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Got this truck last summer under the impression it had been running recently. That wasn't the case. Finally got some time to get started on it in the past few weeks. The day I brought it home Surface rust under the doors Dash is in good shape. Original key still unlocks the passenger door. Floor boards are in good shape too

My opinion only but if you intend to use it for promotion of your store I'd leave the body 100% as it is and just get some logos painted on the doors. I believe the weathered look would attract more attention than the hot rod new paint.

I tried to free up the engine with no success. I found a used 218 from a 53 Plymouth Cranbrook close by and got a transmission with it. The new engine has a newly built Electronic ignition distributor and already converted to 12 volt charging system. I'm taking the new engine to a friends house this weekend to make sure it runs and has good compression. I'll leave it at his house until I'm ready to install it. Gonna go ahead and replace all the gaskets while it's out. Get the oil pan flipped around and replace the Water pump etc.

Whelp i broke down and bought the Scarebird front disk conversion a while back and started to tinker with it a little. all in all pretty simple install (i only did one side so far.) After installing the other side i need to plumb ion the residual check valves and remove the residual check valve from the master. some pics:

Cast iron head has one clear advantage: its thermal expansion is same as block's, so there is no thermal movement during engine's heating and cooling cycles. Not so with aluminum head, which expands at roughly two times the rate of cast iron. This relative movement of head and block requires special gasket that would allow lateral movement without compromising the seal. Aluminum head is more demanding for surfaces finish. With aluminum head, even a single episode of mild overheating may cause gasket failure. Cast iron head is more forgiving in these respects. Theoretically, a cast iron head may be good for CR as high as 8.5, but practically there is a limit to how much shaving can be done without compromising structural integrity. For CR of 8.5, head must be shaved 0.120", which is hardly possible. Edgy head is one-size-fits-all, as it can be used on 201, 218, and 230 engines. Combustion chambers are 70-80 cc. For a 230 engine the calculated CR is 9.3, and for a 201 engine it is 8.3.

Apparently the army, Air Force and national guar don't need as much venting as the Marines do. ... No mention of the Navy.⚓️

And all those National Guard engines.

What about army and air force engines?

Welcome! And nice survivor! little to no rust good find!

NICE looking truck! Welcome aboard!

Congratulations, what a great looking truck.What a awesome find. I bet you cant wait to be able to get in and take it for its first drive. John

Thanks Robin. Great information. I will pass it on.

That would be true in the stock location. I've used Mustang tanks on various builds and have always built a framework at the back between the frame rails. You have to be a little creative for the fill pipe with a pickup.

I am inclined to agree with you and while the 35 to 52 era is my preference, I have bought new Chrysler products in 87, 92, 02, 05, 07 ,10 and 12 and found all of them to be reliable and very satisfactory. Also the best used cars I have bought included several Valiants and even a Volare wagon.

I used to put one kid in front and the other in back, and take them hill climbing on the dirt bike. We fell off a couple times too. Their mom wasn't happy, but they survived and both grew up to be great parents. I took them many times in the P15 and my '59 Edsel, with no seat belts, and they survived.

Anything is always worth a RC & a MOON PIE .

On leather seal prep, I have had good luck with a variation on what i read in a shop manual: I soak the leather in 10w30 at room temperature for a day, then take a clean and smooth deep socket to massage the leather in a circular pattern for a minute in both directions, then soak another day in the oil that the seal will be retaining. I prefer neoprene but sometimes that is not an option on an old beast

I know...I and I am sure that those that get out and shake the bushes stumble upon finds like this now and then. When I do, I walk away looking over my shoulder in fear of being arrested...I bought NOS 54 rocker moldings for the set still wrapped up with the clips boxed in the center of the two moldings for 40.00. It if often a matter of knowing what it is and they not knowing what it is...it can still be found it seems....but the finds are getting less fantastic....I operate on what I consider to be a fair price....it the seller is way to high...I have zero problems walking away. One of my better smoking hot deals was a new set of WWW's in the exact size and WW width for my 54 for 40.00 I thought he meant each...but no, it was for set of four....never mounted....brand name rubber...still waiting for the knock on the door from the sheriff

Thanks for the info! We live just outside city limits SW of Wichita. I was born here, but most of my family is from out west (Meade, Garden City, Liberal)

A few years back my city slicker over protected granddaughter was at our place for a few days in the fall. Her grandma picked some green beans and ate them right in the garden. Our granddaughter couldn't believe grandma did not wash it first. Now she comes over and will pull out a carrot and wipe if off on her pants and eat it right in the garden. Another time I had her drive my utility tractor and she was to light so I put a jumper wire in the safety switch so she could drive it without the tractor shutting off. Her mom showed up and she had to show her how she could drive grandpas tractor all by herself. Her mom overheard me telling someone that I had to override the safety switch, mom just gave me a dirty look and walked away. The good news is that the parents have realized that the kids get a great education when they are here.

A lot of kids today are being turned into delicate little snowflakes by over protective parents and society. Bring them up wisely... then let em design their wonderful future!

I switch mine out to a neoprene seal

I did the same thing. Soldered the heavier wire to the new lead and its been great for almost a decade. I didn't do that but I did upgrade all of the 16g to 14. I feel that it gives me better lighting and using all 14 cuts way down on the variety needed to rewire the car.

not sure of your SPECIAL..here in the US I have a D24 Town Sedan Special....it has the special black knobs and steering wheel/column and brake handle etc. Being a special it was my understanding they were of a very high option when delivered to the dealerships and or augmented by them prior to sale but you know how rumors abound. I was not around at time of purchase and can only rely on what the original owner stated was equipped on the car when bought new. Mine has from the factory, e-brake light, back up light, radio, clock, dual heaters, turn signals and electric fuel cap. These specials were also available in export cars according to the parts book. Enjoy the ride.