1933 Plymouth PD. My 47 year search may be over

[BobT-47P15]

Wow......that's a nice one Reg.  Glad you found it.    

Now just get some Brillo pads and those whitewalls will look like new.   lol

[Reg Evans]

Thanks Bob !  Turns out those wide whites, which the po says were on the car when he bought it in '58, are only painted on. The cracks on the side walls are just as deep as the tread.  Even though they are ready to blow I took the car for a spin this morning. Top speed was around 20mph's though. Gonna have to wait till she gets some new radial wide whites before I can see how she drives.  Everything works but the speedo and the tail light so far.

[BobT-47P15]

Just like a kid with a new toy.........     I'd be the same way.    Have fun with it. 

[Tones52]

Congratulations on the purchase of your dream car, Reg. That black and white photo was great. You'll have to do one of those then & now photos with the "new" Plymouth, dressed and posed the same way. Of course, you'll need to get a cat in that photo, too.

 

Looking forward to seeing the progress as you make that '33 fully roadworthy.

[Reg Evans]

Gussie, the new 33 Plym got some new shoes !  And I rubbed out a small spot on the rear fender....some of the worst paint and it looks good !  And I can't believe how much shine came back to the front bumper with a brillo pad and some elbow grease.

 

 

 

[Reg Evans]

I've got Ole Gussie just about all shined up now. Lots of bumps and bruises but overall she looks good.  I did discover after taking her on a couple of mile drive that the cooling system is full of acorns, peanut shells, and some kind of stuffing.  I'm going to have to pull the radiator and flush it and the block out.  The PO must have left the radiator cap off for a time and the little hairy critters called the radiator home.

 

[RobertKB]

It cleaned up well. Sweet car. Congrats.

[Niel Hoback]

That's beautiful, just the way it is.

[fstfish66]

That's beautiful, just the way it is.

I agree,,there is some thign about the way  that car looks,, stunning,,,

[Niel Hoback]

Call it "A Stately Veteran".

[TodFitch]

Did a short, 400 mile jaunt today with about a two hour visit with Reg to see his new ’33 PD four door. Lets see, thats about 200 miles per hour. Who says old Plymouths aren’t built for speed. What? You want me to estimate speed using the travel time rather than the visit time? Spoil sport!

 

First things first: Reg has a great location with a great view and fantastic garage/shop. Makes my little 1950s tract house’s low ceiling garage look ridiculous.

 

And his “new” ’33 PD is a solid, good looking car needing only a little cleanup and attention to some deferred maintenance to make it a great fun car. The engine sounds really solid too. The only clue that the interior is not a totally factory original is that the condition of the materials is too good for it to be 81 years old. Absolutely fantastic. A very nice addition to his stable, which has some other nice stuff too.

 

Here is a video clip for your enjoyment.

 

[RobertKB]

Great video and thanks for posting. It can't be too often that two 1933 Plymouths are side by side!

[Plymouthy Adams]

^{a nice pair...winning hand in anyone's game}

[Don Coatney]

It is well worth the trip to pay Reg a visit. I was duly impressed with his collection. One word of advice. Do not use your GPS to find his address. It will send you deep into the Grass Valley woods.  

 

[Reg Evans]

Photographic proof that you did find the joint once you dropped that darned GPS Don.

Edited October 11, 2014 by Reg Evans

[Reg Evans]

Well, either I have some kind of virus or my computer does. I can't seem to add photos to a post like I've been doing for years. I keep getting this notice "you aren't permitted to upload this kind of file" when I try to upload a photo.

Thanks for making the trek all the way here Tod. I hope your less scenic route got you home faster and before dark.

[Jerry Roberts]

Reg , Your photo of Don comes through OK . 

[Reg Evans]

I know Jerry. That's what's so frustrating. Don's photo is stored in the same "my phototos" file on my computer as the other one that won't attach.

[TodFitch]

Smooth drive home other than some rush hour traffic around Sacramento and Davis. I stopped for dinner and did a slight side trip so there was a little night driving, maybe 1/2 hour worth. Freeway is much, much more boring than two lane secondary highways.

 

I checked the windshield header panel screw we were looking at yesterday and it is a 10-32.

[Reg Evans]

Smooth drive home other than some rush hour traffic around Sacramento and Davis. I stopped for dinner and did a slight side trip so there was a little night driving, maybe 1/2 hour worth. Freeway is much, much more boring than two lane secondary highways.

 

I checked the windshield header panel screw we were looking at yesterday and it is a 10-32.

Thanks Tod, I'll be visiting the hardware store tomorrow. If I'm really lucky they might even have those beveled washers.

[Reg Evans]

The '33 Plymouth first cousin's reunion.

Oh, Don C. I forgot to mention that This one also sports the distinctive STP sticker in the rear window.

Edited October 12, 2014 by Reg Evans

[fstfish66]

33 Plymouth reunion 1.jpgThe '33 Plymouth first cousin's reunion.

Oh, Don C. I forgot to mention that This one also sports the distinctive STP sticker in the rear window.

great  pic

[Reg Evans]

I finally got rid of the old girls cataracs. I had to sandblast the windshield frame, repaint, and install a new windshield. Now I can see where I'm going without having to crank the windshield out.

[RobertKB]

Nice job! Always better when you can see where you are going. Love that car!

[janan5243]

Congrats. Great car. Really cleaned up well. Enjoy it for many years.