Marquis H. Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Just picked up this car from a friend. I love it! It's my first classic & it's created a great itch. It runs good but sometimes the starter Bendix doesn't engage properly & i hafta get underneath and push the flywheel a tad...sound familiar to anyone? also my speedo guage flaps around between 0 & max, never close to an actual reading..... and the gas guage isn't reading....that easy to fix? Eventually I'll bring this back to it's Marine Blue color but until then my wife & I are going to have our business logo painted across the suicides on both sides in a period fitting style, Hobo's Vintage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskies Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Welcome to the forum... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aero3113 Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Nice Ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Hemingway Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Welcome to the Forum. I was born in Redlands the same year your Plymouth was made. Good lookin P15. Dennis:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-12 Tommy Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Marquis, Welcome to the forum. There is a lot of people here to help with whatever questions you may have. The problems you are having with it now shouldn't be too hard to fix. Enjoy your stay here. BTW..... More pics when you get time. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randroid Posted February 4, 2010 Report Share Posted February 4, 2010 Marquis H., Welcome to the forum. The speedometer jumping sounds as though the drive cable from the tranny isn't very well lubricated, but that's an easy fix. Easiest overall for me is to disconnect both ends and remove the entire assembly. Clean the cable and the housing inside and out (I prefer kerosene and never use WD-40 for something like this), and when all the solvent is out of the housing you can re-grease it properly and reassemble it. Shouldn't take more than fifteen minutes if you're having a good day so be sure to leave at least an hour for the job, especially if you work on 'Plymouth Standard Time'. -Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47heaven Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 That looks like Josh's car out in Redlands that he was selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay diggs Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 I lived in Redlands in 1943-46 across the ally from where ynz is now located.We stayed in Redlands in 2005 while traveling in our 47 ply.I enjoyed visiting the area for the day and we where there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Hello......welcome. The car looks good in the photo......I don't see many of the tan ones around. Ask any questions you come up with. Sometimes there are answers lurking in the archives from previous discussions. You can always look there first by using "search" at top of the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maine48ply Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Marquis....a big welcome. Love your car. It continues to amaze me how many of these beautiful cars are still out there. I don't see very many up here (Maine), so I am a bit out of the loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin (UK) Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Welcome aboard! You have a great car - and I really like the beige color. I share your love of stylish cars, vintage clothing and historic buildings. You'll enjoy yourself on this Forum. Best wishes from England. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny S Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Welcome .... very nice looking car .... and that itch just continues to grow most often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marquis H. Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 That's the one....Josh is an old friend of mine, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marquis H. Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Thanks for the tips! Great forum you've got here. I'll dig in the archives & see what else I can come up with. I look forward to working on the speedo, sounds like something I can tackle easy enough.... thanks everyone! Marquis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerhouse Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Hey there...join the party. This is a great way to learn if your willing and able. I learned a ton from these guys...always very helpful and willing to share their experience. Good to see ya the other night. Too bad that person crashed watching us all standing out there working on getting your car started. I got to work on two P15s that night...never a dull moment! HAHAHA Can't wait to see it painted with your logo! That sounds neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 Fargo Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Nice car and welcome aboard, I see your from Redlands. I used to know a couple of Guys that owned an autobody shop there, J&R Autobody. That was a long time ago, they were friends of friends.........Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marquis H. Posted February 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I just heard that you guys were under Rob's hood that night also, too funny! p.s. we may be gathering some cars for Nicole's fashion show on May 2nd....we'll keep you in the loop M Hey there...join the party. This is a great way to learn if your willing and able. I learned a ton from these guys...always very helpful and willing to share their experience. Good to see ya the other night. Too bad that person crashed watching us all standing out there working on getting your car started. I got to work on two P15s that night...never a dull moment! HAHAHA Can't wait to see it painted with your logo! That sounds neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james curl Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I have a 48 Special Delux four door in the same color. It was originally Battalion Beige which is close to tan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerhouse Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I heard that Lauren's gonna have a some show time for her clothing line with Nicole that day too. Should be a neat day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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