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Glad to find I am not the only one!! I do not have an answer other than mine did the same thing. Dave

Thank-you Merle, Turns out I had to unbolt the flywheel and remove the bell housing and flywheel at the same time. I did not have enough clearance to remove the flywheel by itself. Now onto the freezeplugs!! Thanks again, Dave

Being there is one at the back of the block. How hard is it to remove the bell housing with motor in the car? I presently have the transmission dropped and linkages removed that attach to the bell housing. I have the engine supported under the oild pan. Apart from removing the mount bolts and removing the bell housing is there anything that should be a concern? Thanks, Dave

Evening Gentlemen, How many freeze/casting plugs on a P-23 motor?? Are there any behind the flywheel?? Thanks, Dave

I am having difficulty adjusting the left front shoes. I am curious--Are there differences in the front and rear shoes on the same wheel?? Thanks, Dave

Yes, I have since repositioned after picture was taken. It really was not as bad as the pic depicted. Nonetheless I did reposition. Thanks-----

I will agree with previous posters. Sounds as though you have to dig a little deeper. You are certainly not the first to have brake issues on their Plymouth!! At this very moment I am replacing my shoes and cylinders. I am waiting for a grease seal for the left wheel to complete it. I am going to go to silicone brake fluid in the hopes it will cut down on the corrosion. Here is my right side. I just recently came across the recommendation to cut stots in the anchor bolts to allow for adjustment once the shoe is on. What a great tip!! I have spent 20 years driving like I had no brakes---basically cause I didn't!! After performing the adjustment as described in the technical tips I for once had decent brakes. It was at this point I decided to replace everything and adjust properly and then I would be set for the long haul. Good Luck with yours. OOPS! Thought I better add. No I did not install my drums with duct tape on my shoes!! I tape then during the installation and final prep. I find it helps to keep them clean untill the very end. Dave

Thank-you!!

Thanks Guys!!

I am in need of the rubber "boots" that are on either side of the outer A-arm. Here is a pic of where I am speaking of. They were both so torn that I removed them. I checked Kantor but all they had were kits. I just want two of them. Thanks again! Dave

Afternoon Guys, I am replacing the front wheel cylinders on my P-15. My question is regarding the interconnect line between the cylinders. Does it get routed in front of the spindle or to the aft?? I hope I am making sense. Thank-you, Dave

I am sure they do wonderful work. I am certainly more of a purist. That is the joy of this hobby as well as my radio hobby. We all can choose our level of "restoration". Dave

Honestly I rarely take in customers radios. I just have a warm spot for my fellow car collectors. I typically only perform restorations on radios for friends and family. When I do take a radio in for restoration I am very fair with my rates. I am always cheaper than anyone who offers home radio restorations. I am going to pull my radio and perform a restoration on it. After doing so I will have a good idea of how much effort and time is involved. Let me first state I do not believe in doing a "repair". In-fact I will not do a repair. I will only do a complete restoration. Repairs will come back and haunt you on a 60 year old radio. I replace all wax/paper capacitors--capacitors are cheap. Tubes are quite reasonable and rarely bad. More than likely the most expensive part will be the vibrator. I will have to do some checking on its cost. As of this moment I am contemplating restoring radios to their original performance. I am not going to do FM modifications and the such. It is way to early to throw a dollar value out just yet as I am just getting feelers. You can be certain I will be less expensive than anyone out there. Radio restoration is a hobby for me and an enjoyment. I too am held to a budget and understand others that are as well. Dave

Not a problem. I will keep you in mind. Dave

Thanks Don. I looked and was unable to locate any tag. Good information however. Doilley---who thought of THAT name?? Dave

Evening Gentlemen, I am new to the Forum and have enjoyed my stay thus far. As much as I enjoy my car my true enjoyment comes from radio restorations. I am an avid collector of the 20's and early 30's radios. Been at it for about 15 years. Here is my web site if your interested. It is rather outdated but will give you an ideas as to what I collect. http://pages.suddenlink.net/davesradios/ With that said. I am contemplating offering radio restorations to memebers on the Forum. Please understand I am just contemplating it. I am not geard up for auto radio restoration but could be if the need arises. Right now I guess I am testing the waters to see how much a demand their will be. Is there much a demand for it?? Is there someone on the Forum that presently does restorations?? I do not want to step on any toes. Give me some feedback please. Dave

Thanks Ed. Another oddity we will never know. I will probably still keep my car however. Dave

Thanks for the information Ed. I guesss that confirms the engine swap. I just wish I new why they had done it. I guess the world will never know. Did the 51-52 model year engines come with green blocks and re/orange head?? Dave

Thanks Don for any information you can provide. The block number is P23*354678*. The carburator is a Stromberg. FWIW the body number is 500A193313. And yes, that is a block heater. Much needed in ND where I purchased it. I get more darn compliments about those damn doillies than I do the car!! :) Thanks again Don. Thanks to all for the kind words and warm welcome!! Dave

Thank-you for the kind words. I thought I would post a couple more pics I took this morning. Notice the one of the engine--It has an reddish/orange head with a green block?? Originally it is my understanding they were all silver. Knowing its history I have no reason to suspect it was changed but with the color---maybee it was. I took one of the right rear fender to show the damage from what looks like a snow chain--thats my guess anyway. Thanks again for the kind words. It is good to be back. Dave

I am the third owner. The gentlemen I purchased it from had only owned it a very short time. It looks great for its age. The paint was faided quite bad however. I could wipe my hand acros it and my hand would be green. After trying several types of polishes/waxes I found that New Finish did the best job and the least harsh. I since use a canauba wax. In fact just a spray wax most of the time. I have a very difficult time finding paste waxes that do not leave swirl marks and that are not too harsh. It has numerous dings and ware spots. The worst being the right rear fender fender, It looks as though a tire chain had come loose and pepperd the fender. When I purchased it there were ugly red and green tweed seat covers over the seats. I removed them to have them reupolstered and the material underneath was just great! For whateverreason someone had placed red vinyl over the door panels. Once again when removed the mohair was just fine. I did replace the panel board behind all four doors as well as the red vinyl kick panels. The headliner does have a couple of mouse holes plus one in the side of the rear seat. I had removed probably 20 lbs of mouse bedding from under the seats. Even the glass is free of any bubbles and such that are so common. Like I said it is not perfect but certainly nothing I would consider to have redone. I can honestly say I have never seen a car this vintage that looks this good. I go to one car show a year. It is this weekend---weather permitting. Glad to be back. I look forward to conversing with any and all. Dave

I guess I may not be new. I posted a few times years ago. Never really introduce myself then. So now is my chance. I own a 47 P-15. I have had it for 20 years. I purchased it in North Dakota when station there in June 1990. It still retains the original paint and interior, It is not perfect but still is too darn good looking--in my opinion to redo. I am presently doing brake work---who doesn't. Using the tip I found here about cutting slots in the anchor bolts to adjust I know have pretty darn good brakes. I do not beleive they are 100% but I am working on it!! Runs great. It has 43000 original miles. Here are some pics I hope you enjoy!! Dave

Dodgeb4ya, Thank-you. Dave

Evening guys. I have not posted here is a lot of years. I own a 47 P-15. It has been with me for 20 years. I enjoy the car very much. My question being. Are the front wheel cylinders all different? I have been of the mindset that the uppers were interchangable. Plus the bottoms were interchangable from side to side as well. Thank-you guys, Dave