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Link is to the product data sheet showing different temp dependent activators and reducers available. https://static.summitracing.com/global/images/instructions/sum-up300g_lw.pdf

As a wise man once said--this may or may not help: I think the writer is still in business and sells kits, https://thecarburetorshop.com/ STROMBERG DOWNDRAFT CARBURETORS By 1928 Stromberg was using code letters and numbers to distinguish carburetor types. The following table can be used with Stromberg downdraft carburetors. Examples are shown in curly braces {}. These codes can also be applied to the SF and SFM series updraft carburetors. First letter is the series designation Second and subsequent letters (with examples) First letter repeated – duplex (two-barrel) {EE-1} B – revision of AAV {AAUVB-2} D – built-in dashpot {BXVD-3} E - electric controlled dashpot {BXVES-3} O – oversize barrel {BXO-2} P - vacuum actuated accelerator pump {AAVP-2} R - revision to existing type {DDR-3} S - kickdown switch incorporated {AAVS-2} U – undersize throttle barrel {BXUV-3} V – vacuum controlled power system {AAV-26} X – cross flange {BXOV-2} First number represents S.A.E. flange size 1 thru 5. Size 1 is a 1 inch carburetor. Each subsequent size is incremented by 0.25 inch. Second number 5 – Electric automatic choke {BXOV-25} 6 - Hot air automatic choke {AAV-26} Third Number 7 – Stromberg starter switch incorporated {AAUVB-267} Exceptions to the above AAOV-1 and AAO-161 are known exceptions. Also the four barrel used on 1952 thru 1954 Buicks is designated 4A. Series of downdraft carburetors in chronological order beginning in 1928 D, E, A, B, W Additionally, carburetors were coded as to customer starting in 1935. Each major customer was assigned a code number {2=Ford, 3=Dodge…252=Rolls-Royce}. This code number with the sequential carburetor number was then stamped somewhere on the carburetor. Replacement or universal carburetors were assigned code number 1. Some of these are not stamped. Also, some carburetors sold to Ford were not stamped. An example on a stamped identification would be 7-95 which means 1953 Buick series 50. An engineering change would then cause a letter to be appended to the number. There were two revisions to 7-95. The first was coded 7-95A; The second was coded 7-95B. Prepared by Jon Hardgrove, The Carburetor Shop LLC, 204 East 15th Street, Eldon, MO 65026

From the AACA forum: https://forums.aaca.org/topic/259866-what-radial-tire-size-equivalent-are-you-using-for-your-16-tires/

I bought from RockAuto. Sealed Power 37P. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/plymouth,1955,savoy,3.8l+230cid+l6,1349625,engine,piston,5620

I pulled plug wires until the "knock' got quieter on my 55. At least I knew where to look first when I pulled the engine.

Sam, I knew that picture of you reminded me of something. Took me forever to figure it out. Those air hoses match Super Dave's costume.

Benefits do increase if you wait until age 70. https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/delayret.html gives you an idea of the amount. Essentially you are gambling on your life expectancy. https://www.investopedia.com/retirement/when-take-social-security-complete-guide/ has some good information.

Might the ebay post could be referencing the "first series" 49 Plymouths?

There is one for sale locally, and it does look like a fun ride. Depending on the estimated value of your first born: https://www.govmoco.com/cars-for-sale

I used a Vintageair Slimline in my 64 Fury. Heat, cool and defrost. https://www.vintageair.com/builder-series/

Maybe the wagons were different? I really like this look (dog dish and wide whites included) and want to try and recreate it--if I can find an appropriate vintage trailer.

My father was in the 7th Cavalry stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas prior to being deployed to the Philippines in World War II. They patrolled the Mexican border on horseback before shipping out. The horses were retired and the soldiers were split between mechanized Cav and foot soldiers. At the same age, on the other hand, I was painting apartments for $3.25 an hour and enjoying my first taste of freedom waiting to start college. Life was good for me because of him and his generation.

I bought the headliner for my 55 Plymouth from WLS and was very satisfied.

I said they were pictures of 64 caps. I used the picture to illustrate the what the back side of my 55 caps look like since I had no pictures of them. I edited my post to include a picture of my 55, bought from the 2nd owner with the wheels and caps that came to me on the car. My caps came to me on a 1955 Plymouth, are domed, have multi-pressed rings but are not designed for clips (hence the similarity to the caps in my original picture). If I am mistaken, please forgive me for being......human and attempting to post an answer why the gentleman's caps wouldn't fit his wheels. I won't make the same mistake again. Back to lurking for me.

The caps in your picture are designed for earlier wheels that had clips. They are very similar externally to my 55 caps, but mine do not have the inner ring and are designed to fit over the "nubs" of later wheels. This picture is from 64 caps, but they attach and look similar to my 55 caps.

Sometimes, if your Plymouth hits empty somewhere near a gas station, an empty gas can in the trunk can be very useful as you make your walk of shame to the station. I have found that at times it may even save you from making an embarrassing call to your spouse.

Egge Machine would be an option.

From my home town:

Interesting. I bought rockers for my 55 Savoy from them and the metal was so thin I made a lovely indentation when I poked it with my finger. I called to complain that the web site said I was getting 18 gouge steel. I was told the site was wrong and would be corrected. Never was. I am glad someone had a good experience with them.

Rust or other blockage in you gas tank?

With all due apologies, John Wayne probably had a stunt double to do all his carb work.

I considered doing my D24 as a "Skyview taxi." Interesting story at http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/w/waters/waters.htm

87--Doing taxes you get used to reading numbers upside down.

Gene, I have a friend in Jefferson City that would be interested. He will be in Columbia tomorrow for the swap meet. I will email contact information to you. Gary

Tough times for central MO machine shops. Precision Machine shut down due to fire in Jefferson City a couple of months ago. Back in business at a temporary location--and I heard they had some work being done at Elson's. Elson made the local news some months back: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQmYK1Xz2nU