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I love to see nice original cars and trucks.. especially like the truck above .............with out the mention of PATINA That word is so over used. Should only be used on the copper cladding on Lady liberty.

Most will get into some xmas spirit trying to get enough empties. lol

tomorrow I retrieve another vehicle to place on site not that anyone is concerned or counting......and yes, my barn is full and locked....!!! how many I leave behind is no concern to me now or down the road...two train of thoughts here, first they are mine and they bring me happiness having them....second, the kids will learn first hand what it is like to have to pick up behind someone...it was murder getting them to clean their rooms.....payback is a mother...they want their inheritance...they going to work for it...

I agree......patina and barn find are words that cause me to close the page and move along....barn find would only interest me if I should find a barn available for me to store a few cars in for awhile...I much rather hear the word "survivor" in describing a vehicle in USED condition...

I did the same thing and used a drill and the remains of a long screwdriver to spin it up to pressure

Gotta head out to work then band rehursal till 1:00 tonight. Fridays always kick my butt. I still got out in the driveway and got cracking for a couple hours this AM. I got the side pieces angled 5/16”, verified that the center gap is now even, and ripped 5/8” off the second and fourth boards. Now I have the 1/4” I need for my bolts to drop through plus a margin for expansion. The gaps are even and square. Now I gotta get the strips and the boards will get a few more trips through the tablesaw, a bunch of sanding, and some oil. The leftover from ripping off 5/8” is looking like possibly a nice cap for the front corner of the wood. Still planning on a metal cap in the back.

you missed the single fact I stated in my response above....they bring me joy having them...I could care less what it may or may not do for them.....as an added note, none will be barn finds as they are neither lost or abandoned...

There would be 2 coils of wire inside the ignition coil. One is energized by the ignition circuit and creates a magnetic field, which then collapses when the points open. When the magnetic field grows and collapses it will induce an electric current in the adjacent coil of wire, which is directed out to your spark plugs.

I am not sure what they take for tin in Cali-land....but here on the left coast we call that canvas/sail cloth and in reality many will call that cat eagle-chow......

Yes, you have a good memory Don! I sold it to an 80 yr old guy from Alaska, who drove it back from my house in CA to Seattle, then put it on a boat to Juneau. He then proceeded to drive it as far as the roads would take him up Mt McKinley (Denali). Tough old guy, (and Dodge). here's what the woodie looked like when you were here. I was still in my parts collecting phase- not sure why I didn't show it to you then. Fun visit!

I wanted to use a Chrysler color but never found one that I thought went well with the wood. My buddy had just painted his 1946 Chevy pickup Brewster green and I liked it. "Green was the standard color of early truck manufactures and Brewster Green was Chevrolet's choice. If you didn't order one of Chevrolets other no-cost color options, you received Brewster Green. Over 60% of Chevrolet trucks 1936-1946 left the factory with this medium to darker green color." Jim Carter 1932-74 Truck parts sells the paint Jim Carter Truck Parts. Not sure what the paint code is.

The pipe should stick out and above the flange approximtely 3/8" to 1/2" to be like the factory header pipe...helps prevent leakage and less pressure and heat on the gasket. The manifold has a slightly enlarged bore for this. File away ... carefully.

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Hi Merle! My bed has definitely hauled some stuff in its day! The tailgate and front wall are both bowed. Before I mounted the bed I spent about a half hour beating the front with a hand sledge like it owed me money which you would think should have left fist sized dents but I actually took a good inch of belly out of it. My tailgate doesn’t really have side to side play- the terrible looking hinges still work great- but the top right corner was starting to rot out and a couple years ago I noticed that any time I hung the gate and stood on it the gap would change so I cut out the rust and welded in a heavy plate reinforcement. Ever since then it grabs the bed sides the same every time- the little top tabs have a slight angle to them so it gets tighter as you push it in. When the chain holes are lined up the gate is snug enough that you have to give it a little nudge on both sides from the inside to pop it loose or else if you pull one side free the other one sticks a little. I set that how I wanted it by bending the tabs a little. The bed is square corner to corner but the sides especially the rt rear flat behind the tub has a little belly in it. Also remember I took 12” of length out of the front of my bed and my running boards too- exactly the same amount on each side. The rear of my bed at some point someone added a heavy angle iron across the bottom under the hinge which stretched out a good 10” or so on each side then angled up to reinforce the stake pockets. After I welded in my new bed floor frame I figured I could cut off those triangles and I was right it didn’t spring out after I chopped them off. So all the above is kind of a chronicle of abuse and evidence of a very hard previous life- which adds value to me! To add my personal take on the taper- I think it comes down to the bow in the front of the bed sucking the sides in, even after my vicious beating got it somewhat straighter. Before I added the frame as you know the only thing keeping the bed square or true is the floor- actually on a stock bed all the metal hangs off the wood and the channel crossmembers bolt to the frame right? I don’t even remember what held the bed on for the last ten years or so while different styles of 1/2assed platforms held up motorcycles couches drywall bass guitar cabinets and amplifiers and my kid’s tricycle! Maybe a couple or few added on crossmembers...

