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Hello comrades; I decided to write down this story, as may it be not known in US, but when production of Chrysler 6 ended? And what was the last car using it? You'd probably say, that in 70s and it was used in trucks. That's truth, but not all the truth. To understand it well, we have to go back to Soviet Union to early 40s. As You may know, in GAZ (Gorkovskij Avtomobilnyj Zavod- Car Factory in Gorki) at this time GAZ A and GAZ M1 were produced, first one being license of Ford A, second- 1934 Ford with Ford A engine. As it became outdated by early 40s, they decided to design new car, but well, after 22 June, 1941 they had more important problems, such as "how to make paint on tanks dry faster". As the situation on front get better, in 1943 idea of a new car came back. They copied front suspension from Opel Kapitan (GM), took some minor parts from Ford, copied Chrysler's engine, but changing all diameters from imperial to metrical system, so most parts, such as pistons and bushing are not interchangeable. All these parts were put in modern uni-body and that's how GAZ M20 Pobeda (Victory) was born. Car was shown to Stalin, he was quite satisfied, but, well... "... 6 cylinder? Passenger cars should be more economical, fuel is more needed for the army!" As arguing with uncle Jossif would probably end with government-sponsored 15 year vacation in luxury resort in Kolyma, with such attractions as a uranium mine or cutting down forest, engineers decided to cut engine and change it into 4 cylinder one. That's how GAZ M-20 engine emerged. Production of GAZ M-20 started in 1945. Of course, 6 was also produced, but it was used in trucks (GAZ 51), army vehicles and special Pobiedas, made exclusively for KGB. In late 40s/early 50s, license for Pobeda was given as a Stalin's present for Poland. Production started in 1951 in FSO in Warsaw (Fabryka Samochodów Osobowych, Factory of Passenger Cars- so romantic name!). Car was named "FSO M20 Warszawa" Production of Pobeda ended in 1958, of Warszawa- in 1973. Engine was also used in GAZ 69, something in kind of Soviet Jeep. But... In late 50s, in FSC (Fabryka Samochodów Ciężarowych, Factory of Trucks) in Lublin and ZSD (Zakład Samochodów Dostawczych; Facility of Delivery Cars) in Nysa, Poland, using all mechanics of M20 Warszawa two delivery cars were built. Żuk (Beetle) and Nysa But, that's not the end of a story... In middle 60s FSO found out, that 45 HP flathead 4 with fuel consumption around 14 L/100 km is not a modern powertrain. Money were on shortage, so instead of developing new engine, old flathead was re-designed, and became... OHV. "Down" of the engine, pistons, crankshaft, oiling system etc. was untouched, "Top" was new. And... S-21 engine emerged. Also, a 40s fastback wasn't the most modern body style in early 60s(well... they could wait 5 years, it would be fashionable again) and the funds was as always, on shortage, the biggest change in Warszawa production run occured- it became a sedan, called 223 (with S-21 engine) and 224 (with flathead) Production of that car without any major changes ended in 1973. But, production of deliveries not. Nysa got new body in late 60s, Żuk got face-lifting in early 70s. After end of production of Warszawa, Żuk and Nysa started using OHV. Production of Nysa ended in 1994, of Żuk- in 1997, but in 1993 it (FINALLY!) got diesel, and the story of Chrysler flathead 6, which became OHV 4, ended. Joke. In 1958, in Only True Korea GAZ 51 was copied... and it's still in production, with good old Flathead 6. And it was face-lifted recently! (in 2008... 10 years ago... let's say that it was recently) So, always when You see old Mopar flathead 6, remember about his 4-cylinder little brother in Poland which carries vegetables to the market or about big brother in North Korea, which caries... probably army. Is it anything else in North Korea? PS. You'll probably found out, that I'm not an English-speaker, so it would be great if someone correct or re-write this article. PS2: If You ever wondered, what was the first SUV, it's not Jeep Wagoneer. It's GAZ M-72.

I have just acquired some more miller tools to support our cars and trucks. I wil post pictures of the tools as I clean them up and can take some pictures. First series: Miller MT19 brake shoe adjusting tool. This is the second set of this tool that has made it to my collection. see the pictures attached and even in the metal case. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com

Attached are pictures of 4 miller factory tools that I can not identify. SP788, sp740, sp738 and c4995 if anyone can identify please let me so incase if someone needs them I know what they are used for and for what vehicles. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com

Oh yea, folded and handed off for inspection.

I got vinyl lettering for Dolly's sign.. When I was in High School I had a wood headboard with the same sign.

None of them; OHV were only 4 cylinders, with displacement of 2120 cm3. Not only head was new- the block was also changed, so it isn't simply flathead 4 with OHV head. Later models (only soviet ones), used in GAZ 69 were bored to something around 2400 cm3 (I'm not sure, but probably 2430) Here's GAZ/FSO M20 engine: And here- FSO S-21, OHV. Later ones used FIAT's 125p carb.

Care to take your favorite old car on this freeway interchange?

Good afternoon all, I have had my truck for about a year and a half and have decided to post some pictures! Started out as a barn find farm truck from Kansas that was brought to Ohio a few years back. That owner did nothing with it until I purchased it as it was when it came from Kansas. Did all of the usual work such as brake overhaul, cooling system, fuel system ETC to get her going. Been driving it consistently for about a year, and it runs and drives great! It's a 1948 B1C, 4 speed. As original as it can get. I love the original patina and it gets looks everywhere it goes. I am pretty much done with the big work, now just fine tuning some stuff. I know my user name says '49, but it was until after I discovered it was actually a '48! Feel free to ask questions and enjoy!

