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Hope everybody is safe from the fires.

Dolly got to enter in her first ever car show. There was only one other Dodge pickup at the show (a old Powerwagon, you can see it in the background of one of the photos. She didn't get to be judged on Saturday because on the way home on Friday night the she quit charging. I found the problem on Sat ( a frayed wire), but we missed the judging part. But she got to enter up, drag main street, and hang out with the cool cars. Lots of folks commented on her-most say don't paint her.... the sunset picture was last week. I like that picture.

Sometimes, if your Plymouth hits empty somewhere near a gas station, an empty gas can in the trunk can be very useful as you make your walk of shame to the station. I have found that at times it may even save you from making an embarrassing call to your spouse.

Worden, you might want to rethink the gas can in the trunk. In the event of a rear collision, your kids are four feet from the gas and possible sparks. Nuff said.

@Worden18 We had boxers when I was growing up. Somewhere there's a picture of me aged 4-5 years old with Bull, a brindle like yours; both of us asleep and me laying on him.. I remember riding around the house on his back, too.. Great dogs!!

Glad to hear Reg as I saw that the fires were not far from your place. Word has made it all the way here to Oz about the terrible fires over there in CA. Hope that all of our forum brother's and families are well, and hopefully the end is near to this tragedy.

You are a most fortunate man. It looks from here that you have everything. It's good to see you enjoying it all.

"Paul why did you not do that with an OD transmission ? Did you sell them all? " I just revisited this thread. Since the earlier post I have purchased another R 10 overdrive. Because the OD has a solenoid behind the levers I had to refab the mounting which I have done. Since I've had a lot of down time lately, my research has revealed how to mount the OD behind my B3B clutch housing. So this OD will go under my truck with a floor shifter attached. I love this hobby!

If you have a good picture of the art you can easily convert it using a program like Scan2CAD. It has a free trial download for a period of time too... so you don't have to buy it unless you find it really handy.

I had a leaf added to the rear springs to get that stance, and the tires are 215/75R15 on stock rims. Tubeless tires/no tubes installed.

I got a real kick out of you saying that Dolly got to hang out with all the cool cars......'cuz there ain't nothing there cooler than Dolly Jeff

The hook above the steering wheel was probably used for a defroster fan...

Poochies were having fun. When we were about to leave our male boxer was really whining, wanting to go with; which little did he know we planned on taking him. He just wanted to make sure we didn't forget about him. He loves to put his nose by the window and take in the smells. When he's had enough of that he lays quietly on the seat.

thanks for all the reply's back... found and ordered this off of amazon today, Colorplast Black High Heat Chemical resistant Rattle and Squeak prevention tape.....$9.95 free shipping, high heat = 125C, 1.2mm thick 19 mm wide, 5 meter roll. Looks almost dead on in material and size as to what I found when I took things apart...

The only way that would work for me would be to MOVE.

"Then and Now Automotive" are the folks that Mark D referred to for fuel pumps. I would suggest getting in contact with them for a rebuild kit. They are awesome and super easy to install, and can tolerate modern fuels. http://www.then-now-auto.com/antique-auto-parts/

My windshield wipers haven't worked since we bought our restored 1950 P20 Plymouth Special DeLuxe Club Coupe earlier this year. I serviced the vacuum wiper motor, but the best it would do is an occasional swipe if you helped it. Vacuum test only indicated about 12 inches. About 6 weeks ago a saw a NOS rebuild kit for the accessory vacuum pump. Today I followed my factory service manual for testing it: disconnect both vacuum lines and test with vacuum gauge. My reading: 0 (zero). Sigh. Clampped off the fuel hose and disconnected both fuel lines on the pump, but not in that order. Sigh. Wedged my socket in to remove the two bolts holding the pump. If you do this job, I suggest you take off the higher front bolt first. I, however didn't. And the when taking it out, my socket wrench kept switching directions on my and the durn bolt would tighten right up. Sigh. Cleaned yo the pump in my parts washer -- I do like that thing, then took the pump in the house to open up the vacuum end. The factory manual has some great directions on doing that so the spring doesn't go flying. Found the vacuum diaphragm looking like this... Well I had a replacement in my rebuilt kit. Only problem is the arm for the oil seal was different, so I had to get creative with a drill and my dremmel tool. Thus far no replacement part for this car has been perfect. Sigh. Returned the pump to the car, connected the fuel lines, and released the vice grip clamp on the fuel hose. Started the car, checked the vacuum and was getting about 7.5 inches. Manual says if I don't have 8 inches that my pump needs servicing. Sigh. Turned off the car, and held the manifold vacuum line to tester. I had my 15 year-old son start the car. It was pulling a steady 16+ inches with me holding the lines together. But it was running much smoother than it normally does. This vehicle has always run rough and I'm not knowledgeable enough to know why. But this is sounding better. I let go of the vacuum line to tell my son to turn off the car and immediately it went back to its rough running. Hmm I connected the manifold line to the vacuum pump again and had the vacuum gauge on the other side. Started the car. Now it is pulling a steady 18". I rev the engine and as it slowed down the vacuum shot up past 20 and then slowly settled on 18 again. But it is running smoothly. Final test, hook up the wipers instead of the vacuum gauge. They work. They work! Now we don't have to leave the Plymouth at home when it is threatening rain. Success. But I really wanted to test out the engine. So I had my son move the parking break cable to the correct side of the clamp (that story to come later) and we took it for a 5 mile drive - up hill. It still doesn't have the power to make it up that really steep hill at 55 mph, but it did it at 52 instead of the 48 mph in the past. And idling on the way downhill, none of the rough running. Success On the way back, we pulled into a parking lot and I let my son drive. Never got past 2nd gear but this parking lot is NOT flat so it is a good proving grounds for teaching the kids to drive a manual transmission. My son doesn't get his learners permit for another 5 months, so he can't drive it on the roads yet. This was only the 2nd time I've let him drive it and he did pretty good. Lots of sighing, but 3 positives 1 wipers work 2 engine runs better 3 my son is learning to drive the car we bought for him

Winter is over much has been done since last post. I got the car running, Brakes are all new, Wiring is mostly done. I'm trying to repair oil leaks... Streering wheel(still needs work)

After studying your pictures, I think that car is in better shape than you might think. These are very nice cars to drive and ride in but you will not be winning many drag races. I had a Saratoga which was the V8 in the same Windsor-size body and it was very quick. It eventually went to Europe. Good luck !