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  1. It is his truck and he is driving, along with a couple of pilot vehicles. I know it was built in Nisku and they are taking it and 2 others to Tuk. He knows how to send pics on the smart phone but not text 2nd picture I'm assuming parked for the night...no oversize loads at night.
  2. Seems my brother is right behind you...this was taken on Saturday in Peace River, loaded for Tuk. 3 More trips IF the ice holds. Alaska Highway Mile 132
  3. I have a 64 Chrysler, base Canadian model, with a pushbutton trans. I bought it as an engine donor for the 49 Chrysler but I won't be using it. The fellow I bought it from bought it as an engine/trans donor for his 64 Coupe, but I have not had it running and the body is not drivable. Anyway, if you can use it, it's yours but it's still in the car and I am now unable to pull it. I know someone who can for a very low rate though. Located in Calgary, Alberta Canada ...I will ship.
  4. How about this for jogging some memories. Our SS Kresge's was almost identical to this, no tables just the U shaped counter. http://www.shorpy.com/node/775?size=_original
  5. I agree, in my experience, especially in winter with snowy then wet boots the dimmer switch gets wet and screws up...cover it with a plastic bag under the carpet or rubber mat.
  6. The Volare/Aspen was a very common car in Canada but they were "consumable" cars...nothing special other than really tough and many were used as taxi's and cop cars. And they were very prone to early and fatal rust in the east where they use alot of salt They served their 500,000 plus miles and they were scrapped, hence you see very few on the roads nowadays but you can still buy parts over the counter at any parts store. The Volare/Aspen were essentially "upgraded" Valiants, but the Valiant was a MUCH better car IMHO:) This article from R&C may help you some. PlyDo is now, for all intent and purposes, out of business but Charlies kit is very similar...simple and trouble free, like the PlyDo kit was, with GREAT customer service. http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/techarticles/0409rc_1951_plymouth_brakes_upgrade/index.html Same car, more upgrades, more pictures. http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/techarticles/135_0501_1951_plymouth_suburban_wagon/index.html (these links don't work in FireFox...use IE) (you don't need to bend the steering arm for just the disc brake kit, the upper shock mounts are HIGHLY recommended)
  7. I have relatives in both Edmonton and Innisfail, Queensland, Australia and true to family form, there is ALWAYS COLD Fosters available!!! I would sure donate to THAT trip!!! Love the updates and while I am definitely not a fan of cold and snow, I would love to be tagging along...in a new Ram Truck as the chase vehicle:D:o:)
  8. I remember our downtown Woolworth's, SSKresge and a couple of others had lunch counters...no tables, just the big U shaped counters with red covered stools. They were always packed at lunchtime and on Saturdays. That was when downtown was busy and has character. Now it's just a deserted concrete jungle where I never go.
  9. Canadian Pontiacs came with SBC's and had "PONTIAC" embossed into the valve covers. That'll mess with some heads!!! You just need to find a set of valve covers:D
  10. 1955 Mack LT 220 Cummins/turbo twin sticks $4500 1938 Dodge 2 ton 6 cyl, 4 speed $4000 Call Mark 541-980-0800 Location: Dallesport WA
  11. The fluid coupling replaces the flywheel on FD cars. The engine can stay put but the transmission has to come out. The clutch is bolted to the fluid coupling There are 8 bolts holding the fluid coupling to the crankshaft. About as involved as doing a clutch.
  12. I have a virtually rust-free 49 coupe and a 49 parts car...in Calgary http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1949-Chrysler-Royal-Coupe-Project-Car-W0QQAdIdZ360135694
  13. Great news, Randy!!! Good thoughts coming your way all the way from Canada Keep up the great attitude!
  14. Whatever you do, don't tell U-Haul what your plans are...they will say not allowed no matter what it is you plan to do.
  15. A good friend of mine prides himself for riding at least one day in all 12 months. This was taken on a January day about 3 yrs ago during a nice chinook, he rode in January of this year too and was out on it today as well. Gotta watch for the gravel but he's got the experience. Another friend is 84 and had his Goldwing out today as well, but he's as tough as nails.
  16. Glad your ingenuity got you home...kinda sounds like fun in a strange old truck guy way. I was thinking of riding my bike yesterday...then I had a nap until that nasty thought went away!!! I did take my senior citizen walker (with the seat and basket) for a walk though
  17. No problem...satisfaction is guaranteed...the check is in the mail!!!!
  18. I second the use of plumbers thread sealant on the threads.
  19. It has been over 3 yrs since I have been able to play with the Chrysler. Always thinking "next week I'll feel better and be able to work on it" Time to be realistic and own up to the fact that that day isn't going to come anytime soon. I am unable to stand or walk unaided and this has been the case since last Sept and it's not getting any better. Can't work on anything when you fall on your a$$ 30 times a day Certainly not looking for sympathy with this post and I'm not giving up but I'm making my health the project to replace the old car. Just a heads up if there is any interest in the Chrysler. I listed the Chrysler on our local Kijiji at a fire sale price so if anyone close wants a virtually rust free relatively rare Mopar, give me a call. http://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-classic-cars-1949-Chrysler-Royal-Coupe-W0QQAdIdZ360135694 I'll have the Nash Rambler on the block soon as well as the 62 Dodge D300, and a bunch of tools and equipment. The Chrysler is first because I'm paying rent on the garage it's in. I have a heck of a deal there and a great landlady but it's money out the window at this point. Pat in Calgary
  20. If the current owner has ALL the trim for it, the trim alone could be worth thousands if sold separately, and the car without the trim is not worth much...probably worth more for parts sadly.
  21. Buy it and just resell it to help finance the car you want. Profit isn't a dirty word.
  22. From 70 Years of Chrysler by George Dammann: "Available in both the New Yorker and Saratoga line was the 3 passenger 3 window business coupe, which cost $1,325 and weighed 3,703 pounds in Saratoga form, and cost $1,385 and weighed 3,728 pounds in New Yorker trim. A very low production model, it had a run of only 80 in Saratoga form, and only 158 in the New Yorker Series" "The Saratoga and New Yorkers continued to use their former 127.5 inch chassis and were powered by a slightly modified version of the 323.5 cubic inch Eight that was rated at 140 horsepower at 3600 rpm, with no power options available. Engine numbers ran from C36-1001 to C36-13526." "As before, all 8 cylinder cars had Fluid Drive as standard equipment. Vacamatic was an added cost option on all models while Fluid Drive was an option on 6 cylinder models." "Reappearing for the second year was the 3 passenger business coupe, available in both the Royal and Windsor Six Series, both of which were considered in the overall Series C-34. This is the Royal Six version, which again was Chrysler's lightest and least expensive car, weighing 3,331 pounds and costing $1,075. Only 479 were built. In the Windsor Six version, it sold for $1,140 and weighed 3,351 pounds. Only 250 were built in the Windsor line. This marked the first time in Chrysler's history it did not have a car priced under $1,000." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For comparison, the Royal 4 door sedan had a run of 7424 and the Windsor 4 door had a run of 10,054 before production was halted for war production. In 1946-1948, the Saratoga Business Coupe had a production of only 74 in the 3 yrs, while the New Yorker Business Coupe production was still a measly 701. That car is VERY rare especially if it's a Saratoga IF George Dammann's figures are correct. I'm sure they are very close if not right on. Even rarer to find one in Canada!!!1
  23. This was an army base ambulance for much of it's life. Was for sale locally a couple of yrs ago. Coachwork seems similar
  24. I have Charlies kit and am VERY happy with it and just as important is the customer service he gives. He KNOWS his product and stands in front of vehicles that have his kit installed.
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