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I would like to take a minute here and extend a Happy Holidays wish to my forum members and express a heartfelt thank you to all of the folks here who have shared their knowledge and time to help me in my effort of working towards the restoration of our 46 Plymouth Club Coupe project. Many of you have helped on occasion, and a few have really been generous with their time and knowledge helping me work through issues and concerns. I'm sure just like many of the members here on the forum, I want the very best for this old car, and that pertains down to each and every nut and bolt connection, piece and part. However, it is without a doubt obvious that I am way on the upper end of being obsessive compulsive about it all. In all honesty, if I could change it, I would, it's more of a curse than anything else...anyway - at 62 yrs old I don't suppose I'll be able to have much change on the way this old mind of mine works for the remaining years I have. That said, I would like to express my appreciation and sincere thanks for many that immediately come to mind, here on the forum, that have hung in there with me, and obviously have gone above and beyond to always try to help answer the many questions I have posted here on the forum, over the past few years.....Plymouthy Adams especially has been second to none, (as I have pm'd him so many times, even called him direct on the phone, etc...as I value his knowledge so very much, and also many others immediately come to mind, Young Ed is another that always helps and is quick to share information and knowledge with others, he has helped me many times,..DB4ya is another, Andy down in Australia,..Don Coatney is another,...and certainly over the past few years there have been quite a few others who have been good enough to share info and help me out...again, thank you all for each and every minute you took from your time to try and assist me...I am extremely thankful for your efforts, and so very thankful for the day that I found and joined this forum. Steve

Thanks 48D, Well, in honesty I wish I could do more than just words of praise. The level/time that some of these folks have spent to help me has been quite a bit to say the least, and also as I think back after making this post, I know I have left some off that should have been mentioned,...Donald Smith, KnuckleHarley, are two that immediately come to mind and I'm sure there are others,...so forgive me if I failed to include your name in this word of thanks. Please know that it was not intentional in any way... Steve

all right Don, I have had it with you...STAY OUT OF MY GARAGE WITH YOUR CAMERA...!

Well 48p, so much for the "no negative comments please". Hardly any you could even call neutral. So,....here's a little support. I have a Hot Rodded P15 coupe. Spent waaaay too much money but I'm damn proud of it. It happens to be all Mopar but I still get crap from the so-called purists who have only modified their cars "just a little bit!" Great that you have an engine and drive train, money in the bank. However to do what you're proposing, you are not excused from doing some fabrication or paying someone to do so.. A different engine/trans/rearend will require some cuttin and pastin. Ford engines are a bit narrower than the other small blocks but,.....they are also a bit longer,....in any case meaning some modification of the firewall and/or core support is certain. I still had to do that with a Mopar engine. Bolt on front disk brake kits are available from vendors listed on this forum. Dropped spindles and shock mounts are also readily available. Drove my car with this setup for years. There is also a Cavalier rack and pinion kit available and which many folks have installed,; however, you still have a steering column and shift linkage issue to address. I could not bring myself to use it. Seemed like a real cobble job to me and I ultimately went with a new front clip. My P15 modification was not without it's challenges. It was the first time I attempted such an extensive project. But I learned a lot. Approach it like eating an elephant,...one bite at a time. ? Good luck!

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I have heard of the hard tail choppers and the soft tail choppers. I personally much preferred riding the split tail choppers. Much better comfort zone when lubed up well.

I REALLY like the 53-54 'Burbans, especially the 53s This is my daughters, she turns 13 in 6 weeks so I have a few years to get it finished...

Yea sure. Here is my version and I am sticking to it. while cruising in WV in the P-15..it started to rain, off the road and against the hill..a barn with open doors..so I park the car and meet the owner... She had her top down:cool: