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Is the tag on your doorpost fastened with screws or rivets? If rivets, I would try to find similar looking rivets to attach a new tag. I think the DMV may not be pleased to see screws......which probably indicates to them a tag has been changed. I don't know what they think if seeing a nice shiny tag on a maybe rusty, dirty old car. Just saying.

Paul's Chrome lists surfaces they plate and /or polish,,,,,,,,,seems they do aluminum. Pot Metal (Zinc Diecast) Aluminum Steel Stainless Steel Cast Iron Brass Copper Lead Plastic Fiberglass Contact us for a free estimate! Paul's Chrome Plating, Inc.90 Pattison Street • Evans City, PA 16033 Tel: (800) 245-8679 • (724) 538-3367Fax: (724) 538-3403 Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm, Friday: 9 am – 3 pm

I like those whites. Yes indeedy, they do make 'em handle and ride better too.

fish-----K C is right up there with Route 66, Mustang Sally and a few others. I've played those many times, also. Grndpa We went to get the car last Thursday........the weather was nice. It was supposed to do stuff on Friday like snow and freezing rain -- but turns out it did not. So we got it, no problems.......figured better safe than sorry.

Is that a green plastic visor??? They were simply another accessory available at various places like Western Auto, J C Whitney, and others. There were also the plastic wind wings and the headlight visors and bug deflectors......you could have a matched set.

Well.........I ordered the one on eBay. Turns out to be about $1 more than Rock Auto when they add MO sales tax. A counter guy at the local NAPA store is going to check with one of his suppliers today as we found one on the computer that's supposed to be for a 50s Dodge 230 six cyl. Did not say what brand it is supposed to be and may have shipping cost. Price was around $70. I have two old fuel pumps that were laying around, was going to rebuild one.......but the new one sounds better. Then we will see if that helps my apparent problem of gas in the oil. My mechanic friend says the fuel pump can definitely create that problem, by virtue of a bad diaphragm.

Reply from Terrill Machine in DeLeon, TX on fuel pump rebuild or kit.................. Maybe it will help someone needing this done............ Dear Mr. Toft, The original fuel pump was a single action AC pump with a glass bowl attached to it. We charge $85 to rebuild a single action AC fuel pump. We also sell the kits for $45. For a kit, we will need the number off the pump. It will be stamped around the outside edge of the mounting flange or it could be on a tag attached under one of the screws. Prices are plus shipping. Thank You, Feltz Terrill Jr. Terrill Machine 1000 CR 454, De Leon, TX 76444 PH 254-893-2610 FAX 254-893-4841 terrillmachine@yahoo.com From their internet ad page, it appears Antique Auto Parts Cellar sells a repair kit for a Plym pump for $39.50 to $54.50 made with Buna-N nitrile rubber which is resistant to all sorts of stuff found in gasoline. Part of that cost may be whether it is a single pump, or has the vacuum pump portion as well.

