My New 1948 Plymouth P-15 Deluxe Coupe (Many Picts)

[48P15Annie]

So my car is called a Club Coupe??

Yes, sir!

Club Coupe: Has a back seat, larger side rear window.

Business Coupe: NO backseat, and small side rear window.

Here is the side view of a Business Coupe:

[JohnS48plm]

Nice coupe. I wish I still had mine. JohnS

[Greenbomb]

That looks like a dandy! Nice find. Another added kicker : the old Mopar got rescued before the hot-to-go Chevelle. Well done!

[Beatles65]

Well I would like to buy that Chevelle also someday.

[Beatles65]

Here is the 1948 Plymouth Deluxe Club Coupe all cleaned up inside and out. Man that thing was really dirty!! First we cleaned out the interior. We took out the seats took off the seat covers and then cleaned the original seats as best we could, then we took the shop-vac and got all the mice droppings and other stuff that was on the floor and in the trunk. The car was full of parts both in the car itself and in the trunk. The next step was to wash off the 13 years of dirt that was on the car. Now she looks great! I discovered that the original color of the paint was tan and sometime in the past it had been repainted the maroon color that it has now. I prefer this color but if i was ever going to repaint it I think I would take it back to original color. Here are some pictures of the car when we were cleaning it and when it was all done. Also there are some pictures of the parts and the interior and engine bay and trunk. Enjoy!! Thanks for reading, from Nebraska, Andrew.

[Beatles65]

More Pictures.

[Don Coatney]

It appears your car was converted to 12 volts at some time or possibly a 6 volt alternator was installed.

[Beatles65]

More Pictures.

[BobT-47P15]

The good news is - you got the parts.

What's bad is when they're all missing.

I'm sure some won't be usable, but might provide a sample or a

pattern for a replacement. If you can't tell what something is, just ask.

And, of course, sending a picture along with the question is best.

[P-12 Tommy]

Thanks for the extra pics.

Tom

[BobT-47P15]

I see the rubber hoses making a "Y". Did or does this car have two

heaters - one on each side?

[Beatles65]

More Pictures.

[Beatles65]

More Pictures.

[carls 49]

thanks for all the great pics. that is one cool car. looks great cleaned up. congrats and have fun with it andrew.

[BobT-47P15]

Now......you've done good, so far.......but those tires need just a little

scrubbing.

For rubber like tires and those door sill mats, I like Mean Green spray

cleaner sold at Dollar General Stores for about $2 per bottle. And a

medium stiff bristle brush. + sometimes a brillo pad for those pesky

whitewalls.

Sure looks better.

It's nice that the seats are in that good shape, you can see how the

coverings were done if you want to replace with an original look.

Can you register the car using those nice 1948 license plates?

[Beatles65]

Now here is the 1948 Plymouth with all the other cars in my collection.

I think that this car is a wonderfull addition to the collection and I cannot wait to get it on the road!

That is me in the photo.

*Not pictured is my 1964 Ford F100 Flareside as I still have to go and pick that one up.

Edited October 25, 2010 by Beatles65

[Beatles65]

Now......you've done good, so far.......but those tires need just a little

scrubbing.

For rubber like tires and those door sill mats, I like Mean Green spray

cleaner sold at Dollar General Stores for about $2 per bottle. And a

medium stiff bristle brush. + sometimes a brillo pad for those pesky

whitewalls.

Sure looks better.

It's nice that the seats are in that good shape, you can see how the

coverings were done if you want to replace with an original look.

Can you register the car using those nice 1948 license plates?

Yea you can in Nebraska. All you have to do is submit the plates for approval.

[Beatles65]

I see the rubber hoses making a "Y". Did or does this car have two

heaters - one on each side?

Yea, I think it has two heaters, one on each side.

[RobertKB]

Nice collection of cars. Thanks for posting and all the other pictures of getting the '48. Do you have space for all of those inside or do some live outside? What is the 1920's car?? I love those old timers.

[Beatles65]

Nice collection of cars. Thanks for posting and all the other pictures of getting the '48. Do you have space for all of those inside or do some live outside? What is the 1920's car?? I love those old timers.

Thanks a lot for the compliment. For now the only car that can be inside is the really old one, the 1928 Dodge Victory 6. I do plan on storing them inside this winter, as we might be building a shed soon. If that doesnt work out a neighbor has a building that I can store them in.

[Cpt.Fred]

way to go, andrew!

the coupe looks great, it's a sleeping beauty really. wake it up gently!

thanks for sharing the pics....

best,

fred

[Beatles65]

way to go, andrew!

the coupe looks great, it's a sleeping beauty really. wake it up gently!

thanks for sharing the pics....

best,

fred

Thanks a lot. I look at the car as a time capsule waiting to be opened up and shared with the world. I cannot wait to get her back on the road again for all to see.

[48P15Annie]

Looks good, Beatles.

What are your plans for it?

Looks better all cleaned out and the seats back in, lol

What are your plans for the exterior? Paint looks fairly decent, looks like it could be brought back to life with a lil' bit o good ole fashioned elbow grease.

Nice over all collection...love the '28 Dodge.

[Beatles65]

Looks good, Beatles.

What are your plans for it?

Looks better all cleaned out and the seats back in, lol

What are your plans for the exterior? Paint looks fairly decent, looks like it could be brought back to life with a lil' bit o good ole fashioned elbow grease.

Nice over all collection...love the '28 Dodge.

Thanks a lot for the kind words 48P15Annie . What I plan to do is swap the stuck engine for another one so that I can get the car back on the road. I will keep the original engine and if it isnt to far gone try and rebuild it to put back in the car. I will also probably be going through the brakes and wiring and getting new tires so it is safe. For the the mean time the exterior will stay as it is. I will try and bring it back to life with a little polish so it will shine. The original color for the car is tan so when i eventually do have to repaint it I will take it back to original factory colors. I like keeping everything original or as close to as I can. I can tell you, this car is so cool looking and I cannot wait to get it so I can drive it and show it off (as one should do when you own a classic car).

It will take some time and money but it will all be worth it in the end.

Thanks again, from Nebraska, Andrew.

[Uncle-Pekka]

Genuine barn find! Congratulations! It is really a fine car, lots of period accessories too.

A rare adventure to find and take home such time capsuled gem.

Thanks for all the pictures that tells us the story.

However, I am most impressed by your '28 Victory Six. Please let us know that story some day.

All the best,

Pekka