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This is the first one under my ownership. Been 19 years now. This is how it looked when I got it along with 4 pickup loads of all the pieces. Before that I spent plenty of time in on and around all of Dads mopars. and current This is the latest mopar experience. Picked this up the end of May this year and have been driving it all summer long! poly 318 push button auto 64 belvedere 6pass station wagon. https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/dodgepu1946/1964 Plymouth/IMG_20190601_174249.jpg

Went to a swap meet today and picked up a set of these because I think they are for dodge trucks. Anyone know what years used them?

Wish you would send some of that cooler weather this way. We are still roasting !!!

9-28-19: At the Travel Plaza. We grabbed some mini pizzas and a drink (my 2 older kids rode along). The truckers like to stay overnight. Pic 2: My friend's camper. He keeps it parked there because it's fun. And his son owns the Plaza ? Pic 3: Ready to take off. The bright light is a street lamp. We cruised at 45-50. On the way home a group of farmers were by a field road after harvesting soybeans. They waved. It was dark by then. I wondered how the Meadowbrook looked in the dark. It was a nice, peaceful, toasty ride. Just the way I like it ?

9-28-19: Out for a cruise tonight at dusk. Perfect weather; about 60 degrees and no wind. Turned on the heat for a bit. I like to have my window open a bit with the heat on low. Good mixture of heat and cool air battling each other. 25 mile round trip to the Travel Plaza (fancy name for the Sinclair gas station... they have a restaurant there too) to visit a friend who was working there. He's one of the guys that helped me pull the engine and put it back in. He was happy to see the Meadowbrook. Couple pics while warming up.

As an old English teacher, I'm getting a bit confused when you guys start talking about "breaks". I can't tell if you're talking about something breaking, or if you're talking about "brakes". Brakes are what stops your car on purpose. Breaks are what stops your car not on purpose. I know, English is confusing because it's full of these homonyms.

After a long consideration, countless hours and a lot money spent Im going in a different direction with my 1950 1/2 ton. Since my long term vision is to pull my vintage travel trailer, a modified 50 would probably do it, but perhaps not as comfortable as I would like. Tough part is that its already almost complete, so now I am starting over and will be selling the old chassis complete or part it out. I bought a 1998 S10, the conversion kit from Code504, ordered a 318 with modifications, A518. Taking the frame to the sandblaster next week, then the conversion begins. Will say code504 has everything covered on what needs to be done. I will keep you posted

The new alternator cost considerably less than the $$$$'s I was looking at throwing at the antique stuff to bring it up to where it would function only partially as well (on a good day!) as an alternator.

There is no need for an external regulator when you upgrade to an alternator. It is a very good upgrade. The regulator is built in to the alternator. The alternator puts out more amps than a generator, even at idle. It can keep up to all the demands of the various loads in the 6V system. Using an alternator I don’t think there will ever be a negative draw shown on the ammeter. Unless the alternator is failing. That’s when the dummy light comes on in a modern car. That’s my understanding. Please correct me or add to my comments if I’m mis-understanding of the alternator. The alternator keeps everyone happy except the Mrs who monitors the finances.

Those are for B-Series trucks, ‘48-‘52. I think the B-4’s used a different one.

These one-wire alternators have a built-in regulator, just connect the single wire to your harness and you are good to go. The ammeter will continue to work normally. I found the proprietor of this vendor to be very easy to deal with and eager to make sure their product works properly. You will like having bright headlights at idle speed.

it's not going anywhere for a long long time!

Nice fit up!??

Installed my Ram today. Used some cardboard to make a pattern along with a piece of fender welting to make sure I drilled the holes in the right place. Lots of talking to myself and holding of breath before the first drill. Blue painters tape made sure nothing went off where I wanted the holes. Patience is key. I am very happy with the result.

I knew the engine was not (currently) the original, that one needs a rebuild. So I decoded the engine number. Seems it is a 230ci engine, 1958 from a D100. Cool! When I rebuild the original one, I plan on using this crank and rods to keep the displacement Some days are better than others.

Headed for DMV later this week, then lots of short reliably drive tests.

Hey all, just installed a fuel pump and new fuel line from pump to carburetor also a fuel line from pump to fuel line from tank. Blew out fuel lines with compressed air and I am getting fuel to the carburetor. Went on a test drive seemed to be going well, after 10 minutes car would stall when I pressed the accelerator. If I let off the accelerator the car would idle fine, but as soon as I tried to accelerate the car sounded like it was about to back fire and then it would stop. Maybe the choke, but I have a manual choke so I am hoping that one of you may have gone through this before and can help.I also replaced the carburetor.

I picked up my fuel tank. Its like new again. The fellow did a fantastic job. All the old rubbery sealer is gone. I ‘ll be putting it back in after I finish buildling and installing the rear chassis harness. I’m Working on that now.

Today my oldest son dropped by for a visit. He put on some coveralls and dug right in to the engine with me. He really made my day. He’s a business career guy. I made sure to teach him about car maintenance and repairs when he was in his teens. We worked together pulling an engine and tranny when he was 16. Then he met girls and went to university. You know how that goes...Cat Stevens wrote a song all about it. I was elated to have him working with me today breaking down this flathead engine. We walked thru all the systems, explaining what each part does. Having a real sample to look at is so much better than a book. Having a large young man to flip blocks around like lego, impressed me the most. The extra muscle was greatly appreciated. Turns out he’s got time and wants to come see me on Saturdays, to work on vintage mopar car stuff with me. I welcome him and am quite happy to learn of his interest and enthusiasm in my old Mopars. We pulled the oil pan to get a good look at the bottom side of the pistons. We now know what we are dealing with. We’ll lift the crank out next Sat, with the flywheel & clutch still attached. Then go from there. At least everything will be out of the way.

I second the recommendation for ESPO/Springs n Things. I bought a pair of leaf springs from them several years ago and am satisfied.