John Reddie

Actually all posts here were most helpful and informative.?

Great help guys, thank you. I wonder if any are still left. Maybe overseas??

John R

My mistake Los Control. The photo should be coming up.

John R

Here's the photo. Sorry

                                                                                                                                 I have always been a fan of old cars with different unique styling and this one is certainly one of them. Thanks for any info.

John R

Sal,

 Before you take the exhaust apart, be sure that your points, spark plugs and ignition timing are set correctly. I believe that a vacuum gauge can be used to checked for restricted exhaust flow but I forget the procedure that is done. i am sure someone on here can provide the correct answer. Keep us updated on your findings.

John R

Yes i would be sure the points are gapped correctly and your spark plugs are gapped right along with correct ignition timing setting. A plugged fuel filter or a restricted exhaust system could produce power loss as well Whatever the case good luck to you.

John R

On 1/1/2022 at 2:11 AM, Dodgeb4ya said:

This is what a old Mechanic told me was a Jesus clip...when I was a young man..

Removing it ...oh jesus where did it go!?

Typical standard cotter pins are used in the linkage rods at the shift cover levers...the rear shift rod pin is pretty thin.

You could use those GM linkage clips if you like at the trans shifter cover levers.....not sure if one of those clips will insert into the rear rod.

It's been years since I heard those referred to as "Jesus Clips" and I remember that that was how they got their name. Thanks for taking me back a number of years.?

John R

I just got a badge too. Member since 2006 as well.

John R

Hello and welcome. You have a really nice looking survivor car there. Those cars are a pleasure to drive.

John R

Yes, Bob was a swell guy and his photos of the rural country roads he traveled up in the Catskills in his "40 Plymouth with his dog Cooper were a pleasure to view. He is truly missed.

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Hi Amanda and welcome to the forum. I had a black 1948 Dodge in high school and it was a great old car. Mine had the electric wipers and I put an outside sun visor on it too. It was the only car I ever had that the ignition switch failed on. I'd be driving along and the engine would cut out momentarily then come back on causing a loud backfire. Those are great cars and dependable - enjoy.

John R

I believe that the breather material is a fine wire mesh. Also check your oil filler cap as that is part of the crankcase breather system and can cause problems if the mesh in it becomes clogged. Good luck.

John R

On 8/8/2021 at 10:11 AM, knuckleharley said:

Hell,*I* wouldn't even want to drive an old car in Boston. An APC or a tank with a 50 cal maybe,but not an old car.

As a life long Massachusetts resident and have driven in Boston, I must say I totally agree with this. I do not need to go to Boston very often but when I do, the train is a blessing. 

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I remember back when I had my '48 Dodge in 1960 the speedometer cable broke. You could buy a universal fit repair cable that was longer than an original and pair it up with your old one. It came with a little swedging piece and an end that fit into the speedometer. You cut the cable to length and swedged the new end on in a vice. It worked good - but on an ebrake cable, I would want a super strong connection. Does anyone remember those speedo cable repair kits?

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One noticeable difference is the starter application. The 1941 (and '42') models have the starter actuated by a pedal located above the accelerator where the P15 and D24 use a dashboard mounted button.

John R

Thanks Ed for your response. Yards like that are pretty much history here in MA. I sure miss them. Many a Saturday I spent salvaging parts for my cars.

John R

Ed, just curious, is it this the same overdrive unit you are now using? I saved this photo you posted of the removal at French Lake. Good luck on your jack application.

John R

Yes, that hidden panel is really cool. There is another Warner Brothers film titled "In this Our Life" made in 1942 in which George Brent drives a 1937 Plymouth coupe that I believe could very possibly be the same one featured in "High Sierra" filmed the previous year. Buick's from that era were also used.

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Two great films, "The Big Sleep" and "High Sierra". It's interesting that In "High Sierra", they used both a '37 and a '38 Plymouth coupe. They were supposed to be the same car but the grilles are noticeably different. Throughout the late '30's and the '40's, Warner Brothers used both of these same cars in some of their films which was great. I have many of these films and never tire of seeing them. 1939 Dodge 4 door sedans were often used as police cars as well.

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Hello and welcome to the forum. What a great score. I love the D24 club coupes. This one appears to have survived very well. I had a '48 Dodge 4 door sedan and it was a fun car. Keep this one and enjoy it.

John R

Hello and welcome. Super looking car and a great color. You'll have great fun with it.

John R

Check the little pigtail wire in the distributor that supplies electricity to the points. If the insulation wears through it can come in contact with the housing and short out. The engine will idle fine but when the distributor advances when you rev up the engine, it can cause symptoms like you describe. I had this happen and it drove me nuts until I stumbled on to this problem. Best of luck to you.

John R

I had small reel of film transferred to a DVD at the local CVS pharmacy near my home. The film was sent out and they charged me $25.00 and did a great job. I think any film developing place could do this for you.

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Here is a photo of a restored version. A unique model for sure.

John R