New member with pics of my p-15

[insaneradio]

I guess I may not be new. I posted a few times years ago. Never really introduce myself then. So now is my chance. I own a 47 P-15. I have had it for 20 years. I purchased it in North Dakota when station there in June 1990. It still retains the original paint and interior, It is not perfect but still is too darn good looking--in my opinion to redo. I am presently doing brake work---who doesn't. Using the tip I found here about cutting slots in the anchor bolts to adjust I know have pretty darn good brakes. I do not beleive they are 100% but I am working on it!!

Runs great. It has 43000 original miles. Here are some pics I hope you enjoy!!

Dave

[David Strieb]

Welcome Dave, you can park in my driveway anytime. Beautiful car!!!

[47heaven]

Wow...has that thing been stuck in a time capsule or what?

[moose]

Beautiful. Don't you dare "restore" it!

[insaneradio]

I am the third owner. The gentlemen I purchased it from had only owned it a very short time. It looks great for its age. The paint was faided quite bad however. I could wipe my hand acros it and my hand would be green. After trying several types of polishes/waxes I found that New Finish did the best job and the least harsh. I since use a canauba wax. In fact just a spray wax most of the time. I have a very difficult time finding paste waxes that do not leave swirl marks and that are not too harsh. It has numerous dings and ware spots. The worst being the right rear fender fender, It looks as though a tire chain had come loose and pepperd the fender.

When I purchased it there were ugly red and green tweed seat covers over the seats. I removed them to have them reupolstered and the material underneath was just great! For whateverreason someone had placed red vinyl over the door panels. Once again when removed the mohair was just fine. I did replace the panel board behind all four doors as well as the red vinyl kick panels.

The headliner does have a couple of mouse holes plus one in the side of the rear seat. I had removed probably 20 lbs of mouse bedding from under the seats.

Even the glass is free of any bubbles and such that are so common.

Like I said it is not perfect but certainly nothing I would consider to have redone. I can honestly say I have never seen a car this vintage that looks this good.

I go to one car show a year. It is this weekend---weather permitting.

Glad to be back. I look forward to conversing with any and all.

Dave

[RobertKB]

Welcome back to the forum. Your car is truly SWEET. It is my favourtie type of old car.......an original survivor in great condition. You are right when you say it is too nice to redo. They are only original once. Congratulations and stay with us on the forum.

[insaneradio]

Thank-you for the kind words. I thought I would post a couple more pics I took this morning. Notice the one of the engine--It has an reddish/orange head with a green block?? Originally it is my understanding they were all silver. Knowing its history I have no reason to suspect it was changed but with the color---maybee it was.

I took one of the right rear fender to show the damage from what looks like a snow chain--thats my guess anyway.

Thanks again for the kind words. It is good to be back.

Dave

[55 Fargo]

Car looks great what a survivor. This is another one like Robert KBs 53 that should be featured in Hemmings Classic cars as Driveable Dream survivor cars.

Seee Michael Warshaw, another example of a true survivor in premium condition, they are out there..........Fred

[Don Coatney]

Doilies add a nice touch:D

Is that a block heater sticking out of the head? What is your engine number? This is located just above the generator and below the head on a raised boss on the side of the engine blockas pictured below. This may be a clue as to wheather the engine has ever been replaced. What kind of carburetor is on your engine? It does not look like a B&B.

[48P15Annie]

Welcome, Dave! Beautiful P-15 you have there!

[P-12 Tommy]

NICE CAR!!

Tom

[Niel Hoback]

My dream is to someday have a car like that.

[insaneradio]

Thanks Don for any information you can provide.

The block number is P23*354678*. The carburator is a Stromberg.

FWIW the body number is 500A193313. And yes, that is a block heater. Much needed in ND where I purchased it.

I get more darn compliments about those damn doillies than I do the car!! :)

Thanks again Don. Thanks to all for the kind words and warm welcome!!

Dave

Edited April 29, 2010 by insaneradio
added picture

[Young Ed]

P23 is a 51-52 plymouth engine. Identical to a p15 engine except for the stamp that says p23

[insaneradio]

Thanks for the information Ed. I guesss that confirms the engine swap. I just wish I new why they had done it. I guess the world will never know.

Did the 51-52 model year engines come with green blocks and re/orange head??

Dave

Edited April 29, 2010 by insaneradio

[Young Ed]

Nope still silver head and block. The swapper must have picked those colors.

[insaneradio]

Thanks Ed. Another oddity we will never know. I will probably still keep my car however.

Dave

[Don Coatney]

A favored engine re-builder of the era "Jasper" painted there rebuilt engines green. They also placed a tag somewhere (usually near the distributor) with there name and date. Look for that tag.

For an unknown reason the word doilley makes me laugh:rolleyes:

[insaneradio]

Thanks Don. I looked and was unable to locate any tag. Good information however.

Doilley---who thought of THAT name??

Dave