Hi folks,
Interesting to hear of a "bed" accessory.  Could have used that a time or two!

My front bench seat is fixed and can't be adjusted.  Hayes body.
frank

Steve,

The float in my 29 is cork and I have never replaced it.  Make sure it is not sliding on its brass shaft.  Secured by brass "washers" soldered on the shaft.  Good luck.

frank

Hi Chet,

Thanks for the offer, but I have the 19".  My car is # Y089WE and was evidently assembled shortly after change was made.

This through us for a loop too, when needed a rear wheel and rim in the beginning.

frank

Thank you Chet and racertb.  Coker is the only name that is familiar to me.  frank

Any tire info will help me too.  My 48 year old Allstates need replacing.

Chet,

That is a tough one.  Do you want to keep your car as it came from factory or Model year correct?  What are your priorities in this regard?  I believe there are no wrong answers here.  It's like choosing to have natural wood finish spokes on 28Q/29U even though they were not an option until '30U.  For what it's worth.

frank

This is said to be a one owner car or family, at least.  The history in the car and how it was modified through the years for practicality or comfort is quite interesting.  From the home fabricated trunk, which looked good, but made reading the gasoline gauge impossible and filling the tank a real challenge; to the defrost fan, radio, and I believe there was a heater in there somewhere.

Ah yes, O. M. as boys will be boys, wives will be there when you need them - mostly.

Thank You Chet!

From these pictures the placement of the radio antenna is obvious.  My junk yard antenna was strapped to the firewall using fuel line bracket bolt.  Not about to make extra hole in body!  When the hood went on, radio was out of there.

Thanks for the info Old Man.  This defrost fan was electric.  As much as I might like to have another, that is not in the cards.  Now, if a roadster, that would require serious negotiation with wife!  There are definitely a few parts I would pay to get my hands on, however.  This car is in much better overall condition than mine when purchased.  Exception is passenger side front and rear fenders will require serious work on out side edge.

frank

There must be an unrestored Canadian out there somewhere.  Looked for a body tag on front passenger side floor, but could not find it.  The original front mat and back "carpet" were history.  My body is Hayes, as I believe were all 4door sedans.

Noted Kingston vacuum tank was black.  This has been discussed before.  Mine is natural and have seen both in restored cars.  I may have to paint mine black, which is probably correct.

frank

Hi all,

Wasting time yesterday morning, decided to google 1929U Plymouth for sale.  Lo and behold, a 4dr sedan is in Rogers, Minnesota, about 30 minute drive from the ranch in the cities.  Ellingson Classic Auto Sales.  (if I knew how to post a link, I would)

Drove to view to see if really was original, Yes it is, BUT many custom items also: Homemade trunk rack with wood 2x4 support, defrost fan clamped to the steering wheel, radio antenna mounted in center of cowl, just behind hood - quite a sight!

Very exciting to see what appears to be an original upholstered interior and top fabric!  My picture taking skill was terrible and many pics weren't recorded.  The light was very poor and flash needed for every pic.  (You know, blame the tools)

Asking price is $3950.  Doesn't run, needs distributor base at least. was told it is not frozen.  coil is not in dash, but appears there are 2 in the back seat.  Air in all 4 tires, spare rim in the back seat.  A relative early production model in May 1929,  RS710D.

I wanted to get the engine number, but did not have a flashlight.  If anyone has questions, try my best to answer.

frank

Chet,

Great idea!  You might have seen one version currently for sale on ebay.

A couple of other items.  There is more info from Earl and Jeff Buton in Plymouth Bulletin #289, March - April 2008.  Article is Judging: Engine and Mechanical Categories in Group I Plymouths, (1928 - 1939).

Now, if done correctly, here is picture of "barn find" 29U firewall I saw yesterday.  More on that in separate thread.

frank

You're all very welcome.   Chet, great to have that link!

Maybe one one of these years I'll get my firewall black.  frank

Steve,

Your firewall is painted black.  "The border... was the junction of the vertical panel to horizontal."  From the Plymouth Owners Club Judging Guide, Design 11 - March, 2000.

Electrical components black and cylinder head silver.  The POC may have this guide on their site.

frank

Welcome, Steve.

Nice looking car!  Know you will enjoy it.  I wish I had a lead for the u-joint disc washers you need, but I don't.

frank

The reason I use 50:50, is winter temperature may go to -30 F (just ask SD Glenn -lol).  Draining fluid is not very viable where car is parked and stored.  I suppose the winter mix could be replaced each spring though, if a big issue here.