maurice wade

I bought a set on the second offer!

Just a work of caution when mounting new tires on old rims with new style tire machines. Be very careful that the new tire machines do not bend the old rims. The Goodyear tire shop in my hometown bent all my rims. If the tires are hard to go on the rim, don't let them force the tires on the rim.

Bill, it sounds like you need to step back from your project for a few days. Relax, do something else, and forget about your old cars. If your like me you will start thinking about new ways to fix your old problems with the car. where do you live? Do you not have any "gearhead" buds that can help you out? Anyway don't give up, just give it some time.M

On Craigs List their is a 48 P-15 for sale with 1978 Buick Regal running gear. Has anyone seen this type of modification done? What changes has to be done both cars. M

Sounds like you need to get off the computer, and go to work on the thing. The time spent on the pc could have been used repairing your steering wheel. Just kidding!

I have been running a set on my Plymouth for about 2 years now. I have them mounted on stock 16' rims. I did install steel valve stems. I never add any air to the tires. After putting the new tires on the car, The measured difference of ground height was little to none. The car handles perfect. No drift, and the ease of steering is much better than before. The ride is much smoother than the old bias tires. I do suggest putting the tires on with a manual tire machine. MW

I did receive a side pic of the car. it is a business coupe. single seat with smaller rear side windows.

The day is gone when one could easiely drive only a couple of miles to find a car or pickup hidden behind a shed or pile of old farm impliments. The salvages were everywhere. Every town has at least one old salvage. I remember one salvage that was located just North of our small town. This salvage was located about 3 miles off the main highway. The cars were all in their 20's and 30"s. We were just kids, and didn't have the money, or the equipment to aquire the cars. But that did not keep us from visiting the salvage whenever we could, just to dream, and drool over them. One day we drove to the old salvage, and everything was gone, nothing left. It was just as if their had never been a salvage yard on that corner of the old dirt intersection. Another old bone yard was located in the middle of a wheat field next to a canyon. These cars were in their 40's. We found the owner of the land, he told us we could have any parts of the old cars we wanted. We pulled chrome, tail lights, and stuff like that of the cars. We later sold, and traded parts for stuff we needed. I wonder if the cars are their now. I may have to do some research. The railroad at different times during the past, had stacked cars side by side to keep the rail bed from washing out due to rain. Every kind of car a person can think of was their. Model A, Model T, and every year their after was in the line of cars. We used to take our cutting torch, and spend the day, "deboning" the cars. What fun we had.

I talked to a man the other day that has a 46 P-15 business coupe for sale. He sent me pic's of the car with all angles except for a side view. I know the business coupe has a smaller rear side window, but did the business coupe also come with the larger rear side window? The reason for the question is that I was looking at pictures of what were described as Business Coupes, and they had a larger rear side window. I know the business coupe is a one seater, so are these people just calling their two seater coupes, business coupes? Also,is the rear center window different from the delux coupe in size? Was their ever a 46 to 48 3 window coupe?

I own a 47 P15 that came with 16" tires. The bias ply tires were just too much trouble. Darting,road walking, and a roughf ride. I bought a set of Goodyear Eagles. 205 70R-16. I took measurements before and after. The car height is still the same. Good clearence, and you would not believe how the car now handles. I used the same factory rims with steel valve stems. The tires have been on the car for almost a year now,and I have added no air to them. The tires came at a good price. Maurice:)

Nice car, If you ever come through Elk City Ok. Give me a shout. M

Last summer my car was used in a movie, "Killer Inside Me". I couldn't wait until the movie was released this summer to watch it. After reading all the bad reviews on the content of the movie, we will not be able to view it, including my 12 year old Grandson that rode with me in the movie. I read some of the actors walked out of the first showing, because it was so bad. Maybe someday they will clean it up so we can watch it on reg. tv. M

I don't have much time to drive the Plymouth during the week, but every Sunday my wife and I drive the car to church. The drive is about 5 miles round trip. We try to take Sunday drives in the afternoon around town. I always look forward to driving it. In the process of driving the car to the Fort Gibson ok. car show this June. My home is in Elk City, Ok. I will stop in OKC to pick up my Grandson who is 12 years old,he really likes the 47, and the shows. M

When I bought my 47 P-15, it had 16'' bias tires. The tires were in great shape with good rubber. At speeds of 55 to 60 mph the car would dart, and wonder everytime I encountered a crack or dip in the road. I measured the height of the tire as well as the width, and went to town looking for a radial tire that was compairable in size. I found the Goodyear Eagle was almost exactly the same size. I bought 5 new eagles and put them on the car. I used the original rims with no tubes of course. The rims held air and have yet to add any air. Man! the car drove with no problems at all. No darting, shaking, or swerving. The steering is much easier than when I had the bias tires on the car. Now I don't worry about blowouts, and flats anymore. I have use the Porta-walls years ago, and look ok. They just need special care, no curb rub. M

Blow Dry!

Mr. Pekka, If you think using that kind of language is funny, I didn't laugh, and neither did God. M

Sounds like the car has a good background of memories. Have fun. M

I had original 16" on my P-15. I didn't like the way the car drove so I replaced the tires with 16 inch goodyear radials. The tires are the same height, and are not too wide. I like the way the car sits, and it drives perfectly. M

My gosh man! I have a 47 with original headlining, and I would not even think about cleaning it. I would be afraid it would come apart. Mine is in pretty good shape, I would love to have it cleaned but am afraid what the after effects may produce. M

We are not talking rocket science here, keep the oil clean and put it back in.

I agree with Lucky D

Good job on starting your engine. I remember I had a old chevy van that had a bad filter in the gas tank, it would not allow gas to the fuel pump. I was on a road trip, and had to get home. For a quick fix I bought a roll of gas line, put one end in the gas tank, and attached the other to the pump. It got me home. M

A good solution for storing and spraying corrosive chemicals, is using a steel spray container. They are rather expensive, but do work. They come with a regular air valve core, air the can up and get after it with what ever you want to spray. The can holds about one quart of liquid.

Never had any experience with dash removel, but something to keep in mind if the oil pressure line is disconnected from the gauge will leak oil.

Look's good Joe, I noticed the oil filter being orange and black. Mine is white with a red top. I think the manufacture used any paint on hand to paint the filters. M