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Rediscovering the Classic: Chrysler Corp Post-War Lineup (1946-1948)

Rediscovering the Classic: Chrysler Corp Post-War Lineup (1946-1948)

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Post-War Transformation in the American Auto Industry

In the aftermath of World War II, the American automotive industry underwent a dramatic transformation. It shifted gears from wartime production to peacetime manufacturing. As a result, the 1946-1948 lineup of Chrysler Corporation cars featured classic Chrysler car parts and old Chrysler parts. Consequently, these vehicles stand as a testament to this pivotal era. The period was marked by innovation, resilience, and a renewed sense of prosperity. For instance, notable models from this period include the Desoto S-11, Dodge D-24, Chrysler C-38 and C-39, and Plymouth P-15 Deluxe and Special Deluxe. Each car embodies the spirit of post-war optimism and technological advancement.Read More

Winter is Here… What Do YOU Want to Accomplish On Your Vintage Chrysler, Plymouth Dodge or DeSoto before Spring?

Winter is Here… What Do YOU Want to Accomplish On Your Vintage Chrysler, Plymouth Dodge or DeSoto before Spring?

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Of course, for all you lucky folks in the sun belt, or who have toasty heated workshop/garages you can disregard this concept. But for the rest of us, it’s time, go start whittling away at that “to do list” if we want to get it done this year for Spring driving.

On the 1948 Chrysler New Yorker I’m a little worried about the feel of the brake pedal…is it getting a little spongy? Not as firm as it once was? Maybe that last relaxing drive right after New Year’s weekend go something leaking…anyway no putting that one off. Need to check the master cylinder, stop light switch, wheel cylinders and brake hoses.

Another thing I want to do on the big New Yorker is break out my recently purchased Amco tool and get the brakes adjusted correctly.  The big “8” stops pretty well but without dialing it in with the Amco I know there is more stopping power to be had. Gotta get to that one.Read More

1946, 1947, and 1948 Plymouth P15 Deluxe and Special Deluxe: Why Restorers Love Them!

1946, 1947, and 1948 Plymouth P15 Deluxe and Special Deluxe: Why Restorers Love Them!

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The post war American car.

The Plymouth P15 of 1946-1948 are a great choice for anyone who wants to restore, collect, or simply drive a great American car of the post war 1940’s.

First, Plymouth made a LOT of them.  Automobile production in the United States had been halted in February 1942. This was due to the U.S. government’s decision to prioritize resources and manufacturing capabilities for military production during World War II. The automotive industry shifted its focus to producing military vehicles, aircraft engines, and other war-related equipment.Read More

Installing Windshield Rubber Gaskets, Door and Trunk Weatherstripping on Vintage Plymouth, Dodge , DeSoto and Chrysler vehicles

Installing Windshield Rubber Gaskets, Door and Trunk Weatherstripping on Vintage Plymouth, Dodge , DeSoto and Chrysler vehicles

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Window Glass Removal

First, remove the locking strip or unlock the fixed “self -sealing” tab  (if there is one.) Slide a flat knife or putty scraper between the gasket and the glass to “unstick” the rubber from the window. Carefully push the glass towards the locking strip side from the upper corners and center, applying careful even pressure. DON’T push too hard! If the rubber doesn’t begin to give way, go back to step one and use your knife to insure that the rubber is unlocked from the glass IF the rubber is unlocked from the glass it should come out fairly easily. Once you get the glass out pull the old rubber off the pinchweld. DON’T throw it away, especially if your car is a 1953-1954 Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge or DeSoto…samples may be needed for us to identify the correct replacement!Read More

Unlocking the Timeless Legacy of a Barn Find MoPar

Unlocking the Timeless Legacy of a Barn Find MoPar

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If you’ve been in the classic Mopar game for a long time or are brand new to it, you are probably fascinated with stories of fantastic barn find cars that are often rescued from decades of long term storage.  

If you are lucky to have discovered a barn find Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto or Chrysler – I am jealous and would like to hear all about it!Read More

Your Treasure Troves of Nostalgia – Finding Rare Mopar Car Parts

Your Treasure Troves of Nostalgia – Finding Rare Mopar Car Parts

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Welcome to Andy Bernbaum Auto Parts, your one-stop shop for all things Mopar. We’re a family-owned and operated business that’s been serving the Mopar community for over 45 years. We’re passionate about vintage Plymouth, DeSoto, Chrysler and Dodge cars and trucks, and we’re committed to helping our customers find the parts they need to restore and maintain their cherished vehicles.

We know that finding rare Mopar car parts can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to stock the largest inventory of new reproduction and new old stock Mopar parts in the world. We have parts for all Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, and DeSoto vehicles, from the 1930s to the early 1970s.Read More

Evolution of Chrysler, Dodge & DeSoto HEMI engines: A breif history from Andy Bernbaum Auto Parts

Evolution of Chrysler, Dodge & DeSoto HEMI engines: A breif history from Andy Bernbaum Auto Parts

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Chrysler Corporation was late to the game with V8 engine power. While Ford and Cadillac had been mass producing V8 power plants since the 1930’s Chrysler continued to power their top of the line cars with flathead straight 8 power right up until 1950.

But when Chrysler finally did enter the V8 arena, they did it with a bang! The iconic Chrysler “Firepower” Hemi V8 came out for the 1951 model year and was a sensation, beating the overhead valve Cadillac V8 by 20 horsepower and powering the Hemi equipped Chryslers to Caddy beating 0-60 times too.

In one fantastic technical innovation Chrysler moved aheadRead More

Chrysler Flathead 6 Cylinder Engines 1935-1959 Part 2

Chrysler Flathead 6 Cylinder Engines 1935-1959 Part 2

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Previously, we touched on a few variations in design, but there are plenty more. (Read it here)

Almost all flathead engines had aluminum pistons with a 4 ring design; the top two being compression and the bottom two oil control. From 1935 through 1940 both compression rings were 1/8 inch thick (.125”) and the oil control rings were 5/32 of an inch (.15625”). In 1941, the top compression ring was changed to 3/32 of an inch (.09375”). In 1942, both compression rings were changed to 3/32. This configuration was used through 1959 in the US. Foreign built cars had some exceptions to this. When you want to order rings alone for your prewar carRead More

Plymouth, Chrysler, Dodge and DeSoto Flathead 6 Cylinder Engines 1935-1959 Part 1

Plymouth, Chrysler, Dodge and DeSoto Flathead 6 Cylinder Engines 1935-1959 Part 1

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What we need to know about the internal parts

From 1935 through 1959 Chrysler flathead 6 cylinder passenger car engines developed a reputation for durability. They looked similar, but went through several changes along the way. For our purposes we will concentrate on the Plymouth and Dodge engines (PD) and the 1937 through 1954 Chrysler and DeSoto engines (CD). The PD engines are both 23.5” long, as measured at the head. 1935 through 1941 Plymouth engines had a bore of 3.125” for a displacement of 201 cubic inches. The Dodge engines throughout had a bore of 3.25” as did the Plymouth engines from 1942 though 1959 giving either 218 or 230 cubic inches. Chrysler and DeSoto engines were 25.5” long and came in 2 bore sizes: 3.375” from 1937-1941 and 3.4375” from 1942-1959. A variety of displacements were arrived at due to different strokes including 228, 236, 241,250 and 265 cubic inches. For our purposes, the bore size tells us what we need to know about the internal parts.Read More