and I guess he was trying to compensate somewhat. I asked him about doing the panels so that I could have the vertical-lined fabric on part of them as well, but then he said he would have to charge me almost $1500 because it was like he was doing the whole car. Unfortunately, I had to decline. I guess I will just have the plain panels with the vinyl strip on the botton, as the '47s and '48s originally had. I just liked the two-tone effect that the '46s had. As far as the Santa Maria trip...the car should be ready cosmetically, but I will have to be sure it's ready for the trip before because I also want to go to Viva Las Vegas, too. If I put it in the show, the hood will have to stay down because you saw how old it looked in there. It wouldn't give the rest of the car justice.

Yeah, Bob...these pics don't give the true color of the green that's on there. I may try again in the sunlight tomorrow. That way you can see it a little better. Would Scotchguard be a good investment for saving the material against dirt and stains?

Hey guys...reading all of your feedback really made me stop and think that I am jumping to a conclusion too quick. Personally, I would not rebuild my own engine, and that's for my own piece of mind. I don't have the knowledge to do something like that on my own. I would have to learn it visually, not by a book. So I would feel more comfortable having that kind of work done by a professsional or someone who knows what they are doing. I do know for a fact that the engine has to be taken out, cleaned up and painted so that it looks good in newly painted car. Thanks again for making me think twice.

Was able to pick up the front and back seats from the upholsterer today and was pretty impressed by his work. He used to upholster seats in Tijuana back in the 1950's and early-60's and is very experienced in upholsterizing "our" kind of cars and cars from that era. He's pretty pricey, but I had to go with him because he had the right era upholstery that I needed, which I couldn't find anywhere else after months of looking. Nonetheless, it was a hell of a lot cheaper then La Barron Bonney, by far, and looks just as good, I feel. The fabric is two-tone gray in a vertical pattern. The vinyl trim was done in jade green, even though it comes out sort of bluer than in the pics. Looking at the Jade green color, I should have gone with a little more greener color to complement the green of what the car is being painted. I don't know...maybe it's just me. Anyway, here are some pics of the seats. See what you think.

Okay...thanks anyway, guys. I was just trying to get something quick because everything is starting to be chromed. I checked on Ebay from 1946-48, but nothing as of now. I'll keep checking, though.

Bob...that's not mine. I had saved the picture from an Ebay auction some time back. I just used it as an example. Mine are at the polisher's. If they have light pitting, that's fine, but the deep pits are hard to work with. If you have a pic of them, maybe you can send it, if possible. Thanks!

Looking for 2-3 chrome mouldings like the one in the picture that go on the window garnishes on the P15. It turns out that mine are too pitted to be rechromed. They don't have to be shiny, just have no pits, if possible. Maybe there are some extras floating around out there.

Hey guys...after I get the paint, wiring, and interior done, I'm strongly thinking on having the engine rebuilt. Sure it runs okay, for now, but my confidence in the engine isn't very high because I don't know the history of what's been done to it and what flaws it may or may not have. Nonetheless, I don't want to have to wait for "what's around the corner." Especially, if I'm in the middle of the desert on old Highway 66 or something. Anyway, a friend of mine just had his 223 engine out of is '56 Ford Customline rebuilt from a place called Drivetrain Parts Source in Texas. They apparently rebuild your old engine from new parts, and don't take months to do it. The link is here: http://drivetrainps.com/ Anyway, I talked to Rusty out there and he said the can rebuild my '55 P26 engine for about $1650 + $350 shipping (to and back). All I do is take the engine out, and send it in the transfer case they send and ship it to them in that. In about a week and a half, the engine is rebuilt and back here ready to install back into the car. My friend is installing his engine back in his car now and I'm anxious to hear how it sounds and performs. If it's good, I'll be sold. Has anybody heard or dealt with these guys before? I always like to get feedback on a place before I do business with them. Let me hear your feedback on this. Anything I should know before going through with it? Thanks! Darin

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