P15 on Route 66

[47heaven]

Here are a couple pics that were sent to me by an older couple that saw me one day with my car in my driveway as they were taking a shortcut. They pulled over and asked if it was a Plymouth. I told them that it was and they asked if they could see it, which of course, I obliged.

As they approached the car they had a gleem in their eyes and said that they had the same exact kind of car back in 1951 and actually pulled a 35ft. trailer with if from Long Beach, CA to South Carolina. That blew my mind because I didn't think the P15 flathead could pull that big of a thing, but it did. Anyway, I'll post that story in a couple of days with some accompanying photos, but for the meantime, here are a couple pics they sent me taken of their trip to South Carolina (without the trailer) in 1951 where he was stationed in 1951..two showing them in Long Beach and one as they entered Oklahoma on Highway 66. Stay tuned for the story and more pics.

*What's up with these whitewalls? I've never seen any that met the hubcap like that.

[BobT-47P15]

Those are the metal white trim rings used after the war to resemble whitewalls. The go on pretty much like a full wheelcover.

[Brendan D25]

Nice pictures, makes you feel good when you meet older people who had those cars and appreciate what we are doing. I like the sunvisor, the way it curves in on the ends.

[Al McCarty]

My 1948 Plymouth, which I've owned since 1959, had plastic white wheel rings held in place by the hub caps. They eventually cracked and were discarded. The car was in storage for 40+ years as we were busy getting the kids through school. I'm now in the process of getting it back in shape for intended daily use.

Does anyone know if these white wheel covers (plastic or steel) are available now?

Al

[bob_amos]

Darin, What I, personally, like best about this hobby is the bringing back of great old memories to those that once operated vehicles like ours as an every day thing. I have seem people come to tears remembering how their lives once were. And... it brings us all together and bridges that age gap. We, owners of vintage vehicles, have the opportunity to learn from them as well. You have just experienced one of the greatest parts of this hobby. The sharing of their lives with you. And now, we all benefit from that as you share that with all of us. All I can do is say "thank you" for sharing these wonderful folks memories with us..

[Plymouthy Adams]

hey what about the guy who bought his old pride and joy..got it home and got he trunk lock picked..found the original owner...no it was not Jimmy Hoffa..

[Normspeed]

Great photos Darin, and like Bob says, nice to be able to stir pleasant memories in folks. Almost looks like Mikemaker's beater coupe in its younger days.

[bob_amos]

Gee Norm, Love the photo. Sure would be nice if the modern iron had been replaced with some vintage stuff. It would look like a real vintage shot.

[Normspeed]

Hi Bob, it was just one of those quick shots, Mikemaker was at my house for brake repairs and he caught this shot on the way to a test drive. His beater coupe is a really nice survivor. Rides like a Caddy. And the Smittys purr.

Sorry Darin, pirated your thread.

[Don Coatney]

Those of us going to Tulsa ahould be able to dupicate this shot. Cool pictures!