Mark D

Congratulations on the new ride! I see that you’re in central New York, how about you joining us for the p15 picnic in Canadaigua on 9/15-18! We would love to have you, and you would be the oldest car present.

Here’s a guess, maybe somebody tried to put an exhaust whistle under the hood? When they sold the car they removed the whistle and installed the cap.

Just 58 days until the P15 picnic! We've got a dozen cars registered coming from NY, CT, PA, MA, NH (& Ontario if the border the US and CA can figure things out. A few more folks in the area have indicated they will be day trippers joining us on Friday night or Saturday. There's still time for you to consider joining the fun. click here for the REGISTRATION FORM click here to sign up for the EMAIL LIST click here for the current version of the AGENDA

Hurrah hurrah! Some great news to share. The United States / Canada border officially reopens on July 5th for everyone that’s had their covid vaccines. This means that all of our Canadian friends can now travel south and join the picnic. Happy to have you and your classic loving friends joining us at the P15 picnic USA! Please spread the word and tell your friends.

Wanted to post up the following links for everyone that's requested them again. click here for the REGISTRATION FORM click here to sign up for the EMAIL LIST click here for the current version of the AGENDA I'm sure you all realize it takes a mountain of work to organize an event, and cash to make commitments is always required. So please send in your registration forms asap. We currently have 12 cars signed up with 3 more forms "in the mail". SO DONT DELAY AND SEND YOUR REGISTRATION IN NOW! The team here at the P15 Picnic USA are really looking forward to this event this year!

Mark Aubuchon... didn't this happen to you?

Very much looking forward to seeing you at the picnic !

I rarely contribute on the side of the forum, some of you may have seen me in the P 15 section. My sedan and my convertible are really my passion, these cars got me into creating a business with a close friend in Holland. Since 2015 I have been sourcing cars and parts for lots of Mopar lovers in the United Kingdom, Holland, Germany, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, and Finland. The business has grown slowly and we are proud of what we’ve accomplished. But I digress, the reason for this post is to just memorialize my latest find. Sitting here in the garage is this recently restored 1950 Panel Van. It’s in amazing condition, and a truck that I would have never thought I’d be able to find. The prior owner did a great job pulling it all apart and putting it back together. But in the next two days it will be get its journey to our garage in Rotterdam , from there it will surely find a new owner very quickly. This truck started life as a civil defense vehicle in Pennsylvania call mom it was them bought by a butcher shop in Littlestown PA. From there it went to sit for many years in New Jersey, and then brought here to Massachusetts. I know I’m gonna regret selling this one. post script, two days earlier we bought a 1951 B1B half ton in Sacramento, and that one is now on its way to Holland also.

I’ve got a catalog binder with every Carter made up to the early 60’s. As you can see it’s 3” thick. There’s no composite listing but they are sorted by application (which motor it was used on). Something specific you’re after? Drop me an email and I can look it up. mark@rdusaclassics.com

Well I drove down Friday evening from Massachusetts and stayed at the Fairfield inn. Got myself at beer and burger at the Red Robin and hit the sack early. Saturday morning I was on the field at 6:50, prepaid for admission and parking $30 which I didn’t think was too bad. Brought my two wheeler as well as a back pack but set out for my field tour with just the back pack. I walked 16,400 steps up and covered the entire field. My observations being that this was my first visit: - firstly, too many harbor freight style vendors on the field. Honestly, how many sanding pads, and vice grips are really sold at these shows. The set up and tear down time for some of those guys has to take a week. - old cars swap meets are not the place for grannies to sell crocheted toaster covers. - why would you bring yard sale crap to an old car swap meet? - a word about prices... most of what seemed worth looking at was way over inflated and I blame this on American pickers. An old North Carolina folding road map caught my eye, the seller would not budge from his $20 asking price. I moved on and I bet he went home with his map. - all was not awful though, there was lots of old iron. Lots of old parts, and a large variety. - many of the cars for sale where decent and well kept. But I wasn’t really looking to buy despite having some small expectation of coming away with a deal. - complete lack of masks anywhere. I also wore mine with maybe 5% others in the crowd. - the pretzel I bought for $5 was well worth it. - sorry I didn’t get to see you Rich. I’ll probably go again... cheers, mark

Hey if you’re willing and able, we’d love to have you and the car along for our p15 picnic in the fall. email me for details: mark@rdusaclassics.com

Whereabouts in Mass? Lecompte auto and truck in Clinton can do most anything. Tell Kevin the owner Mark Duggan recommended him.

