DCurrent

Gotcha! I see it now that I know what it is. Thanks Darren

Having not really looked under a dash of a 48 and not owning one yet, that said, what does that button do that is black and looks like it pushes up? Darren

Randy, I have not been a member of this forum for long, but I'm sure I have read some of your posts. Everyone including me on this forum seems to be close and enjoys others company. Keep your spirits up and take it one day at a time. I wish you the best! Darren

Some of your cheaper nails require more heat to grab to the metal, but then you just end up burning through the metal. All you can do is try to find the happy medium where it does what you want it to do without pulling a hole. You can also try pulling the nail with gental pulls rather than a full slide. It may not look like your pulling the dent out, but gradually it will pull. Another method that works well is keep pulling pressure on the nail while tapping the outer perimeter of the dent with a flat hammer and then release the puller. Look for the results. Hope that helps! Darren

Logged in now for three hours. Thanks guys for the tip. Never had to use that remember me box before, but it works for this forum. Darren

I'm having a problem keeping signed in! After 10 or so minutes I am no longer consitered loged in and can't veiw photos or reply. Then I have to log in again sometimes loosing my reply message. Does anyone else have this problem? Is there a way to fix it in settings or something? Darren:confused:

WOW! What a story. It doesn't seem like inventions like that happen today unless your filthy rich. Darren

I found the links! I was there once before, but I could swear it come up different. Still ajusting to the forum format. And yes I did check out my private mail. Thanks Don

That was some quick answers. I haven't got the car yet but noticed that the only key with the car does not fit the trunk. Also further reading the owners manual the trunk has its own key. I didn't know new key cylinders were available. Although one of the nos ones would be nice! I'm having trouble locating part suppliers linked to this forum! Where are they at? Are there any suppliers that are prefered amoung the forum? Thanks fellas!

I was wondering if there is a web site or link that has the number of plymouths built during the 40s that breaks them down to models built in a given year? Such as so many sedans in 48, so many coupes in 48, so many convertibles and so on.

Hello all, I was wondering if there is an easy way to go about having a key made for a 48 plymouth trunk handle lock. I have no key! Is there a code that can be found on the cylinder?

Finally a subject that I can help someone out with. No your paint cannot be matched identical to paint of 60 years ago. The problem lies in the base colors that make up your particular color. The bases today are formulated to pass epa regulations. No I'm not a fan of it, but it is what it is! Thats a whole nother subject. Anyway, the absolute best way to get a color to be sprayed to match a color of 60 or 70 years ago, is to find a spot that you want it to match. If your going for an original color... you must find an area where the sun doesn't shine. Places such as in the trunk, inside doors, under hoods, inside glove boxes, or under a dash are good starts. If you can take a part off of a car such as a gas door to your local paint store, or call your local professional paint store to make a visit to your house with their color matching camera. This camera is designed to get a close proximity of the color needed into todays base formulation. It literally takes a picture or several pictures to get results that the camera requires. Sometimes it is a dead on match, other times your not so lucky and it requires tinting by hand. There will probably never be a time when you can just walk into a paint store, give them a paint code, and be able to spray a perfectly matching color!!!! There are way to many varibles that add to the mix of a color. Just one exampl; Today parts are painted all over the world to assemble one car. The car is sprayed in Detroit, the bumpers are sprayed in Arizona, the handles are sprayed in Canada, Mouldings from Mexico. You get the idea! All these factories use different paint brands, mix the paint in different quantities, and some have different regulations and acceptable standards of how paint is mixed and applied. I could go on and on, but I think you can get an idea of why paint doesn't match and will never match.

Hey it works great! Kinda nice to see where everyone is. Not too many in my area though. Its already passed the 100 members that was expected to sign up.

I'm going to try to post some pictures just as soon as I can!

I bought some reading material via ebay and it just showed up in the mail yesterday. It's all reprint , but what the hay. 1946-50 service manual, P15 1946-49 parts list, and The inside story owners manual, and to cover mechanical from a different point of view Chilton's repair manual 1940-53 donated for cost of shipping. Thanks to BOB! Now I just need the car. It may just show up at its new home this next week! Time will tell. Im excited and milking the cow that my wife had last week. Never witnessed such a fast maturnity. LOL

An example of that is the moredoor thread that falconvan brought to light. Lots of interest on other projects that are similar to theirs. In fact I think it inspired one to begin tackeling their project.

I really like the simplicity of this build; just buy a cheap beater and make it roadworthy using whatever leftovers I had, some free stuff, and a few boneyard parts. I know it's ugly as hell and has too many doors but I think it'll be around for a good while. You know! Projects like these are the most fun... Cheap and just quick fixes that don't need to pass for a show. I just read this whole thread (haven't been a member long) and boy it was exciting!!!! You are very motivated and have an array of skills for projects like these. Still have a couple posts to read gotta go! Darren

If it was bored .060 over.... it looks to me as if these can stand to be bored even more. How much can a 217 motor be bored?

Jeez, I thought I got a good deal recently when I bought a motor and trans. for $200, but I got the shaft evidently compared to your find. Hard to turn deals like that down even if the wife does threaten to leave.

Can anyone tell me the difference between the green cover service manual and the brown service manual that covers the same years?

Hello All, Guess what? I am going to be a new member to this forum because I have just bought a 48 plymouth. The great thing about it is I'm of the younger generation which is a possitive for the Plymouth hobby. So few in my generation as you may know aren't interested in classic cars let alone Plymouths. Here is a short bio. My name is Darren with the last name starting with C. Hence DCurrent. Maybe a little corny!! The wife and I have 2 kids ages 2 1/2 and 7. We enjoy classic cars and Harleys, but kids make it difficult to ride bikes. I have a nice 72 Chevy truck, but 4 do not fit into a standard cab. So the last few years it has seen little use. So about a year or so ago I was on the hunt for something we all could enjoy as a family. Wanted somthing old and with character. I must admit a few months ago I had no interest in Plymouths until I seen this one for sale and thought it was a bargin compared to other classics of the same era. So we bought it. It is a drivable 1948 Plymouth and shows decent. Its not a perfect restored car, but i give it a 6 or 7 out of ten being the highest. Pers like a kitten and gets up and goes like I didn't believe. I have't recieved ownership of it yet, but should have it within a month or so. Can't wait to drive the car in some decent wheather. Its going to be a long winter. I look forward to reading and posting here in the future, and I've already been lurking for sveral weeks as it is. I have much to learn and can't wait to dive in. However, the first thing I'm going to need is some sort of technician manual. I have looked on ebay and there seems to be an aray to choose from, but not much info of whats covered inside them. My questions are as follows; Is there a perfered manual for the 48 plymouth? Is one better than the other or should I invest in others besides one particular one. Does anyone have any of these particular manuals for sale?

I don't think you could because Plymouth is no longer in business.