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Bulbs tend to glaze over with time and allow a smaller amount of light out. Also, the case that the cluster is attached to gets dirty over time. I have found replacing all bulbs, cleaning all sockets and cleaning the cluster case, and even painting it whit if needed, usually gives the best results. Remember, not all dash clusters are designed so as to give good lighting.

Thanks guys. Tod's site has all the info. I looked there first too but just did not find it. He has everything on his site, it seems. Thanks Tod!!

My '53 Cranbrook gets around 17 - 19. Mostly highway with a little city included. I'd imagine it to be 12 - 14 city stop and go driving. But I avoid that if I can.

Mike, Thanks... Perhaps I had better hold off until I can determine just what colours are suppose to be on this thing. Anyone else have any input?

Greg, Thanks for your response. Looks like it's going to be silver all over and black accessories. Thanks again.

Hi guys, been a while since I've been here. Actually, drop in all the time, do a little light reading, but just haven't logged on. I have a question on paint colour on a 1941 Plymouth engine. I know the post war cars all had silver painted engines and transmissions with black accessories. But I am not sure if the '41 was the same as I know there were engines called silver dome engines that were black blocks and silver heads, hense the dome name. Anyone know for sure what is suppose to be on this one? Thanks.

My 1967 Sunbeam Alpine. 31 years. Followed by my 1956 Pontiac Catalina that I've had for 29 years.

There ya go.... Think the customer will buy that?

Sorry for the delay in posting this. I don't make it to this site very often these days. Anyway, Thanks for the help and input. Generally, I have the list handled. Removing the horseshoe mount exposed that there was a bend at the left side as well as a crushed mount on the left side too. Replaced the mount and aligned the bracket and it is real close. I may insert a shim to level things off if needed. Thanks again guys....

I have a big question for you that may result in showing the true colours as to the knowledge that you seem to be creating as you go along. That being: "Exactly where are you getting your information?" Nobody, and I do mean nobody, would know better that I would as to the break even point of the Santa Maria National. You see, my wife and I are the clubs treasurers and have been since the club opened its doors. Not only did the meet make money but that resulted in the clubs lowering of the membership fees for the following year. We've donated funds to various individuals since then and still have a surplus. So, it would appear, to me, that this clubs financial position is in great shape as a result of the clubs past management. I do hope that this will clear up the misinformation being spouted off by an individual that seems to have an agenda to fill and will do so at all costs... Even to the point of delivering information that fits his and only his needs rather than the real truth. What is said in the future should questioned before believing. Misinformation is misinformation and calling it anything else does not change the fact that it is still misinformation. In his defense, perhaps his information is what was actually told to him. If that is the case I ask him to please research his future statements based on his sources past performance. If this information was given to him it was false and don't accept it in the future until he makes sure it is true. Enough said, period!!!

Well, the good news is it is a P-15 engine. That build date is 2.18.48. So the "T" must be an "I" I scratched the paint off and, like I said, the bottom mark almost dissappeared. Think I'll enhance it so as not to have trouble in the future. The owner will be happy to hear that. Now that bad news is, I am back to square 1. I guess I will remove the horse collar mount and see if the are any markings on it.

Looking again, the "T" could be an "I". But the cross on the top is very wide and prominent. There seems to be a small, what looks like a scratch, at the base of the "T". Very small and not very deeply cut. It almost looks as if I could scratch off the paint and it would dissappear. These old engine numbers are something I don't work with often so any input is always a big help. My consern is with the listing. If the engine is a P-15 engine I am wondering where in the world the wrong mount bracket came from. I do know, though, that the engine has been out of the vehicle as the radiator cross bar has been cut and rewelded in the same manner that all those old mechanics did. I remember the first time I saw a guy do that. It seemed to me, at the time, that it took a little longer to remover the engine without cutting up the car, but took longer in the end doing the refitting and welding. Go figure those old time mechanics. They had some weird ideas. Or... were they just lazy? LOL Don, Thanks for those links. Interesting reading and helpful.

Years ago purchased a convertable top for my Alpine from them. I also purchased clear plastic seat covers for my 63 Belair. Both were drop shipped from a major interior supply company. They just get good deals and pass on some of the savings. I wouldn't hesitate at buying from them on these. My shop is abn Acme Headliner, top and upholstry dealer. Minor dealer as we don't buy much from them and I still purchased from Whitney as the price was about the same as I could get from Acme.

Thanks guys. It is looking more like the guy has the wrong mount bracket in this car. Let me know what you find in the way of brackets for this one. Norm, No, the customer just wants it to sit in there as it was designed. It runs pretty good but I know he's going to be bummed when he hears what is in there...