Vintage Metal

Nice Sedan!

I would love to get a two door sedan....so far away!

If you don't mind waiting.... Try www.rockauto.com

Wish I was closer to see it!

Tires are Firestone 6.70's I checked my radiator and it's a standard type, not as pictured. I'm going to check the timing, plugs and carb tomorrow night

I will need to check to see if my radiator is like yours Dan....

Here are some pictures of my cars:

Does anyone have a part number for the correct waterpump that is used on 218. I have been searching the 'net with no luck of finding anything...yet. Here are some photos of the car. Its roughly all original with the suspension lowered on bias plys. The car was blue originally, painted tan 30+ years ago. The car was found in Northern California in a barn...sitting and waiting the whole time. I just ordered disk brake brackets to install. Not really my 'cup of tea' since I consider myself a traditionalist in my builds. I have read of the brake adjustments and its seems to be a doozie! So, Instead of trying to adjust the front brakes, im going the easy route and putting disks in the front. They have been rebuilt so the backing plates, cylinders, parts and drums will get sold off. If anyone needs, let me know! A T-5 conversion will likely be next for better freeway flying!

I put a 7lb radiator cap on the radiator, when I got the car, it had a gas cap in its place, no spring, no seal underneath...is the cooling system like earlier cars with no pressure style cap to be used?

Your right, not a Super Deluxe...I have had too many Fords in the Past!

Great thread, I am going to subscribe!

floor heaters are great! I would use them if they are in good shape. My 51 Cadillac Coupe De Ville has them, and they work fantastic! There is almost 30 feet of 1" hose under the car just to get hot water to them.... I love little 'odd' things like these.... I would love to find a 46-48 Plymouth 2 door sedan and put a set in under the seat....maybe someday!

Hello all. I have been lurking for quite some time, I finally got into a 48 Plymouth Super Deluxe coupe. I have had the car for a few days, driving it all over. All the gauges work well and I noticed the temperature is around 200 degree's. I took it out tonight - (it was a nice 70 degrees) and it sat steady at 185 degrees roughly and when going uphill, the temperature was increasing to the notch on the gauge just before the 212. After I hit a flat area, it dropped slightly down. I do know the 218 has a new 180 degree thermostat. The engine is 30% anti freeze, and the rest water from the hose. I did notice the water pump pulley is seeing some dripping of water at the shaft (on the inside of the pulley). There is a zerk fitting there and Im hoping when I grease it, it will help seal the leak. There might be a very small leak (a drip per second) where the water pump is mated to the block. I plan on re-seating it and putting a new gasket in place to hopefully get it to seal better. I have considered that timing might be an issue or that the car is running a bit lean. I did notice that when I do step on the carb, it 'chokes' out at the beginning. You have to somewhat finesse (or lightly pump the gas pedal) the throttle to get it to take off smooth. The water pump was 'rebuilt' recently by the previous owner.... Your help is greatly appreciated!

So sad to read, Building the car should be an enjoyable experience. Hope he works out the kinks

Great looking car!

Lots of great info in this thread, any part numbers for a water pump to fit a 218?

what exactly is the reason for 're-tapping' the threads that Scarebird does not require? I checked his web site and its an extra $100 on top of price for the conversion plates.

My 48 coupe brakes all over the place, I'm going to try to adjust or swap over to disks. They are so unpredictable