I haven't forgotten about my thread and now I have all my pictures brought over to Chet's photo site, so its a matter of many hours to get the images re-linked from the new host.

Car was rewired last summer, I found someone willing to work on the honeycomb radiator this winter. Most shops will not touch one. I put that in last week, so far no leaks. Also swapped out the homemade distributor base for the original I got with with some spare parts.

I am wondering how much blow by you guys are seeing on your engines. I would assume mine is original, and nearly worn out. There is a lot of build up in the engine compartment so it has been doing that for quite some time in its earlier life. I have also read they are "ventilated crankcases" so I'm sure they have smoked some from day one. I will put a link to a video below, its about 30 seconds showing the amount coming out the breather and other vent. I also warmed up the engine and did a compression test. If anyone else has some numbers and engine condition I would like to compare.

#1 60 PSI  #2 75 PSI  #3 60 PSI  #4 75 PSI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYTMG8T7KDQ

Guessing wood by the way the tacks/nails are holding on the material. But not 100% sure with out peeling it apart.

I'll try and get a few pictures up for you tonight. My rear window has upholstered trim around the frame in the inside.

Coker Tire makes replacement wood wheels now as well. They have a how its made video on the page link below.

https://www.cokertire.com/wooden-wheels#

Welcome, it looks like a twin to my original.

If it has been sitting a while, (years) MAKE SURE YOU CLEAN AND FREE THE DISTRIBUTOR BASE!! Before trying to start.
It will break into many pieces. It took me years to find an original replacement. (I got mine that way) The oil sits in there and binds it up and when you start cranking it or get it running the pot metal crumbles.

There are a couple of build threads on here, (mine needs picture updating) that will likely cover anything you encounter. Best site on the web here for the old Plymouth's! They are fun and simple old cars.

I'll get back on here when I get some more time, just had to get that warning out.

Quote from: 29plycoop on April 06, 2018, 02:38:58 PM
DON'T FORGET TO ADD YOUR MAILING ADDRESS IN THE NOTES WITH YOUR PAYMENT FOR CANISTERS

Payment sent via paypal to fishn@centurytel.net

Notes with identity and address included. For 2 cans Thanks!

Sounds good. Let me know if you want to be payed with Paypal or have a check mailed.

At that price put me down for 2. In case I f-up the first one or find my 29 touring........

Franks a winner!

Only purpose is to ground (positive) the light, but a picture is worth a thousands words they say. So I took some.

Quote from: Rusty on March 07, 2018, 01:15:12 AM
I have a question crazydave, what did you do for the shims?  Those look in bad shape.

I think I put them back in (didn't try and find replacements) Couldn't imagine how they would make much of a difference, they are extremely thin. And since I had no way to check depth I didn't get too concerned about. Maybe someone knows the proper method.

Sometimes I just stop and think, how would the owner have made the repair back in the 30's? Then assume I'm doing it as well or better 

Yes, I had to replace the drivers side. When I got the car the outer bearing was toast, literally jacked it up and was able to pull the axle out with one hand. I used a slide hammer to pull the inner race out, outside one was gone. There were a few shims behind it. The seal you are after is called the "axle drive shaft oil washer assembly" Page 3-1 call out 26 group 3-F Part numbers 43049 & 600475 in the Plymouth Master Parts List. I had to have a machine shop press the new bearing on the axle. I pounded the new races in the axles tubes with a piece a wood I cut to fit. (precise I know) Slammed it back together until it felt and looked good.

Old one.

Shims


Bearing Part numbers

Rebuilt the master cylinder, wheel cylinders and new rubber brake hoses. Fresh DOT-3 and never gave it another thought.

I recall just packing the axle bearings with grease and there being a felt inner seal to hold the gear lube back. See pictures below.

These are my local guys that can seemingly find any bearing or seal if it exists. https://www.cutter-sales.com/ Not sure where you are located. 

Yes there is. Coker Tire sells them. If you have 20" wheels I maybe able to dig one up for you . If used in descent shape is ok. See pictures below.

I'm interested.
I'm still using my converted purple primer can......