RobertKB

It’s been a strange but wonderful winter in southern Alberta. 56F/14C on February 1 when it’s usually much, much colder and roads are crappy. Had the ‘48 Dodge D25 club coupe out again as it’s the easiest of my cars to get out of the garage. Probably get it out again tomorrow but it is supposed to get colder after that. No snow forecast though. Keith, if you see this, maybe you can get your beautiful Chrysler out again!

Impossible job with axle shafts in place. Try not to damage seals while doing this although now would be a good time to replace seals and axle bearings as mentioned in earlier post. Axle bearings maybe ok but should be repacked with suitable grease at the very least. You need to get a shop manual as well. They are available on-line. Just the fact you need to ask if the axles need pulling to remove the differential indicates you’re on a bit of a learning curve. I’m not being snarky as I’ve been where you are now. A shop manual and asking lots of questions on the forum will really help. There are no dumb questions, only dumb mistakes by not asking questions. I was lucky with my first old car as I had an old mechanic as a neighbour who loved to help me out and taught me a lot. Good luck with the project.

Interesting car! Before the Model T in 1908, there were a few other models. Looks like a show with lots of oldies.

Lots of Mopar suppliers have the gaskets but it’s easy enough to cut your own as suggested.

That Dodge is sad. A few usable parts but $500 CDN would be top dollar. It’s basically scrap value with a bit added for a few parts someone could use. $3400 is lunatic range.

I agree with wallytoo. Double clutching is a dying art but one worth keeping alive! Once learned, it’s easy to shift gears without grinding. There are a lot of drivers who can’t even drive a standard let alone double clutch.

These are two of my cars with the Coker “Firestone” re-pops. Both cars are Canadian Dodges different from US Dodges. They are really Plymouths with Dodge trim. 1948 Dodge D25 club coupe 1951 Dodge D39 business coupe

I bought some for a ‘38 Chrysler I once owned. I think I got them from Steele but it might have been Restoration Specialties. They were a bit high but a utility knife “cut them down to size”.

I think answering your questions would be worthwhile but I’m pretty sure things would veer to being political and the thread would get locked. Likely reason no responses so far to your questions. I know I hold strong views in this area and the forum managers would rightly reprove me as politics is not allowed. Message or email me if you want my views.

1. Yes. As you think. 2. Yes. Available from many suppliers. 3. Only rubber hoses should be from frame to front wheels and frame to steel line on rear axle housing. 4.I’ve used tires from Coker on three vehicles. I’m very happy with them. I like the look of their re-pop Firestones whitewalls. 5.Much easier with tranny off, especially when re-installing. Hope this helps. I’m sure others will chime in too.

Welcome. Sounds like you have a nice project to work on. This is a great forum with great members ready to share their knowledge! We all love pictures so if you have any you can post, that would be great.

The electric vehicle world is well on the way. Look at the value of Tesla, fourth or fifth most valuable company in the world. I'm 71 so might possibly own an electric vehicle but my daughter and grandsons definitely will. If we are to take climate change seriously, this is one thing that needs to happen. Not being political, just realistic. Many countries, as well as the EU, have already set deadlines for the end of gas and diesel car sales. GM would not go electric if it wasn't in the company's interest. GM is making a serious educated guess/decision about vehicles of tomorrow and is planning to reap the rewards.

Pretty certain that was when the combo started. Never seen an earlier Mopar with the combination, certainly not in Plymouths.

Yes, I kinda figured it would be. Straight 8 is a nice engine but it is much harder to get engine parts. Hopefully, you have searched out some parts already as virtually everything is different to the straight 6. Looking forward to engine updates and we all love pictures!!

Welcome. Nice looking car! Great forum with great people willing to share knowledge. Being a New Yorker, does it have a straight 8 or 6?

Here is a picture of my '53 Plymouth Belvedere 4-Door. Belvedere 4-doors were only found in Canada I believe. (Note the trim on the front door). The rear fender trim is as shown in above posts and the car's rear taillights have back up lights also. Back up lights were an option and you need a different housing for them. Of the two types shown previously, you would need the one on the right.

Bicycle tube sounds good but I have used an old car inner tube and cut strips as insulators. Any rubber is a great insulator. That's why people are advised to stay in their car if caught in a lightning storm. Rubber tires stop you being grounded.

Every town or city should have at least one old locksmith, or shop that have people willing to work on the older stuff. I am fortunate to have one where I live and they have made keys, re-keyed, or opened locks with lost keys for me many times on my old Mopar cars. I had to get a new ignition key cut for my 1963 Ford ? Fairlane 500 and they even had original Ford blanks. They have been in business for at least the 40 years I have dealt with them, probably longer as it's family owned but all their employees are willing to go the extra distance for you. I have heard of other places where as soon as you say I need a key for this lock from a 1951 Pl..................they say no can do or not interested.

Plymouth Doctor

I've bought lots of parts from him over the years, most recently last November. His prices are more than fair and shipping is fast and reasonable. I don't know him personally but have communicated with him through email and he always answers quickly. Very easy to deal with and I recommend him highly.

Congratulations! Seems like the shop did a nice job. Sounds, looks, and runs great! It's fun bringing dead things back to life! Flathead reincarnation.

"Ran when parked" has the same meaningful value as "One owner". A lot depends on the owner and how he/she treated the vehicle. It could have been a very thoughtful owner or the owner from hell. One owner means nothing to me except I need to see the car and decide for myself how well treated it was. To me "ran when parked" means it was parked for one faulty reason or another. Most people sell a vehicle that is drivable.

I know what you mean about the lift. A few years ago when I was 68, I replaced all the steel lines on my '48 Dodge D25 club coupe. I do not have the height in my garage for a lift so it was working under the car which was as high as I could safely make it with jack stands. I must have been under that car 300+ times either measuring, checking bends, assembling, or most common of all, getting the actual tool I needed when I thought I had all the tools necessary. I am in good health and still fairly agile but that brake work was a real test of patience and endurance. A lift would have been so much easier and explains why I am envious of you. ?

Really glad you got it. You’ll enjoy working on it and the pleasure you get from bringing it back to life. Looks like you have a nice shop. I’m envious of the lift!

I would never consider that a rat rod. It's a cool old truck with lots of patina. I'd probably do the same.