Robin (UK)
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We just held our 4th Annual P-15 Picnic in England and were honoured to be joined by well known Plymouth enthusiasts Mark & Tracey Duggan and Greg & Kathy Gonya, who travelled from the US to spend the weekend with us.
35 people and a very nice selection of cars arrived at the hotel on Saturday and we enjoyed a drive out to Twinwood Airfield, where we had arranged a private group visit to the museum buildings and preserved control tower. Twinwood is an historic WW2 site, the airfield from where Glenn Miller departed for France on his ill-fated flight in December 1944.
On Saturday evening we all shared a lovely dinner and drinks, rounded off with a light-hearted quiz, courtesy of William and Biddy.
Sunday morning saw more cars meet us at the hotel before we left for a 30-minute cruise to Old Warden Aerodrome and The Shuttleworth Collection, which is one of the world's finest collections of airworthy vintage aircraft. The guided tours we took were highly informative and the range of aircraft, cars, motorcycles and other items on display is remarkable.
The final tally of 46-48 Mopars was:4x Plymouth Business Coupes
4x Plymouth Club Coupes
1x Plymouth 2-Door Sedan
1x Plymouth Convertible
1x DeSoto SP15 Club Coupe
1x Dodge 4-Door Sedan
1x Chrysler Club CoupeThere was a nice selection of 'guest cars' too.
Dean, Chris and I will announce details of next year's P-15 Picnic as soon as we can.Come and join us... Everyone's welcome!
With thanks to Simon and Colin for the pictures...
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On 7/2/2018 at 1:38 AM, Brent B3B said:
Very cool Robin I like the color scheme but, I call BS! No way you have an 18yr old son! AND the sun was shining? ?
It was a rare visit from the sun!
And it's true... my son is 18. How does that happen?!!!
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7 minutes ago, greg g said:
Is he mechanically inclined? One of the rules of old car ownership is "Sooner or later, you are going to need to mechanic on it!". Usually at night, in the rain, in a sketchy part of town.
Henry will become more mechanically inclined now he owns this!
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I'm thrilled that my 18 year-old son has chosen to embrace the old car hobby.
He's just bought his first car... a 1967 Triumph Herald 12/50.
It's got an 1147cc (70 Cu In) 4-cylinder motor, front disc brakes and an incredible 25ft turning circle. And it's almost exactly the same size as a VW Beetle, so it's a perfect little car for running around the streets of London.
We just grabbed this picture in the sunshine...
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7 hours ago, Labrauer said:
Robin is the overdrive a R7 or a R10? I think I might have a wiring diagram for the R7 shift rite on the shift knob somewhere here on the computer if you need it.
Mine's an R10.
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41 minutes ago, Mark D said:
Robin - how does one tell if these are a latching type relay?
I searched the part number 311941581C.
It will have 5 terminals, numbered S, 30, 56, 56a and 56b.
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Looks like they are easily available in the US, Mark...
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=C23-311-941-581-C
http://www.air-cooled-parts.com/cat/product_info.php/311941581c-relay-for-headlight-311941581c-p-24929
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1 hour ago, Plymouthy Adams said:
let me fix you up with a few Spitfires...lol.....got to love Giovanni Michelotti.....they are a timeless design....
My 18 year-old son is just about to collect his first car... a 1967 Triumph Herald
It's another Michelotti classic.
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Hey Damon,
I have the original white flashers at the front but have supplemented them with small amber flashers bolted to the bottom of the bumper guards.
At the back, I fitted white 'reverse' lights but added amber bulbs. They have the 'right' period look and other cars seem to notice them easily.
Hope this helps.
Robin
PS I had a look around your car at Colin's place... It's a real beauty!
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I just got a new speaker mounted behind the grille in the dash of my P15.
Music is provided via bluetooth from my phone, using a piece of kit developed by a guy I know over here in the UK.
They will be available commercially in a few weeks' time.
If you're on facebook, here's a video...-
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It's interesting to see this thread revived.
I ran with the electronic switch for a while but the OD was drawing too much current so it wasn't really up to the job.
So I now have a VW headlight relay activated via a Shift-Rite knob on the gear shifter.
It works really well and the mechanical relay makes a great sound as it engages/disengages giving it a real period feel.
The VW part number is 311941581C (for 6v +ve ground).
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It is most probably a D24 but, if it's Canadian built, it could be a D25, which is a Plymouth-based car with Dodge trim.
Compare the lines of the fenders and the shape of the grille...
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Checked with the guru (George Asche) and he says there's not much difference between the cams, so it's most likely that the Dodge cam was probably the part that was to hand at the time.
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My car is just about to get a replacement engine, which is a strong-running unit from a friend's car. (He's dropping in a V8)
The motor was hopped up sometime in the 1960s and was run with dual carbs and fenton headers, but we know nothing about the internals.
Looking at part numbers, we've found the following...
The motor is a Plymouth unit, with a P23 number (1951).
The number on the crank appears to be correct for the year, but the camshaft is showing a Dodge number.
Is there much difference between the Plymouth and Dodge cams?
Could there be a 'performance' reason for swapping to a Dodge profile?
Or is it perhaps just that the part was available at the time and/or it's been reground?
I'd welcome any ideas or thoughts.
Thanks,
Robin -
The VW part number you are looking for is 311-941-581 C
Relay, Headlamp, 6V, All Models -67
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4 hours ago, Cairy hunt said:
Where abouts is this meet??
This year, we were at the National Museum of Computing, Bletchley Park.
We're currently talking to suitable venues for 2018 and will announce details as soon as we can.
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2 hours ago, normanpitkin said:
All we needed was a Desoto! Oh,and a woody or wagon to complete the line up.maybe next year! I had a great time ,roll on next year!
Graham was hoping to bring his DeSoto business coupe but didn't make it. Dave will also hopefully have his finished for next year's meet.
There's a T&C that's local to our meet but the owner is usually away at this time of year.
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11 hours ago, Mark D said:
Such great pics, looks like everyone had a fantastic time. Can't wait to do this one in person.
You'll be guest of honor, Mark.
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12 hours ago, DonaldSmith said:
It looks like all the steering wheels are on the left. Don't stick out your arm if you are close to the curb. (kerb?)
Are these all, or most of them, imports from the States? (States: Canadian shorthand for the United States of America. What do the Brits call the USA, politely, of course?)
Yes, all left hand drive. There are a few right hand drive cars over here (originally supplied to Africa)
We also say 'The States'... it's almost like we speak the same language!
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45 minutes ago, Andydodge said:
Robin, great pics, looks like there has been some P15 breeding going on, plus I see that their bigger brothers visited also.....really good to see the variety of colours as well, I counted 11 different P15......enough to fill a dealership lot.........lol................andyd
Yes... 11 Plymouths, 3 Chryslers and a Dodge.
Also a few owners whose cars couldn't make the trip.
And some 'guest' classic cars, too.
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The 3rd Annual P-15 Picnic was a great success.
We even welcomed our first overseas visitor... a P15 owner from Holland who is planning to bring his car next year.
It was a good day out...
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When the vacuum system works, it's sweet.
I shot this today...-
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P 15 add-on
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Couple more pictures...