The song "Kansas City" was mentioned in a post over on the regular P15-D24 forum. I have always thought it was first sung by Wilbert Harrison in 1959. However, Robin informed me it came out in 1952, under the name of "K C Lovin" done by boogie woogie piano man Little Willie Littlefield. Robin even had Little Willie as a guest artist at his big U K retro music event, Rhythm Riot, in 2006. Willie died in 2013. Turns out the song was written by Lieber and Stoller, who also wrote some songs done by Elvis. Found some historical info on good old wikipedia via google. Just posting for fun and for anyone who might be interested. (I just love cut and paste) Kansas City" is a rhythm and blues song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller in 1952.[1] First recorded by Little Willie Littlefield the same year, the song later became a #1 hit when it was recorded by Wilbert Harrison in 1959. "Kansas City" became one of Leiber and Stoller's "most recorded tunes, with more than three hundred versions,"[2] with several appearing in the R&B and pop record charts. Original song[edit]"Kansas City" was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, two nineteen year-old rhythm and blues fans from Los Angeles, who had their first success writing Charles Brown's #7 R&B chart hit "Hard Times". Neither had been to Kansas City, but were inspired by Big Joe Turner records.[3] I'm goin' to Kansas City, Kansas City here I come (2x) They got a crazy way of lovin' there, and I'm gonna get me some I'm gonna be standing on the corner, of Twelfth Street and Vine (2x) With my Kansas City baby, and a bottle of Kansas City wine...Through a connection to producer Ralph Bass, they wrote "Kansas City" specifically forWest Coast blues/R&B artist Little Willie Littlefield.[2] There was an initial disagreement between the two writers over the song's melody: Leiber (who wrote the lyrics) preferred a traditional blues song, while Stoller wanted a more distinctive vocal line; Stoller ultimately prevailed. They taught the song to Littlefield at Maxwell Davis' house, who arranged and provided the tenor sax for the song.[2] Littlefield recorded the song in Los Angeles in 1952, during his first recording session for Federal Records, a King Records subsidiary. Federal's Ralph Bass changed the title to "K. C. Lovin'", which he reportedly considered to sound "hipper" than "Kansas City". Littlefield's record had some success in parts of the U.S., but it did not reach the national chart. Wilbert Harrison version[edit]In 1959, after several years of performing Littlefield's "K. C. Lovin'", Wilbert Harrison decided to record the song. In March 1959 Harrison, with a trio including guitarist Wild Jimmy Spruill, recorded it in a New York studio for producer Bobby Robinson of Fury Records.[4]"Kansas City" was released on a single by Fury, catalog number 1023, later that year.[5] Although the song's arrangement varied little from Littlefield's, it "struck such a solid shuffle groove that it was unforgettable", with inspired rhythm and solo guitar work by Spruill.[3][6] Harrison's song was issued with Leiber and Stoller's original name, "Kansas City", but changed the refrain to "They got some crazy little women there, and I'm gonna get me one" and dropped one twelve-bar section. Shortly after the song's release, several other versions appeared. Billboard magazine's pop song pick of the week for March 30, 1959 listed five different releases of "Kansas City": Harrison's and versions by Hank Ballard and The Midnighters (King 5195), Rocky Olson (Chess 1723), Rockin' Ronald & the Rebels (End 1043), and a reissue by Littlefield (Federal 12351). A week later, the magazine announced the release of a version by Little Richard (Specialty 664), which was a medley of "Kansas City"[7] with some new lyrics and an earlier Richard song "Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey". Although Ballard's and Richard's versions both appeared in the lower reaches of theBillboard charts, Harrison's was a runaway hit, reaching number one in both the R&B and pop charts, where it remained for seven weeks,[8] and became one of the top selling records of 1959.[9] Harrison also recorded an answer song to the same tune as "Kansas City", entitled "Goodbye Kansas City", which was released on a single by Fury Records in 1960 (catalog number 1028).[5] The Beatles version[edit] "Kansas City/Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey" Song by The Beatles from the albumBeatles for Sale Released December 4, 1964 (mono and stereo) Recorded October 18, 1964 Genre Rock and roll Length 2:33 (mono version) 2:38 (stereo version) Label Parlophone Writer Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller/Richard Penniman Producer George Martin Beatles for Sale track listing [show]14 tracks In 1964, The Beatles' recorded Little Richard's medley of "Kansas City" and "Hey, Hey, Hey, Hey", a song they began performing in their early Hamburg days. Their version, which uses somewhat different lyrics, appears on the albums Beatles for Sale (UK) and Beatles VI (US) and was the B-side of the October 1965 single "Boys" as part of Capitol Records' Star Line series. Piano on the track was played by George Martin. A live version, recorded in Hamburg in 1962, was released on Live! at the Star-Club in Hamburg, Germany; 1962. Other live versions appear on the album Live at the BBC and in the film Let It Be. The Beatles were also seen on the American television program Shindig! performing the medley live in October 1964. Other versions[edit] "Kansas City" has been recorded by hundreds of performers, including Bill Haley & His Comets from the album Bill Haley and His Comets (1960),[12] Brenda Lee from All the Way(1961), Peggy Lee from Blues Cross Country (1962) and Miss Peggy Lee Sings the Blues(1988), Trini Lopez as a #23 pop chart single (1963), Jan & Dean from Surf City And Other Swingin' Cities (1963), Jay and the Americans from At the Cafe Wha? (1963), Fats Dominoas a single (1964), Sammy Davis Jr. from Sammy Davis, Jr. Sings the Big Ones for Young Lovers (1964), The Everly Brothers from Rock & Soul (1965), Tom Jones from From the Heart (1966) and Muddy Waters from Muddy "Mississippi" Waters – Live (1979). Ten versions of the song are featured on the 1994 album, The Best of Kansas City. In 1995, it was included in Smokey Joe's Cafe, the musical revue about the songs of Leiber and Stoller. Recognition and influence[edit] In 2001, Harrison's "Kansas City" received a Grammy Hall of Fame Award [13] and it is included on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's list of the "500 Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll."[14] In 2005, Kansas City adopted "Kansas City" as its official song, dedicating "Goin' to Kansas City Plaza" in the historic 18th and Vine Jazz district. Due to redevelopment, the "12th Street and Vine" intersection mentioned in the song no longer exists, but a park roughly in the shape of a grand piano and with a path in the shape of a treble clef exists at the former location, marked by a commemorative plaque.[15][16][17] Kinda long winded but I enjoy learning the history of such old songs and other musical events.

