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You shouldn't have a problem with ring groove wear on new pistons or a ridge with a fresh bore. What you may have is a set of tight rings that weren''t gapped prior to installing on the piston. Something else commonly used to start a reluctant fire up on a fresh build is the can of ether. Too much can cause all sorts of issues. I prefer leaving the can on the shelf

I'm 80 in September. 80 is a much different number than 70 was. I'm beginning to believe I'm now a midget digit! The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak! The radiator now leaks and the tail pipe barks! My severe loss of hearing, cannot hear anything without my hearing aid, supercedes all other diminishing abilities. It causes a person to go solitary, gets privately embarrassing to be in a group and not be able to keep up with the discussion. My best to all who who are working with new normals.

New rule!!! The closer to the ground the repair is, the more likely l will now pay some one else to do it.

Just finished my NiCopp brake lines for the 53. Decided to route the passenger side differently - instead of going in front of the engine I went across the frame behind the transmission and then up. The NiCopp lines are pretty easy to work with but you MUST use the right size bending tools or it will kink, especially the 5/16 size. Next job will be the fuel line which I plan to route the same way I did the passenger brake line. Another step closer...

LOL. I checked that whole field for anything that may have fallen off. LOL - I fortunately have the gas cap and filler neck in the garage as we speak. Good looking out, brother! -Austin

Best to favor a bit on the loose side when adjusting the valves. A slight tick is better than a burnt valve. And the adjustment should be done with a hot running engine.

I haven't installed new body mounts, but will. With new less aggressive thread rear tires the sound has lessened. New body mounts, door seals, an electric radiator fan, and an overdrive all are on the post Suburban project list.

The man that put the slant 6 drive train front to rear in my 51 did it at 72 years old. Last year at 81 he painted a 49 ford. At 80 he restored a Studebaker speedster in 13 months. He's slowing down now and selling off a few of his classics and keeping 2.

Don’t drive after4? I would have to drive, after 4 I can’t walk!!!

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You're asking about the nano polymer sealers used to protect the paint finish, I think. If so, I haven't tried any of them yet, still doing the wax, have several brands on the shelf, Mothers, Meguirs. I prefer Turtle wax Ice detailer since it doesn't dry white ln those black plastic pieces. I do use a dark polish on dark colors and I have some black wax to use on black paint that seems to help reduce swirl marks.

Good observation Silverdome. I notice what could possibly be an automatic choke stove (not sure) in front of the carb (see photo). If so, did the Canadian built P15's have an automatic choke rather than a manual type? John R

This might or might not help.

I ended up buying a lift because of the arthritis in my knees. I couldn't even get down to crawl under a car unless I had something to hold on to in order to ease my way down,and had to have something to grab to get back up again. If you can't position yourself where you can do the work,you need to position the work to where you can easily get at it.

Maybe you just need shorter floors?

I used to be bright eyed and bushy tailed..............now all I have are bushy eye brows, ears and nose............I used to like the Beatles song "When I'm 64".......now that I am I'm not so sure...........lol..........regards from Oz..........andyd

Just slap this on the bumper and drive... ”did you see those Plymouth’s take off??!!!”

Driven when weather permits and the urge strikes. Got it on the road in 1991 and we have driven it some every year since.

Driving my 67 D100, I resurrected two years ago from a 30 slumber. 95% Orig. , LA 318, 727 auto 60k miles. It's my favorite grocery getter with just the right amount of patina. Current project is a 58 Power Wagon W100 315 Poly W/ 4 spd. @51k miles. Next will be the 50 Pilothouse, I try to only work on one at a time but the 50 keeps taunting me to poke around!

I drive my 48 coupe about 1000 mi/yr. I lived in NC for 5 yrs and drove it year round. Now that I am back in Massachusetts it has been in the garage since December 1. More snow coming tonight, so I guess it will stay in the garage a while longer.

I have owner and driven my 1939 DeSoto model s-6 for 31 years. Yes it is a driver and not a trailer queen. I have driven it fromPhiladlephia down into Virginia to White Post restoration shop when Billy Thompson was having his annual fall car show and open house. My car has been AACA judged and has been presented with an HPOF bade, Historical Preservation of Original features. This is as far as I am going with AACA judging. Like i stated this is a driver and I want to have fun with the car and not worry about getting mud or paint imperfections. Yes i do not want chips in the paint but that happens when you have a driver. So who is the dummy that is sitting on the right front fender and why. If you were born inthe 50's you will know the answer and the yellow duck. Rich Hartung desoto1939@aol.com

I drive my '47 when the mood and opportunity coincide... It's all stock and suits me that way. I don't get to drive it as much as I like but that's life.. Looking to sell a couple of other projects if anyone's interested..

Ok, I will be the first to post a REAL vintage mopar. Driven every weekend for weddings and art deco tours.

I drive my WC-12 almost every day except when it is raining. Those Military Non-Directional tires are not the best in the rain when trying to stop. Don't ask me how I know. LOL.

Driven regularly in fine weather, spring , summer and fall. All stock powertrain. 265 CI 25” engine. Detroit built car. Fluid torque drive with engine fed torque converter. Which means about 3.5 gallons of engine oil at each service. Stock windshield wipers are not too great for steady rain. Rain-X helps me there. Ample power. Handles good with radial tires. Stops pretty darn fine too. A pleasure to drive and a head turner. My 1953 Windsor Deluxe.

install radio...preferably 4 speakers, maybe a mild amp..turn up volume..,,wha-la no more engine noise..

Quite the for sale ad!!!