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  1. RobertKB
    Very interesting. I had no idea.
  2. RobertKB
    Definitely a 1954 Dodge but the serial number does not match anything in my Canadian parts manual that also contains the serial numbers of all cars built in Canada. Also, I have never seen a firewall tag like that. My guess is it was specifically built either in Canada or the US for the export market so different tag and numbers. If US built it will have the shorter 23” engine and if built in Canada, it will have the longer 25” engine.
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    Modern iron for me as well. I have three old Mopars with flatties but also this ‘63 Ford ?Fairlane 500. Just had the 260 V8 rebuilt. Non-Mopar but still a sweet car.
  4. RobertKB
    Yes, $68. ?
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    Totally agree. Last summer I fired up my really good spare engine, sitting on my garage floor, for the first time in over 20 years. Only thing I did to the carb was pour gas down it. Engine fired immediately and ran off the “coke bottle” tank with no issues. Accelerator pump worked perfectly.
  6. RobertKB
    Maybe this should have been your first step. ? Would have saved a lot of hassle.
  7. RobertKB
    1950 was the last year for the old in-line straight eight flathead. This car has a hemi and 1951 was its first year. I believe I am correct but others with more knowledge will likely add their thoughts as well.
  8. RobertKB
    Yes, the original ferrule is firmly attached to the line. I would recommend placing a “want ad” in the classifieds. I would put down year and make of car as line length can vary depending on width of dash. Longer is better than shorter. Someone out there likely has a spare one. Not me as I hang onto spare unique factory parts unless I have more than one. Always better to go factory than trying to cobble something together that may or may not work. Also, you don’t want to damage the fitting on the gauge itself using inappropriate parts. Then you’ll need a new gauge as well.
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    Your “original” line is most likely not original. The line and ferrule I show is probably the first time it’s been separated from the gauge since new. It’s a spare gauge I have and I took it apart specifically for this thread. I have worked on many old Mopars from 1938 through 1954 and every oil gauge line had that fitting.
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    This is what the factory used. There is no flare on the end going into the gauge. To me it’s a specialty item. As mentioned the line is long enough to go through the firewall and the other end meeting the hose is flared.
  11. RobertKB
    I would recommend using anti-freeze after work is done, not straight water. It contains a lubricant to help the water pump and helps prevent rusting inside the block which may have aided the initial problem. If leak is fixed, no loss of coolant.
  12. RobertKB
    Nice truck. There are no stupid questions, just stupid mistakes because you didn’t ask.
  13. RobertKB
    Nice car. Hope you get it back. If I was the owner, you might have trouble getting it back. I like Fords from that era. My ‘63 Fairlane 500 with 260 V8.
  14. RobertKB
    Yes, the “I” is not quite as obvious as the other numerals.
  15. RobertKB
    Congratulations! Date is correct.
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    Definitely off topic. I learned Roman Numerals when I was a kid. My grandsons have no idea. Not much used today except maybe on some clocks and for the Super Bowl. It’s time my grandsons, 15 and 13, knew so I am going to teach them. Roman Numerals are really pretty straight forward once you know the seven letters involved and how they’re placed. Picture below has Roman Numerals on a well-known building, at least to me. Questions: 1. What’s the date? 2. What city is it in? 3. What is the building? If you have travelled much, many of you will have seen the building. One clue, it’s not in Rome.
  17. RobertKB
    Sometimes just telling your boss to b***** off and die works. Either he gets the message you’re not happy and changes or he fires you. If the latter, you’re thinking of changing jobs anyway and you had the satisfaction of speaking your mind.
  18. RobertKB
    Thanks for posting more pictures. That is a beautiful car with an interesting history! Love the colour. Is that its original colour?
  19. RobertKB
    Gorgeous car! More pictures please!
  20. RobertKB
    Nice job on the MC. Regarding the seals. These new seals are not as robust as the older ones and can be easily damaged installing them. Hope all works out well and it should be a fun trip to the BBQ. Wish I was closer.
  21. RobertKB
    Looks like you did what needed doing and it should stop the leak. Nice job. Regarding the head two sayings come to mind. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” and “Let sleeping dogs lie”. I see no point in pulling the head unless necessary. “Just to have a look” is not necessary.
  22. RobertKB
    I had the ‘51 Dodge and ‘53 Plymouth out earlier in the year. Today was the first drive for my ‘48 Dodge D25 club coupe. It lives in a rented garage and hadn’t run in five months. Fired right up and drove like I parked it yesterday.
  23. RobertKB
    Great pictures. Virtually the same angle. You’ll enjoy finding out more about your car! Definitely keep us posted.
  24. RobertKB
    How is matt/flat vintage? These trucks were all shiny when they left the factory. They went from factory shiny to dull original colour and then kinda to rusty patina. Matt black was never in their history. For kinda the same money you can get a decent paint job and a nice looking truck that is a bit more colourful. Matt black is highly over-rated! Just my thoughts.
  25. RobertKB
    Neil Riddle at Old Plym Cafe has a lot of trim pieces, mostly NOS. He is very personable and easy to deal with. He sells lots on eBay but will certainly talk on the phone or email. He also goes by seaplym sometimes. Just google him or use search function on this forum. Sometimes you just have to be patient and keep checking eBay. It’s hard to find everything at once. These pieces do turn up eventually. You can also place wanted ads in the classified section of this forum.
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