David Mac

Thanks, everyone for your replies. I will search out these options

I have searched the site for any info on clutch fork return spring. mine is broke and I need to replace it. does anyone have one they would like to part with or know of an aftermarket spring that I can use. Thanks & Regards David

Can anyone help me find a Clutch Fork return spring (48Ply) either used, NOS or aftermarket replacement?

What a great read. I really enjoyed following your build and the attention to detail. I only wish I had a shop, like yours, near me. Great job and thanks for sharing. David M

Hi Barabbas: Can you give me more info on the wheels you bought from Wheel Vintique as I can't seem to find them on their website. I too am looking to convert to disk brakes but can find a wheel to fit the calipers from ECI

Tom: Prayers coming your way. David Mac

Dear Faucet: Sorry to hear about your uncle but it good to hear you want your build to be in his memory. Check out the link for a sticker yo could place in your rear window. My thoughts and prayers are with you. David Mac http://www.edecals.com/custom_decal_designer/instant_in_memory_of_sticker.html

Congratulations Don, I wish you nothing but happiness and good health David Mac

Had the same problem at a cruise in a while back. Used the method mentioned to open the hood with a long screw driver up through the grill. My hood release cable is short and I can only get the retainer on the very end of the cable. To avoid this problem in the future I drilled a small hole in the latch and installed a screw to hold a thin cable. I then installed a small Eye bolt in the side of the vertical support for the latch assembly. I then threaded the cable through the eye bolt and down thru the opening in the splash pan at the radiator drain plug. Cut a small wooden dowel and drilled a hole to attach the cable for a handle. I can now just pull the handle to open the hood. Now I have an alternative method to open the hood should the retainer come off again. Was an easy, simple, cheap and fast fix for the problem. David Mac

So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. May he rest in peace and live forever in your heart. David Mac

DaddyO: Sorry to hear about the lose of your best friend. I too lost my best friend from Stillwater Mn. a year ago to cancer and my son two months ago to heart. David Mac

Thanks Don, I will try testing the odometer first then to the other steps. Your advice is appreciated David Mac

My old Speedometer worked okay except the odometer. I sourced another speedometer unit but the odometer wouldn't fit in mine (different manufacture I guess). So I installed the complete new one. The odometer works great now however the speed indicator reads maybe 10-12 MPH fast. How can I remedy this? the old one was accurate. David Mac

Do a search on Ebay. As they have some vendors that offer "Buy It Now" I have seen them for $60 or so. Good Luck David Mac

Congratulations to you both. Wish you only the best that life has to offer. David Mac

Some of you know my story that my son gave me the 48 Ply coupe, knowing I had an old Ply as a kid and was born in 47 (he thought the car was a 47). We just lost my son to a heart attack (he was 41) at least that is what they are saying (still waiting for the autopsy results). To all, never ignore the warning signs of heart trouble or stroke. He was so happy to be able to see the Ply finished and was able to drive it. I miss him very much. I don't mean to be a downer but I just had to tell everyone here. David Mac

I would second that assessment Tim. David Mac

Rockwood: According to the web site the Steering Box lube is 1200W so it is pretty thick. The problem with using grease, as I understand it, after using the steering a cavity is created around the gears so the grease doesn't touch the gears after awhile. If I remember correctly the consistency of the lube was similar to STP treatment, It was really thick. SO maybe your home brew wasn't thick enough. Just a thought David Mac

My steering box leaked also then I heard about Penrite Oil steering box lube. It is made for old vintage cars. It is heavy like grease but pourable and will stay in contact with the gears. More importantly it stopped my leak. It is sold in the US by Restoration Supply. The below link is the Penrite catalog. Go to page 12. http://www.restorationstuff.com/Products/RSC%20PenriteLR.pdf I hope this helps solve your problem. David Mac

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Don't know if you still need these, but I found on ebay. David Mac http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1940-1950-Plymouth-headliner-top-bow-rubber-mounts-new_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem19b6c7224cQQitemZ110440686156QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Does anyone have a pair of keyed alike door locks for a P15 that they are looking to sell? Thanks, David Mac

Thanks for all your help. As of now I am still working on getting the stainless trim to look presentable. I will take everyones advise and devise some method to attach the trim. I have the stock clips so maybe I can adapt them for my purpose. Thanks again, David Mac

Thanks guys. I understand the front mount with a threaded stud. Its the middle section that I don't know how the clips attach. Once the clip is on the trim there is only a small flap of metal that sticks out maybe .25". So if you have a picture Joe that would be very helpful. Thanks David mac