Bob Riding

Last year at the one of the Arizona auctions, a similar wagon went for $105,000. I believe the trim rings were all after-market items...Here is a 1941 ad for the wagon. It looks pretty close to the modern incarnation.

Here are 4 more "official" pictures. Beautiful woodwork.

JIm; Let me know if you want any specific photos. Although with 3 cars to work from, you probably have seen it all! Bob

This woodie is going up for auction on Wednesday in Monterey as part of the Pebble Beach Concours de Elegance. Although it looks to be a #1 car, I'm not so sure it's a 100 pointer. I know the upolstery pattern is not even close and the rubber floormat looks wrong. How far do you need to go to be able to advertise it as a 100 Pointer? I am planning to visit and take some detailed photos (to help me with my restoration), so if anyone else is interested, let me know and I will email them to you. Bob "1941 Plymouth Special Deluxe Woody Wagon Chassis Number: 3290410 The Best of the Best! This unbelievable woody wagon has just received a pain staking 3 year 4,000 hour nut and bolt restoration by Lon Kruger of Sun Valley Classics in Scottsdale, AZ. This wagon was used to transport guests and their luggage from the train station to the lodge in Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada for many years and has only had two owners since. All of the wood with the exception of the mahogany inserts is original and we have pre-restoration photos to document. Everything down to the stunning original Cabino Beige finish has been meticulously restored to exact original specs. If you've been looking for a super rare, pre war woodie wagon with a 100 point restoration, look no further.

I have a friend who might be able to help...just emailed him. Bob

[Here's my '51. It's about the same shape as Reg's, but it's all there.

Guys; I have received several PMs, of which I replied to with the description and pics. If you didn't get um, PM me again Thanks Bob

Robert; I guess it's like selling your house - all the hard work and unique touches that you put into it are, in the end, for you only. I will do my best to be selective. The history of these cars is what is so cool. This sedan delivery is what eventally became the cargo van. According to Jim Benjaminson's book, "Plymouth Commercial Vehicles-Photo Archive", 1941 was the last year for the Plymouth pickup truck, ambulance conversion and Sedan Delivery and they only produced a few hundred of each. Bob

[/img] Reluctantly I have decided to sell my '41 Sedan delivery. With the other wagon projects, I just won't get around to it anytime soon, and I don't want it to just sit there - I know it could give someone else alot of pleasure restoring it. It's all there...especially stainless trim, and a sweet running 218. Before I put it on Craigslist or the local paper, I thought I'd see if there was any interest from Forum members. I'd prefer that it not be cut up or rodded, but the main point is to get it on the road again, so if you know of an interested party, you can send me a message. I'm flexible on price, and I can deliver within 200 miles from Fresno, CA I will also list it under "Cars For Sale" Thanks Bob

Right you are Jim...I bet yours never looked so "'vintage"!

So what do you think mine is worth? Can you even tell what year it is? Bob

Phil; 40 looks great as always- the red just glows...now that I sold mine to the fellow from Alaska, I'm missing not having a car to drive around...he is having a great time with it...he took it to Mt McKinley State Park in the snow! Crazy ole bugger!. As for my other car, the 40 Plymouth wagon is down to the frame. Here are some pics... Bob BTW, how do you get the pictures to appear in the post and not as an attachment?

Thanks, I will forward on the group consensus. Bob

I recently gave a friend of mine my old www bias ply tires from my D14 Business Coupe ( I had purchased Coker's Classic 16' www radials - pricy, but what a difference!). He is ready to mount them on his '46 Chevy pickup, and wanted to know if I had used tubes. I couldn't remember, but I know that Coker suggests that you do use tubes, at least with their Classic Series. Any opinions, experiences? Thanks Bob

No, I got lucky and found a pair last month from a guy who thought they were woodie tailights - paid $120 for the pair, but they are pristine. Bob

A number of us were looking for taillights for our Suburbans...this auction has a couple hours left and the price still seems reasonable. Bob http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260213126302&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016

Hugh; I live near Fresno - so Santa Cruz is no problem...I just may take you up on the offer! Thanks Bob

Jim; Good point on the advantages of both the OD and the 4:11. Do you have Pete Anderson's web address? thanks Bob

Great advice. I think I will use the OD and the 3:73 rear. Seems like a desirable combo...thanks to all for the advice...one more question - what is the best way to engage the OD? Asche's "kit" came with a 3 way toggle switch that needs to stay in the center when not engaged...that seems awkward. I found a switch on e bay last year where you replace the knob on the shifter rod and it has a button in the center, however, it's only got 1 wire instead of the 2 that George’s diagram shows...

Last year I purchased a George Asche OD unit (he took my P10 tranny and went through it and added the OD parts, etc). I was planning on using it in the P10 wagon, which has a stock 4:10 rear end. I also got a free 1950 Plymouth rear end last year that says it's a 3:73. After all the problems that some folks have had with OD units, I was thinking I could sell the Asche OD tranny and just use the 3:73. The engine will be a 230 from a Dodge B2B and 16" tires. The simplier, no OD setup seems like way less hassle, but the OD (if working right) seems cooler. What would you do? Thanks Bob

Thanks for the feedback. I will forward on everyone's comments. Dodgepu1946 is right on...1940 Plymouth and 1949 Dodge B2B

I have a friend who is a professional photographer for a local paper and she loves to come out and shoot large format (2x3) photos of my old unrestored mopars. This is the way photography was done before the advent of 35 mm film cameras in the 1920s and 30s - on a tripod with slow speed film. I think she has a real interesting view on the charactor of these old vehicles (she definitely doesn't like to shoot car calendar type shots!) Here are some shots she took yesterday. (Extra points if you can identify the vehicles- 1 car, 1 truck) She asked me if I thought that there was a market for freelance work, shooting unrestored vehicles. I told her I would ask the group. #1) Would you pay to have a professional capture your car like the attached photos? #2) How much would you pay? (suitable for framing 11x14)? Thanks Bob

I have a P20 engine from a 1950 Suburban that I really have no use for - don't know if it runs, but I'm in central CA so that might be a problem - shipping cost-wise. Bob

John; I used One-Shot Lettering Enamel for the red accents on the dash of my '40 Dodge. It flows into all the nooks and crannies (thinned down with a little lacquer thinner) and still stays brilliant. It should work for your tags http://www.1shot.com/home.html Bob

What does it look like?...there were different types for the different models Thanks Bob