1948 Plymouth P15 Special Deluxe Restoration Project Update and Drive

[@romanstekliain4677]

"i'm not a car guy" (pulls out a seized engine, buys another one, slaps two of them together, sticks the whole thing back, makes it drive)

[@freethought2296]

No need to apologize for anything you're doing; you're learning and enjoying what you are doing, and everybody else can pack it where the sun doesn't shine! I was 3 when this car was new, and when I started to drive, we all started on a stick-shift. 😋

[@mikeguthrie5432]

My Dad owned a 1950 "fast back" Plymouth 2 door sedan. I loved that car It had the same engine as yours. Back in the day, they weren't fast or powerful engines, but you couldn't kill 'em. They just go for ever. Really like your video. Best of luck with "ole Betsy"!

[@mostlymoparih5682]

My grandfather bought a 48 Dodge two door with the fast back when it was new. It had Fluid Drive and I can remember riding in it as a kid and sleeping in the back seat. My dad borrowed the car from time to time and he told us of a time when he was stuck in the snow so he just put it in gear and got out and pushed it and got it unstuck. My uncle bought the car from my grandfather and then my uncle sold the car to my brother and then I bought it. The NJTP was going to put a spur in and they forced my dad to sell his farm and at that time we got rid of the car. It was a great car and we drove it through the fields of my dad's farm. Good luck with it. Happy Motoring. Thanks for the ride and the memories.

[@turulmagyar2768]

Great, you are saving this classic. I will follow the progress. Greetings from Europe!

[@JMassengill]

nice work. don't sell yourself short, your work is as good as anyone's. Beautiful car.

[@knockywigglesworth1909]

Nice job on the engine rebuild. Starts great & sounds great, smooth & quite with no overheating.

[@kennethbode2017]

you will be a car guy pretty soon! Nice work!

[@partsandresto]

Half way there brother!

[@dnovello]

Love the look of the car! Art deco dash is really cool; as well as the steering wheel.

[@breakerbarranch5617]

Hi Dave. Pleased to find your channel. Takes me back to my first car, a 1937 Dodge when I was 17. (That was in 1962) Started out much as you have, doing the work myself and am happy to say I still own that car, tho with a 1954 Dodge flathead 6 engine in it now. Don't sell yourself short, the work on your P15 is impressive to say the least and speaks for itself! Thanks for sharing the passion and fun in what you're doing with this P15 gem.

[@jeffreylunsford1867]

You are doing a great job. I like to refer you to Johnny Cash one piece at a time.

[@partsandresto]

Thanks Jeffery!

[@berniefranks4876]

I plan on picking up a 1950 this weekend. New project for me, the wife, and the kids. I've always been a corvette guy so this is an all new challenge. I'll be watching your videos with great interest. Thanks for making them.

[@partsandresto]

You got it Bernie! Good luck, happy to help if possible. Hit me up on Instagram

[@wesleycopeland3857]

Bernie is gonna end up selling those vettes.

[@doug8525]

I love these old cars. When they were built they weren’t made for speed... people weren’t in such a hurry back then. I’d love to have it for a daily driver....good luck with the restoration!

[@christophermckinnon4920]

Not only that but the roads weren't great and even worse in the winter.

[@oompah_your_dupa]

Thanks for taking taking the time to share your project with us!

[@da1082]

Nice job, very inspiring! I picked up a 55 Savoy and am going through it with rewiring the whole car, rear end freshening, brakes all around, and now the engine which spun a rod bearing and ate the crank pretty good. Bought another engine, and now I get to go through that using your previous vid's !

[@lunchbox2784]

You have improved a lot since the last video! Great job! I see you turned up the idle a little bit and you’re more confident with the clutch. I enjoy the restoration almost as much as watching you learn. You got a good thing going here. Congrats!

[@jeflarremore7170]

So cool!!!! Very much looking forward to this project.

[@HeavensSatans]

I literally just bought one of these, same year. Pretty intact, no rust. Came from Cali to Colorado. Looking forward to getting mine running!

[@partsandresto]

Best of luck sir!

