Patricks31ply

I've attached a copy of my 1931 Plymouth PA build card from Chrysler! Just so happens her birthday is today, Aug 15th and 82 years ago! As stated before on this forum she has been in the family every day of those 82 years!

I checked the filter, no model or ID number. Checked my email for past orders but could not find order history. I just measured the diameter of the carb and went to K&N website then looked up filters, sorry, can't offer much more at this time. I have found from 29 to 32 all engine parts are the same for what it's worth. The build cards Chrysler offers are much fun. I sent away for mine and received a bunch of information for a 33 Plymouth!! Stupid me, I had one number off on the serial number! Since then I have sent them a letter again with the correct info. I will scan it all once I receive it any day now. I did mention in the letter the fact that my wife said I was a knuckle head and so kindly pointed out my error:-) I hope you enjoy the 32 for many years!

I went to K&N filter (google) after I measured the carb diameter. Then selected the size that fit! AWSOME air cleaners that are washable. I know it's not even close to original but figured I had to protect my investment with quality. Price was maybe $40 delivered to the house! Thanks for the nice comment!

Welocme! Not sure what all the white stuff is on the ground.... Not much of that in AZ! Nice car!

My wife's Great Uncle purchased the car new in NE Ohio, 1931. He later died in service during the war and the car was parked in one of the barns on the property. Years later, roughly 1985 my Father in-law drug her out to start the restoratation. He and his best friend Tom took her down to the frame and began a frame up restoration. The goal was not a top of the line restoration rather to have a fun car to drive and show every so often. in 1998 my father in-law passed and Tom continued the rebuild. Tom presented the car to us this past summer in Ohio. We brought her home to AZ, Apache Junction (east of Phx). I only had limited car skills but with the help of my uncle and many 12 hr days we started the mechanical part of the rebuild. The car "looked" great but mechanicaly need lots of work. So I now have a running, driving, car. Still needs TLC and some mechanical issues worked out but much fun to drive down the road. Thx, Patrick

After many hours and $$$ I finally was able to take my 31 PA for a good drive! I found in the process of getting her running that the intake manifold had developed cracks but was able to find a NOS replacement. When I first brought the car home from NE Ohio I had a challenge. While my Father In-Law (RIP) had started the restoration he passed before the car was complete. It seemed that everytime I made a repair to get her running something else would "pop" up. Blown head gasket, distributor worn, fuel tank leaks, cooling system, and on and on. I did "flip" the intake and installed a Rodchester carb to just get her going. This helped as I found the head gasket problem and many other issues. I did have my original Carter carb professionally rebuilt a week ago. So now the manifold is back to original and she purr's with the rebuilt carb. This car is trully a joy to own and I look forward to passing her on to my son one day. 82 years in our family with many more to come:-) I will include a couple pictures of the carb and a front shot of her

Here are some pictures of my 31 PA Dravid... Hope it helps!

On the passenger side, under the frame should be a square torque mount. (picture included) that has vulcanized rubber inside. This is what the leaf sits in. My 31 PA has one but the rubber is bad. I will climb under and get you some pictures this afternoon. If you are missing the mount it looks fairly simple to fabricate with the only hassle being the rubber portion. Then and Now Automotive will re-vulcanize the rubber, roughly $32 according to the website. You have to send yours in to have the work done. Patrick

I'm looking for a clean, crack free Intake Manifold for my 1931 Plymouth PA (Silver Dome, 196CI, 4 Cyl). Please reply with any leads. Thank you!

Thank you! I did use 85W-140 gear oil. I did not use Synthetic this time but will when I drain the trans and rear.

Thank you! I will visit my local NAPA!

My 1931 Plymouth PA calls for S.A.E. 160 oil for the rearaxle and transmission. Can someone please let me know what the modern equivalentwould be? S.A.E. 160 is recommended for my climate, Arizona. Thank you!

Thank you for the infomation! I just brought mine to AZ from N.E. Ohio! Fun car, just now ready to get her registered and take to the road.

Could someone measure the size of the exhaust pipe leaving the manifold on a 1931 Plymouth PA? Mine measures 1-3/4" O.D. but is not original. I just want to verify that it is the correct size for the 196, four cylinder Silver Dome on my car. Thank you!

I measured my 31 Plymouth coupe PA at the hindge point of the hood (middle hindge). it is exactly 35". Top to the radiator is 34 1/2". hope this helps!