Need Information on a 1948 Plymouth

[frank]

I just purchased a 1948 Plymouth Special Deluxe Business Coupe P11. Does anyone know how I can find out what the P11 means and some history on this kind of Plymouth? This will be a restoration so I’ll be reaching out for help.
Frank, Delaware

 

[conv67bdere]

[h=3]Models P10, P11, P11D and P12 (1940-1941)[/h]This year there was finally the much needed new body, which had received the other brands in the Chrysler Group in the previous year. The wheelbase of the model P10 was now 2972 ​​mm. Since the motor and the front migrated to the rear axle to the rear of the passenger compartment increased significantly in volume. All models were now equipped with a heating or ventilation. Despite the completely new bodywork, the car looked not unlike last year's models, only the radiator grille was chrome strip. The performances of the two motors up to 84 hp (62 kW) and 87 bhp (64 kW).
The the 1941 models saw last year's models quite similar, but they could come up with significant changes: The split, hinged in the middle hood of the previous year made ​​a rear-hinged "alligator hood" place. The engines mounted under it now contributed 87 bhp (64 kW) and 92 bhp (68 kW). In addition to the normal deluxe models P11 and P11D also better equipped were Special Deluxe models P12 offered. They had two-tone paint and the "Woody" station wagons could be ordered according to the customer in two different shades of wood (the wood but came here in each case of the ash ). Cabriolet and wagon were only available as a Special Deluxe.

 

[Pistol Pete]

..from Allpar


http://www.allpar.com/old/model-guide/

 

[frank]

Thank you for the information it was very helpful. As I read through the information it identified the year as 1940-41. The Plymouth I purchased is a 1948; were there many changes from 1941-48?

The only place I see the P11 in production is 1941, where they produced in 1948?



Thanks, Frank

 

[66Satellite_in_NC]

Here is a link to a forum I used to belong to when I had my 48 Plymouth

www.p15-d24.com

Very knowledgeable people like here.

 

[glassman]

If you need some more power in that car and still want the OEM look, then get a 265 Cubic inch Chrysle flathead and bolt it in. Move the radiator to the other side of the core support and there you have it. We have done it to our 48 Plymouth and to our 37 Dodge and it looks factory and the cars kick ace too! We also race one of the motors in a Willys body and it runs in the 14's with a 38 Dodge 3 speed.

 

[frank]

That doesn't help me; my question was did Plymouth produce a P11 in 1948?

 

[66Satellite_in_NC]

According to everything I googled, the P11 was only in 1941, the P15 was in 1948. What leaves you to believe that you have a P11? And there were a lot of changes done in body trim levels, engine and transmission changes. The best info you'll get is to the link to the forum I posted earlier for your exact year of Plymouth. They will be able to tell you way more than what can be googled.

 

[frank]

Bill


As I did my research today, concur that I don't have a P11, the car year is 1948. I'm not sure of what "P" it is but I'm glad I picked up a 48. Your right the 48 came with a lot of changes. Chrysler devoted just about all its resources to the war effort between 1942 – 45 a lot of their cars were built in Canada during the war. After the war there was a huge demand for cars so Chrysler made few changes and moved forward with making them very similar to the 1941-1946. After 46 they made some very nice upgrades. Again thanks for the information and getting back to me. Frank, Delaware

 

[Grouch]

This was my first car, I have had 2 of them and wish I had it back , I have a few parts for one if you are missing some items

 

[conv67bdere]

That doesn't help me; my question was did Plymouth produce a P11 in 1948?

Ooooppppps . . . kinda missed the year on that - didn't I . . . Sorry Frank.

Here's what I found on the same website -wikipedia

Models P14S, P14C and P15 (1942, 1946-1948)
The 1942er models published mid-1941 and production ceased due to the war already the end of January 1942. Compared to last year's models, the grille became flatter and wider and the side running boards were abolished. The old X frame was sent into retirement. Deluxe (P14S) and Special Deluxe models (P14C) were now the only cars offered by Plymouth. Especially with the deluxe models was saved with chrome, some vehicles had even painted chrome parts and camouflage paint scheme. There was again only one engine, but the 3569 cm ³ engine capacity from all 95 bhp (70 kW) scooped.
In 1946 they took with exactly these models, passenger car production with minor changes again. Grille and front bumper were somewhat different. Also in 1947 they built the P15 models continue without change. The only change in 1948 was the change from 16 "wheels to 15" wheels. In March 1949, these models have been discontinued.


Hopefully that'll help you on your research . . .

 

[frank]

Grouch
Thank you for the offer I’ll keep that in mind if I need parts.
I think more than anything I’ll be needing advice and technical support.
The direction of the project is to restore the 48 back to (as close as I can)
to original condition. The 2 you had were they Business Coupes.

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Conv67bdere

Can't thank you enough for your support and great information. Your research is truly appreciated, thank you for taking time.


I'll post photos as I restore the 48 back to originial condision.

Frank, Delaware

 

[66Satellite_in_NC]

Here was my 48 coupe that I sold last year, the floor was totally rotted out by NY winters sand and salt programs. I wish I could have kept it but hopefully the person who bought it had deeper pockets and will bring it back.

 

[conv67bdere]

Conv67bdere

Can't thank you enough for your support and great information. Your research is truly appreciated, thank you for taking time.


I'll post photos as I restore the 48 back to originial condision.

Frank, Delaware

Glad to help out Frank . . . I'll be watching your restore progress ! !