[@Beau23y]

She is looking good, great project

[@sslon1580]

Здорово мужик пишу тебе из России ! Красавчик!!! Восстанавливай Plymouth P15 Special Deluxe дальше, интересно смотреть за процессом! Удачи тебе!

[@CoachAndrewV]

Great video, I enjoyed it. I'm in a similar situation with you... I just bought a 1953 plymouth back in november and I'm not very knowledgeable about car work. I still have lots of learning to do!

[@lollo89806]

Waiting to see the metal work on the floor panels. Maybe I'll grab a hold of some motivation for my own projects. Keep at it!

[@flatheadronsgarage7345]

Thanks for the ride. Looks like you’ll be an experienced welder when you are done. You’re farther along than most with a complete dash and straight body. You’re going to need a violin case with a Thompson, just for looks 😇 No wheels locked in the snow either 👍. Thanks for sharing.

[@lostjalopygarage8150]

My 1950 business coupe has a floor like yours; but my rockers are bad also. Interior in rags. I got mine running, then went through the brakes and fuel system. Next is the body work. I look forward to following your progress. Good luck!

[@partsandresto]

Sounds like we’re about in the same place Fred. Good luck with your project!!

[@cartsquads47]

Super cool! I have a 48 two door with a Camaro front clip on it, 355 Chevy small block. I love the old slope / fastback body's.

[@hubertbelden652]

You’re doing a fine job. Just enjoy yourself doing it👍

[@robertreavley7145]

She’s gonna need lead replacement in the gas. There’s a thing you can buy which is basically a lead fuel hose that as the fuel passes through the hose it picks up the lead to cushion the the impact on the valve seats! I seen one on a VW camper van, at a show. The guy said it works excellent!! Hope this helps bud!

[@ianrunyon2423]

Hey brother, love that ya fixing up that ol gem. I’m trying to get my hands on a 46 a few miles away. Hope y’all have a great time with that car 🤠👍

[@killerontheloose80]

But thank you for the video it's really awesome last Sunday there was a car show in downtown Berkeley California and there were two or three 48 plymouth's in mint condition and I was drooling over them I have a 68 Chrysler New Yorker a 73 Dodge Charger and a 2000 Dodge Neon thank you for the posting you're awesome

[@luke9511]

Very epic mustache!

[@partsandresto]

Thanks!!

[@Peter-hg5qd]

I enjoyed the video some good humor keep up the good work

[@zappbrannigan8952]

Hey Dave, I just bought a 48 coupe and been watching your progress, one thing I’m discouraged at the cost of parts, just to do complete brakes , fuel system and electrical you taking around 3K just in parts alone. I wish there was bigger supplier support

[@partsandresto]

Did you check out “Inline Tube” for your premade brake and fuel lines?

[@partsandresto]

Just get a schematic and do point to point wiring. Worked just fine for me. Used wires from Lowe’s, get the right gage and a color of your choice or close to original. Forget spending all the money. Get it back on the road. You got this.

[@partsandresto]

Also rock auto has TONS of parts for these old Gals

[@jimg4915]

My hatis off to you brother. Just diving right in. That's the best way to learn. You're doing a great job

[@kenfitzpatrick1230]

Great vid, had a 48 deluxe.coupe that I bought for$ 300 back in 1996 someone hot rodded it (well tried too) and covered the rear side windows with sheet metal and bondo to make it a 3 window coupe ( pulled those off). . . lots of fun and the dash was mint even the radio worked . . . should never have sold it . . still kicking myself LOL !

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

Dad had a black 48 Plymouth in the early 60s with the light 💡 on the hood 👍🏻🇦🇺he sold it later and bought a 55 Plymouth black with red trim . 👍🏻yes I grew up with 3 on the tree 🌲 got my license in 73 . Old school MOPAR for life . 👍🏻🇦🇺🇨🇦🇺🇸.

[@tomdamon7208]

This car is straight !!! Lucky you ! I will follow . Burnbaum auto Parts and Roberts Auto Parts can be a good help !

[@ibrahim7138]

Thank you for your work as fairman Thank you for restoration this qween keep her as orginal as possible 👍✌️

[@partsandresto]

Yes my friend, original is the only way.

