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I'm not sure I've posted the full story here before (and I'm not going to bother doing so now), but I'll give a quick synopsis. Two or three years ago, my '51 Plymouth was side swiped by an un-insured teenager. I took it to a local classic hotrod shop to do the body work. They did a terrible job and charged me 1K for it. I decided to strip everything they did, and fix it myself. That gave me the idea that I should just paint it too. Youtube gave me some bad ideas, and I decided to try the foam roller paintjob to save a buck. If you've ever thought about trying it: don't. Anyway, after an untold number of hours sanding, painting, sanding, and painting again, I finally finished it. I'm still missing a little trim, she's running a bit rough after sitting, but today we were able to pick up a Christmas tree! Seeing all the smiles as we drove by made everything worth it! It's good to be enjoying her again. Happy holidays to you all ! Further Questions are bound to follow, and I'm grateful for such a knowledgeable and helpful forum.

Pictures always help me. In your case since you don't have the ignition switch installed you will go directly from the battery to the coil. To stop the engine you just need to remove the wire from the battery. Make sure the transmission is in neutral.

My list, in order of priority includes a credit card, a spare credit card, phone number for Haggerty roadside, AAA card, and a bunch of tools and stuff.

Once upon a time, I made a special spring for the window, from a binder clip part, as inspired by a safety pin. (I couldn't find a blanket pin, like I had in the Boy Scout days.) That was years ago, (the window repair, and also the Boy Scouts) and the window still works

sometimes you can get lucky by using Partsoice.com searching for a part number. It searches every participating dealer's inventory.

...sort of, more like a road reflector that you zip right on past without noticing. I put the last roll of pandemic toilet paper on the holder this morning ?. In doing so, I realized we hadn't bought TP in over two years. *Sigh*, I'll miss not having TP on the shopping list, but guess who has to make an unplanned trip into town now?

A co-worker once told me our employer bought "John Wayne toilet paper". I asked what that meant and he said that it is rough as hell and won't take crap off anyone.

I must be crazy because I just make sure the tires are aired up and the gas tank is full. I’m sure that’s going to bite me some day.

I fabricated a jig and made about 16 of these one time.....used spring steel, heat tempered for to retain the correct spring tension.....simple and easy..

Last Sunday was the 45th annual Chicago Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade. It was also the first time for me riding it. I'm not a guy for group rides but I had a great time and I'm already looking forward to the 46th. It was a 55 mile ride for me to get to the start at the Dan Ryan Woods FP at 83rd and Western. It was also 17F when I left home. Glad I have heated grips and winter riding gear. There were thousands of motorcycles participating. And just a few Urals. The route ran north on Western Ave to Lane Tech High School on Belmont, about 15 miles, and took nearly an hour to cover. A surprising number of people lined the route to watch and wave to the riders. I had some faith in humanity restored as I was stopped, waiting to turn into the Lane Tech parking lot. A young guy and his little boy came up to my rig and placed an arm load of toys on the sidecar as a donation. The ride home was 60 miles and was a tad warmer. I'm glad my buddy talked me into it.

Thanks, Donald. I copied your photo, including your name, as credit where credit is due, as they say.

So now we know who emptied the shelves of TP during the hoarding. I till have a roll or two of Angel Soft from that time frame on my shelf, there is nothing angelic nor soft about it. Only reason I have it is because I would rather use gorilla tape instead of Angel Soft so when I could find Charmin I put the AS on the shelf, for visitors, lol..

So the shop was getting kinda gritty so I pushed the ole heap to the edge of the shop doorway... Love the stance so far.... As I toil away on this old heap I get to know it better all the time and one day last summer I heard in a audible voice in the garage say..."Hi I am Judy"...so the old heap is named Judy from now on....

