ssnowden Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I went to the farm and checked out the P15 to see what I need to get it home. It was a bit dirty sitting in the barn for so many years. This is before I sprayed it off. The handbrake seems to work, so that's good, considering the back brake lines were laying under it. The front tires had air and the rear tires actually are holding air, so not bad for 33 year old tires I checked the fluids and then we cranked it over. It wasn't getting any spark, but the oil pressure gage was working with a few cranks. The gas tank was completely empty, it ran out of gas the last time it was running, so when I went to siphon out the old gas, the tank was completely dry. The trim, two air cleaners and extra parts in the trunk. No spark, it needs rewired, and cleaned up. The sheep were rough on the fender. This was in good shape until they rubbed up against it in the barn. It think it will bend back out ok. After spraying it off, I like the patina. I might clear coat it and run it that way while I focus on mechanical. Link to the photo album https://plus.google.com/photos/107394537078274784684/albums/5908950325288023217?authkey=CLToupbcj7f67gE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabee Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Been waiting for the pics. Nice car, Sir. Looks pretty straight. I am excited for you, cant wait to hear when you get it running. I bet with a simple tuneup and some fresh gas that joker will be running in no time!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 That empty gas tank will probably turn out to be quite the blessing. Typically they are full of nasty stale gas and rust. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark D Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrashingcows Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Very cool. Pop off the tank sending unit in the trunk and take a look inside first. I too thought I was good to go with the tank in my 48 Desoto....but once I opened up the sending unit and looked inside I realized that it was not going to happen. There was a 1/4 tank of rust, sand, and debris in there. But please keep pus posted on your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssnowden Posted August 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Very cool. Pop off the tank sending unit in the trunk and take a look inside first. I too thought I was good to go with the tank in my 48 Desoto....but once I opened up the sending unit and looked inside I realized that it was not going to happen. There was a 1/4 tank of rust, sand, and debris in there. But please keep pus posted on your progress. Thanks, good idea. I'll do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1940plymouth Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Love it, hope it all works out for you. Looking forward to seeing more photos of the coupe and the Kentucky landscapes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Fred Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Wow, nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourleaf Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 It is always fun getting a new project! That looks like it will be a good one to work on. More photos when you can! good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtlsnakedaddy Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Looks like a good one to get back on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennCraven Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 What a fantastic story, getting your first car back out of a barn after 25 years. That thing is fantastic! ... Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssnowden Posted August 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 What a fantastic story, getting your first car back out of a barn after 25 years. That thing is fantastic! ... Good luck! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40plyrod Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 Very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssnowden Posted September 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 I went to the farm today and got the P15! I used a come along, brute force and a tow cable to control it since it has no brakes, and the hand brake didn't work either. Thankfully the clutch worked and I could get it to go in 1st gear to help slow it down too. Now to inventory what all it needs and get started. All the photos are here: https://plus.google.com/photos/107394537078274784684/albums/5919935800477473937?authkey=CIngr9TdpuqU9wE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabee Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 Sweet! It will be awesome when she cranks back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 I went to the farm and checked out the P15 to see what I need to get it home. It was a bit dirty sitting in the barn for so many years. This is before I sprayed it off. The handbrake seems to work, so that's good, considering the back brake lines were laying under it. The front tires had air and the rear tires actually are holding air, so not bad for 33 year old tires I checked the fluids and then we cranked it over. It wasn't getting any spark, but the oil pressure gage was working with a few cranks. The gas tank was completely empty, it ran out of gas the last time it was running, so when I went to siphon out the old gas, the tank was completely dry. The trim, two air cleaners and extra parts in the trunk. No spark, it needs rewired, and cleaned up. The sheep were rough on the fender. This was in good shape until they rubbed up against it in the barn. It think it will bend back out ok. After spraying it off, I like the patina. I might clear coat it and run it that way while I focus on mechanical. Sounds like a good plan to me. Replace ALL the brake lines and hoses with new ones while you are at it. Just because they aren't leaking now doesn't mean they won't start leaking once you start putting pressure on them. If you can't find the new brake hoses at your local NAPA store,the ones the guy from Argentina sells on ebay look real good and fit perfectly. Your NAPA store now even sells hard lines you can bend easily with your hands without them kinking. Try to buy US made brass fittings for your line connenctors,or clean and use the old ones (best plan) because a lot of the stuff you buy now was made in China,and it leaks because the holes were too big or the threads weren't cut right when it was tapped. Or both. You got really lucky. That's a business coupe,and it looks to be pretty solid and complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted September 5, 2013 Report Share Posted September 5, 2013 BTW,if you don't use them on your car,those two chrome trim pieces that go along the rockers are hard to find in good condition and sell for pretty decent money to restorers. I don't use them on mine because they love to trap water and rust your rockers out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssnowden Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 The left rear fender really was bent in pretty good by the sheep in the barn, but I was planning on knocking it out and making it as smooth as possible. I was casually checking craigslist for Plymouth parts and came across this 30 minutes from my house. It's a really straight fender. I picked it up for $30 and met a friendly hot rod guy (he had 5 project cars going , 30's 40's Chevy's ) . He was happy to see me get it and said he knew someone would need that part and they are hard to find in that good of shape and he wanted to see it go somewhere where it would be used. He said it was listed for over a year on craigslist and I was the only one to call about it, in fact, he'd forgotten it was even on craigslist. I guess it was meant for me to have it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zephyrland Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 (edited) What an awesome find... even though I think you knew it was there. Edited September 16, 2013 by zephyrland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinsailor Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 What a cool car. And I see no signs of rust. You've got a great start there. I'm envious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssnowden Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 What a cool car. And I see no signs of rust. You've got a great start there. I'm envious. Thanks, but it's just hidden from the Bondo that was done in 1980. If I do close-up pictures, it has all the rust spots on the body they all have. However, the floor pan and support brackets are all in much better shape than others I've seen. I guess where it sat in barns for about 45 years out of it's life helped it survive better than being out in the weather all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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