Well gentleman I did it and she's home 1934 Plymouth PE business coupe

[TodFitch]

1 hour ago, Solly said:

. . . It would be helpful to me if some of you could list your favorite parts sources. . .

For many of the mechanical wear parts my favorite parts source is my local auto supply. Their computers won’t list your car but if you have a modern cross reference they often have the part. They may have to get some items from the local warehouse, so I usually call in the morning first and then can pick the parts up later that day or sometimes the next day. My cross reference for parts is located at https://www.ply33.com/Parts/numeric

 

I also have a list of vendors in that area of my website though I will admit it is getting a little stale. If you find a vendor I list is out of business please let me know and I will remove them. Likewise if you find a vendor not on the list, I’d like to add it.

[Sniper]

Oldmoparts.com is Andy Bernbaum.  Been using them since the 80's.

 

Len Dawson is a source I have used since the 80's.  You need a part number.  https://dpmotorparts.com/

 

AMS Obsolete is another source, used them on and off.  https://www.amsnos.com/

 

MoParPro seems to have a lot of stuff, but frankly they are overpriced, shady and a source of last resort, imo.

 

MoParMall is another source.

 

DCM Classics for mechanical bits.  https://www.dcmclassics.com/

 

Ebay can be a source, but you better have a part number and know what you need. 

 

I usually hit up the local NAPA for stuff, but my oldest is a 51 Plymouth, so I dunno how far back they are useful.

 

 

[Solly]

12 hours ago, TodFitch said:

For many of the mechanical wear parts my favorite parts source is my local auto supply. Their computers won’t list your car but if you have a modern cross reference they often have the part. They may have to get some items from the local warehouse, so I usually call in the morning first and then can pick the parts up later that day or sometimes the next day. My cross reference for parts is located at https://www.ply33.com/Parts/numeric

 

I also have a list of vendors in that area of my website though I will admit it is getting a little stale. If you find a vendor I list is out of business please let me know and I will remove them. Likewise if you find a vendor not on the list, I’d like to add it.

Thank you gentleman for the response and the links !! I believe the information provided will be invaluable !! I now have them book marked to my home page.

I do have another question (then Ill try to give you a rest) in a attempt to do this correctly I know I should purchase the parts manual and the service manual however in my research I have found several options 1. Plymouth maintenance manual and 2. Plymouth Master maintenance manual which one should I purchase ? also some appear to be year specific while others cover multiple years ? also I found 1 publication that appears to be a actual Chrysler publication that is 650 pages and may be a combined parts and maintenance manual ( orange cover on E-Bay ) from your experience which do you recommend ?  

[TodFitch]

There is a 1934 specific factory service manual but I think it is far harder to find than the later 1936-42 multiple year service manual. While mechanically things are largely the same there are some differences. Off the top of my head:

 

1934 is the last year for using Delco-Remy electrical parts. In 1935 they switched to AutoLite.

You have a non-synchromesh freewheeling transmission. Starting in 1935 it had synchros and no freewheeling.

The 1934 independent front suspension is one year only. It looks a lot like that from later years but probably has differences.

The 1934 Deluxe (PE) has a unique one year only vent window setup.

 

A 1934 specific factory service manual will have those details specific to your car so you probably want to keep an eye out for one. I have a second generation photo copy of the preliminary 1934 manual but it is hardly readable and I am pretty sure that a copy of that will be unreadable otherwise I'd make and send you a copy.

 

In the meantime, any Plymouth or even Dodge factory service manual that covers cars from the 1930s will have most of the details you will need for maintenance and repair work.

[Booger]

I would be dissappointed if you dont enter in Concours d" Elegance at the Lodge in Pebble Beach. Its that worthy

[soth122003]

The 1934 to 1940 Motors Manual will also have a good bit of info on your car, for those more in-depth repairs that might pop up, that your mechanic (if you have or can find one) or you will need to know how to work on or find parts for.

 

I find that I use my 35 to 53 Motors manual about 2 times more than the service manual due to cross referencing between model cars of the same year as my Plymouth, since most engine, suspension, tranny and other parts will inter change for repair purposes.

 

Joe Lee