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I think I posted a picture a couple years back. I’ll check your thread out for sure!

G'day All, This is my 1955 DeSoto Diplomat Regent. I bought it recently and got a Roadworthy Certificate yesterday morning, and got Club Permit plates in the afternoon. Previous owners have thrown a lot of money at it and all I had to do was replace a defective hydraulic brake light switch. It is a SP25-3 with a 250.6 cu in motor (3 7/16 x 4 1/2) and 3 speed with O/drive. The carby is off a Falcon with aftermarket air cleaner. Electric fuel pump next to tank. It has been repainted at some time and the engine fully recoed. Recently the head has been shaved .050". Now to drive the wheels off it.

Technically it was a Saturday drive but that’s not the point. Now is a good time to get in the car and take a drive in the country. For those of you who must shelter in place, take care of all the little projects you’ve been meaning to do. Remember, this crisis will end. We’re all in this together and we will get through this together. Everyone be safe and stay healthy.

Have been wanting to get my retro wheels pinstriped as the original 1939 Plymouth wheels were, fortunately have one original untouched wheel. Tried the tape, however didn't have much success. Located a local shop that does pinstriping, wheels came out great - see attached. Recommend Kerry Buckley Pinstriping to anyone in the central NJ. area. His # is 732-448-9668

I just acquired the Miller C-585 Pressure Plate rebuilding tool. The tool is complete and has all of the various collars for making the final adjust to make sure the three arms are the proper distance and are in alighment. I have attached pictures of the tool and documentation taken from my Miller tool catalog and also on the various collars that are used to test the alignment of the PP arms. very unique tool and this is the first one that I have ever seen. I wil be playing with this tool in the next couple of weeks with an old PP that was taken out of my 39 Desoto about 15 years ago. I knew I was saving it for a reason. Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com cell 484-431-8157 home 610-630-9188

Thanks 61farnham, My bushings look really good. The old thread was very informative though, thanks. Donnie T

The fix has to be made from inside the oil pan...thorough cleaning of that joint, then apply an oil compatible sealant, let it cure completely before exposing to oil...

Hi Bob, I thought about it for maybe 2 seconds and opted to stick with my freshly rebuilt transmission drum parking brake. I spent a lot of effort and time refurbishing and installing the original system. Plus, after looking at the drum brakes that were on the jeep axle I decided they were pretty much junk. To me they sorta looked like a cheap afterthought. Brad

Kerry needs the wheels off of the car, if possible recommend taking the wheels / tires to him. He charged me a nominal fee to come to my house, however I am only about 30 min from his address. He uses a tape which he had printed up for antique wheels and after painting peels away the tape.

Update: I ended up cutting the old line and splicing a new wire in. I took the housing off only to find an additional housing inside. Two of those screws would not come out. So I called it even and spliced the wire. Here it is all cleaned up. Note: I am fixing everything on the truck and then leaving it as is, original condition.

Yeah, still too much snow on the ground and crud on the roads to drive the ol' D24 in northern Maine, too. Although, I did finish putting the drivetrain back in the VW last month, the test "drive" was back and forth, then turn the Bug around 180 degrees in the garage - which was on a Sunday. (I seal the big door up for the winter to keep the snow out and heat in, won't unseal it until the end of this month.) Don't know if that counts, but I'll take what I can get... Photos of everyone's first spin of spring would be nice inspiration.

My return to work lasted two days and then we were all told to work from home. That old Chinese curse which says "May he live in interesting times" sure has new meaning in this day and age. I haven't had time to work on the king pins yet but I did take care of one small job last night. I needed to figure out something for the new rear brake hoses and how to fasten them so they didn't just flop in the breeze. The Cherokee axle has a casting flange on each side that is used for the parking brake cable. Since I'm using the original transmission drum brake these two flanges were now available for use as mounting points for the brake hoses. This was actually a pretty simple mod and didn't take all that much time and effort to complete. The right and left side hose mounting were mirror images of each other. I'll route the brake tubing down below the leaf spring and along side the axle housing over to the brake hose Tee. Brad

AMAZzzzzzzzzzzing!! is right.....totally bitchin' movie. Of course had I made the movie.....Bullitt would have trashed the Mustang, beat up the bad guys, taken their 68 Charger, then drove off into the sunset....... end of movie. 48D

If you need a new pedal shaft and bushings you can use a '48 f**d one, there's a seller on ebay who sells repro ones. Check out my earlier thread for details of how I fitted them to my stock '48 Plymouth master cylinder.

I took a short drive around our little town today on my way back from the Post Office. Most places closed however was surprised to see both Autozone and NAPA open and busy. Essential for some I suppose. i need to change oil on my daughters car Thursday but already have the stuff. Been a little nippy since the shutdown started to do much outside but supposed to change. Haven't gone near the old cars yet except to say hi in passing the garage.

