Socal48 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hello, I recently picked up a 48 SD Club Coupe in real good shape and wanted to share some pics...I am from California in the North San Diego County and hope to learn a lot from here in getting my 48 to a daily driver condition. Thanks JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Fred Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 the photos are a little tiny, but from what i can see you've got a very nice car there, congratulations! and welcome to the board, it's great here! best from berlin, fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940plymouth Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 JP, welcome aboard to the best forum there is on old MOPARs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niel Hoback Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 That is VERY nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socal48 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Thanks guys...I don't know why the pics wont expand...Sorry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldodge41 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-12 Tommy Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Welcome. Nice looking P15. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbuhagiar Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 (edited) Welcome from NorCal! Edited August 3, 2011 by kbuhagiar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Jordan Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 What a nice looking car. I am amazed at how many good looking cars are still on the road after 60 years. Of course I'm amazed that I'm still running after 60 years. I wonder if some of the cars built today will still be around in 60 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socal48 Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Thanks for the welcome's...and I avoid LA like the plague Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socal48 Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Thanks Don and I highly doubt cars built now will be around in 60 years...look at anything from the 80's, not much out there. Dad will be 69 this year and wonders the same thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Hey JP, Is that Al Butlers car? Looks a lot like his and I know he lives in SD Co. I'm up in So. Orange Co. I'm Hot Roddin my P-15. If your ever up this way, give a yell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socal48 Posted July 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 No...but I did buy it from an elderly gent in Irvine, Howard Lee Spilberg he owned it for the past 40yrs...what all are you doing to your flatty...Im still deciding on whether to hop up the flatty or go V8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconvan Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Very clean looking ride! Welcome to Mopar-ville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrwrstory Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 No...but I did buy it from an elderly gent in Irvine, Howard Lee Spilberg he owned it for the past 40yrs...what all are you doing to your flatty...Im still deciding on whether to hop up the flatty or go V8 JP I'm in the midst of a major modification of my P-15. I drove the car for many years with the flat head. It is, and can be, a really pretty engine. It's a great looking car too. However, the flat 6 will never be fast,.....or even "sporty" to drive. If you are of a mind to "modify", there are a myriad of things, simple to complex, to do. (Please don't put a Chevy in it.) Also, if this is a first time project, I strongly suggest that you start with some small items that will not disable the car for any length of time. Jumping in and disassembling the car or a major sub-assemby has the potential of turning into a multi-generational project. It's a shame when your kids are trying to figure what to do with that particially finished "dream" of Dad's. Check my thread "I'm back" on this forum. I've obviously got a big project going. If you would like to know more or see it in the flesh, I love having visitors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T120 Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 JP,Welcome to the forum.Very nice car.I guess you know a fair amount of the history of the car,with the previous owner having it for 40 years.That's always nice.Hope to see more photos when you get the chance..Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drdialtone Posted July 14, 2011 Report Share Posted July 14, 2011 Hello,I recently picked up a 48 SD Club Coupe in real good shape and wanted to share some pics...I am from California in the North San Diego County and hope to learn a lot from here in getting my 48 to a daily driver condition. Thanks JP JP, I have a 47 in Battalion Beige as well! Nice looking car and WELCOME! I'm up in the Bay Area so if you are out on a NorCal drive let me know. Kirk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbound Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Another welcome from So Cal....nice looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleman Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 {Hey JP, Is that Al Butlers car? Looks a lot like his and I know he lives in SD Co. } Heck Bill, I know the pics were small, but, anyway he wouldn't need a trailer(only @45miles) even if he was going xcountry. Plus he wouldn't have to worry about what to do with the engine, unless he wanted modern power. My car represents my era, (poor man's, lets do something with it,) kinda car. Not a Trailer Q, show car, or racer, but has never let me down, even when going past the 50 mile syndrome. Was good to see you at gg. Keep up your good work. AL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Olson Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hi JP, I'll be in Encinitas, September 15 - 19th, at the annual WaveCrest Woodie Meet Up, driving PLYWOOD. Come on up and we'll have a beer. Charlie Olson, an old iron fan with impeccable table manners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andydodge Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 JP, nice looking Plymouth, I'd go with hopping up the old six, update the suspension via shocks, disc brakes, etc but don't subframe or Chev power it, it looks too nice.......I'm building this 230 cube six for the 41 Plymouth I have, the Edgy head came from Earl Edgerton & he's in Cali.........anyway welcome to the best Mopar 6 forum on the net............regards from Australia..Andy Douglas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socal48 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hi JP, I'll be in Encinitas, September 15 - 19th, at the annual WaveCrest Woodie Meet Up, driving PLYWOOD. Come on up and we'll have a beer.Charlie Olson, an old iron fan with impeccable table manners Hey Charlie, Thanks for the invite, I probably wont have the 48 ready by then, but I may just head over to check out the cars....sweet woody btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socal48 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 JP, nice looking Plymouth, I'd go with hopping up the old six, update the suspension via shocks, disc brakes, etc but don't subframe or Chev power it, it looks too nice.......I'm building this 230 cube six for the 41 Plymouth I have, the Edgy head came from Earl Edgerton & he's in Cali.........anyway welcome to the best Mopar 6 forum on the net............regards from Australia..Andy Douglas NIce car...but i'm kinda thinking turbo'd small block..we'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Olson Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Hey Charlie,Thanks for the invite, I probably wont have the 48 ready by then, but I may just head over to check out the cars....sweet woody btw. Hey JP, as it gets closer to the September dates, let's exchange phone numbers, so you can find me, if you come up to WaveCrest on the 17th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55 Fargo Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Although I enjoy many old cars that are hot rodded, V8 engines etc,. But when you have a car like this, in preemo shape, last owner had it for 40 years, my vote is a Mopar flat head 6, hopped up, if you want to add some juice to the stock engine, OD trans, plenty enough umph for the freeway. Other mods that help in the handling and saftey, are front disc brake conversions, front shock relocation mounts, dual resvoir MC if you want. This car is a Coupe, and a time machine that deserves to move forward in time, close to stock, or stock if possible. Just my opinion, I see lots of cars, that were rodded, and that is great, if the car was rough, or no engine and drivetrain, but a car like this deserves better. But it is your car, your money, I hope you enjoy it, whichever way you take it. Welcome tho the forum BTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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