Hey, Jason! I agree...I never leave keys in the car...back in the day, they had this "unlock" feature for things like "valet parking"..but always ran the risk of someone taking the car! Thanks! :) Jack
I had a 49 coupe I restored back in the 80s..I like the 50 better..The only problem with restoring an old plymouth is the parts are quite expensive. Thanks for sharing. Rich
Hey, Rich! Glad you had a car that was almost exactly like this 1950 model! Good point about the expensive parts! I think that's the curse of great cars that just haven't been collected that much...the aftermarket just isn't there for them. It really is a shame, because the difficulties involved mean that far fewer actually get restored, and younger generations may never see examples of these cars! Thanks! :) Jack
My 1st car. I have many good memories of it even though it was tempermental very cold natured and hard to start when it rained and the vacuum wipers would stop working when you accelerated. But I loved the wood-grained dash and beautiful chrome accessories. ;)
Ah, who could ever forget vacuum windshield wipers! Slowed down and stopped just when you needed them the most! LOL! Mopar had a reputation for hard starting when their was dampness and rain...I think some spark plug wells collected rainwater on those flathead sixes. The metal painted to look like wood was really a masterpiece...and really dressed up the car! Thanks! :) Jack
Hey, Gene! Yeah, the age of the dashboard was really getting established...they carried over the woodgrain that was popular earlier, and added plenty of chrome! The reliability question is not easy to answer...the basic engines from Mopar, Ford and Chevy were really pretty bulletproof as long as they were given basic attention. I think the differences had to do with suspension, handling, quality of materials. I'd say that Mopars would be marginally ahead of the competition. Thanks! :) Jack
Hey, Jason! It simplified things...in the older version, you had a key and turned on the ignition, then pushed the starter button..in this car, you simply inserted the key and turned it to start. Thanks! :) Jack
GM cars from the 50's until 1964 allowed the driver to take out the key, and either lock or leave the ignition unlocked. If unlocked, you didn't need the key to start. Thanks! :) Jack
Hey, Chester! Yes indeed...they had that reputation. I think their brakes during this period were particularly good...and they even experimented with four wheel discs! Thanks! :) Jack
Oh just to let you know I did have a 1949 Plymouth and that came with push button start. That’s a very clean ride you have it looks good do you have the stone gas filter connected to your carburetor line I don’t see it on the video. The little coop was very quick and fast and easy to maneuver handled very well on the freeway and or local driving specially on drum brakes at the time it was built. I enjoyed it for many years driving it was just one of the cars I had in high school and after.
Hey, Bluebomb! Glad to hear that you owned a '49....that must have been an early model, for they moved to key start that year. Sadly, this isn't my car, so I can't answer the question about the gas filter....I just videoed it at a show. My aunt had a '48 four door special deluxe, and for the most part, I learned to drive on that car. Great memories! Thanks! :) Jack
Nice-looking car Jack. I think that dashboard is amazing! I don't know a lot about the reliability of these cars were Plymouth and Dodge more reliable than GM or Ford? Thank you Jack:-)
The Dodge/Plymouth gave long service if you didn't push them too hard. Without the overdrive option the cruising rpm could be a bit high on todays roads. I expect with improved motor oils of today they would have few problems with the rings sticking. One side of the cylinder is very near the exhaust valve and the other side was relatively cool, that tended to gum up the rings with carbon and eventually rings and even the piston lands could break. Old shop manuals recommended removing the head and cleaning the carbon, but I don't think that task was often performed. I knew someone who who rebuilt his motor in the '80s and claimed it had double the life that was common when these were new. I think the newer motor oil was the reason for that.
Some flatheads continued to be used in Dodge trucks for a few more years. The Plymouth six was sold as an industrial motor into the '70s, often used on fork lifts.
It sure is an ultra-fancy business coupe - and with that upgraded upholstery, over the top beautiful.
Someone really loves this car, and upgraded the interior to show their devotion! Much better than when it left the factory! Thanks! :) Jack
Hey, Jason! I agree...I never leave keys in the car...back in the day, they had this "unlock" feature for things like "valet parking"..but always ran the risk of someone taking the car! Thanks! :) Jack
Man, that's a great looking car.
