EagleChief

Thanks guys! I need to get the car to my house so I have all my tools and testers and have time to look it over. The taillights work, and are a lot brighter than the other bulbs. Went to test the brakes and nothing. Put one of the old bulbs back in, nothing for brakes, then both older bulbs and still nothing. So, I know it wasn't the bulbs. Once I get that situated, where do I look for the flasher relay?

Coming back to this, I bought the lights and the flasher that were linked here. My dumb newb question follows: Where in the world do I hook up the flasher relay? I did a quick search, but not very thorough, thinking it would be easy to spot. Granted, it was 98 deg with no wind and high humidity, and my patience didn't allow for me to look for very long. I did get the bulbs replaced, but in doing so, learned that my brake lights don't work, and my trunk light does not work, either. Brake lights didn't work with old bulbs, or new bulbs... so I'm assuming that's within the brake switch somewhere?

Related question regarding LED's... I'm trying to figure out ways to add some lighting to the rear of the car. Thinking about adding a light strip in the rear window, or the base of the bumper, the trunk lid - just something to add another set of lights to the rear. I even thought about using the gap between the fender and body to place a strip of lights there (vertically) instead of the chrome trim that fills that gap. What have any of you done to add lights? And also, if you have tried something like that, do these regular light strips (flexible LED strips) work on our systems, or do I still need to find some that are 6volt?

Quick question on the 1158's... does that come as a 2-pack, or is that a single bulb? I don't see any info on that on their page. EDIT** Nevermind, I found the info I was looking for. I ordered a set to try out, including the flasher.

I see that now. I could've sworn I saw a 6 volt version on Oldmoparparts. But, it was quite a bit more expensive. That's why I looked elsewhere. There are a few different versions on Speedway motors it looks like.

I do have the dual filament turn signals on my car. I was just curious if/what bulbs were being used when converting to LED, especially with the 6 volt system. If you only change out the rear signals, would we still need to change the flasher? It would still be providing power to the regular bulbs up front.

I've been debating this same subject. My wife has informed me that, while following, it is hard to see the lights on the back of the car - especially during the daytime hours. My car is stock/original and I've tried to think of ways to add more lights/signals without hurting the car. I have seen some replacement housings that are set up with LED's built in: https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Technostalgia-6060-1946-48-Plymouth-Sedan-Brake-Light,9874.html And, also some "3rd brake light" options that would go in the rear window: https://www.speedwaymotors.com/United-Pacific-33013-LED-Regular-3rd-Brake-Light-Clear-Chrome,475291.html I'd like to do the same to the turn signals, but most of the replacements I've found are for 12-volt systems. I might have to give those bulbs a try for the tail light/turn signals.

I'm going to ask a loaded question, and I should've asked the gentleman I purchased the car from. What oil do you all use on these cars? Original flathead 6 in the car. The oil is still clear and clean, but I'd like to have some on reserve and for the next oil change. ** Nevermind...

You are correct, the "LATCH" system is bolted to the floor/frame of the vehicles between the seats' lower and upper cushions. That product I linked to, is an "add-on" version. I don't think they are near as safe and sturdy to use as the factory system, as they do not bolt to the floor. In our old vehicles, it would be even worse, I'd imagine, seeing as how the seat cushions are not bolted in to the car/truck.

Here is the link of the item I was thinking of for the "add in" latch brackets. https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Restraint-Mounting-Connector-Interface/dp/B0937G9LH2/ref=asc_df_B0937G9LH2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=507701441215&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14872409099276633270&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026521&hvtargid=pla-1291111392693&psc=1 I went against using these for a couple of reasons. 1) they do not mount to the floor of the vehicle, and 2) I think, to use them correctly, they need to have the top tether of the child's seat attached, as well as the lower latches. In our old cars, that could be an issue trying to remove the rear seat, attach, and re-install. I believe the retrobelt store is where I purchased my seatbelts from, as well.

That is correct. I just used the lap belts. I know there is a bracket that can be installed for the latches, but I just went with the lap belts.

I can't remember off the top of my head where I purchased them from (online), so I'll have to dig in my files for the receipt. But, they came with all of the hardware needed for mounting them. I ordered 3 seatbelts for the rear. I sat our kids carseats in the car in order to get the width and locations where I needed to put the seatbelts. I put some tape on the upper seat cushion to mark the width. Then, pulled the lower seat out, which is fairly easy to do. After that, using the tape that I applied on the upper cushion, I could mark the width on the floor to drill holes for the mounting. I "guesstimated" for the exact locations. Tried to figure out a spot that would be easy to access under the car, as well as inside. This took a few times of looking inside, then crawling underneath to try and figure out what I was looking at. Once I had my spots picked out. I marked them with a Sharpie marker, then drilled a small hole from inside the car, through the floor. Once those were drilled, I crawled underneath and drilled the larger holes (I used a larger drill for these and I had more clearance under the car, than inside). After that, I used the seatbelt mounting instructions and hardware. They came with 1/2" or 5/8" grade 8 hardware (bolts, washers, nuts) and some extra large washers - probably 4" diameter - to use for mounting. So, inside the car was the seatbelt mount, washer, bolt. Under the car was large washer against the floor, then the other washers and nut. I'm pretty sure there were regular washers and lock washers for the mounting. It was last October when I installed them, so I don't exactly remember what all the hardware was. I started with the outer belts first, then the center belts. In order to limit the amount of holes I drilled, the center belts share the same mounting position.

