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It looks like a dial indicator that could be used on the inside of a bored hole. Perhaps to find the center of the hole to line up a tool like a lathe or Bridgeport style miller. Dave
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I used to put stabil in my cars, motorcycles etc to store them for the winter, but they ran rough in the spring until the stabil treated gas was used up. Last year I switched to the Star tron enzyme treatment in the blue bottle. Worked great. No problem in the spring. Dave
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44 out of 48, I also mixed up the Willys and the Henry J. Fun test, thanks for posting. Dave
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1948 Dodges came with both vacuum and electric wipers. (not in the same car of course) Deluxe models came with vacuum wipers, the upscale Custom models came with electric wipers. My Deluxe business man's coupe has vacuum wipers. Dave
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I wonder if the lower priced cars used wood grain so that the factory wouldn't have to match the dash and garnish color to the body of the car. It would be a lot easier for inventory and on the assembly line. Perhaps one of our resident historians has an answer. Dave
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You can't say he's carrying concealed weapons.
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I bought a puller 2 years ago like the one John posted, shown in the red case. It was made in China, but very robust. The only trouble I had with it was that the threads on the black screw post were coated with either paint or some kind of oxide finish. The finish prevented it from threading smoothly into the puller. After working on the screw post with a wire wheel all was well. The puller now works great. Dave
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If it is a good convertable body you could mount it on another frame. Find an old P15 with an intact drive train but a poor body and make the switch.
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Thanks Greg, Yes, we bought the house last July. A neighbor has been checking it for us periodically. Our neighborhood was not affected by the flooding in Sept. We are looking forward to exploring the outer banks. We visited Kitty Hawk briefly a couple of years ago. You're right about not that many natives. While the cars were being unloaded an neighbor came over to introduce herself, she was from Somerville, Massachusetts. A few minutes later another stopped to chat, he was from New Hampshire. Dave
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Our flatheads were originally designed to run on much lower quality gas. I would think that they would run OK on E85, but I'm not sure how rubber parts in the fuel system would be affected.
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Yes, we are about 5 miles from Washington, NC. Last week when we were there, the weather was brisk, high 40's low 50's, but still warmer than Massachusetts. We are looking forward to the move. Dave
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In my 48 Dodge with fluid drive, the fluid unit is between the engine and the clutch. Were you shifting without the clutch with the engine not running? If the engine is not running there is very little connection between the engine and transmission. It is possible to shift the transmission without using the clutch because the clutch is not held by the engine. I think that the first thing you need to do is to start the car, then try to clutch and shift. Dave
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Congrats on the new heater. You are a lucky man to have a willing helper. Dave
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Thanks Bob. It was warmer there, the cherry trees were in bloom. I'm looking forward to driving the Dodge there. We are in eastern NC on the coastal plain. The roads are straight and flat. It is a rural area, lots of tobacco and cotton fields. The ground doesn't freeze deeply in the winter and the roads are smooth with no frost heaves like we have here in the northeast. If this New England boy misses the hills and valleys I'll just have to take a road trip to the western part of the state. I'll post some pics when we are settled in a few weeks. Dave
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Our cars arrived in NC last week. The move went fantastic! It is a little pricey to move cars this way, but well worth it in my opinion. The transport was carrying million dollar cars on their way to a concours competition, and the driver treated our cars with the same care he gave to the other cars. I recommend the Thomas Sunday Auto Transport Co. to anyone thinking of moving a car. Between Mass. and NC the driver moved my Dodge from the bottom of the transport to the top. In the unloading pic you can see a 1950 Abarth racer under the Dodge. The third pic is the Dodge in its new home, the 4th pic is a close-up of the Abarth on the transport. The cars are now snug in their new homes, we follow them next week. Dave
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Thanks for all of your kind words. I'll report back when the cars get to NC. Dave
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Bob mugged me last week also. He is one heck of a guy! (Cooper too!) Dave
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Yes, Ed, I was trying to sell the car last summer. I didn't get any good bites, although one fellow wanted me to ship it to Scandinavia. I decided that I was just having too much fun with the car. The area of eastern North Carolina I'm moving to has several active car clubs and I am hoping to go to cruise nights and shows there. My new garage is smaller than my old one, and I will have to share it with the daily drivers. However, I think it may be high enough for a lift! Dave
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Today the Thomas Sunday Auto Transport Co. picked up my D24 and my wife's Sebring to take them to our new home in NC. The transport trailer is amazing! It has a rear door that lays down flat on the ground to load a car, then works like an elevator to lift the car to truck level. The truck can carry 6 cars, 3 on the top level and 3 on the bottom level. Our cars were sharing space with cars on their way to a concours competition at Amelia Island. (I told my old Dodge to be on its best behavior while riding with the upper crust.) The driver was great, on time and efficient. I'll let you know how the unloading goes in NC. Dave
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I had my gas tank repaired at a local radiator shop. Mine was actually cracked near the top corner. He kept it over a week to let it air out before working on it, but it came out great. He cleaned it out and tested it when done. It was kind of pricey, $200, but it was a substantial repair; and I still have the original tank. Dave
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Just filled up the daily driver. $3.27 in western suburb of Boston this morning.
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Originally the ignition and door locks were keyed the same. However, if your ignition key does not work in either door, it must have been replaced at some time. It is also possible that one of the door locks has been replaced at some time. If you are lucky, you can have a key made for the passenger door that will also work in the drivers door. If not, then you could simply lock the drivers door from the inside and use the keyed lock on the passenger side to lock the car. Yes, it is inconvenient, but if, like many of us, you use the car infrequently then it is a possible solution. You can also buy a new lock with a key from places like Roberts or Bernbaum. Dave
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OT-1953 Albuquerque, NM Plymouth Dealer
busycoupe replied to shakespearesdad's topic in P15-D24 Forum
If you send to Chrysler Heritage you can get a build card for your car that tells when and where it was made, and what dealership it was sent to. I think the address is in the "links" section on the homepage of this site. You might need to check if the service is still available since Chrysler merged with Fiat. Dave -
What kind of headlights were installed at the factory before 1949?
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From the looks of them you could probably do a good job of replicating them with rub down lettering. Try an art supply store or graphic arts supply. You would probably have to cover them with varnish or spray lacquer to make them permanent. Do some experimenting first to make sure the varnish or lacquer doesn't dissolve the lettering, or finish on your knobs. Dave
