John Reddie

Actually all posts here were most helpful and informative.?

Great help guys, thank you. I wonder if any are still left. Maybe overseas?? John R

My mistake Los Control. The photo should be coming up. John R

Here's the photo. Sorry

I have always been a fan of old cars with different unique styling and this one is certainly one of them. Thanks for any info. John R

Sal, Before you take the exhaust apart, be sure that your points, spark plugs and ignition timing are set correctly. I believe that a vacuum gauge can be used to checked for restricted exhaust flow but I forget the procedure that is done. i am sure someone on here can provide the correct answer. Keep us updated on your findings. John R

Yes i would be sure the points are gapped correctly and your spark plugs are gapped right along with correct ignition timing setting. A plugged fuel filter or a restricted exhaust system could produce power loss as well Whatever the case good luck to you. John R

It's been years since I heard those referred to as "Jesus Clips" and I remember that that was how they got their name. Thanks for taking me back a number of years.? John R

I just got a badge too. Member since 2006 as well. John R

Hello and welcome. You have a really nice looking survivor car there. Those cars are a pleasure to drive. John R

Yes, Bob was a swell guy and his photos of the rural country roads he traveled up in the Catskills in his "40 Plymouth with his dog Cooper were a pleasure to view. He is truly missed. John R

Hi Amanda and welcome to the forum. I had a black 1948 Dodge in high school and it was a great old car. Mine had the electric wipers and I put an outside sun visor on it too. It was the only car I ever had that the ignition switch failed on. I'd be driving along and the engine would cut out momentarily then come back on causing a loud backfire. Those are great cars and dependable - enjoy. John R

I believe that the breather material is a fine wire mesh. Also check your oil filler cap as that is part of the crankcase breather system and can cause problems if the mesh in it becomes clogged. Good luck. John R

As a life long Massachusetts resident and have driven in Boston, I must say I totally agree with this. I do not need to go to Boston very often but when I do, the train is a blessing. John R

I remember back when I had my '48 Dodge in 1960 the speedometer cable broke. You could buy a universal fit repair cable that was longer than an original and pair it up with your old one. It came with a little swedging piece and an end that fit into the speedometer. You cut the cable to length and swedged the new end on in a vice. It worked good - but on an ebrake cable, I would want a super strong connection. Does anyone remember those speedo cable repair kits? John R