I read book recently @Worden18. It was about the Charles Lindbergh flight in 1927. I learned there was also a 1919 US Destroyer named USS Worden (DD-228) It escorted the ship that carried Charles and his plane back to the USA in 1927. They steamed into Chesapeake Bay together. Then Charles was delivered up the Potomac to Washington. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Worden_(DD-288)

3-24-20: Home at last! The car runs great as long as it has gas haha ?

3-24-20: On my way home from work on the interstate. 65 mph the whole way. 40+ mile round trip.

Good stuff man It’s always so satisfying when you decide to do a job yourself that your younger self would have seen as a bad idea or un-climbable mountain. post some youtube imbedded vids when you get her going again I love love that hemi

Hello Michael, I run a 3.0 rear axle with 235.60.15 (26") rear tires, runs about 3000 RPM at 70 and works well with no overdrive. Just wish I had a taller 2nd gear... When I commute regularly I get about 18-19 mpg. I have a 2.8 gear set I may try but for now it works. Remember I have a short rear tire, better to choose a shorter and lighter tire and adjust your gear ratio to match instead if cramming a large heavy tire in there. Adam

The BBQ will be different this year… ...a mere gathering of a few locals, to acknowledge what normally is a simple gathering of so many. A place to say “hey” to vintage trucks, cars, and the old guys who love them. When the event is underway, a few forum names would come up....some asking questions like "wonder what he's like?" "wonder if he'll come out next year?" or "wouldn't it be great if that guy was here, I'd like to talk with him". But this year, it's a hope that everyone who has ever been here, everyone who’s hoped to be here, won’t forget, and try to be here next year. I feel a personal void, maybe its just me that hopes no one forgets. I really enjoy seeing everyone and plan to make the most of what I can, with what little there is. You guys are awesome. Each year I give out an award to someone who symbolizes the fun of meeting a person known only from the internet, someone you’d hope would be at the BBQ. It's what created the "Wish You Were Here Award". An award that reminds everyone on the forum, no matter where you're at, you're invited!! Past winners: 2008 Don Coatney 2009 Merle Coggins 2010 Hank aka HanksB3B 2011 Ed aka Young ED 2012 Bud aka Budstruck 2013 Tim Adams aka Plymouthy Adams 2014 Mark aka ggdad1951 and Davin aka Desotodav 2015 Joe Hanely aka 52b3 Joe 2016 Dave aka Dave72dt 2017 Rob aka Dodge4ya 2018 JB Neal 2019 Todd B This year it's tough, because I wish everyone was here….but circumstances say otherwise. I truly do wish you were here! But the reason so many of us have become friends is because of the continued efforts of one person. Someone who has been working at this for quite some time. He’s the gentleman behind the curtain, the trucker who tunes the algorithm when it's out of rhythm. He’s a dude who loves the old iron just as much as the next guy. He’s the reason I have so many friends across the globe. I can’t thank you enough! • 2020 GTK Webmaster • Forum Admim/Webmaster Extraordinaire Congratulations Sir!!! Look for your trophy in the mail my friend.

It depends on whether you want a stock looking setup using 1/4" lines or a more late model setup using 3/16" brake lines........original brake lines were held firm by small sheet metal pieces either bolted onto the frame or spot welded as in the case onto the rear axle.......the end of the metal clamp was bent around the tube holding it firm.......the metal bracket was a rectangular shape about 3/8-7/16th by 1.5" long............if you are not concerned about originality then I'd use "Adel" clamps which originated in the aviation industry and can be obtained in virtualy any size from to hold a 1/8" tube up to 12" or more diameter, 3/16th and 1/4 Adel clamps are common and cheap, they use a metal clamp with a rubber/neoprene sleeve that results in a neat & tidy fixture, admittedly they must be screwed or bolted to the frame but are what most high end hotrods and race cars use..........any good engineering, hot rod, race car or aviation shop should stock them or know where to obtain them or online........just pinched this pic from ebay........andyd

If your housing has a port that runs forward to the water pump then it's external bypass and needs the second thermostat. If it doesn't it's just nternal bypass and needs the type you have.

this was the video that I found awhile back that might help with my to-do list...

A bit of fun with Photo Drop

No contest but, I found a face in a part I was cleaning on my B3 Name that part

Gas tank sending unit float?

I found these little LED lights. I haven't used on a car yet but I'm going to wire them as back up lights. even if they're not bright enough to see where I'm going, they can serve as a warning to others HERE I COME!!!!

Al, you probably have your new harness installed by now, but when I ordered my wiring harness I told them I wanted brake and running light wiring for both sides. They simply added two additional wires for the passenger side (near the back end of the harness) and wired them in parallel with the driver side wires. Based on the short length of the two added wires, it's pretty clear they intend for them to run along the bed support. Connections to the brake light switch were unchanged.