TomP

Ed I stand corrected on the first production of the Plymouth PT. Jim B probably knows more of it's past history than myself, back in 86 Jim wrote an Allpar article on this truck http://www.allpar.com/history/plymouth/pickups.html Randy Johnson of Austin TX had contacted the club searching for information, I have a file with letters going back that far with photos, Randy didn't really get to grips with it apart from having it shot blasted and a coat of red-oxide. Ed Peterson took a lot of interest in it and asked for first shout should Randy want to sell it on but Ed couldn't wait and Randy passed within months. I purchased it from his widow August 2014. There is no serial # and the title refers to the engine # + yr. I have found the original engine # on the frame but it's not the same as the docs. Defiantly a PE frame with the correct front end body work, I'm fairly certain the cab is 1 1/2 Ton 33/34 Dodge but then it get blurred, the bed and rear fenders may be 37 with possibly the bed shortened by 6" on the front end. At some time it might have had a V engine fitted as the frame had large holes cut through the cross members down both sides which have now been repaired. Should at some time Chrysler Historical decide to cross reference engine # to serial # it would be possible to say what it's identity was when it came off the track, can narrow it down to the early builds as the King bolts were up graded part way through production and this has the smaller size. Hope this helps Tom

Another couple of pics.

Need to add that the Plymouth PE PT was never a production model, Dodge made the KC in 33/34 but Plymouth first production model wasn't available until 1935.

This is my 1934 Plymouth PE PT that is believed to have been towed from CA to TX back in the 80's, I found it mid 2014 and had sat in an Austin TX back yard since 1986. For the past year I had been trolling the internet for a PT125 any thing I found was either sold or more than I could afford, I had been looking in the States thinking that's where I would find one. This truck was 70 miles from home, I live in the UK.

Feeling very pleased, last evening I had it confirmed that the Drive-line I spoke about higher up the thread is now mine. Fortunately I have a very good friend in TN that travels around quite a bit with his business, he will pick it up for me, take it back to his shop and dispatch it to port when he has some other parts I'm waiting on. All is looking good so far this new year, picked up a 4ft guillotine, a fly press a blacksmiths anvil and a 3.5 ton 2 post lift, after having a sort out should be able to crack-on at speed.

Small world we live in today, my 33 PD used to be Lynette & Ralph's 1970/78 but life got in the way and he sold it on. Thanks for your interest. Tom

I Have emailed VPW & Andy B to see if they have Nos. Noticed on Dave Post on F/B dodge city vintage offered a speedo for $100 would that be a sensible price? Have always thought his prices 60%+ and never closed a deal with him. Yes he's a trader but never too sure, a while back I wanted 5 34 artilleries for my PE, I found good with rubber shipped to NJ for less than his rim price, perhaps I just a tight Englishman. Thanks Tom

Had a little time now to briefly check a few things out, the speedo looks shot but the other gauges like promising, needs a new bed floor, I take it the rails that go between the boards are available? Incredible condition for a 75 yr old truck, the frame is shot blast colour and texture but it hasn't been blasted, think it will need some paint because everything rusts for a past time here. The windshield frame is rough, what yr trucks would use the same frame? Thanks for your help Tom

Thanks for your comments gents, really like the rugged build of the early cars and trucks, the Chrysler team certainly had their heads screwed on especially for the numbers they produce per year and with all the changes to the models, labour force must have been enormous, were sub assemblies bought out as today. The build card on my PD states that it hit the track 06/09/33 and was on the dock 12/09/33.

Thanks for your reply, I already found out there's more to a drive train than just the lump and box, on my PE I started out without any ancillaries, total nightmare. My shipping cost for parts must be upto the cost of this unit.

Finally picked the truck up today, now all the fun finding out what's what. Have seen a drivetrain on Craigslist http://madison.craigslist.org/pts/5383051352.html do you think that would fit the bill. Thanks. Tom

Thanks for your input, I have come to accept shipping cost, parr for the course, I have a contact in NJ that ships to the UK on a regular basis. When the truck's delivered I will know better what I need, but as said my limited knowledge relate to PD and PE and have had a lot of input from Tod F, I have dropped a line to Mark ? the 41 tech but as yet not had a reply, JB also has been most helpful. Will contact you when I need to. Tom

Bob said it was you I needed to contact, he can get himself in to trouble any day of the week. My truck came out of New Mexico, a Los Angeles build just before production ceased according to JB, once I have the title I will apply for a build card. The 34 PE I have Jim wrote an Allpar article about back in 86, Ed Peterson was in line for it but couldn't wait and I purchased it from the widow of a Randy Johnson from Texas, mentioned in that article. Thank you for your help. Tom

This is great information, I'm beginning to understand what I'm in for, the importer has told me he has an engine on it's way and a 4 speed box. I did ask about the crossbeam, he said it was incorporated but from what I've found 4 speed was for power take-off model? Think you must be the gentleman Bob from Neversink NY mentioned in a pm to me last evening. Tom

Thanks for your comments, if I'm understanding you correctly the bellhousing and gearbox are different from the cars, so what about the crossbeam that the bellhousing is suspended from as I don't have one of those, I do have the foot pedals but not attached. I'm OK with the 33/34 setups but this later model is completely new to me. This is my 33 PD some time ago. Thanks Tom

As a side line the John Deere logo of 1876-1968 were white background. I didn't know that until now, but now have noticed that I have a white deer on a black background, artistic licence me think.

By way of introduction my name is Tom, I live in Devon South West UK and I own 3 Plymouth vehicles. Just purchased a PT 125 which crossed the pond a couple of months ago, it was advertised and only 70 miles from home so I bought it. Had been looking for this model for about a year but never in the UK always State side, only major parts it needs is a complete drive train and I am asking what are my choices to keep it as far as possible stock. Thanks for looking Tom