Plymouthy Adams Posted June 5, 2016 Report Posted June 5, 2016 It is almost 7AM...do you know where your car is...? Today is the day 1 Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 5, 2016 Author Report Posted June 5, 2016 Waiting on the phone to ring. Might be a double trailer day Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 6, 2016 Author Report Posted June 6, 2016 It is off the trailer in the middle of a downpour. 7 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 6, 2016 Report Posted June 6, 2016 here is lifting a cup of coffee in a toast to your new beast sitting inside the garage.....do enjoy.... 4 Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted June 6, 2016 Report Posted June 6, 2016 That looks real sharp Don. Enjoy!!!! Jeff 1 Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 6, 2016 Author Report Posted June 6, 2016 That looks real sharp Don. Enjoy!!!! Jeff Jeff, By default I am now a Pertronix guy and a 6 volt positive ground alternator guy. 3 Quote
BigDaddyO Posted June 6, 2016 Report Posted June 6, 2016 here is lifting a cup of coffee in a toast to your new beast sitting inside the garage.....do enjoy.... I'll drink to that! Folgers in your cup and two MoPars in your garage. 1 Quote
BigDaddyO Posted June 6, 2016 Report Posted June 6, 2016 Jeff, By default I am now a Pertronix guy and a 6 volt positive ground alternator guy. Ha ha ha ha. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Does that come with a membership card? 1 Quote
DJ194950 Posted June 6, 2016 Report Posted June 6, 2016 (edited) Jeff, By default I am now a Pertronix guy and a 6 volt positive ground alternator guy. (quote- Don C.) I guess if you Must, you can carry a spare distributor with points, condenser with you to feel safe. The membership card for Pertronix users will be mailed after you register on the web site. pertronix.com Enjoy that sweet car! DJ Edited June 6, 2016 by DJ194950 1 Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted June 7, 2016 Report Posted June 7, 2016 Jeff, By default I am now a Pertronix guy and a 6 volt positive ground alternator guy. Don; I think you will like both. Well...... ....... as long as they were installed carefully. I know there are those who have had issues with the Pertronix system but as you know I sure like mine. I have found that NGK BR6S plugs do particularly well with this set up. As for the alternator.......well that is a real plus as far as I am concerned. I have a lot of accessories on my truck and it keeps up with plenty to spare. Never a worry. Jeff Quote
Niel Hoback Posted June 7, 2016 Report Posted June 7, 2016 That's certainly a nice looking car and it looks right at home there. Quote
Dan Hiebert Posted June 7, 2016 Report Posted June 7, 2016 The good in you has prevailed and you've ventured into the Dodge side of The Force...wait...that sounds more like "Dark side". Kidding aside, that's a nice ride, which I am sure you will enjoy as much as your P15. Now you have to get that Plymouth sold off, or you'll find yourself swapping a few parts to heat up that Dodge... Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 7, 2016 Report Posted June 7, 2016 like them both but you got to admit..Dodge has always had a bit more flare in styling/trim cue than the Plymouth... 1 Quote
48Dodger Posted June 7, 2016 Report Posted June 7, 2016 Why am I so happy about DC getting an old car...huh....guess I'll have to drive over to Fort Indy and find out what all the fuss is! lol.....Nice work Don! 48D 1 Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 7, 2016 Author Report Posted June 7, 2016 Yo Why am I so happy about DC getting an old car...huh....guess I'll have to drive over to Fort Indy and find out what all the fuss is! lol.....Nice work Don! 48D You and your bride are welcome anytime. I will even put clean sheets on the honeymoon suite. 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 7, 2016 Report Posted June 7, 2016 you come to Elko..we got Tim and Sally's Bed and Breakfast....stay for free...we keep the film.. 1 Quote
48Dodger Posted June 7, 2016 Report Posted June 7, 2016 Yo You and your bride are welcome anytime. I will even put clean sheets on the honeymoon suite. you come to Elko..we got Tim and Sally's Bed and Breakfast....stay for free...we keep the film.. I'm gonna take up both your offers sooner than later! 48D 1 Quote
ACJCF2 Posted June 7, 2016 Report Posted June 7, 2016 Great looking '48 Don. Yours is a bit darker grey than my '49 D-30. Quote
TodFitch Posted June 7, 2016 Report Posted June 7, 2016 Congrats on the “new” car. Should I change the thread title to “It is officially on off the trailer”? 3 Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 8, 2016 Author Report Posted June 8, 2016 Congrats on the “new” car. Should I change the thread title to “It is officially on off the trailer”? Off is fine with me. Quote
James_Douglas Posted June 8, 2016 Report Posted June 8, 2016 Welcome to the Fluid Drive Club Don. I can tell you that over the last month with Achilles Tendonitis in my left foot, the fluid drive is much appreciated as I don't have to clutch it much. I just spent the last week tearing apart two M6 transmissions. The one in the '49 upshifts like a dream. It will not downshift however unless I push in the clutch and unload the torque. I put in a new input shaft, new clutch sleeve, and new blocker ring...we will see. I tore apart a core just in case I needed a part. I put it all back together and cleaned it up and it will go on the shelf. This is the 5th M6 I have had apart and gone through. I know more about them than I ever wanted to! I am very happy about your new ride and I hope you enjoy it. James 2 Quote
Don Coatney Posted June 9, 2016 Author Report Posted June 9, 2016 Just got a bit of history on my D-24 1948 Dodge History Dr. Hugh Hodgson - 1948 Johnny Jones - 1977 Ahmand & Fatemeh Bahrmand - 1989 John Loper- 1991 Richard Loper – 1992 Don Gaines – 1994 This is my best guess as to the Dodge’s History: Dr. Hodgson bought the car new. Johnny Jones worked for Dr. Hodgson (yardman or such) and bought the car from Dr. Hodgson’s Estate. Fathema Bahrmand was Johnny Jones’ daughter or some relative and inherited the car. John Loper bought the car from her. John Loper sold the car to Richard, his nephew. Don Gaines bought the car from Richard Loper. 1 Quote
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