[@ibrahim7138]

@@partsandresto Thank you sir

[@dbtech7914]

Good job on the restoration so far and really cool car. It's kind of "Gangster!"

[@madmac1073]

Had the same car in a Dodge version, found it in an empty lot about 1979. Had been driven until 1976, think I gave $175 for it. all it needed to run was a fuel pump, battery and brake job. Fun to drive (fluid drive). Radio even worked (if you pounded on the dash). Good luck.

[@partsandresto]

Haha, great story, Al. Thanks!!

[@HWSProject]

Thank you for the video! I really like your channel. I wish you good luck, and look forward to new videos! Greetings from Russia!

[@partsandresto]

Thank you my friend. Welcome!!

[@CampingDad247]

awesome video and awesome car! cant wait to watch your future videos!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Looking good. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Can't wait to see ur next videos. Keep restoratioing God bless

[@partsandresto]

Thanks bud!

[@tonywatson987]

Must be cold out there today - no flip-flops! ;-)

[@partsandresto]

You said it brother Tony!

[@Cheddah45]

Love it! Nice work!

[@يوسفالعيسي-س7ي]

Your fanatic fan from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia🥰🥰

[@jacoblong5840]

Me and my brothers just inherited a 1948 Plymouth deluxe. On 15,000 original miles. But it’s been sitting in the sun for 60 years. Needs a lot of work.

[@Farm_fab]

It's getting there. You could use a start button across the coil wires. It will shutoff when pushed.

[@rogersmith_bfc]

Nice to watching!

[@sumnerkinney2166]

I guess that floor is a little more than a pin hole! You have your hands full on this one. I will be watching!

[@RafflesiaDepartamentos]

hi there ....I have 2 P15 special deluxe coupe , one original , the other one hot rofd with GTX V8 engine great video and best regards from Argentina

[@user-zl7ec5ok7e]

Bien👌👌 buen trabajo... saludos desde chile 🇨🇱

[@mikepaul3200]

I feel you on the project man. I feel like I work for goonzquad now. Im rebuilding my mothers truck after it got zapped by lightning. Way more fun to watch on youtube than do in person.

[@partsandresto]

Haha. Ain’t that the truth

[@RTG1966]

Nice. The 48 we're working on has a 454 auto in it. Crazy loud and fills air with a cloud of burnt rubber.

[@kevinkibbe9699]

Great job! Good to see you maintaining the original type flathead driveline. I drive a’52 club coupe with the original grey pinstriped interior as yours once had. A few frIendly UNSOLICITED suggestions, not to be taken as criticism! Go easy on throwing those doors open and closed. It springs the hinges, then the door skin can start popping and binding on the fenders. Please lubricate those hinges! Properly lubricated strikers and latches require VERY LITTLE force to fully latch. Slamming them is unnecessary and can crack the windows. Plus it’s fun to show your friends how well crafted the cars if that era were. You HAVE TO waylay car doors built after the 1970s so most people do it out of sheer habit. Also consider your tire choices well. There was no such thing as a radial tuned suspension in 1948 so the old skinny bias ply tires are like having powered steering compared to modern soggy radials. Yes they are slick and a death trap in the rain, but one doesn’t set out to drive a classic in the rain. Best of luck with the sheet metal fabrication!

[@classiccarrescue8772]

Oh Man!! Thank you

[@partsandresto]

You got it!!

[@thevinylcollector3472]

awesome video i just found ur channel

[@partsandresto]

Welcome aboard bud!

[@beaniewabster8030]

Dave, thank you these vids. Such a lovely car and your presentation and enthusiasm make even a hammerhead like me feel a bit more expert, and a bit less unafraid at trying to save a few cars. Not so easy to find affordable old cars here in the UK any more I am afraid. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year to you and your family. John

[@tonytheconcreteman]

Dude you will love my 1948 it's super clean. I can send you pics

[@mcflem74]

Nice car I like the engine

[@jblumemusic4455]

Please let us know when you weld in the new floors and trunk. I need to do the same.

[@FlatheadTerry]

Old Plymouth's Rock! And Bench seats are overrated anyway! Nice Channel!

