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That's my fear... they incorrectly wired this calling into question the entire wiring job...

I don't think they changed the switch/key slot - the key still goes in "teeth up."

Hello everyone, I recently had a mechanic rewire my (mostly original and stock) 6v 1946 Special Deluxe. Prior to dropping it off at the mechanic, I would turn the ignition key clockwise and then push the starter button on the dash. This would engage the starter and allow the car to start. Now, after it has been rewired with a new harness, turning the key clockwise only powers the accessories (such as headlights). The key needs to be turned counterclockwise in order to engage the starter. Prior to this I didn't even know the key was able to turn counterclockwise. Which is correct? I can't seem to find an answer on this anywhere in the forum or in my shop manual, and this seems to be the incorrect way to have it wired. Thanks!

Hey everyone, I was at the Fairfax Station Railway Museum, and they are selling a "1949 Dodge Power Wagon Southern Railway signal maintenance truck" model in their gift shop. More information is located here: http://www.fairfax-station.org/powerwagon.html. When I saw it there, all of the members of the forum came to mind! Now, if only they had a P15 model... Hopefully posting this isn't against the rules of the forum!

Nope, just my parents! Both are USAF vets, and I doubt my father ever did any acting.

Plymouths and Parents? I think this one is from the Late 1970s. And how about Plymouths and Grandparents? This one is from 1993. Old photos and family stories make these cars even more special.

Has anyone ever had luck with Wiperman? I've emailed him twice over the past few months (no response), and whenever I call the phone line is busy.

Thanks for your help everyone! Rich, I'll send you a PM shortly. This is what I was most concerned about. I have/had the wiper arm labeled "original" above, and still have a few blades left for them in a box somewhere. However, if they're difficult to source blades for, I'd probably rather have the easier style. Ultimately though, I'd like to stay "points correct" if possible.

Good afternoon everyone, I lost one of my wiper arms in a storm a little while back (1946 Special Deluxe Business Coupe), and am having a heck of a time trying to find the correct replacement part. Pictures of my one remaining wiper arm are located here: http://imgur.com/a/nPymK According to pages 414-415 of the 1936-1948 Master Parts List, the correct part numbers for my car would be 1232611 (right side) and 123612 (left side). The only problem is there doesn't seem to be a specific picture of these exact parts within the manual - the book only shows a generic/unlabeled wiper arm. I have found a pair for sale on ebay that claim to be the correct part numbers, but they do not match the arm that I lost or my remaining wiper arm. The photo below with the boxes are the ones for sale on ebay. On the sale listing, they are identified as Part No.s 123611 and 123612, which is supposedly the correct part number for my car. According to another photo that I have (from Wayfarerstranger here on the forum), these wiper arms are actually not the original style, but are labeled as "snap in style." Does anyone know which wiper arm style is correct for this car? There just seems like there's so much variation, and I want to get it right before I purchase anything. Thanks for your help!

Here she is in all of her dirty glory! Stock/original engine in my '46 business coupe. She runs like a charm, and people at shows always seem to comment on how quietly she idles.

Greg speaks of hantavirus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hantavirus I spent a summer catching/tagging/releasing small rodents for ecology research, and was terribly afraid of catching it while cleaning our live-traps. OSHA would not have been happy...

File Name: 1946 Advertisement - It's Plymouth for Performance File Submitter: 46CoupeSD File Submitted: 01 Oct 2015 File Category: Marketing Brochures Advertisement from 1946 detailing Plymouth performance features Click here to download this file

Sorry to hear that Jim. Still keeping in the hobby? One of my favorite stories to tell at cruise-ins/car shows is how you nonchalantly asked me if I wanted to turn my battery's polarity around when we tuned up the '46. Get's a hoot every time!

No wonder that "poison ivy" didn't affect you - it's Virginia creeper! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parthenocissus_quinquefolia Beautiful color on that P15!

That's me! Sadly, I think I have the windshield wiper knob installed backwards. I've attached an excerpt from a 1946 advertisement titled "It's Plymouth for Performance," which I think clearly shows the correct knob orientation.

As far as I know, this is the most up-to-date information for build cards: http://www.ply33.com/Misc/buildcard.html

Make sure you don't step on the toes of the Corps of Engineers in regards to Clean Water Act and water withdrawal regulations...

