Just Bought What I Think Is A Plymouth - Very New To It All!

[stanleywindrush]

Hi

 

I have found the make of carb - it's a non original (Japanese?) one - and I'm quite sold on the sales pitch!

 

 

"Nikki" is an English contraction/nick name of "The Nippon Carb. Co. Ltd", the oldest & biggest in Japan, established in 1932. Nikki scientists, knowing that one of the most important settings in any carburetter is the fuel level, decided to let you "see for yourself" and developed the famous Nikki float chamber window. Not only could you check the fuel level "at a glance", you could also check the fuel delivery, fuel pressure and possible fuel contamination, instantly. This is not possible with any other carburetter.

The Nikki people then added their "secret weapon", an auxiliary butterfly in the secondary barrel, operated by the engine demand, effectively maintaining correct fuel/air ratio during all stages of operation. This is, in fact, a simple "variable venturi", which is why, to the bafflement of some so-called "carburetter specialists", we can fit our standard Nikki carburetter to nearly every car in the world, from 600cc Citroen to 2800cc Nissan Patrol. (jetted suitably, of course.)

Our Nikki carburetters are all manual choke, they have no diaphragms, no solenoids, no vac. units, no auto choke, in fact, nothing to go wrong.

Nothing is hidden from view, all moving parts can be clearly seen. This total lack of complication, coupled with the float chamber window, enables us to tell you and anyone else who will listen "THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS A FAULTY NIKKI......IT JUST DOESN'T EXIST"    .

An idea for Classic Car owners is to use a Nikki carburetter for everyday running and refit the original carburetter for showing or sale. This would preserve the condition of the original carburetter, often an item becoming increasingly scarce.

[stanleywindrush]

Hi ukplymouth (Garry)

 

It's good to understand there is a fellow enthusiast that (could be??) on the end of the 'phone.  Helps to have someone who can keep your enthusiasm going..

 

The car hasn't an MOT so can't drive/ show it yet. Therefore probably won't make it across to any shows in the Uk this year.

 

I had a quick look at the body work and all the chrome / stainless trim is a bit battered, and some of it pop riveted on - was it like this originally (i'm guessing not!) are parts available - also noticed there is no name on the bonnet - is this correct?

 

Has anyone any sales pictures of the car so I can make a 'then and now' comparison?

 

Yes battery is on the wrong way round - and I'm having a chap look at what has been fried by running the whole thing back to front - so here's fingers crossed things are ok..

 

I have a very poor gear shift lever knob - silly thing to start with, but would love to get a replacement - any ideas anyone - think there's a 49 one on ebay but quite expensive..34 dollars

 

Also carpets a bit moth eaten - are they available?

 

Haven't started looking underneath just yet - but hope there's no rot there.. but have seen bottom of doors bubbling - is there a good supplier of replacement parts in the US?

 

Is there anyone breaking (taking apart) on of these vehicles? - would be good to get an air filter, spare carb, rear light clusters (mine are cracked) and perhaps even some trim parts.

 

Last question!

 

I need the felt/ rubber seals for the windows (that fit in the bottom of the door window aperture) where's best to get this from?

 

Sorry lots of questions again! 

 

Stanley

[Robin (UK)]

Great thread about a very interesting car.

As you can see, Stanley, there is a wealth of information available from the good folks on this Forum.

It's good to see that Garry has chipped in. His 'African Queen' is beautiful.

There are a fair few Plymouth and Dodge owners in the UK, but not many with RHD.

I look forward to reading about your progress and hope to catch up with you at a show sometime. I'm in West London.

Do stay in touch.

Good luck.

Robin.