[@partsandresto]

OH MAN, WHAT A TREAT!!! I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!! Thanks for the love brother, I’m having a fanboy moment over here.

[@FlatheadTerry]

@@partsandresto Big Thanks! More episodes comin'!

[@levianderson5253]

I’m trying to fix up a 79 Ford bronco

[@De_chavez_custom]

I would like to get one of these to fix up

[@davidcraddock7011]

is it by chance a fluid drive where you can shift into 2nd and 3rd without pushing in the clutch?

[@partsandresto]

No sir, straight up old school manual

[@angeldeelse4090]

Hey, Dave it was great to meet you yesterday!! I’ve watched all your videos!! I’m restoring a 1975 Airstream Ambassador 29’ - are you interested in repairing a couple of beat banana wraps?? Looks like you do great metal repairs!!

[@nimeshvala1793]

Nice video

[@mobilityxstore]

Two fish are sitting in a bowl, one says to the other 'Hey Man, you know how to drive this thing?'

[@partsandresto]

This must be some genius joke I’m too dumb to Understand.

[@hectorespinoza7732]

I have a 1950 spec 4 door do you recommend an oil to ?

[@alfreddill3251]

Awesome!!!!

[@davidneale-lorello2954]

Congrats on what you've done so far! I did similar work with a neighbor when I was younger and appreciate the travails and rewards. (Among others, we spent many many hours restoring a '57 Lincoln Premiere; look it up if you have time.) I'm wondering about the sound of your engine -- it sounds to me like it shouldn't sound that way, like maybe the timing is out or the carb isn't quite adjusted right? I don't think it's just the sound of an old exhaust. Perhaps I'm wrong, but could you say something about that? I'm curious. Regardless, I'm a fan and look forward to your updates!

[@partsandresto]

It does sound funny David! It has no exhaust right now for starters, but also, I can’t get it to idle slowly. Somethings up...

[@davidneale-lorello2954]

@@partsandresto Finger's crossed and good luck!

[@paulmachak9853]

What happened to the powerwagon you were working on?

[@partsandresto]

Hibernation for the winter

[@noone4427]

Cool I want to watch the car done 100% without lost anything Keep going and you subscribe on your channel

[@ismaelquiles7013]

is it an actual manual transmission or a fluid drive? fluid drive you have to depress the clutch to go in first and then again into second gear which at that point it's in automatic transmission mode. I own a 48 dodge and a 46 desoto. same body and engine type as your plymouth. so i think it may have the same type of transmission or am I mistaken? great job so far and I'm looking forward to seeing more content

[@partsandresto]

Straight up manual. No FD.

[@phooesnax]

Great car. Amazing the outside is so rust free and floor gone. Do you want Cold War motors?

[@partsandresto]

I do watch them!

[@phooesnax]

@@partsandresto nice work. Scott at CWM is really talented. Jonathan W also gets er done.

[@tomdamon7208]

I believe it has positive ground ?

[@partsandresto]

Correct

[@bill90405]

If you have time, have a look at Coldwarmotors YT channel. Scott does some amazing fabrication work often with basic tools. If you start with the old videos you will see how he has progressed over the years. He also composes, performs, records, and mixes his own music.

[@thibauthovantruc8294]

good job on it ! but its a little bit sad that you didn't paint the engine :/ its easy and cheap an when its done it looks really good and clean

[@partsandresto]

May just clear coat it

[@skn9895]

I have the exact same car! Except mine has good floors but doesn’t run (yet...)

[@partsandresto]

Get it going brother!!!

[@chrisj4570g]

#restomod or #flipflopstomod?

[@gpgoldb]

What happened to the quarter panels? Their missing.

[@partsandresto]

Off temporarily, made working on the brakes easier and they needed new fender welt. Also need to do rust removal on the inside of them.

[@МаксимГорбатков-ф5я]

Какой же прекрасный звук двигателя!!!!

[@fredricksawyer3131]

What happened to the Power Wagon and your downtown shop?

