I think the process will depend on which state you are in. If nothing else you should have some recourse with whoever ran the auction, after all the purchase should have come with a clear title that your DMV would have no trouble processing. I hate to say it, but you may have to get a lawyer involved.

I purchased a 1934 Plymouth from an auction. When I went to the DMV to tag the car they told me I couldn't tag the vehi(cle because that serial number hadn't been registered to the previous owner. I call the family who had auction an they informed me that their was another vinn number issued to the vehicle. So we tried the new number she gave me an DMV told me I couldn't get a title because the man had passed away. Is their any way I can check to make sure the vinn number is correct. An is their any way I can get a title for my car. His wife told us he had it tagged an insured because he drove it all over. Worried sick .Please help me.

No, sorry! Well, I might... I don't have it listed. I'd better check.

Thanks Todd!

I have never found that information in the early 1930s service manuals. I understand that some brake drums are marked with the maximum they can be turned but, again, I see no sign of that on my drums.

From what I have read and from the adjustment range of my AAMCO brake adjusting tool, I think 0.100" is the absolute maximum. I am not sure about the '35 PJ drums but the '33 PD drums are scarce as hens teeth and my opinion is that the less the drums are turned, the better. I'd rather have a little pulsing on the brake pedal than a drum that is so thin it overheats easily or becomes bell mouthed.

By the way, if the drums are not standard size then the brake shoes should be arched to match the drum they will be in. If you don't arch them it will be impossible to get them adjusted properly and you will have poor braking performance until the shoes wear in. I used a roll of sticky backed sandpaper from my local hardware store. The steps I used were:

1. With the drum off the car. . .
2. Cut a strip of sandpaper to the circumference of the inside of the drum.
3. Stick the sandpaper to the drum so that the abrasive side faces the brake shoes.
4. Mark the face of the brake shoe lining with so that you can track progress.
5. Rub the brake shoe around the inside of the drum until the markings you made are erased and the shoe uniformly contacts the drum along the whole surface of the lining.

Each drum will be slightly different which means that the shoes need to be installed with the same drum they were fitted to.

I want to get my brake drums turned on my PJ, both to take out some small ridges and to ensure they are circular.  How far can they machine the drums?  What is the max diameter?  I can't find that info.  Thanks!

Where is the best place to buy parts for my 1948 Plymouth?

I checked out an early 28 four door sedan this summer. It was completely restored but has been sitting for a few years. If I had proper storage I would have bought it. So If anyone is interested in it I can relay the info. It's located in New Hampshire around Paris Hill.You wont be disappointed.

The opening page of the website shows a photo of a car show/meeting.  Where was that located?  Thx. Bob.

Hello, I just received the build card from FCA for my 1948 Plymouth P15 convertible coupe. The firewall body tag was missing when purchased. I would like any information on reproduction Briggs corporation body tags,now that I know the body number. Thanks and merry Christmas