Hi guys,
The weather over here in the Southern states in Australia has been very dry for a number of years and this year we have experienced temps around 37deg C. I had my Plymouth out on a club run through very hilly country. On steep decents when going around RH courners I heard a clackerty noise each time. It was so loud that the car following me commented on it when we stopped for lunch. On inspection of the wheels it was found that the RH front wheel was noisy when it was shaken with a fair bit of force.
I have been told by other club members that soaking the wheel in a tub of water for about a week in water should swell it sufficiently to stop it. Will let you know if it works.

Gary Stocking

Hi guys, 

Just wondering if it would be possible to keep a data base of plymouth FEDCO numbers on this website. For privacy reasons we I would suggest it only contains the town/state/country and body style details and it's fedco number, not the owners details, unless they wish. We could list the details of any plymouths we come across at car shows or where ever, as well as those we own. It could help identify how many plymouths are still around as well as assist future owners track their previous history, particularly these days with vehicles being imported and exported. 
Anyone else think it might be worth while?

Gary

Hi George,

Welcome to the Forum.

regards from Melbourne Australia.

Gary

Thanks for the information Guys, figured mine were different than the rest of the world. Plymouth handles I saw on Ebay always looked as though they had square holes.

Thanks, I too thought it is better to get new handles cast for long lasting reasons, but I was hoping that there was someone with repoduction handles already cast.
Out of interest, I was also wondering if the US handles are the same as on my car which has an Australian built body. My handles have a splined hole with a threaded escutcheon that holdes the handle to the door. Do the US and Canadian cars use the same system, or do they use a square hole and split pin or similar to retain it to the shaft? Mine seem very similar to those used on Australian bodied buicks I have seen.

Are there any suppliers selling reproduction or NOS inside door handles for a four door sedan? Alternatively I would appreciate if anyone knows where I can get a couple of good used handles. Two of mine are almost unservicable and I was wanting to replace them before they break off.

aussieQ

Thanks guys for the welcome and the information. look forward to further correspondance.

regards

aussieQ

Hi there. Just introducing myself. My name is Gary Stocking. My wife June and myself are the new proud owners of a 1928 Plymouth Q four door sedan. We live in Melbourne Australia. Not knowing a lot about Plymouths I was really pleased to find out about this forum and will be very happy interact with other Plymouth owners. I believe our vehicle was one of the first Plymouths imported into Australia. Its FEDCO number code is HDO14L which I believe means it was built between the 14th July and 31st july 1928.
Regards
AussieQ.