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Yesterday I downloaded a catalog that I have found while attending the Hershey swap meet. It is from Borg-warner and it covers their timing chains for our MoPar cars and truck from 1928-55. I posted the catalog in the Download link option. It is a very nice piece of information to have for own library on your specific car or truck. early xmas present to everyone. Rich Hartung Desoto1939@aol.com

I was helping a friend move some stuff around and noticed these on a shelf. I thought they were bolt cutters. Turns out they are crimpers. As I was looking at them my friend told me I could have them. I hesitated because I didn't think I would ever use them. But it turns out that I can't turn down free old tools. So they are part of my collection now. They will be handy for replacing battery cable ends or making welding cables.

Likely not worth much. ? I have a complete one in perfect condition that I know will fit 39-47 Dodge and Plymouth pickups which I've been trying to sell. Can't even give it away. I suspect the one I have will fit other car and truck applications as well? They are robust rear ends, but with tapered axles and rarity of good drums along with no emergency brake provisions not very popular. If you find someone that really needed one for a restoration you might have a chance at getting a few bucks?

I think the bias tires look better, but we went with the radials because of the "budget build" nature of the project. They were far cheaper than any bias ply we could get. We really tried not to break the bank with this car, and we did very well. The 41 Desoto and my 52 Dodge have 6.50-16s on them.

Thanks! Tires are 225/75R15s. Good luck on your car!

The 8 3/4 didn't come out till the late 50;s. You might have a similar looking ale, but give us the casting numbers so we can help sort out what you have. https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/mopar-8-3-4-inch-rear-ends Info regarding earlier rear ales is slim on the internet, lol.

Here's mine, all ready to go. Had the 37 on the lift to service it, but found it was converted to modern u-joints.

My favorite wrenches. Craftsman, plus one little odd double-ended open end wrench. Maybe 25 years old. Maybe almost that long ago, my wife sewed together the bag from some cloth I bought to go with the car. Each wrench has a marked pouch (except for the little, odd one). The flap folds over and is held with hook-and loop. The whole thing rolls up neatly. (I just found the set today, after missing it for months! It was rolled up, neatly, against some stuff on a garage shelf.)

I picked these discarded clothes racks up due to damaged casters. Took both to make one a roller, found Ace Hardware had the caster inserts for excellent price and I had casters on hand. Cut the one down 6 inches at the bottom of the legs and lowered the now padded rails to lowest position. Excellent height for wet sanding doors and larger panel. The rails can be raised approx. 2 foot on 3 inch increments. The other is still excellent for hanging items for painting and drying rack.

After a hard winter, the wheels and tires started to get a bit grubby so I decided to dress the whitewalls and paint the rims.

Door cards came in today. Not upholstered yet, But I couldnt help but do a mock up!

Experimenting with Faux Wood. Upper left was first attempt. upper right I thinned the stain out about 10%. Bottom I thinned an additional 5% and I think that is where I am staying.

Nearly a year later, I finally got the cowl vent hinges unseized.

Jacquiline's day out

Sarcastic? Us? Say it isn’t so.

I run conventional 10w30 oil ?

Super! I'm glad the driveshaft solved your problem. There were numerous times over the past year where I almost hauled it to the dump. I guess the old saying "One man's junk is another man's treasure" is true Have you driven the truck with the new drive shaft installed yet?