jt52MrB Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 I don’t post much but I use this forum as a weekly reference on the journey to improve my 52 Cranbrook over the last 8 years. Just wanted to let everyone know how helpful the information here has been as I have done the following repairs 1) total tune up 2) carb rebuild 3) wiring the lights 4) installing new temp gauge 5) timing the car 6) making new plug wires 7) cold valve adjustment ?replace shocks 9) replace gas tank drain gasket 10) replace u-joint dust cover 11) replace coil 12) replace battery 13) list goes on… I started this journey with no knowledge of car repair and thanks to this group as well as some YouTube videos and the old repair manual have been able to do this myself. Thank you all! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 Beautiful car. We are glad to have you here. Of course, now you will get to answer questions as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt52MrB Posted September 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 For sure! Always happy to help or be a resource. I gained a ton of knowledge over the past 8 years. Though I’m not a mechanic it seems like the repairs continue to help her run better each year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratbailey Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 Oh my goodness, that's a sweet looking ride! I'm not up on all the different models, but I had no idea that Plymouth made a postless (I think that's what that's called) roof style with a wraparound rear window. Congrats on becoming a trained Mopar mechanic...I'm working toward the same goal, slowly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TodFitch Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 1 hour ago, ratbailey said: Oh my goodness, that's a sweet looking ride! I'm not up on all the different models, but I had no idea that Plymouth made a postless (I think that's what that's called) roof style with a wraparound rear window. Congrats on becoming a trained Mopar mechanic...I'm working toward the same goal, slowly. "Hardtop" would be the name for that body type when and where I grew up with in the 1960s. I don't recall seeing a Plymouth hardtop from the early 1950s though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg g Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 (edited) Those always reminded me of what we called buck leather saddle shoes. Sharp but comfortable. Don't see many 2 door hardtop Plymouths around d any more. Really a treat to see one. Glad you had the patience to persevere. I would make room in my garage for that at the drop of a hat. A member of this forum once said this about old cars. If you own an old car, sooner or later you will need to mechanic on it your self. Glad it worked out in your favor. Don't be a stranger as you drive around in your beautiful car. You get today's Mr. Tech award for best use of remote resources. Edited September 11, 2022 by greg g 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt52MrB Posted September 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 Lol Thanks Greg! I would like to give credit to the technical archives, Keith’s garage and Mike’s carb YouTube channel’s and a few others here. I just followed their instructions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted September 11, 2022 Report Share Posted September 11, 2022 2 hours ago, TodFitch said: "Hardtop" would be the name for that body type when and where I grew up with in the 1960s. I don't recall seeing a Plymouth hardtop from the early 1950s though. The one pictured is a 52 and would be the second year a hardtop was offered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motoMark Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Wow, beautiful car! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booger Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 OMG thats PRIMO! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyd Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 I assume that colour separation and molding is factory original?............I have never seen that colour separation before, here in Oz we only got 4dr sedans, 2drs & hardtops were never sold here till the late 60's so the way that the colours are done really intrigues me........is it a restoration or original?......either way its about as nice an early 50's Plymouth that I have ever seen.....a truly impressive car..........many thanks for the pics.......regards from Oz........andyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Beautiful 1952 Belvedere! I have the same car only being a different color ....lower Belmont Blue Poly/Sterling gray top. These are quite a rare P-23 Plymouth. Thanks for posting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyHarold Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Great looking car! Glad to see you're enjoying it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt52MrB Posted September 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 On 9/11/2022 at 8:57 PM, andyd said: I assume that colour separation and molding is factory original?............I have never seen that colour separation before, here in Oz we only got 4dr sedans, 2drs & hardtops were never sold here till the late 60's so the way that the colours are done really intrigues me........is it a restoration or original?......either way its about as nice an early 50's Plymouth that I have ever seen.....a truly impressive car..........many thanks for the pics.......regards from Oz........andyd Yes, it’s an original paint option. The Belvedere was originally a trim upgrade on the cranbrook. I bought the car from an old timer when I was living in Carlisle about 8 years ago. The paint and interior were that way when I got it. Had to do most of the mechanical fixes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan G Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 That's a real head turner, the kind of car I'd walk a mile to catch a glimpse of at a show. I've also never seen that 2-tone setup. I like it. Such a break from all the Fords/Chevys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted September 15, 2022 Report Share Posted September 15, 2022 (edited) The 1952 Belvedere roof to trunk trim and paint two toneshown in an ad and they called it the "Saddle Back' trim. I have the original dealer introductory sales filnstrip and record kit for the 1952 Belvedere. Edited September 15, 2022 by Dodgeb4ya 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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