SpeedJohnson Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 I’m hoping it’s a non military 1945 Plymouth Coupe. From what I understand only less than 1000 were produced. Any help would be greatly appreciated. i’m not looking to sell, but money talks whats everyone think? Worth dumping what I guesstimate being around 15,000$ in to? Or just sell it outright? no title or bill of sale, how ever I have power of attorney rights with the property owner, so from what I understand, I can notarize a bill of sale I tried finding the serial number, but the passenger door is missing and there’s no plaque anywhere to be found. I can’t get to the frame stamp location i have the motor, it’s out and rusted, no way to test compression due to where it sits email me for more pictures please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklinman Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 $15,000 would barely be a start towards restoring that car. Unless it has a much higher value than I believe it does, I wouldn't even start on it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedJohnson Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Might be best to sell for parts then. Good glass, some good trim, chrome is shot though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleek Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 What is the reason you think it is a 1945? What difference is there between a 45 and 46 that can identify it? You are right that if it can be documented as a 45 it may have some additional value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedJohnson Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Fleek said: What is the reason you think it is a 1945? What difference is there between a 45 and 46 that can identify it? You are right that if it can be documented as a 45 it may have some additional value. This is a ‘46 dash versus my dash. I can’t seem to find a dashboard picture for ‘42 to ‘45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedJohnson Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 Missing that center is throwing me for a loop. I can’t find that exact dash anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedJohnson Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 This ‘42 is the closest I’ve found https://www.allcollectorcars.com/for-sale/1942-Plymouth-Coupe-/2299443/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleek Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 No dash pics but you can compare other things. http://www.fossilcars.com/plymouth/coupe/620251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedJohnson Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Fleek said: No dash pics but you can compare other things. http://www.fossilcars.com/plymouth/coupe/620251 I called them earlier today, Indiana I believe. They had no idea what they had. Told me to call back tomorrow and ask for Steve haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleek Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Interesting, keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Serial number is on the driver's door post not the door. Have another look. If it has been removed (unlikely) you will see where it used to be. Engine number is stamped on the block, on the left side, at the top, behind the generator. On a raised pad a few inches back from the front of the block. Take a small wire brush to clean it off and maybe some chalk or a crayon to highlight it. Engine number is not conclusive because the engine may have been changed. There is a plate on the firewall that has some information that may be useful. See if you can get a photo. Do you have all the parts that have been removed? The car may still have some value although not near as much as if you hadn't let it go to pot' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Hope the mice enjoyed their time in Hotel LaPlymouth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 I guess I'm learning something new here. I didn't think there was such a think as any 1945 American car outside of military production. 45 or 46 or 42, car is beyond saving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedJohnson Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 10 minutes ago, alsancle said: I guess I'm learning something new here. I didn't think there was such a think as any 1945 American car outside of military production. 45 or 46 or 42, car is beyond saving. There were 770 made as pre orders. Number may be incorrect, just got that from my research Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLynskey Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Look at the window glass. I don't know about Plymouth but I think all the American makers marked the date the safety glass passed testing. I found a Chevrolet that was clearly a 1946 model but was being marketed as a 1943 military car. I showed the seller that all the window glass was dated 3/46 or 4/46 but he sill claimed it was a 1943 model. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 (edited) It's a 1946 radio delete order with plain dash. Not that special. It may have been built in 1945, but is considered a 1946. Found on another Plymouth site.... "In 1948, my dad bought a '46 Plymouth Deluxe black two door sedan that was a Plain Jane model. I remember the dashboard was solid with no radio grille or Plymouth nameplate above like the Special Deluxe models that I had. His didn't have armrests on the doors like to model pictured. John R" Edited March 2, 2019 by keiser31 (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Go here....http://p15-d24.com/topic/47772-1946-plymouth-interior/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Chrysler products didn't change much from the end of the war until the 1949 models came out. The only way to tell for sure the model year, is the serial number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercer09 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 most likely a 42 and good luck on 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosmo Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Interesting - until now, I've never seen a photo of a 46-48 Plymouth dashboard with the radio delete option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 3 hours ago, mercer09 said: most likely a 42 and good luck on 500. Not a 1942. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Probably not military, those didn't have much shiny stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 Look on the driver's door post for a serial number plate. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedJohnson Posted March 2, 2019 Author Share Posted March 2, 2019 1 hour ago, JACK M said: Probably not military, those didn't have much shiny stuff. That’s what I figured too. Any chrome they would just paint over I would imagine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedJohnson Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 It’s a 1948 P15s serial: 15287713 seems like a bust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 4 hours ago, SpeedJohnson said: It’s a 1948 P15s serial: 15287713 seems like a bust It was fun to investigate and it’s common to have the outcome be something other than you were hoping for. Looks like a candidate for a rod project now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 So the idea that there was no civilian production in 42,44 and 45 is still true? Correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 7 minutes ago, alsancle said: So the idea that there was no civilian production in 42,44 and 45 is still true? Correct? Some 1942 civilian production built until the war in December. Those are the 1942s without the blackout paint built before December of 1941. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedJohnson Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Yeah, that’s what I was thinking, cut it up and rod it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 21 minutes ago, keiser31 said: Some 1942 civilian production built until the war in December. Those are the 1942s without the blackout paint built before December of 1941. I messed up. I intended to say 43,44,45. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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