Vintage Mopar Mechanics and Clubs in the Northeast

[BIGBAND39]

The title says it all!  Does anyone know of any mechanics or clubs in the RI, MA, CT area that have a working knowledge of 30's, 40's, and 50's Dodge and Plymouth cars?  Thanks!

[1952B3b23]

I'm pretty sure there's a bunch of us on here from the north east. I'm in western MA, there's probably some clubs around here. Google might know. I haven't ever looked into it. Where are you located ?

Chris

[BIGBAND39]

I'm from Cranston, RI.  Western Mass isn't all that bad, as I don't have the typical RI mentality on travel.  It's just tough when something is beyond the scope of my mechanical knowledge and there aren't any local garages that know how to work on these cars.  Everyone gives the same response that the mechanics have either passed away or are long since retired.  I sold my '49 Wayfarer because I couldn't find anyone with working knowledge of Fluid Drive repairs.  The current car is something that I'd love to keep for the long run, so I need to make some connections.

[rb1949]

Midwest here, but attempting the same thing. There are clubs, I seem to be the only one with an old Mopar. Will hang out at local cruise-in's. Tons of flyers for car shows within 20-30 miles. Will try to find out who organizes them for contacts. Also ask at all the local parts stores you frequent.

[greg g]

A suggestion for you. The Walter P Chrysler Club is having it's national meet in Belfast Maine in September (see pinned post at top of forum for date details. The car show is on Saturday at the Owl's Head Transportation Museum. If you can't find some one there to talk to regarding your drive train, then they probably don't exist. Even if you wouldn't consider driving your car to Maine it should be worth your while to drive up in the daily driver to check it out.

[BIGBAND39]

Even though Belfast is a four and a half hour drive for me, I might consider it. My girlfriend works many weekends, as we have a videography business in RI. It would be a long drive on my own.

I'm surprised that there aren't as many Mopar clubs and mechanics considering Andy Bernbaum Auto Parts is only about an hour and change away. I might take RB1949's suggestion, give them a call, and see what they have to say.

[MarkAubuchon]

Join  the Plymouth Owners Club, Walter P Chrysler and yes visit this Site.  As Greg mentioned earlier, when you get a chance to attend the shows you will meet plenty of people who can help.  I'm in St Louis and now have resources all over the US. Good luck hope to see you at an upcoming meet.