Robin (UK)

Hi Guys, I need a bolt for the battery hold-down, for the side that's near the engine. Does anyone have one I can buy? Thanks. Robin.

Simpler days... better times... But not too different to this scene, taken a couple of years ago, in the UK...

Wow! Thank you. I've actually been searching all over the place for a solution and I think I may have found one (almost in my own back yard). A guy not too far from here is selling switching modules built to spec for approx $30. My brother-in-law found him on YouTube, of all places! He's going to build my relay in the next couple of weeks. I'll report back on it.

That's because the driver sits on the right.

I knew about the P15 convertibles featured in 'Sunset Boulevard' and 'They Live By Night', both of which I have on DVD. But I just got these pictures from Ebay - stills from the 1958 JD movie, 'High School Hellcats' (AKA School For Violence). Thought I'd share them with you. I now need to get myself a copy of the movie although it does look like the old Plymouth is subject to some bad treatment....

Thanks Guys. Your answers have really helped. Jim's details were especially useful. I did a web search and have found a 5v latching relay that will probably work. A thread on another Forum suggests this will be OK for momentary 6v input, although I guess I can add a resistor to the circuit. I'll let you know how I get on. Thanks again. Robin.

Hi Guys, I'm looking for someone to make a relay/switching system for me. I'd be happy to pay for time and parts. I'm running my overdrive with a single wire switching operation, so it's a simple on or off. The switch is currently under the dash, so I have to reach forward to use it. I now have a Shift-Rite gear shifter knob that I'd like to use to switch the overdrive. Here's the problem... The Shift-Rite is a momentary switch, so only makes contact when the button is held down. It doesn't latch, so the circuit breaks as soon as the button is released. I believe that what I need is an electronic, latchable, flip flop relay and I haven't been able to find anything like that for sale. It needs to work as follows... One push of the button to flip the switch to provide constant power. Next push of the button to break the circuit. Can anyone help? My car is running 6 volt positive ground. Thanks. Robin.

Great stuff. Thanks for posting. I'm only half way through, but need to do some work. I'll watch the rest later.

I had already emailed Rik with the link to this page. He wrote back to say he'd seen these pictures already, posted elsewhere and he'd been in touch with MrSpeedyT.

Hi Guys, I'm trying to find some Plymouth hubcaps to fit a set of 1930s Dodge wheels as pictured below. Research on the web is showing two types of cap - one with spring clips and one without. I'm not sure which type I will need. Can anyone offer advice? Better still... does anyone have one (or some) of these caps lying around? Thanks for any help you can give. Robin.

1940 Plymouth business coupes are beautiful from every angle and this one is no exception. I love it. If I had the spare cash, and the space to keep it, this car would already be on a ship to the UK!!!

I don't know, as I don't get Hemmings regularly, but I'd guess they advertise in there. If so, you can take your complaint to Hemmings who will threaten to remove Kanter's advertising if they don't adequately resolve the problem. That applies very strong pressure. Sadly, I had to do this many years ago, when I was supplied with seat upholstery (not from Kanter) that was completely wrong. I got every cent back, including the cost of shipping to the UK. Another option would be to contact your credit card provider, if you paid by card. Don't let them get away with it. Good luck. Robin.

Hi Alan, I can't personally vouch for their carpet, but I got my P15 convertible top from Bill Hirsch Autos, and it is lovely. I got great service and a great product. I would suggest it's worth calling Bill to speak to him about your carpet. I'd be very interested to know how you get on, as I want to replace the carpets in my car, soon. Here's Bill's web address... http://www.hirschauto.com/

You wouldn't want to come home with a Formula 1 car by mistake!!! http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12417757

Watching the 'Michael Warshaw soap opera' unfold on this Forum has been like seeing a car crash. Totally horrific... but impossible to look away. This is a guy who claims to be a big shot lawyer but shows no regard for his fellow human beings. Not sure that quite hangs together. The nature of his constant and repeated questioning proves that he has extremely poor research skills. I wouldn't want to have to rely on him on my legal team. Personally, I think he was cut quite a bit of slack but I think his recent denigration of manual workers was a step too far. My father was a blue collar worker. He is honest, hard working, and a man of principle. I'll take that over whatever Mr Warshaw claims to be, any day.

No Bob, but it just needs a simple L-shaped bracket. I have it fitted on the left of the dash, above the hood pull.

I fitted one like that in my Plymouth. It's a nice piece. Only $50 from here... http://www.alibaba.com/product/us107756064-258950443-0/Transmission_Parts_Overdrive_Selector_Cable.html

Here's the period 1940s version...

That's the place. And yes, the picture was taken to the left of the building. The building has a fascinating history - especially for 'petrolheads' like us, as it was a transport cafe that was adopted by youths and bikers as their hang-out in the 1950s. It's a legendary venue - it featured in the film 'The Leather Boys'. My mother used to go there and she tells me stories of riding on the back of Triumphs and Nortons, wearing an army surplus flying jacket. Several years ago, Mark Wilsmore decided that the building (that was being used as a tire-fitting center) should be recognised for its history and set about returning it to being a cafe. He bought the building and waited for the tire company's lease to expire. During that time he set up a temporary building in the car park and would hold bike meets every weekend, sell t-shirts and spread the word. Now he runs a successful business, welcomes classic bikes and cars, stages gigs with bands and has breathed life back into the old place. it's an inspirational story. If you want to read more about the history, check out the info on the Ace website... http://www.ace-cafe-london.com/History.aspx

Well spotted, Tod. Here's the original picture. How many changes can you see?

My wife and I recently did a photo shoot at the Ace Cafe in London. I've re-worked one of the shots by photoshopping out anything 'modern looking', adding a border and making the colours a lot 'warmer' for more of a vintage feel. Here's the final version. I'm hoping it looks like a shot from Miami in 1950.

Some nice ones there, Bob, including several pictures of P15s. If you Google search 'Plymouth Cuba', you'll find even more. Here's a shot I found on the web a few years ago.

46 Mercury...

No, he was from County Sligo, on the West Coast.

A different mode of transport, but I just love this picture of my late father-in-law, taken in the West of Ireland in the mid 1950s, when he was about 14. When I knew him, he lived in London, but I had the privilege of accompanying him to a bar in his home town a few years ago when we were on holiday in Ireland. We met up with some of his childhood friends and they started sharing some amazing stories of their youth. It was only then that I realised that they rode their horses like motorcycle gangs ride their bikes - for thrills and adventure. Those boys were wild! And this picture just about sums up their skill and fearlessness.