It's rare to see these business coupes! Glad you like! Thanks! :) Jack
I had a 49 coupe I restored back in the 80s..I like the 50 better..The only problem with restoring an old plymouth is the parts are quite expensive. Thanks for sharing. Rich
Hey, Rich! Glad you had a car that was almost exactly like this 1950 model! Good point about the expensive parts! I think that's the curse of great cars that just haven't been collected that much...the aftermarket just isn't there for them. It really is a shame, because the difficulties involved mean that far fewer actually get restored, and younger generations may never see examples of these cars! Thanks! :) Jack
Amazing detail on this Plymouth. Chrysler products from their inception, and right up to and including 1956, were noted for their quality engineering.
cheddyrod I agree.look at the company today not good quality. The Dodge Viper.gone😔😢😭
My 1st car. I have many good memories of it even though it was tempermental very cold natured and hard to start when it rained and the vacuum wipers would stop working when you accelerated. But I loved the wood-grained dash and beautiful chrome accessories. ;)
Ah, who could ever forget vacuum windshield wipers! Slowed down and stopped just when you needed them the most! LOL! Mopar had a reputation for hard starting when their was dampness and rain...I think some spark plug wells collected rainwater on those flathead sixes. The metal painted to look like wood was really a masterpiece...and really dressed up the car! Thanks! :) Jack
Thanks for posting !
Hey, Arch! I'd say these two doors are very rare, particularly in the business coupe version! Thanks! :) Jack
Hey, Gene! Yeah, the age of the dashboard was really getting established...they carried over the woodgrain that was popular earlier, and added plenty of chrome! The reliability question is not easy to answer...the basic engines from Mopar, Ford and Chevy were really pretty bulletproof as long as they were given basic attention. I think the differences had to do with suspension, handling, quality of materials. I'd say that Mopars would be marginally ahead of the competition. Thanks! :) Jack
Hey, Jason! It sure is cool looking! Thanks! :) Jack
Hey, Jason! It simplified things...in the older version, you had a key and turned on the ignition, then pushed the starter button..in this car, you simply inserted the key and turned it to start. Thanks! :) Jack
GM cars from the 50's until 1964 allowed the driver to take out the key, and either lock or leave the ignition unlocked. If unlocked, you didn't need the key to start. Thanks! :) Jack
Hey, guys! It sure is restored well...you don't often see these business coupes! Thanks!
:) Jack
Hey, Chester! Yes indeed...they had that reputation. I think their brakes during this period were particularly good...and they even experimented with four wheel discs! Thanks! :) Jack
Hey, Jason! Exactly...I think that's why this feature disappeared. Thanks! :) Jack
Oh just to let you know I did have a 1949 Plymouth and that came with push button start. That’s a very clean ride you have it looks good do you have the stone gas filter connected to your carburetor line I don’t see it on the video. The little coop was very quick and fast and easy to maneuver handled very well on the freeway and or local driving specially on drum brakes at the time it was built. I enjoyed it for many years driving it was just one of the cars I had in high school and after.
Hey, Bluebomb! Glad to hear that you owned a '49....that must have been an early model, for they moved to key start that year. Sadly, this isn't my car, so I can't answer the question about the gas filter....I just videoed it at a show. My aunt had a '48 four door special deluxe, and for the most part, I learned to drive on that car. Great memories! Thanks! :) Jack
Nice-looking car Jack. I think that dashboard is amazing! I don't know a lot about the reliability of these cars were Plymouth and Dodge more reliable than GM or Ford? Thank you Jack:-)
The Dodge/Plymouth gave long service if you didn't push them too hard. Without the overdrive option the cruising rpm could be a bit high on todays roads. I expect with improved motor oils of today they would have few problems with the rings sticking. One side of the cylinder is very near the exhaust valve and the other side was relatively cool, that tended to gum up the rings with carbon and eventually rings and even the piston lands could break. Old shop manuals recommended removing the head and cleaning the carbon, but I don't think that task was often performed. I knew someone who who rebuilt his motor in the '80s and claimed it had double the life that was common when these were new. I think the newer motor oil was the reason for that.
The flathead 6 lasted to about 1960 when it was replaced with the slant 6
That was true when the slant six made its debut in the 1960 Valiant and Plymouth. Thanks! :) Jack
Some flatheads continued to be used in Dodge trucks for a few more years. The Plymouth six was sold as an industrial motor into the '70s, often used on fork lifts.
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Hey, Roberto! You don't see many business coupes anymore! Thanks! :) Jack
Chrysler today quality lowest rated.The Viper & Prowler gone😢😭🖓💔
Hey, Derek! Chrysler 300 has good ratings...but it is getting long of tooth...it will be interesting to see what its replacement is. Thanks! :) Jack