rafriesen Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Here are a few pictures of my 47 Plymouth. It is the first Mopar that I have ever owned. The big problem with that is that I am 63 yrs old and born in 1947 so now you know why I bought it. The car is stock except for a brake upgrade with a dual master cylinder. That old 213 cruises right on down the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plyman 50 Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Welcome to the site. Nice looking car, there's a lot of good information here. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIPJOBXX Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Very nice and it looks like you will get lots of pleasure out of owning it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randroid Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 rafriesen, Welcome to the forum. That is sure a good looking drive, thanks for the pics. -Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Welcome to the forum. That is a beautiful car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Haymond Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 It will be fun when math challenged youngsters ask if you bought it when it was new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony_Urwin Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 The addition of a Fulton sunvisor and a pair of '41 fender skirts would fulfill a personal fantasy of mine. Maybe drop the rear a little like a Westergard custom.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southfield48d24 Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 nice business coupe, i'm looking to buy one right now. hope i can find one like yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940plymouth Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Wecome, you sure have a nice looking Plymouth. Got to love those Fulton sunvisors, as I have one on my '40 Coupe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafriesen Posted August 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 I wish I would have taken more pictures of my rebuild. I still have to do the clutch which just started slipping and finish under the hood. That car sure gives a man a headache once in a while but it makes up for it while cruising. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearheart Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Very, very nice. I particularly like the nice interior. I'm kinda like you, 65. Got my '49 to give me and my wife something to do together going to cruise-ins. Last night about 50 owners cruised to the local old folks home--all the residents that were healthy enough were outside. You should have seen how happy they were! It was our first "parade" and many kids and familys were outdoors in town cheering us on. What a blast. Enjoy yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Boy, a super nice car. Welcome to the forum. I'm trying to remember where Andover, KS is. I'm in Joplin, MO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafriesen Posted August 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 Andover is just about 5 miles east of Wichita and almost a suburb. We just went by Joplin earlier this week on out way to Tablerock lake. Would have roasted to death in the Plymouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carls 49 Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 hi ya and welcome. good to have you here. beautiul 47. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Welcome to the best bunch of Mopar maniacs on the web, always happy to help & provide info .........my regards from sunny Sth Grafton NSW Australia..........Andy Douglas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-12 Tommy Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Good lookin' '47. Welcome to the forum. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor8 Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Nice car and welcome. How about some details on the dual mc set up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Yes, it's certainly been hot. I don't blame you for not wanting to drive the ol Plymouth. We went out and drove around tonite (Sat) , plus went to a cruise-in for a while. Still pretty warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jordan Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 It's good to see another MoPar has been saved. It's a beautiful piece of history and I hope you will enjoy it for many years. Good lookin' car - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Fred Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 a real beauty you have there! this must have been a lot of work... and it shows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafriesen Posted August 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 After pulling my stock master cyl. off I discovered the wonderful pivot system that they used and figured I would just build something. Then I discovered ECI and their brake system. I already had purchased a Willwood dual master cyl. so I just purchased the pivot system from ECI. It all installed with no difficulty. I ran all new brake lines with separate front and rear and it works great. That means no having to ditch it when a line breaks such as happened to me with my 63 Impala. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 I just purchased the pivot system from ECI. It all installed with no difficulty. When you installed the ECI system did your brake pedal sit 1/2" to the right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafriesen Posted August 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Yes it did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 How did you bend your brake tubing to fit between the master cylinder and the ECI bracket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveplym Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 Very nice car. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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