What say you ? And over priced too ! http://www.ebay.com/itm/1953-Dodge-Other-Pickups/252948344014?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D411951e1363c47dd84c8cba4b1470695%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D261094291929

If you have enough $ to spend, I'm sure you could install a NP 5 speed into a smaller truck. Problem is, the modifications to the frame , cab and drilveline would be extensive. Would it be worth it? Probably not. I have a 1941 military WC 1/2 ton closed cab, and have thought of installing a 5 speed in it. I have access to a non-synchro. Direct 5 speed trans. and bellhousing set up which I could make work in my truck. Did some research and found out that all the cutting, removal, welding etc to make it work is just not worth it.

I wouldn't let it out of my sight but I'd travel...

It's not so much the money but the amount of money one tell's one's wife about is the issue. That truck probably cost someone nearly or at the asking price. The problem is coming up with that amount without the missus finding out about it. Always start with a beater and gradually pour a lot of money into it. Problem solved! If I were to get caught spending that amount of money, I would then be on the hook for new furniture, carpet, light fixtures, and a vacation to some island somewhere.

Wayfarer was the basic trim level. Wiring should be the same except for upmarket accessories stuff.

Virg I've got one too

The above SP part#'s and C685 are part of the 1950 and later Fluid Drive graphite seal ring Tool Set. The two tangs fit into the graphite seal ring for properly locating it to install into the coupling.

Hey Matt, Welcome to the forum. As a retired helicopter mech, I share your concern with re-using hardware. But, not to marginalize safety, When a bolt breaks on a car engine it won't fall 10,000 feet or more from the sky. Plus the fact that the hardware your using was made at a time when American's took pride in the work and made good quality parts. If it really is a concern, or a questionable damage area, hook up with an NDI buddy and have him check it out for you. Best of luck on your rebuild. Joe

someone with more dollars than sense would think this is a neat old truck...I would be picking it apart for all of its inaccuracies...and as Dad is fond of saying, "for that kind of money, it better have a spare tire"

What did PT Barnum say, Reg nice old truck but over priced for sure. Somebody might have a bunch of labor racked up, but what some shiny paint, box side rails and a Roberts or Bernbaum interior kit. Very cute truck but a limited market, and big bucks.... and the engine is the wrong color, this is a resto company trying to make a profit for sure

There might be a UTUBE video on headliner installation . I was once uneasy about cutting two holes in my roof for attic vents . After a couple of videos , I was looking forward to the job .

52 yes....but honestly....it would be tough to build that truck for that....see most of us guys value our time at zero $'s but if you couldn't do the work yourself, this is cheap, at the end of the day, it still costs a lot of money just in parts and paint alone.

"React, assess ..." let's not be asses. (Sorry. Speling is my thing.)

Good topic! Spare tire, lug wrench, jack, rags, jumper box, window cleaner, california duster, small toolbox of hand tools, oil, tow strap, points, condenser, fuses and bulbs. Phone and credit card. As far as use, I have used the jumper box on a few other cars when out and about and on mine a time or two at home before I got the battery tender. I have used a variety of the hand tools on different occasions. My cars and others. Had to put a fuel pump on my Dart once only to find that my fuel problem was electrical and I stopped in the next pull off and replaced the points. Pulled the thermostat on the Dodge coupe once on the road. I used to carry a gallon of water but gave that up a while back. Disassembled, cleaned and reassembled a stuck wheel cylinder on a '48 Chrysler on a show field once. (had to send someone for brake fluid, should add that to my kit). Pulled spark plugs on a '50 Ford one time that wouldn't turn over on a show field. Found two cylinders had water, one full. Cranked it over, reinstalled plugs, pushed it and caught in gear, water blew out the exhaust but the flat six ran and the guy made it home. That is where my water jug went, I remember now, I gave it to him in case he needed it on the way home. I used the tow strap once the first year we had the Dodge Coupe, towed it home with a Dodge Dart, 340 4-speed of my brothers that Dad was driving that day, it was an overheating issue, my first encounter with a water tube. Was probably quite a sight with the Dart towing the Coupe. Can never be prepared for everything, don't even try to. React, asses. formulate a plan and execute the plan, Once the bugs are worked out, with a little maintenance these cars are very reliable.

Mount it as close to the gas tank as possible. Electric fuel pumps like to push more than pull. Make sure you put a fuel regulator on it to make sure it pumps no more than 4psi of pressure. If it were me,I'd put the switch on or under the bottom of the dash,maybe on a chrome panel with a red light to show when it's pumping.

Good luck to you! If it were me,my first move would be to drop it off at an upholstery shop and let the pros do it. I don't even have to try it to know it would be a mistake for me to even get started on putting in a headliner. I have trouble putting on bumperstickers without getting them wrinkled. It's important in life to know your shortcomings.

Got the car cleaned up and been cruising around for the last few days; a few little bugs to work out but really happy with it. I took it over to the original owner's house and took him for a ride; he was really happy to see it going again. That's him in the last picture. Last time he drove it was around 1980 and it was parked after that.

Nice! Would be interesting to see what the spare carrier looks like.

Tim, I agree and it provides proof that the car has not been modified. So then the next owner has NOT be shut out of returning the car to its originality. I was going to cover the floor with a good sound deaden-er but I like what Tim has pointed out. So now to reduce the street and rear axle/tires noise, I will have to do it from below. So now when the body is off the frame, I'll turn it upside down and find a suitable material. Suggestions are always encouraged.

Who stole my truck and put it in a museum? Sad to see cars in a museum sometimes..... Dont people know they LIKE to be driven!?

And this is what the 215 86 16 look like