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  1. Thanks for the info, it sounds spot on. I ordered the new ignition switch, see how it goes. I now realize, the ignition switch on the chevy is 2 pieces. Going to have to eat a little crow here ... I knew at the time they were 2 pieces, I just forgot. Was when @Sniper posted a rockauto link to the switch ... the light went on. My problem at the time, the tumblers were wore out, you did not need a key to start it. I wanted to fix that, same time it had a aftermarket security system on it ... goofy thing I had to cut off of the steering column with a cut off wheel, just so stock tumbler would fit. But I did not change the actual electrical portion of the switch! I unintentionally lied. ? The body and chassis has 418k miles on it, the security system on the column must be 25+ years old ... I am thinking the actual electrical switch is original. and is time to be replaced just because. So am fine with that. Problem has not come back since, it could very well be the solenoid ... changing the switch in my free time will give me peace of mind, but does not mean the issue is fixed. Starter solenoid is almost impossible to get to ... it will require dropping the starter and working on it on the bench. To much exhaust and frame in the way. I would put a starter in it tomorrow if thought it would fix it ... I might just change it anyways, instead of waiting for it to happen again.
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  2. What are you going to do with the clutch and brake pedals?
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  3. Ah, the German method, gutentite. Learned that one from an old boss of mine, born, raised and educated in Germany. His Dad was in the Wehrmacht and wore out three horses going into Russia, spent ten year in Russia after the war ended before they let him go. He had an interesting outlook on things. Good engineer and a car nut, though his preferences ran to Mercedes.
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  4. Well, it is in the book...... Must be about a 2.2-4.1 on the gutentight snugness scale.
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  5. In second diagram with brake switch, the front and rear lights are seperated. When brake is applied and signal is on, the opposite rear bulb is illuminated continously. Otherwise a seperate brake lamp is required.
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  6. George Asche sent me a "faster" set of gears for the 2nd. I now make 60 kmh / 37 mph easily in 2nd. 120 kmh / 75 mph were painful without overdrive. With George´s overdrive mine makes 140 kmh/ 85 mph with ~ 2200 rpm - if really wanted... Greetings from Düsseldorf! Go just a salute to Sweden. (2017 we visited my sister and brother in law , living in Viken)
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  7. Too old to require smog check.
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  8. what I learned from this excercise (thank you to all the contributors here) is that you CAN do stuff you didnt think you had the skills to do. my sight and dexterity skills have diminished but now its a task I would take on. Come on its a 1 barrel
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  9. We have one, a homing pigeon. With now two teenagers. But it appears that will end next spring. The younger generation is different.
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  10. Same here, leaks though, that's another story.
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  11. RE: leads through rectangular opening In similar applications, I have potted wires through case openings by using masking tape as a form or backing and carefully applying black RTV silicone, being careful to have the leads spaced at least one wire diameter...this effectively casts a flexible seal that is economical, robust, and easy to replace when required
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  12. I guess we are far enough along to safely say I'm buying this one. At least the loan is approved, insurance bought, and I spent all day pushing paperwork. Getting to the last of it and should have the paper end of the purchase in the mail Fri or Sat. Some pics from the seller while I wait. Hope the Coupe looks and runs half as good on arrival. Kinda 2 dream cars for me and Dad....Ol Bessy the Sedan back on the road and a 37 Dodge Business Coupe to bumble around with her.Hopefully Dad/Mom are serious about moving close to us in the next months. (Dad is 81, Mom is 79 i drive from NC to VA once each month to help them for a week.) Just two weeks back Dad indicated he was so proud of having his Bessy back on the road and wouldn't it be great to have a 37 Coupe or Truck to work on and then ride with her. 4 Days later i found a 36 truck and this coupe. Decided to go for the coupe, it still has what amounts to a truck bed and its the same year as Ol Bessy. Plus the truck looked too nice to consider "working on".From the photos and discussions it seems this one still has the original D5 1937 block in place. So, compression checks, etc on arrival and we'll see if it stays flat head with some old speed parts or not, (somewhere around here i have Bessy's original 37 head shaved 40 or 60 thousands for a compression bump)...but during that conversation two weeks back Dad kept referring to the 292 chevy 6, 3 carbs, automatic, etc. For 81 he still has the bug!He dosn't know about the Coupe yet (wanted to make sure I actually got it and got it here first).With luck, I'll have the Coupe here and running solid before they arrive on their house hunting trip in mid to late August. Dad will be tickled.....Mom will probably hit me. I plan to park Ol Bessy and Huddie (the Coupe) in the front yard so they see both when pulling in. Dad has not yet even seen Ol Bessy the sedan since she's had final assembly and been getting out on the road. Should be cool.
