neil morse

Yes, but that particular V-12 is a major liability, not an asset!

Go for it! Seems like a good price for an unusual car with great lines. I've heard those early Nashes were very high quality machines.

Love the interior, but I agree that the asking price is very optimistic given the problems with the engine.

You of all people should understand that the plug should be made of "Harwood!" 😄 So happy to see that you have overcome another annoying obstacle!

Oh my -- the MoPar hits just keep coming! A little pricey, but what a beauty. Lovely paint scheme, and hemi power to boot!

Brooklyn: That is one of the best and most accurate descriptions of the M6 transmission I have ever read. So many people are confused by it -- which is very understandable. I had a '48 Windsor 4-door for many years, and never had any problems with the trans. I love the fact that the pedal pad on the clutch pedal has the words "Safety Clutch" embossed on it! The marketing folks were trying to figure out how to turn a liability into an asset. Chrysler did not have a full automatic, but at least they had a "Safety Clutch!" Not like those dangerous GM cars with no clutch at all! 😄

Looks like a nice example of a not particularly desirable car for a ridiculous price. (@58L-Y8, you might want to edit the thread title -- this is near Oroville, way north of the SF Bay Area.)

But here's the thing: yes, the price is "outrageous" in terms of the value of the car, but I would be willing to bet that they actually spent a lot more than that to create it. So I think the take away here is that people obviously can spend the money to create whatever kind of car they want, but if they expect to get their money back from a sale, they are going to be bitterly disappointed! (Unless of course they manage to find the one other person in the world who has the same sentimental attachment to that particular car.)

Here's what I don't understand about cars like this: if you're going to spend a fortune restoring a "run-of-the-mill" car like a '49 Plymouth sedan, why not at least make it 100% correct? Right off the bat we see the incorrect interior on this car -- not that it looks cheap, mind you, it's just not correct. Also, odd narrow white-wall tires. Also, new incorrect radiator. And probably many other things we can't see from these photos. It just seems to me that you end up with a car that is neither "fish nor fowl." If you want to make a resto-mod, you might as well drop a chevy V-8 in there. But if you want a quality, authentic, correct restoration, why cut corners? I just wonder who the projected buyer for this car might be. Don't get me wrong -- I love the MoPars from this era, as I have said many times on this forum. But it's hard to imagine anyone paying $38K for this mixed up car. (Except maybe someone who appreciates things like the "countless man-hours" spent and engine "lathered" in silver paint.) ☺️ Okay, rant over.

When you say it reminds you of a lens in a lighthouse, you are exactly right. It's a "fresnel" lens that concentrates the light from the bulb. In '41, they went to a plastic version, and reproductions are available from Bob's Automobilia. I'm sorry I don't know of a source for the '40 version.

Ship ahoy!

Certainly worth a long look at that price!

They are correct for '40 and '41 (and perhaps other years also -- that's all I know for sure).

This is quite obvious, but in the interest of completeness, I will post a pic of the backside of my set up. As you can, the top part of my plate holder was missing completely, so I used a chrome metal frame to come up with a rigid attachment. As I indicated previously, the bottom bolts go through the plate, the frame, and the holder. The top bolts just secure the plate to the frame. A wide variety of frames is available at any auto parts store. Just make sure you get the kind with holes on both top and bottom to attach the plate.

Yes, Cars, Inc. in New Jersey. I have bought a bunch of things from them over several years and never had a problem.

Here's what my set up looks like from the front. I will take a pic from the back when I get a chance.

Stuart: Here's a link to Bob's online catalog: https://bobsautomobilia.com/ And also a link to Cars, Inc. in New Jersey, that specializes in Buick parts: http://www.oldbuickparts.com/ Good luck. PS: on my '41, the top piece on the rear plate holder was also missing. I just used a plain chrome plate frame. The bottom bolts go through both the frame and the plate holder. The top bolts just attach the frame to the plate. It's very secure. I will post a pic when I get a chance.

It's so funny what jobs people dread compared to others. Having been a "pot-walloper" in a restaurant kitchen as a teenager (my first summer job), the idea of cleaning up the oil pan seems simple and straightforward to me compared to the much more technical tasks you are performing. Yes, it's messy, but very difficult to screw up!

Looking really good, Matt. It's great to see the progress you are making. The pics of the timing chain and oiling system were fascinating. I would say "overengineered" is an understatement!

Looks like a winner to me.

There's so much great stuff going on in that photo! I wonder if the members of the Pilot Club whistled when they drove past Holton & Sons Mortuary? Dude driving the beautiful Roadmaster convertible is outstanding, but Tootsie gets first prize for sure! (Extra bonus -- isn't that a '41 Coupe parked on the curb behind Tootsie?)

This statement is so true! You have a great car there, Rlasker3, and the family connection just makes it better.

It almost looks like the cars that the Soviets were turning out in that era.

Yes, it's unfortunate, but having pulled my dash apart and removed the wiper motor, I can certainly understand why someone would do that.