New member, would like to introduce myself

[Shifticus]

I'd like to say that I am very impressed with this website, and I wish everyone happy holidays. I realize it's not a P15/D24, but here is my Plymouth nonetheless.

It belonged to my father who drove it for a few years, but due to family and work obligations wasn't able to give it the time and attention it deserves.

It wasn't anything a rebuilt carb, tires, a re-done tank and some rubbing compound+elbow grease couldn't fix.. I now drive it on a regular basis.

[PatS....]

Wow, is that ever nice!!! Welcome to the best forum on the 'net. My car isn't a P15 or D24 but I feel very welcome.

You aren't alone with your Plymouth.

Tell us more and more pics, too

Pat

1949 Chrysler

[Normspeed]

Great little 53. Welcome and have a great time on the forum. What part of Ca?

[Plymouthy Adams]

Nice looking car..wish my 54 would just buff out..but...........

Post a few interior shots...is that pattern similar to the 54...gingham??

[greg g]

Nice set of wheels, looks like a fun litle buggy. Welcome.

[Tony Cipponeri]

Hi, A lot of us don't have P15's or D24"s but we all have a good time here. We do have a Golden State Region of the national Plymouth Club , you might be interested in. We have meetings about once a month, and go somewhere , and do something. Tony C

[Guest Nile Limbaugh]

Welcome to this mess from another relatively new guy and what a nice looking car! Who cares what year, I've got a 37 Dodge myself although it's for sale. And when it's gone I'm looking for something other than Mopar this time, but I'll still hang around here to see what's going on; unless these guys send somebody named Guido from Chicago to tell me otherwise.

[BobT-47P15]

How-dee. Yep, jump right in. Numerous cars here not P15 or D24. That's OK. They are all about the same mechanically. Nice looking ride you have there.

[Johnny S]

Nice car.....glad you joined the crowd. Lot's of things to learn here and I'm sure some things to offer. Enjoy....it's a good bunch of folk.

[Chester Brzostowski]

Shifticus…, Interesting handle. What is the derivation. Do you Cuss when shifting or are you a time traveler from ancient Rome named Shifticus who owns a 50’s Plymouth.

In either case a really nice car. Welcome abroad.

Chet… Collector of vehicular lawn ordainments & other stuff.

[captden29]

i have 2 1954 chryslers and get the best info on this site.alot of good and polite discussion even when people disagree.real nice car. i had one in high school. paid $10 for it then. dennis

[Shifticus]

PatS, it's a Cambridge business coupe with a non mounted rear seat (dealer option?), original paint to my knowledge, very aged interior, and has a '54's radio that my father added which works! I'll post some more pics for ya at the bottom.

Normspeed, I'm tuning in from Long Beach, Ca

Tim, I'll have to get back with you on interior shots. I don't have any aside from the dash..

Chester, I was nicknamed "Shifty" by my hockey team a few years back, and a good friend of mine put his own spin on it. However, you've awakened me to another valid reason for the name.. I have been known to say a thing or two when the car sometimes grinds into third.

To everyone, thank you for the warm welcome, as well as the compliments! I look forward to learning a lot of interesting stuff, maybe getting some advice here and there, and possibly chipping in if I can.

never kills me to post pics!

notice the headliner that's seen better days..

..and the paint wearing thin on the roof:(

next three at Bob's Big Boy in Burbank. WPC nationals cruise night.

[eric wissing]

Great looking car. Pretty modern looking compared to the GMs of the day. Cool. Eric

[bob_amos]

Great car. I have a 53 Cranbrook myself. I see from yuor plate that you are in california. Are you a member of teh Golden State Region by chance? If not, you should think of joining. You would have a blast with the membership and the trip we take. Many of us here are members including our web host GT.

[Normspeed]

Looks like maybe the tires are a bigger size than original, I like the look. They look like real "balloon" tires! Your car is a real survivor.

[Plymouthy Adams]

Norm..my 54 Plymouth Savoy Clup Coupe (as is his 53-no rear vent glass) has stock size tires on it and they really do fill the wheel wells..they are not super large openings..thus the look..the rear tires HAVE to have the body lifted a bit to change...the ole floor jack under the axle won't cut it..

[Plymouthy Adams]

I see you have the rear over-riders off the car..and also have you had any fuel fill problems with fuel splashing out when full? There is an adapter out there that is a 90 degree extension..looks goofy though. I plan not to PACK the tank on fill up with mine...I have the window rain shields on mine complete with front vents and door lock guards...I think the rain shields really ress the side of these cars up nicely. There is a 53 4 door local to me with OD..runner but rough...1200.00 is the asking price..kinda high for condition and location..he may yet getit as these cars are not made every day..that them 2 extra doors are killing him at the moment. Mine also is the 230 with 2 speed automatic...the 2 doors, auto and never dinked with survivor is why I bought the car. I will repaint and freshen the interior.