Small world, isn't it?! I know the area well. I find it sad that all of the ranch and farm land is disappearing. If you haven't been back, you wouldn't recognize Owasso now. It's actually starting to get too big, I think. That whole area, I've always known it as German Corner, has been annexed and is suited for commercial deveopment over then next 5-8 years. City of Owasso keeps cramming in apartments/housing/stores anywhere they can find a blade of grass.

I tried adding a front view pic, but apparently the file size is too large.

Thanks! I'll have to investigate it more. I'll try and post another picture from my phone (more direct from the front), but what this picture doesn't show very well - both horn wires are combined before the spade connector. Are they supposed to be joined that way? I have some wire and connectors, although not period correct. I guess I could replace those two wires to the horns and that would take care of any frayed wire issue.

Well, hello fellow Okie! I'm originally from Skiatook, but currently live in Owasso. I usually put Tulsa down as my location, as it's more easily known/easy to find for forum members. My wife, and her family, is from Tulsa. My family is still in Skiatook. Owasso was a nice middle ground for us.

I appreciate all the advice on the glass. I didn't think about a local place cutting a piece for me. On another note... My horn is not hooked up. There appears to be a box(relay?) mounted on the front of the horn bracket. Should the wires from the horn attach to that? I tried looking at some diagrams, but I'm not good reading electrical stuff. When I first looked at it, the wires from the horns were pushed back and just loosely touching a screw that mounts the box(relay?). But, I'm thinking it should be connected to this box. Is that right? In this picture, you can see the post where the spade connector was resting.

I appreciate the advice. I'll look into it some more. Honestly, I haven't had the chance to really look into it at all. I just took the word of the previous owner that it worked once. I've pushed the buttons on it a few times, but haven't messed with it enough to really figure it out. It's usually while I'm driving that I have pushed the buttons, and then I'm more focused on driving than I am with the radio working.

That does look like my radio. All of the buttons work, the dial will change with the button press.

To add to the wish list... I'm going to have to replace one of the rear door windows. The previous owner cracked it from top to bottom. I did find the write up on replacing the window on here. Pretty sure I even saved it off somewhere. Other than ebay, is there a source for windows that you all know of?

Thanks everyone! It is a fun car to have. We love interacting with people when we drive it. The nostalgia that it brings people and the smiles when you hear stories about someone riding around in one, or their parents/grandparents had one. It makes it worth it. Keeping those memories alive is what it's all about. My main search on here was for tire sizes. I know there are a ton of debates, and a ton of threads, and opinions. But I had a blowout a couple of weekends ago and have been trying to search for a new set of tires. The current set on the car are Coker Classics in a 185r16. I talked with Coker and they don't even offer that tire size anymore. I went ahead and bought a set of Cokers in a 6.00-16 bias ply, but was hoping to go with a radial tire. It's just hard to find anything without paying an arm-and-a-leg for them. I had found a set of 205/70-16's from Diamondback, but they were still pretty pricey - about $1500 for a set of 4. We're going to end up using the 6.00-16's, and I'll just try and keep tabs on something else for the future - if we ever get to that point.

Thanks for this info! I'll look into Stellantis and see what I can find out. That would be nice to have! We are planning on doing more with the car this year. I have to keep it stored away from the house, so that makes it a little harder to just jump in and go. But, I think it'll definitely get used more this year.

Hello everyone. I'm dropping in to say hi and introduce myself. I live in a suburb of Tulsa, OK and have a 1947 Plymouth Special Deluxe. I bought the car in April 2022. I've entered it in a couple of car shows so far, but haven't used it too much. I love classic cars & trucks of all sorts, but have to admit, I don't know a whole lot about them. I'm always learning, though. It is just hard to remember it all. I have a few friends that are walking encyclopedias on cars and it baffles me how they retain all of that information. Anyway... as for the car itself, to my knowledge I'm the 3rd owner at minimum. The gentleman I bought it from only had it 2 years. The PO before him had the car redone, but I'm not sure how long he owned it. I had the generator rebuilt last summer. I need to replace one of the rear door windows as the previous owner cracked it. I just had a blowout on one of my front tires and have some replacements that I need to get installed. I added seat belts to the rear seat, as we have 3 kids that want to ride along and they still require car seats. From what I was told, this car is "original" with a repaint. To be honest, I don't know if it is, or not. I was told it has the original motor/transmission. Interior is supposed to be original, but I'm pretty certain is was all redone. It has the tube radio in it, but I haven't been able to get it to work. The previous owner said he got it to come on, once. All of the lights work, heater works, defrost works, even the hood light functions. The kids are the main reason we got this beautiful car. We have 2 trucks ('71 C10 and a '73 F100), but we can't all ride in the trucks as a family. So, the search began for a "family car". I ran across the ad for this car and pulled the trigger on it. I've searched around on this site a few times for info, and decided to join in order to learn more. I like to be active on forums, so feel free to ask me any questions and I'll do my best to answer, or I'll probably be asking questions.