Plymouth P15 Series Spotters Guide
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Available Trim Models
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DeLuxe (P15S)
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Standard equipment included:
Tapered springs leave only used on rear #2 & #3 springs. Uses 7 leaves. Included one interior sun visor, one windshield wiper, rubber/painted windshield frame, rear leaf spring covers, oil bath air cleaner, rubber rear mat, fixed rear vent window, pile upholstery, sway eliminator. When equipped with a radio interior dash trim was upgraded to Special Deluxe dash trim. Nine inch hubcaps. |
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Special Deluxe (P15C)
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Standard equipment included:
All 8 rear spring leave are tapered, two interior sun visors. Automatic interior dome light, two wipers, stainless windshield frame, oil bath air cleaner, sway eliminator, chrome ash tray, glove box lock, full circle chrome horn ring, stainless door trim bead, front door arm rests, assistance strap and coat hook, rear leaf spring covers, rear carpet, pile or pin striped broadcloth upholstery, moveable rear vent quarter window rear ash tray on seat back. Ten inch hubcaps. |
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Model Year Changes:
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1946 Model Year
Used white reflector in the taillight bezel, also headlight bezels are turned under where the trim meets the fender sheetmetal. Early '46 used a link on each end of sway bar to connect to A Frame. Later changed to sway bar rubber cushion bolted directly to the A frame with a retainer. Early '46 may have a cross and roller type U-joint, changed later to trunnion type. Door lock cover shape changed mid-'46 to heavier spring loaded bell shaped cover. Engine dust pans discontinued late '46.
1947 Model Year
Red reflector in the taillight bezel, some '47s had same headlight bezels as '46, price increase
1948 Model Year
Wheel size changed to 15 inch from 16 inch. Price increase. Late '48 and First Series '49 models may lack cross brace between the hinges on the hood. First Series '49 trunk mat changed from rubber to light beige and maroon checkered carpet.
For All Years:
Owners seeking parts were advised "There is no way to positively identify type of body ". |
Many thanks to Jim Leman, Jim Benjaminson, Ron Kline, Frank Marescalco for providing invaluable reference information as noted in the Bibliography.
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| 3 Passenger Business Coupe |
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Model P15 Business Coupe, available in Deluxe or Special Deluxe trim.
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| Model P15 Club Coupe, available in Deluxe or Special Deluxe trim. |
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| Convertible Coupe |
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Model P15, Special Deluxe 5 passenger convertible coupe. Available in Special Deluxe trim only. Note lack of rear quarter windows. Top colors were either light gray or black. Outside rearview mirror and top boot standard. Loop pile carpet behind front seat. Standard leather interior, optional leather and cloth. Red leather featured on Sumac Red body color. |
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| Model P15, 6 passenger 2 door sedan. |
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Model P15, 6 passenger 4 door sedan. |
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| Model P15 "Woody" Station Wagon. Seating for eight. Available in Special Deluxe trim only. Leatherette upholstery, optional leather seats. |
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Dodge D24 Series Spotters Guide
General Characteristics: |
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Available Trim Models
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DeLuxe D24S
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Standard equipment included:
Upholstery in either broadcloth or deep pile fabric. "Full Floating Ride" with Optional Fluid Drive. Front floor mat was all rubber, no carpet. |
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Custom D24C
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Standard equipment included:
Standard equipment included air foam front seat cushions, dual electric wipers, chrome bead around outside windows, stainless trim on rear fender, better interior trim. "Full Floating Ride" with Optional Fluid Drive. Front floor mat was all rubber, no carpet. |
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Model Year Changes:
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1946 Model Year
Brown colored steering wheel and column.
Door lock keyway cover different shape than '47-'48.
Early models used studs and nuts on engine head instead of bolts.
1947 Model Year
Ram hood emblem became more detailed. Custom series had pencil stripe seats, price increase. Beige colored steering wheel and column.
15 inch wheels replaced 16 inch late 1947
1948 Model Year
Beige colored steering wheel and column.
Woodgraining slightly different that '46-'47.
Price increase.
For All Years:
Wheels were mounted with studs and nuts.
Owners seeking parts were advised "There is no way to positively identify type of body ".
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| 3 Passenger Business Coupe |
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Model D24S Deluxe series, features a large trunk for storage. A unique body style is easy to spot and was least popular of all body styles.
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| Model D24C, Custom 6 passenger coupe, note cowl mounted radio antenna. |
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| Convertible Coupe |
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Model D24C, Custom 6 passenger coupe. Note rear quarter windows and optional cowl mirror. Leather interior with "electic top control". |
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| Model D24S, DeLuxe 6 passenger sedan, most popular of the Deluxe series. |
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This model was available in either DeLuxe or Custom trim. The 6 passenger sedan with rear suicide doors and large rear quarter windows was the most popular of all D24 models. Model shown is Custom trim, as determined by stainless trim strip on rear fender and chrome around windows. |
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| Model D24C, Custom with standard hung rear doors. Note vent window behind rear door window. |
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Model D24C, Custom on 137.5 inch wheelbase compared to 119 inch wheelbase for all other models. This is a big car ! |
