We bring our Plymouth Special Deluxe back to life after sitting for years! Now we need to go through all the electronics and what not to make sure we can cruise without worry.
Bought my 1948 Plymouth Special Deluxe for $1500 in 1977, was stationed in Colorado Springs, that car was mint. Had perfect upholstery, ran great, and I drove 3 trips from Colorado to Massachusetts in the late 70s. I had access to a great (military) auto hobby shop, so I did every project myself. I wanted to rebuild my Carter 1 barrel, so went to a auto parts store when they advertised a "special old car" sale. Was told the price that was written on the part, whatever year it was stocked away, would be what it sold for. I asked about a carb rebuild kit, $8, BUT, the parts guy said, wait, how about a brand new OEM carb, still wrapped in oily paper. Oh yeah, $12, then he asked if I needed anything else, said I wouldn't mind new U Joints, he looked, $2 each, BUT, again, all of a sudden he came out from the back with a brand new drive shaft with all the u joints, $25. What a sale, also picked up a (whole) new wire harness (that was a little more, closer to $45. Engine lasted to 245,000, then on the road, Casey, IL threw a rod, an old machinic charged me $500 to pull the engine, pick up a new block, and then run it enough that I could drive home. Great times with that car, now, its only a memory and a question for the kids when they see the car in our wedding.
@@Grewsum2Sum Perhaps you're right. Back in the day, a 48 Plymouth was just an old car. Today any old car is widely sought after. I've got my eye on a 49 four door.
Hey Grewsum 2sum. I enjoyed your clip. I have the same car and I need your help. I bought it quite some time ago and it’s been sitting. I got it started one day and drove it. But as soon as I turned on the head lights, the car died. I’ve been told to change out the alternator. What do you suggest? Thank you.
Hmm sounds like there is electricL short. I would go through the headlight wiring and make sure nothing is touching where it shouldn't. Also make sure all the grounds are correctly wired
Agreed, but a few years ago we pulled a 4.8 and a 4l80 out of a van my father totaled. Its begging for a home. Also we think it would be cool to put a 4.8 in a 48
Bought my 1948 Plymouth Special Deluxe for $1500 in 1977, was stationed in Colorado Springs, that car was mint. Had perfect upholstery, ran great, and I drove 3 trips from Colorado to Massachusetts in the late 70s. I had access to a great (military) auto hobby shop, so I did every project myself. I wanted to rebuild my Carter 1 barrel, so went to a auto parts store when they advertised a "special old car" sale. Was told the price that was written on the part, whatever year it was stocked away, would be what it sold for. I asked about a carb rebuild kit, $8, BUT, the parts guy said, wait, how about a brand new OEM carb, still wrapped in oily paper. Oh yeah, $12, then he asked if I needed anything else, said I wouldn't mind new U Joints, he looked, $2 each, BUT, again, all of a sudden he came out from the back with a brand new drive shaft with all the u joints, $25. What a sale, also picked up a (whole) new wire harness (that was a little more, closer to $45. Engine lasted to 245,000, then on the road, Casey, IL threw a rod, an old machinic charged me $500 to pull the engine, pick up a new block, and then run it enough that I could drive home. Great times with that car, now, its only a memory and a question for the kids when they see the car in our wedding.
Keep it mopar all the way .👍🏻💯🇦🇺
Glad you guys are back. I like the Plymouth
Thanks! There will be many more bids to come with her
What a cool old Plymouth, the engine sounds good, and it's a good looking old sedan. You're doing a fantastic work.
Beep beep look who’s back 😎
Back and better than evaaa!
I was all excited until i heard LS.
Don't worry we are keeping the original engine for now probably not doing an ls
Marvel mystery oil in fuel and free rings and aero kroil spray inside valves r rings also .
the 48 is perfect for a 6.2 liter Hemi supercharged crate motor
Any updates on the Plymouth?
We are slowly gathering parts for it, it will be getting an overhual soon
Saw one of these down the block, circa 1966. It had"multicolor rainbow roach painted on it. I thought it was ugly as sin !
Ugly cars are the best 👌
@@Grewsum2Sum Perhaps you're right. Back in the day, a 48 Plymouth was just an old car. Today any old car is widely sought after. I've got my eye on a 49 four door.
@@jeromebreeding3302 nice!
If your not doing anything with the rims and old tires I would be interested 🙂
This spring its getting a new set! We will let you know!
Hey Grewsum 2sum. I enjoyed your clip. I have the same car and I need your help. I bought it quite some time ago and it’s been sitting. I got it started one day and drove it. But as soon as I turned on the head lights, the car died. I’ve been told to change out the alternator. What do you suggest? Thank you.
Hmm sounds like there is electricL short. I would go through the headlight wiring and make sure nothing is touching where it shouldn't. Also make sure all the grounds are correctly wired
@@Grewsum2Sum Good morning. Happy Thanksgiving. I have a question. Where can I purchase the wiring?
@@armandogallardo5399 call kwik wire
Special place in hell for anybody that puts a chevy engine in a dodge .if you wanna build a gm product build one ,mopar ,hemi nuff said
I think a coyote swap would be a lot cooler than a LS but that's just my opinion
Agreed, but a few years ago we pulled a 4.8 and a 4l80 out of a van my father totaled. Its begging for a home. Also we think it would be cool to put a 4.8 in a 48
Ole 216
Also those old engines did not have 100 psi in comparison much lower like 75 80 on a rebuild a used engine will run all day on 65 psi comparison