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Messages - kimmc

#1
General Discussion / Re: 30-U interior
January 22, 2024, 07:20:33 PM
Russ:  I have my great-grandfather's '29 coupe.  I got it from my grandparents when I was about 11 or 12 (about 1954) and drove it around the Nebr farm and to school until I was 14.  The car is a business coupe, not a rumble seat coupe.  It had a leather seat that I am certain was original.  I have pictures of the interior before I began restoration.  If those can help you I will send them to you.  Let me know.  Kim Mc
#2
Thanks for the sources Chet.  Did not know about these.  I will let you know what I find.  Kim Mc
#3
I am looking for 2 different items:

1) Waffle washers also referred to as wavy washers or buckle washers (picture attached); these fit between the fabric discs that comprise the front and rear universal joints.  I need 24. I believe a full complement is 42.

2) The machine screws (picture attached) that anchor the hinges to the doors and A pilar. Mine is a '29 coupe. I do not know if other body styles used the same screw but I would guess they do.  Some of mine have a damaged screwdriver slot making them unusable.  I need 6 screws with good slots and threads. 

If you know of a source for these items, please let me know.  Thanks.  Kim Mc
#4
Stuff 4 Sale / Re: Misc 29U and related parts
January 10, 2024, 06:36:16 PM
John: do you still have the master cylinder and the hubcaps.  What are you asking? I live in CA.  You can email me at kimmc@softcom.net.  Thanks.  Kim Mc
#5
General Discussion / Re: Happy Holidays!
January 07, 2024, 08:23:42 PM
[img]Hi again to everyone.  It's been a while since I posted anything but I check in occasionally.  But I am getting back to work on great grandfather's '29 coupe after building a '59 TBird convertible for my wife; it made the Squarebirds 2024 calendar for July which made me proud (yeah, I know, it's a Ford). This past week my friend (40 year flathead mechanic) and I dismantled my '29 engine and it needs work. Lower end not bad but cylinders and pistons way out of spec.  It last ran when I stored it in 1956 (at 14 yo).  Going to take it to a local machinist who specializes in early engines.  If he can do the work I will probably go to inserts throughout.  If that happens I will let you know what was done and how much it cost.  I told my wife since I am not spending it on dancing girls and bar tabs, why not. So, I hope to keep you posted as to what I am working on as this restoration adventure moves along.  I too value this forum as a valuable resource for the info others have shared with their early Plymouth projects. I too hope Plymouth guys will continue to contribute to the forum.  Have a good new year everyone.
#6
I need a driver's side rear fender for my '29 business coupe; would buy the right side too if available.  Would like fairly good condition if possible (mine are repairable but need quite a bit of work). I believe sedan fenders are different than coupe fenders.  Let me know and pictures if possible.  Thanks for your reply.  Kim
#7
Stuff 4 Sale / Re: PA parts
April 01, 2021, 08:58:23 PM
I have a '29 business coupe.  Am interested in the exhaust parts you have.  Can you tell me what you have (if not already sold).  Thanks.  Kim Mc
#8
General Discussion / Re: Original floorboard?
May 09, 2020, 04:39:41 PM
Hi again Russ.  Just found a pic of the floorboard in place in the car.  One can see why a felt seal was used to fill the gap around the edges of the floorboard.  Big hole around the pedals!  Kim Mc
#9
General Discussion / Re: Original floorboard?
May 09, 2020, 12:59:22 PM
Hi Russ.  I am attaching two pics of the floorboard from my '29 coupe.  I think this is probably the original.  It has been in my family since new and has not been driven since '57.  I am in the process of restoring it now.  The board is 3/4 inch plywood (5 plys).  I at first thought this might not be original but the other floorboards are the same (old) 3/4 inch plywood.  Is yours plywood as well?

On the top of the board, the foot rest for the accelerator still remains.  To the Left is a "u" shaped slot for the accelerator.  The hole to the Right is for the starter switch.  The notch at the bottom edge is, I presume, to fit around the transmission.  The large "v" slot on the left is for the steering I guess; I wonder why this is so large (must be for fit but I don't remember now).  There are also several machine screws near each corner that I presume held a floor mat in place.  Maybe you know. 

On the back of the board, one can see the plate that holds the foot rest in place.  Also, apparently the hole for the starter switch was drilled in the wrong spot, then patched, and re-drilled.  Like your board, this one has felt remnants around the edges to seal air leaks I guess.  I don't know if this was a stock item.  The car had no heater and I remember that my grandmother would be well bundled up against the Nebraska winter cold when my grandparents made the 80 mile drive to our farm for Christmas.  Hope these help.  Kim Mc
#10
I am working on restoring a '29 business coupe.  There are separate back and bottom cushions that are just placed in the cab.  Is that how it was done.  I have seen pictures of one piece metal frames with springs (fabric gone).  Did the '29 have a metal frame that held the back and seat cushions?  I am looking for information and if you are a '29 coupe owner could I impose on you for a picture please?  If there is a frame, I need to start looking for one to buy.  Thank you in advance.  Kim
#11
Is the engine and gas tank still available?  Thanks.  Kim Mc
#12
General Discussion / Re: are these 29 fenders
February 25, 2019, 02:42:42 PM
papajimmm:  Thanks for the pictures of the rear fenders.  I appreciate the time you took to take the pictures and post them.  I'll stick with the ones I have as they are in better shape but thanks again anyhow.  Kimmc
#13
General Discussion / Re: are these 29 fenders
February 18, 2019, 07:47:38 PM
Don't know the answer but do you have any '29 Plymouth coupe rear fenders?  Thanks.  Kim
#14
I recently revisited Tod Fitch's web-site that is a gold mine of valuable information about vintage Plymouths.  While exploring the site I discovered model specification information that I had previously overlooked.  I thought it would be worthwhile to pass this along on the forum as there are frequent questions posted about various mechanical tolerances and standards of adjustment.  I am going to describe step by step instructions to retrieve the great work Tod has done to consolidate all these details for us.  If you are already aware of this you can skip the remainder of this post.

First, go to ply33.com
Home page will appear with Home, Model Info, Repair, Parts, etc; click on Model Info
On Model Info page there will be a line with Intro, Q, U, 30-U, PA, PB, etc; click on your Plymouth model (I am using U as an example)
After clicking on the model you choose, U in my case, that page will come up (1929 Plymouth in my case)
On the year model Plymouth page, (Engineering Code xx), there's a list Highlights & commentary, Production & Serial Nos, Specifications, etc
Click on Specifications; there beneath a brief table a line states Detailed Specifications & Standards of Adjustment are on another page
Click on Detailed Specifications & Standards of Adjustment; a multi-page table will show the many specifications for your selected model

Hope these directions are clear.  Try it, you'll like it.  And Thank you Tod Fitch.
#15
General Discussion / Re: Igniton switch
January 17, 2019, 01:16:12 PM
If you have extra etched steel or printed versions made of this I know someone who would buy one.  Just sayin'....  :)