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Real nice! First thing I'd do is get that back seat cover repaired before it gets worse. Welcome to the group.

Does the lol on the end, mean good luck finding one? Looks like someone would make a repro? But so far I come up empty handed.

While searching for the correct knob for my 47 P15 wiper, I found this post. Is this the correct knob, and where can I find one? My wiper post is split, about 1/4" diameter and sticks up about 3/4".

I have mixed feelings about this car:

Reckon we all know that most of these cars can't be justified economically. It's a hobby and something to enjoy. Unfortunately, it's a hobby that doesn't have a firm price tag.

Do what I do, don't keep track of the money. It's like pouring sand down a rathole!

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I found a PDF file for the P1 through P14 models, (1942). The '42 should be close?! http://www.pwchryslerclub.org/PlymouthManual_OCR.pdf

Don wrote: I also recommend that you trash the fuzzy dice and find a rear view mirror. I'll second that!

Todd, If you call mykmlifestyle.com, I'm sure you could get your answer. I talked to Mike, super nice, knowledgeable fellow. (I also replaced my dash gauge with a NOS '42 model gauge. Just had to change the face plate.) And I do know that Bernbaum also sells asian made units! I made sure mine came from mykmlifestyle.

Thanks Jerry, I gave up and ordered a 2 wire sending unit from Andy Bernbaum. But the supplier is kmlifestyles.com.

That's strange! I ordered the very same unit and it has 1 terminal. (To clarify, that's one terminal on top) I've also talked to the rep there and He advised how to hook up a 1 terminal unit to a 2 wire dash gauge! ORG - Early Ford & Mopar - 73-10 Ohms This is the one we're talking about. Wish I had the reference Don speaks of. My service manual doesn't show this information.

Okay guys, here's what I've learned regarding P15 fuel tank sending units. Mike, (supernice guy) at --> http://www.mykmlifestyle.com/Antique_Automotive_Parts.html is very knowledgeable on this series of postwar Plymouth. He told me that somewhere during the production period the dash gauge on these cars was optional, due to an $8 difference in the cost of the gauge. Either a 1 wire electromagnetic gauge, or a 2 wire thermostatic gauge was used. Therefore, a 1 wire sending unit can be used on a 2 wire gauge, as well as a 1 wire gauge, but a 1 wire sending unit won't operate entirely correctly on a 2 wire gauge. The gauge will read full on a full tank, drop off to about half, and then remain there until the tank is almost empty, then drop to empty. ie: The two wire gauges requires two hot wires to the sending unit in order to operate correctly. Hope this helps for anyone going down this road.

It's fine if you haul it in a Ford!

Thanks! Didn't realize the manual had this type of info. Sounds like you're saying changing the spider gears would be the best option. I'll take a look. Sure can't do this job myself. But I have a guy who might?? As you said, cost will be the big factor.

Thanks Pete, That led me to the one I bought! (ORG). And it has 1 terminal only. Their site doesn't tell which one it is. Might be good info for anyone else that goes down this road however. The price is right at $35. but not if it doesn't do the job.

Unfortunately the 3.54 that is available has 16 splines. Where can I find information on changing to a 10 spline? (for a P15) How many options are there? Change spider gear? re-spline axle? Cut axle and weld new splined end on? It's obvious I don't know how or who to consult regarding this change.

Same here! The problem with retirement is that you never get a day off!

(I believe this is where we started!?)

What makes you think I'm going first!

(When you are dead, there will be lots of time to not drive them! ) When I'm dead I'm taking my car with me!

I can't find this on the site. Can you post the link. (And confirm that it has 2 terminals).

Thanks for the link. I'll call them.

I think that's exactly the same one I ordered. That's what is so confusing. Some say this is correct, others say I need a two wire unit. Looks like Plymouth had two types? The one I have is the ORG and it has a 1 wire connection. I need the 2 wire.

Looks like I'm in the same boat. Ordered the 1 wire universal unit from TankRUs for $35, but I need a 2 wire unit. Does anyone else have a cheaper alternative? Is the above alternative the best way out. Another $100 bucks!