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I have received approval for DMV to utilize an original 1947 Louisiana license plate! I have owned the plate for probably 20 years but only recently looked into registering vehicle with the plate. After a couple simple requirements I received a new registration today with my new/old licence plate! Plus it is good indefinitely! I have just recently started driving it regularly. I am now semi retired and now have time to drive and enjoy. I have owned it for almost 30 years. Here are few pictures of my car along with my new license plate!!

This past weekend I repaired mine. Mine had a cork float. They were originally coated with shellac to fuel proof the cork. This was fine untill the introduction of alcohol in gasoline. Alcohol breaks down shellac. Threw me for a loop at first. I removed and tested in water, It floated well. However, when watching when I installed into tank I noticed the cork float sank! It floated in water however not in gasoline. I guess the differences in the specific gravity of gas to water made a difference. Luckily I has a spare cork float on another bad sending unit. I swapped cork float. I then coated with butyrate dope found at hobby shop. So car so good!

WOW!! LOOKS GREAT!!

I could not agree more!!

Once you pull tape it will improve immeasurably!

After viewing Reg' reference I now agree it is a 6. I was on the fence being in the OP photo the supposed 6 had a vertical line extending upwards. This casted some doubt in my opinion. However, after looking at other stampings of the number 6 I am quite certain in the OP the numer in question is in-fact a 6. My two cents!!?

Great looking car! Then again I am a little partial!

Great advice knuckleharley!

I am an advocate for remaining 6 volt. My P15 starts and performs just fine.

Great job! Looks great thus far!!

Thank you!!

BEAUTIFUL WORK!!!

Afternoon, What is the correct bulb number for the dash lights on P-15? Thank you! Dave

Here is the rear adapter I made for the rear shoes. It too is made from the center hub of a discarded brake drum.

I made the identical unit from rear drum.?

Thank you!

After almost 30 years of poor braking and trying every "work around" available, I finally came to the realization I was going to have to make my own tool to align the brake pads. Here is what I came up with. I had an old rusted brake drum under my bench. I ground/cut off the center rivets and removed the center hub. I welded a rod and installed a dial indicator. This was the result. Ofcourse the pictures show the completed unit without the wheel bearings installed. It worked quite well. One will have to install wheel bearing to utilize the unit. The result is I now have brakes that I can trust. Here is the procedure I used: 1. Turned the minor adjustment in about 1/4 travel. 2. Rotate the major adjustment just till the heel of the shoes touched the drum VERY slightly. 3. Remove drum and Install hub/dial devise. Rotate dial to HEEL of shoe. Set the dial to "zero" at the the measurement of the HEEL of the shoe. This now became MAX adjustment. 4. Rotate the hub/dial to the toe of shoe. Turn the minor adjustment until it read zero on dial at toe of shoe as well. I did have to "touch-up" the major adjustment slightly until all reading across the shoe from heel to toe read zero. 5. Repeat procedure for second shoe. I am quite pleased with the results. This is certainly one of several options out there. Being I was unable to locate an original adjustment tool this became my only option. And frankly a good one for me. I am quite pleased with the outcome. I hope this helps others who have struggled as I have for so many years. Good luck!

Great find!!!Happy for you!

Thanks for the replies. Yes, I am in northern Louisiana. You stated your shoes must be ground to match . I will do some checking in my area at local brake shops and see if that is even possible here. I will read what you referenced. I would still like to get the "right" tool to complete the job. Thank you again!

Good evening, I have owned my P-15 for almost 30 years. I have spent way too many hours trying to get a good firm brake pedal-too no avail. I tried every workaround without using the correct Miller tool etc. I am tired of not having a good braking vehicle. I wish to rent from a member the proper tool for adjusting the Lockheed brake system. I will gladly pay a deposit to cover the cost of the tool. I will return it in the same condition as I received it and will take great care of it while in my possssion. Your assistance is GREATLY appreciated. I can be contacted at 318-455-8099 or dbslusar@suddenlink.net Much appreciated!!! Dave Slusarczyk

Looks quite nice!! Hats off to you my friend!!

Sounds great!! Good luck!

Morning Harold, Sorry for the delay. I am not real savvy at navigating the site. Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated. I have and do enjoy the Plymouth. Regrettably I have as of recent considering selling it. I do not drive it like I once did. All to often it sits for too long of periods of time. We both know letting a vehicle sit is not the ideal situation. I have two grown children and neither has any interest in my car or the radios. We are all different I guess, Back to your radio/tv parts. To be honest nothing looks of any great value. These are the type of items one would find in the "junk boxes" of most restorers. Not to say they have no value----just do not plan on buying that new Lamborghini with the proceeds! These are the type of items one would find at a swap meet selling for a few dollars per box. Are there any electronic stores out your way. You might give them a call and see if there is any interest locally. Please let me know before you discard them. I will throw a few dollars your way---at least you can get a free lunch!! Best, Dave

That is a nice color. looks good!

As an avid radio collector/restorer I would recommend http://antiqueradios.com/forums/index.php. We are a group of friendly guys who enjoy the radio hobby! Plus there are a lot of car guys as well!! Here is my website. It is rather outdated but gives you some insight as to what I collect. You will find my Plymouth in there as well!! http://pages.suddenlink.net/davesradios/ I must mention that very few old TV parts, including tubes are not worth much. I have had several tube caddies filled with NOS TV tubes and could not find anyone to give them too. I have been in the radio hobby for over 20 years and find it very enjoyable. My Plymouth is fun too!!! If you can post a picture I would be glad to offer any insight as to what you have. Best, Dave