[@partsandresto]

Hibernating for the winter

[@herbieleal7648]

I have a 47 Plymouth 4 dr that I’m street ridding …. The engine in mine reads 64,000 miles getting rid of the chasis have gas tank also ….. I’ll be outting the body on a 2007 hemi charger lower Tub

[@nop3noperson]

Im a mechanic, have been in the business since high-school. Worked my way up through the river industry EMD diesel training to being an engineer. Own a shop and a heavy equipment repair business. My point is that you have common sense, that's all you need to get a job done. Tools and experience will be unavoidable. You are officially a car guy though.

[@partsandresto]

Thanks brother, that means a lot.

[@chuckhaynes6458]

I'm confused about the ignition switch thing. It should be on when it's turned to the right and off to the left. If the ignition is left on after the engine stops you will fry the points and drain the battery or even worse... fire. Something is drastically wrong with the ignition wiring. I hope you remedy this asap. Refer to wiring diagram in service manual. Otherwise pull the battery ground wire after running. Stay safe and good luck.

[@DIYSCOTT]

It could just be flipped around but you're right when you turn it back the opposite direction it should open the circuit and shut off

[@partsandresto]

Ah. I wired in in backwards probably.

[@ukp42]

Good Grief! You drove that car with no floor on a public highway? Hope you had steel toe boots or roller skates? Great job & the best of luck with the rest of the hair greying job/hobby/fun. Love from Scotland 5* :D

[@joeschmo5246]

Not even close! He was wearing sandals

[@spicynoodles11]

I love all these comments telling you how to do your own build...

[@JohnSmith-gu6ii]

My starter button for my 40 Plymouth is on the floor just above the gas pedal.

[@bennetfox]

You need to learn to come out a little faster on the clutch, but you're learning. You're doing good!

[@partsandresto]

Getting better!

[@jesseramirez3847]

Great Job. Who cares about neighbors, they'll get over it. My neighbors hated me when I fired up a v8 I installed in my 49 chevy before I had pipes...Fuck yea nothing like open headers at 9 at night to wake folks up....LOL

[@partsandresto]

Hahahaha! I bet your popular at the fourth of July picnic! 😂

[@murraykriner9425]

Bravo! I'm certain the neighbor's are just being sticks in the mud out of sheer jealousy, since they don't have a classic sitting in their drive. Wait till you sort it the rest of the way, and then you'll be a celebrity, and offering to buy it.

[@billsmith1962]

I think that is the car the father drove in A Christmas Story..lol

[@bennetfox]

The old man's car in A Christmas Story is a 1948 Oldsmobile 6.

[@olskool3967]

learning to drive a stick? that's funny. i learned to drive in the 60s on 4sp Chevelle's and pick up trucks. i just retired. i have been a professional transmission rebuilder all my life. cool car,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@partsandresto]

Thanks brother, it’s about time I joined the club

[@Peter-hg5qd]

If they come at you with pitchforks just floor it smoke um out lol

[@partsandresto]

Hahaha. Best advise ever

[@nnunobondesousa]

Tenho um igual para venda.

[@trimmerman1]

If you want to drive that car, even around the block. May I recommend you find a driver seat with a back. Any old seat will do. It's dangerous what you are doing. If you fall backwards, the car could be out of control and do harm. You will of course reupholster the original seats in due time. Until then I know it is almost irresistible not to drive it a little. The whole project is supposed to be fun. Don't marr it with an accident.

[@alextheromanian]

not gonna lie. that engine could have used an ounce of sandblasting and paint. its as rusty as the floor pan im guessing youll pull it again as you fix the body though

[@samiam7]

You must be bummed about losing your sandals

[@ethanelliott1832]

My unrealistic goal is to save up to buy one of these for a first car.... 8k for a running/relatively intact car......

[@partsandresto]

Nah, get a beater and do what I did. I’m half retarded. I’m like 4k invested

[@ethanelliott1832]

@@partsandresto I’m only 15 and barely have any experience with motors whatsoever, let alone interior work, electrical, etc

[@slackjaw703]

You’re learning to drive stick? Are you messing with us? C’mon man... That said, it’d probably be easier to learn in a car that has floorboards. Fred Flintstones car wasn’t a stick shift for a reason.

[@partsandresto]

Nope. 100% real! Haha