Classic/Antique Car Repair/car identification

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Expert: - 7/23/2009


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I have recently inherited a car from my great aunt that has been identified as a 1929 Plymouth. The motor serial number is U223311 and the body number is 383-2837. The car body is in good shape with rust in only one section at the rear of the car. The interior needs refinished. The fabric roof needs replaced. How can I get specific information about what this car really is? Are there photos to help me understand parts that may be missing that I may be unaware of? Thanks for your time.
Steve

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To identify the car via the numbers check the following sire: http://www.allpar.com/old/model-guide/ To get into the old car thing and find stuff my stock answer for where can I find….” Is to latch on to a copy of Hemmings Motor News, the old car hobbies classified bible. There are many companies that supply parts for old cars and you will find them in Hemmings. www.hemmings.com
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Expertise

All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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