ncgirl05 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Hello,I am getting ready to purchase my first Dodge - I'm told it's a 1946 but according to the serial number it's a '48. I found the tags on the cowl but can only make out numbers that are engraved - 11972TPC - does anyone know where I can go to find out what these numbers mean? The tags were worn and I can't tell what the numbers represent.Also, any leads you can give me on getting exterior trim pieces would be appreciated. I've been working on this guy for over 2 years trying to get this car and he's finally given in. What attracted me to the car was the nice rear-end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MidTNDawg Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 What attracted me to the car was the nice rear-end Cannot believe no one has commented on this, i,e, Yeah, nice rear ends draw a lot of attention.Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwellens Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 What are starting two numbers on the engine block after the D. On the drivers side forward, just under the head. D?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I used to have one of those....LOVED IT!! Try here for information/parts...WPC Home - the World's Largest Chrysler Products Club ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncgirl05 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Thanks Keiser31 - needed a starting point for that!hwellens - I will find out and post here. Car will be in my possession this weekend.Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Another place to try...Andy Bernbaum Auto Parts for Chrysler's cars from 30s to 70s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 D2 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 BE SURE you have the correct title for that vehicle at the time of the sale! If, for some reason, there IS no title, get a WITNESSED or NOTARIZED "Bill of Sale" hand written by the current owner with the date of the sale, ALL ID numbers from the car ("Serial Number", "Engine Number", & "Body Number" that you mentioned) and his SIGNATURE! I have a friend that had a terrible mess with titling & registering his '36 Dodge in Ohio. It took almost a year to complete which included his vehicle in impound for almost nine months! Paperwork for the transfers are handled by the Counties, not the State, in OH! But the State Patrol IS involved in the deal if the car needs an "inspection" if ordered by the Court of Common Pleas. This is where it gets sticky.Just be SURE you have the title with numbers matching the car OR a complete "Bill-of-Sale" IN HAND when you leave with your new purchase. If you don't, you may never really "own" your car and may never be able to drive it - according the the State Patrol - in some cases! Also, if you go in for the inspection, be sure they understand that it is NOT a "salvage" car no matter how bad it looks! (Unless it truly is!) The rules are very tough for "Salvage Vehicles" in OH and can be problematic.I don't want to scare you, just help you make sure your dealings are as smooth as possible for getting the vehicle titled and registered in your name.Good luck with your purchase and have fun with the restoration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncgirl05 Posted June 2, 2011 Author Share Posted June 2, 2011 Thanks for the help everyone! I picked up the car last Saturday. It was hard to start but eventually got it on the dolly for the 15 minute ride home. We'll have the brakes and steering done this weekend. Reading our Motor's Auto Repair Manual it specifies that this car is positive ground. It wasn't hooked up that way - so what damage was done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 What attracted me to the car was the nice rear-end Cannot believe no one has commented on this, i,e, Yeah, nice rear ends draw a lot of attention.DougHa Ha Ha......that's why I named my 42 Dodge Business Coupe J-Lo. Here's a link to just about the best forum dealing with your car.P15-D24 Forum - www.P15-D24.comHere's J-Lo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MidTNDawg Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 J-Lo is beautiful. As for me, I would love to find a 42-48 club coupe. For now, my first love, and would still be even if I found a coupe, is my DA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I dont see the attraction in J lo or whatever her name is. Looks disformed in the rear-end to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 My '48 coupe was gray.....I called it my 3-man submarine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 D2 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 My '48 coupe was gray.....I called it my 3-man submarine.Oops. I think you mis-spelled that 'gray'. Too many letters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 D2 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I MEANT "ray" - like "stingray" - submarine ... get it?(Oh you guys!) :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I dont get it but I am not too bright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I guess mine was a 1946....basically the same car as the '47 and '48. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 All I want to know is how many people could you sneak into the theatre in that trunk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 (edited) All I want to know is how many people could you sneak into the theatre in that trunk?Three comfortably. There is a famous promo shot with the three Andrews sisters (singers) sitting in the trunk of a similar MoPar. Edited June 4, 2011 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 D2 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 That is cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 I'm with Reg! I love that itty bitty roof and long long hood and deck! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrjoe_sandiego Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Leigh Anne- can you show us what you're working with there?? I love the yellow one J-lo! I'm sure that turns some heads. Joe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MidTNDawg Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Jason, just perhaps it has to do with age and memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 I have been trying to find one of these for a couple of years now. I am kicking myself in the ass for not being able to swing the one that I was looking at in N, Seattle. Then another up there just yesterday. I looked at a Desoto model in Eugene yesterday too, but it was to far gone.If anyone out there has a fair one that is priced reasonable I would be a potential buyer. I saw Reg's car a year or so ago and it IS beutiful with some junk for a trunk.I just love those lines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 "Does this white paint make my butt look big?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Perhaps a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 D2 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 HA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Ahhh...they just keep on acomin'. Here is a friend's slightly custom 1946. This was midway through his work. It ended up being purple and pink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 D2 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 I like the plate !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 I like the plate !!! Because of the tree? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 D2 Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 Nope - "UAV" "Unmanned Aerial Vehicle" !!!(Sort of looks like one. Just add wings!) I have a twisted view of the world I guess!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncgirl05 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Hey guys - sorry for the late response - seems the thread has taken on a life of its' own! LOL!I will post some pics later - do not have any yet. It's been on the lift since we brought it home for some brake work and clean up. It's a business coupe - very similar to the pics shown in this thread. And I have to say, I loved the "does this white paint make my butt look big" comment - too funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 D2 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Just wasting some time till we heard from you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Anselmo Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I have been trying to find one of these for a couple of years now. I am kicking myself in the ass for not being able to swing the one that I was looking at in N, Seattle. Then another up there just yesterday. I looked at a Desoto model in Eugene yesterday too, but it was to far gone.If anyone out there has a fair one that is priced reasonable I would be a potential buyer.I saw Reg's car a year or so ago and it IS beutiful with some junk for a trunk.I just love those lines.Jack - Not a Dodge, but (or should it be butt) 1948 Plymouth 1 seat coupeJim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Price seems high for a non-runner and the 20 foot pictures scare me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 That one is a '49. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Thanks Jim,Not quite the model that I want. I did have the later body style when I was in high school. A 50 Plymouth CP. I liked that car. But I want a 46-48, prefer Chrysler, but a Desoto would do.Any other leads would be appreciated. Thanks, JACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1936 D2 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Hey JACK M ! But (gulp) are you going to rod it? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Only if the one I find has already been cut up. (which most of em are) I go both ways.I am now looking at one in the Fresno area, its been apart for quite some time and has had some custom body mods. Anybody in that area that would be willing to take a look at it for me before I drive down there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mochevy69 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Hi guys. Newbie here. Just found the site. Love all the 46-48 Dodge pics. Got a 48 BC myself. Also have a 50 and a 51 Dodge BC. The 48 isn't flat 6 powered now. It's a 350/350 combo with ps, pb,ac,tilt,and power bench from a 1980 New Yorker. Here's a pic.http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww341/mochevy69/HPIM0211.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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