I hope it's not against good decorum to raise this old topic up, but I figured "why not" instead of making a new one. I was looking to submit a Build Card request, but my title and registration state my P15's engine number as the VIN, instead of the serial number. I emailed the historical services department for clarification, asking if I needed to send a photo of the serial number plate in addition to the registration. I received an extremely prompt reply, but it was not what most would consider good news. Here is a direct quote from the historic services department: "I looked to see if we had a build record for the serial number you provided: 250051xx. Unfortunately, we are missing the range 25004758-25005203. It was not stated on the microfilm records why these were missing and nothing further exists within the company for this serial number. I am very sorry I could not help you further. If you have any questions, please let me know." So... for the over 9,000 Special Deluxe built in the LA plant for model year 1946, they are missing 445 records. Sadly, the records of my car fall within that range. Does anyone have any other recommended sources that I can use to find factory information on these old cars? I'm familiar with the VIN decoder at ply33.com, which gave me some great information. However, it doesn't hold a candle to what the build cards provide. Thanks for any help!

Let me know if you ever plan a local cruise! Would love to join in my '46. Those Potomac bugs sure are plentiful.

Thanks for the answer! I'll inspect my wheels this weekend and see if I can't figure out what's causing my issues. Beautiful car by the way!

Kent, Did you ever figure out what was causing the rear wheel wobble? I'm having a similar problem with my '46 Plymouth - driver's side rear wheel wobbles so much, I've had over a dozen people stop me while driving to tell me about it. Thanks!

Wow, I never would have thought that was a problem - makes perfect sense though. Thanks for the background history!

Thanks for all the positive comments everyone! One of my favorite things about driving the old '46 are the stories I get from people on the road and at cruise-ins. So many fond memories associated with these cars.

Today, I went through my parent's photo albums to see if I could scrounge up any old photos of my 1946 Plymouth Business Coupe, and it was a resounding success! Below is a brief write-up of the history behind each picture. Photo 1: My Mom on high school graduation day in June of 1970. She received the car as a graduation gift from her father (my grandfather). It became her daily driver for many years. The colors are off in this photo for some reason, I'm thinking I can probably get a photo restoration person to clean it up. Additionally, there is an accessory attached to the bumpers not seen in any of the other pictures. Anyone know what those might be? Photo 2: My Mom posing with the Plymouth shortly after joining the U.S. Air Force, circa 1974. What's interesting to note is the lack of white-wall tires, as well as the odd sense of fashion my Mom had in the mid-70s. Photo 3: My Mom and Grandpa working under the hood in 1978. If you look closely, you can see the after-market horns my Grandpa had installed. There is a set of 4 horns (manufactured by Artes de Arcos), powered by the vacuum that each play a separate note. There is currently a leak somewhere in the mechanism, so only two of the four notes sound correct. I look forward to fixing that! Additionally, you'll note that the bumper accessory is no longer shown. Photo 4: My (far right) first taste of the Plymouth, 1991. For my first few years on this planet, the car was garaged by my grandparents in San Diego while we constantly moved across the country due to my parent's Air Force careers. I always loved the car, probably more than anyone else outside of my Grandpa. Of interest to note is the blanket we have over the bench seat; we've always put blankets on the seats while driving so as to not cover the upholstery with sweat. So far, it's worked! While the bench seat does have a few stains, it's in otherwise miraculous condition for its age! Photos 5 through 7: My grandparents drove the car from San Diego to Virginia in 1993. Grandma never knew how to drive, so Grandpa did 100% of the driving, with a hernia! I still have their trip log, showing when they broke down, how often they got gas, and who they visited. How's that for a reliability tour! Photo 8: My parents with the Plymouth in its new (old) home in Virginia after my grandparents drove it cross-country in 1993. If you look above the license plate, you'll notice there is a "Registered Nurse" badge. This badge has always been on the car, as the first owner (as well as my Mom) were RNs. This is a piece of history that really makes this car special to me. Photo 9: Grandpa (foreground) taking the car for a spin with one of our old neighbors in '93. Without his dedication to maintaining the Plymouth and passion for antique cars, this beautiful piece of American made machinery surely would have been lost to history. I am so thankful that I have been lucky enough to inherit such a wonderful family heirloom! Photo 10: Last fall, after years of admiration, Big Blue passed into my possession when my parents moved from their longtime home to a condominium, no longer having the ability to store her. Here I am, filling her up with my first tank of gas. Hopefully, I will be able to pump many more.