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Hello All, I have been a registered member here for a while but mostly lurk and/or search older posts for information. I thought I would finally contribute a little bit to the forum by posting a photo of my truck hauling our Christmas tree this year. Everyone like pictures of old Dodge trucks, right?

Unless you are boogieing down a rough gravel road with a load of moon shine in the trunk with three people in the back seat it is pretty difficult to bottom out the rear of the car. Using the car on smooth roads with the grand kids in the back seat surely isn't stressing the rear suspension. With that said an inch or so of travel at either end will probably never be an issue the way your car is being used today.

Welcome aboard............Try Jim Robinson, Dodge And Plymouth Parts Australia, 03 5461 4619 or 0418 132 821...........where are you in Oz?................Andy Douglas

Since it is broken, toss it. It presses the clutch plate AWAY from the fly wheel, broken the plate will not be pressed evenly. IMHO

Your solution reminded me of this clip from the Africa special . These guys crack me up. I have over 100 hrs saved on my DVR

Wife went shopping came home with a product that had a big splosh on it stating THIS PRODUCT MADE IN A NUT FREE FACILITY....is mental health really that big of an issue in companies these days?

Yes, I have one to compare to this. At $75 I figure I can get that $$ back quite easily. Will report back. Per HAMB this is a very strong transmission and quite popular.

Here is the information that you need to get the correct assembly and or bearing, This was taken from my Federal Clutch release catalog. Open up the attached document. Bearing number is 1054 complete assembly with the bearing pressed on is 2P-1054. Rich HArtung desoto1939@aol.com 1949 plymouth Clutch release Bearing assembly.docx

I went through this a year or 2 ago with my 38 4 door. I got mine from napa and used the original shock dimensions and found an almost perfect fit. They work great so far. I looked and cant find the thread I had on here with the part number. Maybe someone smarter than me can find the old thread, it seems like anything older than a year is gone. Edit.....I found it, napa part # 94050, from a 1985 ram charger. I had to use the stock bushings and cut the new bushings out.

I have already contacted the historical society and the local museum. When I am gone, I want people to see and enjoy these old photos. They are a part of my family's history and I have made copies for my children. My dad and grandfather are in the new car showing photo of the 64 Chrysler.

The modern points for different cars I have dealt with, they supply a small packet of clear grease to lube the points. Am told if you do not lube them, the nylon wears quickly ... worried if you do lube them, throws grease on the points and no fire. Sigh!

Got the box floor all welded in. I made a new rear panel, the old one was really bent up. Decided to make room for taillights and license plate. I'm not planning on a rear bumper

Most new points sets are no longer equipped with the wick. Older sets have a phenolic block, the modern sets have nylon, neoprene or some kind of plastic. (Most modern points are offshore sourced junk) Theory probably being lubricant is no longer necessary. Last time I messed with my distributer, I put a couple drops of motorcycle chain lube on the cam. That theory being it won't get thrown off the cam. I bought three sets last time I found good ones with the lube wick (small felt pad) still part of their make up, they came through a Car Quest parts jobber yes an older independent store that is still open.

Soak 'em in hot water, lube 'em up with lots of soap and stretch 'em over ur pedals. I bought an extra set thinking one or more were sure to split, but they made the trip! I have seen where others have cut them, placed them, then glued them back together.

It’s been 8 years now, so hard to remember what it all looks like, but the original just uses the thickness of the mount, so no reason the new one couldn’t, but as I recall it would be near impossible to drill it out in the truck properly.

locale shop has a sign that says: Deer Nuts, always under a Buck

That's a 53 Chrysler Fluid Torque Drive M-6 Transmission. Simpli-Matic is DeSoto's M-5 2 range transmission up through 1948 Presto-Matic is Chrysler's M-6 2 range Ttransmission for 1949-1950 Fluid-matic was the non torque converter 2 range M-6 Trans setup for 1951-53 chrysler Fluid Torque Drive M-6 Transmissions used different gear ratio's than Fluid-Matic cars Also there are M-4's , Hydraulically Operated, Tip-Toe Shift, Gyro-Matic and more and more names for these converters and 4 speed transmissions used from1941-53. The new Pin Type Syncro's as I remember started in 1953.

The engine came to life today. I finished up the stand - control panel installed, electronic ignition and charging system wired up, battery installed. My tach arrived but the gauges didn’t make it. Fired it up anyway - had to hear it run. I picked up some Borla mufflers that will eventually go on the truck. I will use them on the run stand for now. It is a bit noisey with 2 foot straight pipes.

Look at posting #2 on this thread.

I used to have a chock on a rope in my ‘54 truck for my sloped driveway at my old house- I’d park it in gear but to crank up I’d put it in neutral then roll back onto the chock. Once it was warmed up I’d drive a couple inches up, open the door and reel in the chock with my foot on the brake and go! Ha!

"Sign Of the Times"... I read today that a song I've heard on the radio since a youngster, (now an oldster , passed 75), and that I've heard played on the radio this time of year as long as I can remember, (recorded by Doris Day and Bing Crosby), the song "Baby It's Cold Outside" apparently now has been judged as inappropriate and unfit for airplay on the radio...?

I found these pics about rubber draft pads and seal like dodgeb4ya said.Thanks for his help.

Yes sir. I am a firm believer that old trucks (and old men) should keep working, just not quite so hard as when young!

Just wanted to pass along a big 'Thank You' to Plymouthy Adams for his time and patience with the info he has PM'd to me on tackling floors and rocker panels. I was getting 'cut happy' on taking out too much at one time. His info gave me a process to work with and many points to consider along the way. I will post pics on the results in the coming weeks.

is it broken or frozen? You can work the old one free with time, patience and LOTS of penetrating oil.

Been busy with other stuff but still picking away at the fargo. Barely got the floor in and it's already full of junk Haha

How do they hold the bolts on then???

Makes me wonder. If I were to visit such a facility would they no longer be able to make such a proclamation?

Hi Guys, took ok delivery of my new truck yesterday. What I have gleamed so far is the engine is a 230ci from a 55 Plymouth. Anyone in the UK have an idea of where to get parts from? I am thinking I need to rewire the truck and convert to a 12v.

I am 75 and and had toyed with selling my P15 coupe, but then I drive it or take to a car show and find the enjoyment is still there. I don't go as far as I use to or as often. I went to a car show last Sunday and the met a lot of old friends and made some new ones, and that is a big part of what the old car hobby is about for me.

Understand on HT. Brand new. Very encouraging, finally making progress. Reading 6 volts at the (+) terminal regardless of points open or closed. How and where would I troubleshoot for an open circuit? I really appreciate everyone's help. This is much better than me fumbelling around in the heat and sweat not knowing what the heck i'm doing and cussing and crying. My wife just came in and asked me what i'm doing and i explained to her i finally determined i have an open circuit i need to test for. She called me a genuis. Do I have to tell her how i figured it out?

you live with one.....however reading them is a learned art, there are no textbook or rule of thumb for this application

I drive my Chrysler's and DT in my Pendleton Tarten Plaid Highlander jacket! Covers part of my body too! Looking for pants and the hat too!

VINTAGEPIC: McCoy's Building Supply sent out a flyer to celebrate their anniversary, and I was able to snag a few totes that had a Pilot-House work truck on it

WIFE: "What are you doing? ME: "Don wanted a picture of my tool. WIFE: "I don't think that is what he had in mind! ME: "Oh........nevermind.