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  13. Hey ya'll. Thanks for adding me to the forum. Taking a bit of a leap of faith by bringing up the dreaded "kustom" word, but I'll give some back story. I grew up in Northern California going to shows with my pops and always liked the kustom crowd. I remember as a youngster seeing a '51 Merc with a DeSoto grill for the first time and telling my dad, "I want one of those". His response was something along the lines of "Sure kid, you've got champagne taste on a beer budget". Being that young I didn't know the grill wasn't original to the car. Fast forward many years and many cars later I came across a 1951 DeSoto Custom that needed a home. Guys usually rob the grills and bumpers and leave them to rot so I decided to give it the full custom treatment it deserved. Inspired by the Barris & Ayala's of Southern California I wanted to do something traditional that gave the '51 a facelift while still being true to its roots. Not slammed. No bags. No SBC. No tricks, just the good stuff. Here are some photos as it stands today and a list of the custom bits. Shaved and molded all around 4.5" chop Reshaped rear wheel openings Headlights extended 1" & frenched stock rings 1956 DeSoto 330 hemi w/ dual quds 1953 DeSoto Grill (STILL LOOKING FOR THE 2 OUTER MOST TEETH & WILLING TO BUY) 1956 DeSoto dash 1955 DeSoto wheel covers 1951 Packard spear trim 1956 Hudson tail lights Overrider using 1951 DeSoto bumper guards and 1951 Mercury center bar Ford shoebox rear window Will be painted 1951 factory solid midnight blue Will post more as things happen. I might be hounding ya'll for some parts!
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  14. Restarting my project after years of it sitting. Got loads of NOS parts and it is in need of some TLC. Need to start on the engine now. Original Where we are at I have done the following to it so far..... Cab, doors, fenders, etc. were sent to Arizona and dipped to remove all rust, this was a non-acid dip. Entire body including bed have been primed with DP40 Epoxy primer, interior has a base coat of the correct dark green, engine compartment has a base coat of gloss black. Frame and springs were sandblasted primed with DP40 Epoxy primer, and have a base coat of gloss black. All brake components including lines, slave cylinders, adjusters and liners are new and installed. All spring shackles and hardware, wheel bearings and seals, king pins, tie rod ends etc. are either new or NOS, primered, painted (where applicable) and installed. Gas tank has been etched and lined with epoxy tank liner, all lines are new, primered, painted and installed. Have the following NOS items, running boards, seat bottom, crank shaft, most if not all of the gauges, floor mat, maybe some other stuff. A new wiring harness has been made to an exact replica of the original using correct cloth covered wire but with a modern internal plastic coating. Steering wheel and horn button have been meticulously restored. Stock tube radio has been rebuilt and works. Stock hater has been restored and works Basically I have everything needed to assemble this vehicle and then some... Three engines (two tore down) (one complete with transmission and pto) two additional transmissions (one a fluid drive), two radiators (one dis-assembled), nine original wheels, four with tires for mobility. All stainless trim, no glass except for the two round corners (all other is flat and easily cut from the existing pieces which are cracked. Most all of the interior items such as gauge interiors, heater etc. are primered and painted I have probably left out a bit, I have not looked it over in quite a while. The vehicle and most all of this has been stored in the shop but I have two large and one small crate outside.
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  15. Glad you got it fixed ... I bought a rebuilt from rockauto, I thought the price was reasonable, and I kept my core and rebuilt it, put it away for future use. I think Mikes Carburetors made a great video to show how to assemble these simple carbs, I would send my carb to him for rebuild if I needed.
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