Projects 1940 Plymouth Deluxe P10

Picked this up on Sunday. A lot of cleaning to do but I like it.

 

Dig it!
P15-D24 site for stock info.
Looks like it's a runner, just missing the battery. Service or at least check the oil bath air cleaner.

 

It’ll buff out. Hehe.

 

Yea it needs gone through again. Lots of work before it sat a little and I got it.
New fuel tank and lines, master and lines, rebuilt gen and starter, carb and fuel pump…
Wiring is crumbling. Lots of bare wires so needs a whole new harness.
Should be fun for the whole family.
Need some tips from Mr. Myrick on buffing the paint. I was told its original but anybody’s guess.

 

Well, the paint thing is first, carefully clean all the stuff that isn't paint off.

Second, if it is original single stage or old repaint of single stage, this old article is the best I've seen.
https://autogeekonline.net/threads/...-finish-to-antique-single-stage-paints.24532/

They stress that the paint that's on there should be dealt with carefully. No scotchpads or brillo pads if you don't want to repaint and care about what's left. It's more work but that's what it take to preserve.

 

Getting the whole interior out. Mouses houses and riveted patch panels but nothing surprising yet.

 

At least I have help!

 

This is so cool you are doing this with kids! Nice car find!

 

Sure is alot nicer than my 41 when I got it.Good save.

 

The seat frames and springs seem to be in good shape. Plus I found this cl***ic bag under one of them!

 

Wife got me a bday present.

 

She's going to have to get you a pair of cheap sungl***es.

So you can roll your eyes at the wandering who say it's a '41 or an 1865!

 

You’re right. I hope she corrects them when they say that!

 

Collected a lot of old 40 pics years ago. Not how I'd do it, but one that isn't bone stock.

EDIT: Just looked at it again full size and it's got 40 front fenders, 41 rear.

 

In the 40 , I like Round head lights &
Swan Hood

 

I have just tried to start it and nothing happened. I do not believe I bought a running/driving car the more I look at it but moving on…
Is this coil missing something?
I don’t see any loose wires except one labeled horn and since I don’t see a horn I did not give it much attention.
First off, I’m out to see if I have 6v at the ignition switch.

 

There should be a few "Revive My Car" threads, I know I've written one or two replies.
First, does it have oil that smells and looks okay and is the right level?
Second, does the engine turn over by hand okay with no tight spots?
Did you pull the plugs and lube the rings and cylinders?
With plugs out, does the starter spin the engine over well?
At that point, check for compression, then spark.
Probably a good idea to also check the trans level. Don't want to spin mud or no lube at all.
Fuel holding in carb? Water in the radiator?
At this point, you can worry about getting it to start.

 

Here’s an idea. Positive ground. Maybe the cables are wrong.
Can I switch the cables?

 

To clarify, I have nothing happen when I step on the starter ****on.

 

The Plymouth would have been a positive ground back then.
The ignition power to the coil attaches to the coil on the inside of the car.
Pull the plugs and put some oil down the cylinders.
With the plugs out, does the motor turn over by hand?
Does the battery have enough charge in it?
Are the battery cables good enough? 6 volt batteries need large diameter battery cables and clean connections at the battery, the starter, and the ground cable.
That rod you step on completes the circuit for the starter, it is the "starter solenoid."
Wouldn't be the first starter I've seen go bad.

 

So I think I got it wired correctly but wouldn’t start. Or turn over. Got it in the shop to remove the starter for testing. Doesn’t seem to wanna turn even when I jumped it byp***ing the switch.

 

I know on my 46 Chrysler, it is different than a modern starter. It doesn't 'jump' the same.
I went looking for the old p15 d24 site and it seems it's now (?) a forum.
It used to have a great tech section. Anyway, here's a forum thread on the starter.
https://p15-d24.com/topic/44026-starter-bench-testing/

 

So I’ve got a few things done since last update.
Starter checked, it’s good.
New 8v battery and cables. Last batt failed load test and cables were decent for 12v but not even close for 6v system.
Apparently 8v batteries are an upgrade for 6v systems. Who knew!?

 

Also got a few things from Moore’s auto salvage today. The kids and I had fun.

I didn’t get the plate but it is pretty cool.

 

Stripped the seats down. Got some cheap covers for now. Gotta get cruisin’ you know?

 

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/8-volt-battery-in-a-6-volt-system.801300/

 

On to fixing the floor. I should be getting it to start and run but I hate the battery box. It was hacked up and moved under the hood…

 

Battery is under the drivers seat. How can you tell its missing? I had a 1940 5 window Dodge coupe.