Robin (UK)

11 hours ago, Pooshoe said:

going to need some flow wings!

They are out there, if you search hard.
For info, here are some pictures from my 'archive':
1. 1941 Buick (OEM)
2. Flo Wings (plain)
3. Flo Wings (fake Ford)
4 Jet Wings (Custom)
5. Unknown trims

6. Page from Eastern Auto Supply catalog, 1949

22 hours ago, Frank Elder said:

Not a darn thing wrong with your car Storming Norman!

 

Or Yours Red Robin! I really like the chrome accent on the skirts, what is it off of if you don't mind me asking.  @Robin (UK)

Thanks Frank.
The spears are '41 Buick items. They were very popular with customisers in the '40s and early 50s. Check out Harry Westergard's custom builds and you'll see them on a lot of his cars.
The trims became so popular, repro pressed steel versions were made and sold as 'Flo-Wings' and 'Jet-Wings'.
A few period pictures attached...
 

2 hours ago, normanpitkin said:

 I hereby apologise for my car looking so terrible. What was I thinking!

Mea culpa, William!
 

Joe Bennett & The Sparkletones clearly had a smaller marketing budget than Zippo!

6.00x16 Firestone bias plys on original Plymouth rims.
I've been very happy with the handling. And the look, with the pie-crust edge, is just perfect.
Available with wide whitewall or plain black sidewall.
 

Your fenders are correct.
I fitted steel skirts on my car but when I got them they were too flat (like you describe) so I took them to a panel man and had the rear faces re-shaped, to hug the fender.
Couple of pictures attached. Hope they help.

On 10/5/2020 at 2:52 AM, Plymouthy Adams said:

red wheels are used when your car is so butt ugly that you do not really want folks to focus on the car as if a known fact the eye will affix to the red wheels....?

Hmm. Maybe you're right...
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11 hours ago, BobT-47P15 said:

COOL.   Love seeing unusual cars like that.

Thanks Robert.  There were in their heyday also such things as 1940s and 50s stretch limos used by funeral

homes.  Some time back I saw a P15 made into a park sightseeing car....but now I can't recall where it was - in

Canada I think.

Here you go, Bob.
This is the Canadian plexiglass D25...

13 hours ago, greg g said:

Glad you guys had a good time.
Thanks for the reports and pictures. I love this shot.

Mine will comfortably run all day at 70mph in overdrive, and it sits nicely in the power range to give a bit of acceleration when needed.
My car has a standard 3.9 rear end.

1 hour ago, greg g said:

Did Your son have a bosun's whistle?

No - he was blowing a wartime ARP whistle from my collection.
There's a video clip on my facebook page... 
 

On Friday, our street commemorated the 75th Anniversary of VE Day with music, dancing, a singalong and a day of socially distanced celebration.
My wife dressed as a Land Girl, my son wore US Navy uniform and I wore British Army (Middlesex Regt) battledress in honour of my great uncle, as we paraded around the road in our Plymouth.

Our neighbours gave us a rousing reception.
 

Here's an example of an accessory light-up swan hood ornament.
These pop up on eBay fairly regularly, in various colors.

On 4/13/2020 at 3:47 PM, clydeelder said:

These are the only other pictures I have found on the internet of the 2 door sedan

Thanks for posting these.
I've sent you some more pictures. Please check your messages.

35 minutes ago, Ulu said:

Is this the windshield washer tube?

I’ve never seen this before.

Yes, that's part of the Jiffy Jet set-up.
I have one, with all the fittings, but I'm reluctant to drill the (rare) windshield division bar on my convertible!

I've enjoyed reading the comments on another thread, comparing P15 Plymouth and 1950s Volvo styling.
So, for a bit of fun, I thought I'd share this photo of 1950s doowop group, The Medallions, posing with my '48 Plymouth coupe, way back in 2000 when I brought them to the UK to perform at our Rhythm Riot Festival.
I did my best to recreate the picture in the style of the famous promo for their 1959 hit, '59 Volvo'.
Here's a link to the song...
 

Glad you got those horns sorted.
Chrysler certainly knew how to make a noise!...
 

7 hours ago, Frank Elder said:

Don't you have to change the head lights too? So the beams orient differently? Or did some w#nker pull my leg...lol

That's correct, Frank.
UK headlights should to dip to the left.

Welcome to the Forum.
You'll find a lot of very useful information, and some amazingly helpful people on here.
As a 'new' UK owner, I hope you'll be able to join us at The P-15 Picnic in September, and come along to The Pilgrimage in April.
PM me with your email address and I'll add you to our circular news list.
Also, if you're on facebook we have a page for UK owners, so please join us here.
All the best,

Robin

16 hours ago, James_Douglas said:

Facebook is flypaper for idiots....

Looking forward to seeing everyone buzzing over to the Group.
Let's hope they all stick around!
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20 hours ago, 61farnham said:

 

I smell a cunning plan to get me active on Facebook?

23 hours ago, Sniper said:

Joined, might be a good idea to remind people to put in a location.  I see some prices in Euros and Pounds, pretty sure shipping would kill me on anything priced like that.  Thanks.

 

 

Great idea.
I'll add that to the Group rules and put out a message.

3 hours ago, 1949 Wraith said:

I would take advantage of the split manifold and and put on dual exhaust. It helps the engine breath, as the rear cylinder has basically no back pressure and loads at the front. I had the manifold cut on my '38 Dodge 218 and she works very nice, the heat riser area was cut out and I have never had issues with cold running even in below freezing temperatures. I will probably do the same to my '51 Dodge truck when I locate a spare exhaust manifold.

I have to agree. A split manifold or headers with dual exhaust is the single biggest change you can make with a bolt-on to these motors. It transforms the car.

1 hour ago, keithb7 said:

I’d like to join and participate. However the group privacy is set to “Public”. Meaning every time I post or respond in the group, every single one if my FB friends gets notified of my posts. I don’t need my mother-in-law or co-worker knowing about my desire to buy or sell vintage Mopar parts. 
 

My suggestion is you change the group setting to “Private” so only members of the group see all the posts. Then myself, and likely others will join in and actively participate. 
 

Regards. Keith

Thanks Keith.
That's been updated and I've set a custom address at www.facebook.com/groups/FlatheadMoparParts
Appreciate the feedback and look forward to welcoming you to the Group.

I set up a new facebook Group a few hours ago, specifically for owners to buy and sell parts for flathead Mopar cars & trucks.
The Group already has 39 members, from several countries,  and it's shaping up to be great way to reduce the burden of eBay fees and help keep our vehicles on the road.
Please come and join us at Flathead Mopar Parts - For Sale & Wanted

And please spread the word... Everyone's welcome.

We'll be holding our 6th Annual P-15 Picnic in the UK next September.
If you're in the area, come and join us. We'd love to see you there...

https://www.facebook.com/events/1476121095874040/