Duplicate those parts of the wiring diagram that you will need to test-run the engine. I hope this helps: Low-voltage circuit: From the (+) battery post, heavy cable to ground, as at the engine block. From the (-) battery post, heavy cable to the large post of the starter solenoid. From the starter solenoid large post to an ignition switch or substitute: Coil: On-off switch for the wire to the (-) post of the coil. Start: Pushbutton for the wire to the small post of the solenoid. From the (+) post of the coil of the distributor (at the points). High-voltage circuit: High voltage wire (like spark plug wires), from the end of the coil to the distributor. Spark plug wires from the distributor to the spark plugs. Good luck, we're all counting on you.

A fuse for the headlight switch and a spare taillight/brake bulb in case the local auto parts store can't find a 6v bulb. Oh...the most important item......a AAA card with towing options., that's your "get out of jail free" card! Enjoy your trip!

Yes. I didn't realize the high tension wire was a part of this discussion, I thought it was a given that it went from the coil to the distributor. Also, "to ground the points" is a misnomer since the points are grounded via the mechanical attachment of the distributor to the engine block. When the points close, they connect the coil to ground. When they open an impulse is released from the coil through the high tension cable to the distributor cap and to the plugs via the rotor. Yes, a gross simplification, but maybe this is helpful.....

This is why I have so much "junk". For example, there is a spring of somewhat similar design on the hood latch on the P15s. Mine was mangled. I found one that would work in my junk parts, one that came out of a printer. But I know that at least one of the springs that hold the window rollers in tension against the tracks is broken, and that's also a spring that will not be found in a hardware store.

I'm sure you can't find this spring at Home Depot or a hardware store. It is very specialized.

The article I put together covers several DeLuxe Products canisters...Purolator and Fram also sold canisters of similar design. copy-and-paste knockoffs complete with typos and distorted artwork ...caveat emptor ?

There is no substitute for those smiles, waves, thumbs up and horn honks one gets when behind the wheel. Merry Christmas one and all!

Drive the dowel pins in...that's been my go to on stuck FD engines. Std clutch probably work too.

I noticed that too and I agree. realy realy realy want to paint that but it would never dry. Have to wait till spring.

So glad you got the old girl back on the road! Amazing what determination and perseverance will accomplish. She looks great. With the tree on top no wonder you got lots of smiles. This is what old cars are all about!!

Make sure you have oil pressure and temp gauges connected or you will be spraying liquids all over. Assuming you have a rad in place.

The only constant in life is change.

Connect the positive terminal of the battery to engine ground.

The ground must be through the points, that is the purpose of the wire in the diagram.

I was headed out to work this morning. Lo and behold, but what did I spy? My guess is a 39? Going to have to introduce myself.

Yes 39s and 40s have headlights down in the valley of the fender closer to the grill. 39s are bulb and reflector and 40 sealed beam with a parking light on top. They also moved the dodge badge from the grill back to the hood side. 39-40 each have unique grill trims too. I'll stop there .....

The short shakedown ride on the new to me Raleigh Technium was uneventful, which is a good thing. New tires and tubes, greasing the bearings, a replacement saddle and a wipe down was all it took to get this 36 year old bike bike back on the road. The last time I used stem shifters was on a Schwinn Varsity sometime in the mid sixties. I did not like them then and I do not like them now. I said I won't molest this bike but I do have a pair of bar end shifters looking for a home. We'll see. As far as how it rides, very similar to my Miyata's and my bikes built with Reynolds 531 tubes, stiff but not harsh. Meaning your fillings stay in and the frame doesn't flex much when climbing or hammering. The handling is neutral, so it goes where you point it. I will need to retrain myself on using derailleurs, though. Too many years on fixed gears and 3 speeds. I think I'll keep it in the herd for Old Phart rides.

You are welcome. If you have a parts manual (get one) it's in the steering section.

part number 1139634, according to my parts book https://www.ebay.com/itm/294970305035

Does it have to be Lucky Charms? How about Cheerios or Wheaties?

pay to play......after all, another member here did all your legwork at no cost to you in locating part number and part....a quest you failed miserably by your own admission...add it in and call it free shipping, pay shipping same dollars again, by you own words.