Classic/Antique Car Repair: 1948 plymouth 2-door sedan, woody station wagon, coupe models

Question
The number on the block is P15 925727 is there any way to find out the year of this motor. I have read a previous post but it refered to C # and mine doesn't have any. there is also a body number on the firewall 501EA2G788 is there anything I can learn from this number. also can you explain the difference between a 2-door sedan and a coupe? most people tell me that a sedan is a 4-door and a coupe is a 2-door but the title has 2-door sedan.

Answer
P15 is a 1948 engine.  The body number is put there by the body manufacturer, which was Briggs. I do not know what the signifigance is of those numbers- but someone in the Plymouth club could probably help you.  My advice is to join the club and get to know the folks there - they are very helpful and will be a valuable resource for you in maintaining this car.

A 2 door sedan has a full size rear side window, and much more rear seat room than a coupe, in fact the rear seat is just about the same size as the rear seat in a 4 door sedan.  The plain or business coupe has a large trunk, but little or no room for passengers in the rear. Usually the plain coupe has none or only a very small side window behind the door. The Club Coupe models have a larger rear seating area and a side window, but neither are as large as those of a 2 door sedan.  

Sedans can be either 2 door or 4 door - whoever told you otherwise is wrong.  The 2 door sedan is also often called a "coach" - and was usually the cheapest full size model sold. It was preferred by many families, both because it was cheaper than a 4 door sedan, but also safer, because the children couldn't open a door and fall out.  Our family always had 2 door sedans - I bet yours did too, unless they were wealthy and had a nanny to watch the kids.  Ask your Grandpa!

In 1948, Plymouth sold a "coupe", "club coupe", a 2 door sedan and a 4 door sedan in the "DeLuxe" line, and the same models in the "Special Deluxe" line, plus the Convertible and the woody Station Wagon in the more expensive line.

They are great cars - nice looking, solid as a rock, and very reliable.  Good luck with it.

Dick