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Two recent discussions: https://p15-d24.com/topic/53757-old-mopar-flat-head-engine-oil-additives-poll/ https://p15-d24.com/topic/53256-oil/

Side window glass. Thanks to 41 Plymouth Mark, and his detailed videos.

Back in the garage at HOME. Paint and body came out perfect, Sooo happy with the color. I'll be posting more pix as assembly gets started. Happy Day !!

September reminds us that winter is coming. Good time to think about reversing your battery so you get heat and not AC.

First question is does the engine have an oil filter already on the engine? It could be the old style oil can style that is a throw-away metal all inone unit could be a fram PB1/2 or other brand or does it have the canister style inwhich there is a bolt on the lid that you unscrew and the lid comes off and there isa drop in oil filter. Need to answer the above question first. If there is no oil filter then I would stay with a straight weight motor oil 30 weight NON-Detergent. If you use a 10w-30W oil which is a detergent oil there isa good possibility that particles of the built up sludge in the bottom of th eoil pan will become lose and then get into the oil passages and can make a mess with the engine and since there is not filter even more issues. If there isa n oil filter check the filter element and replace then you could use 10w-30. remember that when using a detergent oil the oil will turn black sooner because of the cleaning agents. So the decision is up to you. You then might ask what oil brand to use. This is a persoannal choice on your part. The motor oils of today are so much better that when in the 40-50's. So any brand off the self even the walmart store brand will be fine. Some people use diesal oil because of the zzdp additive for the flat tappets Thats another issue all on its own. If you rebuild your enigine then would suggest that you use a breakin oil during the iintial startup and the zddp additive to help with the flat tappets since the internal parts would be so clean and to eliniate any wear issues. Others wil chime in on this topic. Rich HArtung Desoto1939@aol.com

I had a hard time finding it but eventually came across some online from O'reilly's. https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/b/non-california-4604/chemicals---fluids-16461/oil-16865/motor-oil---conventional-25267/2673028dc6c2/pure-guard-non-california-motor-oil-10w-1-quart/nd10qt/6319898/ When I drained the old stuff I could tell by the smell that it was definitely standard gear oil and not motor oil. Chances are you'll notice the same with yours.

Your right, Mark's videos are a great help! He has a new one of the 41 cruising to music.

Check your brakes also before winter and remember to put on the brake socks....gotta have brake shoes and socks for winter. Oh, I don't get extra blankets....I just get extra mufflers.

I looked up into the engine while the pan was off but of course I couldn’t see everything, I’ll change the filter and I’ve cleaned the timing set and pan the best I could. I’ll run it again and change the oil pretty soon to try to flush it out.

And don’t forget to change the air in your tires from summer air to winter air.

HI Pete,, This laborday week-end,, we went to southen Quebec, just right at the border with Highgate, VT. ,, but with the border close, we are riding in circle.. lol Vermont , just like us, has one of the most beautifull fall color, because of the maple trees, the change of colors already started,, good time to ride and the view is pictures perfect.

Here's one I saw a few years ago

Exterior stainless trim installed. 40 years since I remove this trim so putting it in was intimidating. Turned out very easy after all. Lots of tape to protect the paint. Push it all firmly into place until the two ends lineup with the slot in the body ,on the interior side of the door. Clip over the seem, tab on back bends into the door frame slot.

I've been enjoying this thread, and you have every right to be proud. Nick will be doing very well if he keeps up with two out of three of those like skills ( I still pick up my trombone, but my last, and first, competitive run was a 5k with my fellow co-workers at my first job after college - in 1977).

Door handles done. Tapped new threads 10-24. and added a nylon lined nut to each. Very solid feel. Taping to prevent scratching the paint has worked well.

Brag away, you have reason to be proud. Nick's done a fine job - and so have you, Dad.

Dad, your bragging is indeed justified. ?

Those oil galley plugs are 5/16" . You need a very high quality driver to remove them. They are extremely tight and hard to remove with a weak or poor fitting bit.