Hey Rich, 6 hours drive. Buddy and I will come most of the way Friday and find a room for the night. Drive the final hour in the morning. Will make sure I find you to say hello.

Yep, at this point it appears I’ll be down for Saturday.

1942 is really low production year. And yes, Business coupes are pretty rare. Personally I like original stuff, my vote would be to do your best to restore it and enjoy it.

I have the sales brochure for the 46-48 interior options. Trim color on the window was not an option selectable buy the buyer, however there are at least two variants for the sapele pattern that came from the factory, and of course Convertibles and Station Wagons had welded dashes, so they got painted body color. drop me an email if you want to see the brochure, and I will respond with pics. mark@rdusaclassics.com

I’m down in Mass and might be interested in the trans. Got a friend overseas rebuilding a 46 desoto club coupe and he’s been thinking of getting a second trans for his project. Drop me an email if you decide to part with it. Mark@rdusaclassics.com

And here’s the info Greg mentions above Email me and I can send printable PDF copies to anyone that needs them. Mark@rdusaclassics.com

By the way Lee, you’re in good company. There are several P 15‘s in the UK. Keep in touch with Robin Weathersbee, he organizes a great gathering of P 15‘s every September, I’m sure you’d enjoy it. (Flew over from Boston and attended the last two myself!)

Chrysler Build Records What To Do: Send a letter requesting your Build Record to: Chrysler LLC Corporate Historical Collection 12501 Chrysler Fwy. CIMS 410-11-21 Detroit, MI 48288 USA Attn: Historical Information Be sure to include the serial number of the car in question (tag is mounted to the A pillar and proof of ownership (a copy of the title, for example), a self-addressed stamped envelope and a check made payable to Chrysler LLC. when last I checked the service was being offered for free.

Greg G. and I have been busy researching and making commitments in the Watkins Glen area. Hotels and general agenda to be announced within a few days. In the mean time and as we've started looking at food venues, door prizes and giveaways, it came to light that we'd need a few bucks to get this going. Without taxing ourselves, I found a printer that will host t-shirt sales direct to the buyer. I made up a cool t-shirt to support a small fundraiser. Please follow the link to get your own copy and help us keep the P15 Picnic going strong! https://www.customink.com/fundraising/hey-p15-picnic-fans?share=2191616098502836&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=desktop-campaign-supporter-modal-v1&utm_content=hey-p15-picnic-fans&ref=facebook_social_desktop-campaign-supporter-modal-v1&side=front&type=1&zoom=false&fbclid=IwAR3HHAFrJK2NB-BMYgRd3_CRgzj-Ym9aLJANLBxo14-bI49YE5VjSc_yOrs We have 30 days to sell 50 shirts! Order yours today and support a cool forties mopar event.

According to the Daytona carb rebuild catolog the D6S1 was a carb used on 46-54 Dodges which had a 230 motor. Not sure if it would be appropriate for the 265. Reference comes page five in the document located at this website. https://cdn.website.thryv.com/8c0139bc430e489cb98d24f13d5a80b2/files/uploaded/DPC catalog[1].pdf

Hope to see you.

Whose gonna join us for the next p15 picnic in Watkins Glen NY? Please click this link to sign up for future emails ->http://eepurl.com/heC-Ov

I still see plastic models for sale in Walmart. This model is diecast steel. Comes assembled as a collector item.