Don Coatney Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 This afternoon forum member Mike Barone who also lives here in Fort Wayne stopped by for a visit. Of interest back in the 90's, Mike used to live 3 doors away from the house I recently bought. Had a very enjoyable visit and a fun ride In his Green Plymouth. 2 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 8, 2014 Report Posted July 8, 2014 good deal Don....I see he has a modern set of seats..and it appears Mopar cop wheels in the front..appears he may still have the original engine and OD as the pedals (from the one I can see) is also unchanged.. Quote
Don Coatney Posted July 8, 2014 Author Report Posted July 8, 2014 Engine has dual carburetors and runs like a top. I will let Mike tell the interior story. Buckets are very comfortable. Quote
greg g Posted July 10, 2014 Report Posted July 10, 2014 didja talk him into attending the Pt Huron thing??? Quote
Don Coatney Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Posted July 10, 2014 didja talk him into attending the Pt Huron thing??? I believe he will be in attendance. Unless I complete my re-wiring project Lisa and I may drive her car and not my P-15. But we will be there one way or the other. 1 Quote
Don Coatney Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Posted July 10, 2014 Let the smoke out so it is time. Yesterday I ordered a "kit" from Rebel Wiring Quote
Don Coatney Posted July 17, 2014 Author Report Posted July 17, 2014 Today another forum member stopped by my house for a visit. Donald Smith (of recent Desoto power steering fame) is in town for the Desoto National Convention. Unfortunately he did not drive his Desoto. I will let him give details on why. Pictured is Don and his son and grandson in my garage. Also here is a picture of Dons Desoto from a show in Detroit a few years back Quote
greg g Posted July 18, 2014 Report Posted July 18, 2014 I do not remember this line up of cars but parked from left to right after the red late model are forum member cars save one Mark Aubuchon's 49 Plymouth Business coupe, The Reeves ( not participants here) 51/2 Sedan, my 46 Business Coupe, Don C's P15 Sedan, young Eds P 15 coupe, Don Smith's De Soto Suburban, and Bob Van Buskirk's 54 Plymouth Wagon (since sold) See forum members can get together and have a good time......Maybe see the same group at Pt. Huron. 2 Quote
Don Coatney Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Posted July 18, 2014 Greg is another forum member who has spent time in my garage Quote
Barabbas Posted August 21, 2014 Report Posted August 21, 2014 Don, I just saw this posting--I don't usually check out this room of the forum. I did enjoy hangin' with you and seeing in person your blue Plymouth with the big 265 flat head and that beautiful Champion Radiator Just to clear things up--my car has a 1950 Dodge Power wagon 230 cu in. engine; rebuilt .030 over. Head has probably been shaved about .020 I'm guessing---compression is 120-140 psi. The transmission is a rebuilt '52 overdrive from the Plymouth guru George Asche. Things not original: 12 volts, ECI disc brakes, Mustang dual master cylinder, front Buckets/captain chairs ( I think they're from a Ford 350 van), offy intake manifold and dual B& B carbs, radio upgrade to modern stereo, new rear seats and door panels (EZBoy), Jeep console and Wheel Vintique HRR wheels I was planning to go to Port Huron but life happens-- I have a commitment on Friday evening so I can't make the festivities. However I am free most of Friday day, so I would enjoy convoying with you as far as Coldwater MI Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted August 21, 2014 Report Posted August 21, 2014 Always fun when forum member visits occur. I've even been in Don's garage - in Tennessee.- before the DeSoto engine was installed in the car. It was on the stand and could be run. In fact, I talked with Don on the phone today......he graciously answered some Plymouth related questions that I had. Thanks Don. Quote
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