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It was great to see DollyDodge at the bbq. It was inspiring to see the meticulous effort used in preserving such a beautiful old truck (and just a couple more payments befor it’s his). I hope he will make the effort to make the trip again. If not, maybe a trip to Bishop and a night at the hotel Winnedumah in Independence.3 points
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Been awhile since I have been here ( life is just too busy) so thought I would show you what I have been up to. I know it is not everyones "cup of tea" but I built it my way. In the style of a 60's mild traditional custom. The only drivetrain mod has been the addition of a t5 5 speed. Here are some pics. Currently building a 1954 Plymouth Plaza Wagon too.2 points
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Yes John, I drove the Panoche Creek road through the hills from Mendota to San Juan Baptista, which includes Holister. I drove that decades ago, it is a beautiful, interesting road. I love back roads, so much more to see. Thenpic shows driving through a gap and headed into a beautiful valley, fun. And yes, that is a tow truck in the bottom scene, I needed some assistance the last 40 miles of my 360 mile road trip. AAA provided the ride. Problem, electrical, will fix it off course. I drove the truck nearly every day for the past six weeks to shake down any problems, yet . . . .2 points
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I guess that I finally reached breaking point as I had the (unfinished) 'Pop' coupe truck brought home today. I’ve had constant ‘chats’ with the Panel Beater over the past year of how I seemed to be receiving ridiculously high bills from them yet very little work seemed to be getting done. It is really sad when you trust someone, who you think has the knowledge and skills to attend to a high quality rebuild in a timely manner, and then you find that they have just been doing what little they need to do in order to drag out time to get as much money from you as possible from their hourly rate. I have already established who will be finishing the project off for me, but the Pop truck can rest in my shed with some of his friends for now.…2 points
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Another excellent day picked by Tim...don’t know how ya do it buddy! You and Steph did another great job along with the team of buds that get you set up every year! ...and I finally got an award after six years! I feel so privileged and would like to thank the academy! Ha! I got more stuff I can leave layin around up there if you want!...thanks again for babysitting ol Red for me....actually, this could get me motivated to get the ol Flathead back to life and drive ol Blue up to #12.... guess we’ll see! Hope y’all Enjoyed the brisket as well! Maybe next year it will be some smoked pork...great job all around and Thanks again! Will be looking for more pics!2 points
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It looks like you drove right by my place here in Hollister Paul!2 points
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Thanks to everyone at the picnic for such a great day. I had a wonderful day, and met so many nice people. I enjoyed the BBQ a great deal, an amazing amount of wonderful food. Thanks for all the help unloading and loading Dolly. I will post more pictures, but first I have to reduce thier size and will do that tomorrow. Dolly and I left Bishop at 3:15 AM and got home at 8:30 PM, it was a grand day. Dolly loves her trophy!2 points
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Hello and welcome. If you go to the top of the page and click resources, in the drop down, select P15 Spotters Guide. It will point out the differences of both models. John R1 point
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"Majestic." I like that. I never thought to even include a description in the same sentence as acceleration, but "majestic" is cool. I'll echo the previous posts, it sounds like you car is running as it should. If you're driving it with the clutch all the time, you should drive it like a regular manual tranny car - gas with clutch release. But the fluid-drive is intended to reduce clutch use, and in some cases eliminate it. Once you get going you really don't need the clutch anymore, and the car's idle will be noticeably below the unloaded idle speed. Driving around town, I'll leave it in second, otherwise once I get to third, I leave it there. Because there is no mechanical link, the car shouldn't outright die, but there is load, so the idle will slow down below unloaded idle speed when stopped with the car in gear, and no clutch. The carburetor has a retarded throttle return so the car doesn't die when you come to a stop, it allows time for the fluid-drive to even itself out. I set my "regular" idle at 600 rpm as Merle suggests, but that's more for my assurance than the car needing it.1 point
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Thanks Reg. Just ordered the pump on the eBay link you sent. Hope it does the trick1 point
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The pan isn't heavy at all . Drain the oil first , there could be some sludge in the bottom .1 point
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ok here is my last post on the "Q" this year (no promises ) I think 48D got a little bored after the BBQ was over a gave a few of us a ride in his truck...... he would probably still be driving if he hadn't ran out of gas. LOL sure was fun, then he gave GGdad1951 a ride thanks again 48D and bride! you sure know to make everyone feel welcome and at home.1 point
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It is so nice to see all the trucks together, I love going to a car show here in my home town......There will be six or seven 50’s Chevy/Fords.......but I am always the only Dodge around.1 point
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I find having a gear shift knob with the shift pattern helps.1 point
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I did a very quick count by twos just before the group broke up. I stoped a 56, so very possibly 70 + attendees. Names with faces? God! Since He can number the stars, He should be capable. Quick pictoral of my week end: barn back road drive, San Juan Baptista = 150 miles; Clements BBQ = add 150 miles; home, night scene, = add 145 miles. Great weak end!1 point
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From the looks of things, had I been there the photographer would have had to switch from a wide-angle lens to a panoramic lens . Genetics, father time, good food and old Mopars seem to be having the same effect on the majority of us.1 point
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Hello everyone. My newest projects came to me from my father that passed away in December of 2017. He kept these trucks for over 40 years, in a garage and I drooled over them since I knew how to walk. I will do them justice and honor my dad by putting them back into service, just the way he had them, years ago. I just wanted to share these with everybody. Wish me luck!1 point
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After missing a couple of years I am looking forward to returning this year. Today I gassed up my 1950 Plymouth, checked the tire pressure and oil level. Saturday morning I will drive up from Fresno with a grin upon my face.1 point
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do your cables look like this 12V ? or 6V 12V won't send the right amount of juice to the battery they need to to be real large diameter.1 point
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