RobertKB

The machinist I have had do some work on my cars has absolutely no time for speedi-sleeves. Says they are way too thin but may be ok for vehicles that get low miles but not daily runners. He wouldn’t put a Speedi-sleeve on the same hub as shown above. He machined the hub and made his own thicker sleeve to bring it back to original specs. Very reasonable on price as he likes working on old car stuff. I’m lucky although I think he has retired now. He had his own business for years but sold out to a big outfit and ran their shop. He did small jobs like mine on his own time. He’s a real character and very proud of his trade!

A member in my car club has that Chev………or one just like it.

Ditto. Solder and shrink wrap. Then I know it will outlast me and probably the car!

Coupe windows can be different than sedans. This is certainly true of the Plymouth P15 sedans and club coupes.

Here’s the forecast ??‍? for where I live, Lethbridge, Alberta. We have had a very mild winter so far thanks to El Niño. However, for some reason, we are going to suffer due to a Polar Vortex occurring. Apparently highly unusual during an El Niño year. It looks to last four or five days. Temperatures are in Fahrenheit for those unfamiliar with Celsius. Both Fahrenheit and Celsius are the same at -40.

A factory shop manual for any car with the Sissons choke will also explain how to set it properly. I have two cars with Sissons chokes and the chokes work perfectly if set as directed.

I’m 75 next month with good health so far. However, when people complain about getting old I have a simple reply. “Getting and/or being old means you didn’t die young or die in middle age.” If possible, enjoy the fact you are alive on our wondrous planet! As mentioned above, it’s better than the alternative.

If you have a shop manual for your truck or car, it tells and shows you exactly how to install the glass. Then it’s done like the factory did it and removes any doubts. Shop manuals can usually be found online at a reasonable price.

You’ve done a lot. Sounds like it should run no problem. Getting some heat in the engine will be really good for it. Enjoyed the update, please keep them coming.

You have an absolute treasure there and are obviously the right person to own the car at this point in its life. PLEASE keep us updated on any and all progress! Looks like you have young kids so you probably have decades with the ‘29!

If you have a shop manual, it will tell you exactly how to replace/install the windshield. A one piece gasket is the best way to go.

Last Monday I had the great pleasure of meeting Dave Pollock (dpollo). Dave has helped me with lots of phone advice and hard to find parts for my ‘53 Plymouth and especially my ‘51 Dodge D39 business coupe. I live in Alberta and he lives on Vancouver Island, BC, so we are about 800 miles apart. I was visiting siblings on Vancouver Island and arranged to meet Dave who is about 15 minutes away. Dave has an amazing collection of old Mopars ranging from the ‘20s through the early ‘50s, all flatheads of course. My personal favourite was a ‘40 Plymouth business coupe but an extremely close second is the pictured ‘51 Plymouth convertible. Dave was kind enough to take my brother and me for a good half hour cruise in the ‘51 with a stop for coffee on the way. What an incredibly sweet running car! Dave is a great forum member and has helped many people on this forum besides me. Thanks Dave! It was great to finally meet you in person.

This keeps the residual pressure up. I try to pump my brakes several times about every two weeks when a vehicle is unused for a while.

I don’t have a truck one, but shop manuals tell you exactly how to install glass.

I don’t think most people have any idea how much CO2 humans pump into the air. The amount of CO2 produced by the eruption of Mount St. Helens (1980) produced the equivalent to what humans produce in eight or nine hours. Don’t believe me, look it up in Scientific American of NOAA, both pretty reputable. There is no simple answer but thinking there are simple answers is not the solution. I probably sound a bit political but this thread has now gone that route.

Congratulations! As they say…..fuel, spark, correct timing makes any engine run. ? Oil and coolant necessary if you want it to keep running. ?

These are the correct screws. Not sure when they changed. I had a ‘38 Chrysler with slotted screws but a ‘40 Dodge I owned had the Phillips. 1940 might have been the first year for them.

Same here. It was either that or hit the semi that turned in front of me!

More than a spring start up. This is a rebuilt engine with about 2000 miles. I’ve had it for years as a spare. It had not run in at least 20 years. Figured it was time to run it again. Checked points and they looked good. Hooked up battery and power to the coil. Bit of gas down the carb. It literally turned over twice and fired. Ran a line from a gas container to the fuel pump. Ran for a minute because I didn’t want to overheat. Next, connect radiator and run for a while. Hard to kill an old flathead. Always stored inside but even so…………pretty good!

My son won the city-wide KUBKAR races in 1989 when he was 11. We called his car “The Silver Bullet”. Most important thing I found was to get the axles and wheels aligned and turning extremely easily.

The province of Alberta in Canada allows YOM plates. This plate is on my 1951 Dodge D39 business coupe. Lots of people mistake it for a ‘52 plate but for some reason way back when, Alberta put the expiry date on the plate so the 1951 plate expired on 31.3.52 or 31st of March 1952. Canadian dates often put the day before the month which to me makes sense. incidentally, 8 is my favourite number so I loved this plate when I found it at a swap meet.

Yes, you are a little crazy but it’s a fun crazy. ? Congratulations on the new addition! ?

Apparently he died last December according to the POC (Plymouth Owners Club).

Glad you got what you wanted. I personally like a green lawn and enjoy mowing it. Grass cutting to me means it’s decent weather instead of winter.

Plymouth Doctor, too, for the car guys. I think, whether car or truck guys, if you have a future project, start ordering now. The future for future projects may be now.