Looked up some You Tube clips of Willie.........a fine boogie woogie piano player. I went to Google and checked...........K C was written by Lieber and Stoller, who I think, wrote numerous songs for Elvis. Kansas City" is a rhythm and blues song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller in 1952.[1] First recorded by Little Willie Littlefield the same year, the song later became a #1 hit when it was recorded by Wilbert Harrison in 1959. "Kansas City" became one of Leiber and Stoller's "most recorded tunes, with more than three hundred versions,"[2] with several appearing in the R&B and pop record charts. Just for fun, I'm going to post some additional info on the song on the OT section.

I think the ones where you see the metal at the bottom are newer......like early to mid 50s. The first two with no metal look like 46-8.

I have a couple old fuel pumps (for Plymouth flathead six) , which probably should be rebuilt. Is there a handy source of rebuild kits for them?

Well now.......I just learned something. I always thought Wilbert Harrison was first on K C. I watched some more videos of Little Willie - indeed, he was good. Thanks, Robin.

Thanks Knuckle.......I'll check into it. Once I get the headlight connections straightened out, I'll see what it does. I have a couple headlight relays in my collection so I might use them. I got those headlights at O'Reilly Auto.

I have an old "Oogah" horn that, over time, slows down and doesn't turn fast enough to sound right. It seems to have windings like a generator. I wonder if the local generator shop could do something with it. It hardly turns now, after sitting over 2 years. And......am gonna have to work with the headlights. They didn't get re-connected just right......have only one brightness and they REALLY pull the battery needle down when turned on. The dimmer switch apparently is not in the loop now as it has no effect on anything. Will get out my wiring diagram and follow the wires - shouldn't be too difficult. I installed new 6V halogen headlight bulbs, which probably should have no major bearing on the current pull......or will they?

The original song "Kansas City" was done by Wilbert Harrison in 1959. Ken, I like your version of the song. As I began backing the car into the garage (under its own power) , it made a strange noise.....but thus far has not done it again. It was running kind of rough.......and yesterday I discovered one plug wire had come out of the distributor cap. Now it's smoother. Dale rebuilt the carb......taking two old ones to make one good one.....it needs a little fine tuning. Still smokes (or vapors) out the oil fill pipe. Will try a different fuel pump soon. Will have to get a new battery as the old one is probably 5 years old or so.....and sat for almost 3 years......pretty weak and not taking a charge real good. A new 6 volt at the Battery Outfitters store where I usually get them, is about $79.95 now. I think maybe there are some cheaper at Tractor Supply, but don't know how much cheaper. A battery I bought from a different farm supply for the coupe a while back, was not good, so it was returned.

Paul........sorry to hear about your fire loss. I just now (only about a month late) discovered your story, However, it seems you have a good handle on things now. I think my new detached garage is 24 x 32, which is nice......but not really quite big enough after installing storage shelves all around the outside, then taking up floor space with riding and push mowers, garden carts, and other misc items a person has. I used a double wide door so I could park a car in the center of the space and/or at an angle if desired. The two single doors do offer more privacy (because when the big door is open you can see in easily I don't want to tempt passersby who may have sticky fingers.....so I try to keep the door down most of the time.) The garage has the taller roof, to match the house style, therefore it has pretty big attic space, with a pull down ladder. The rafters are site-built......not trusses. Sorry to hear about your granddaughters Kitty Kat. We have two cats that are now 13 years old, so we can relate. Hope all ends up to your satisfaction and your truck returns to a usable, enjoyable vehicle again. Bob

Lumpy.........we did build a concrete bunker.........a solid concrete safe room in the new house,,,,,,,,,but I don't think the car will fit. LOL Ready to load it up in K.C. Home. Now I can work on detail stuff.

The engine is looking good.............

Going to Kansas City tomorrow (Thurs 2/27) to bring the Plymouth back home. A friend who hauls old cars around the country will take his enclosed trailer for the job....as the new top hasn't been installed yet. The weather is supposed to be OK, but get worse over the weekend. So.....it now has some body work done, new paint, a new wooden bow above the rear window, new interior and lots of small improvements you can't readily see. The bad news is - the engine is making some strange noise that might be a bearing or a ring. Will have to get my local mechanic fellow to come over and help diagnose the problem. Another local guy will install the new top I bought. Like the old saying---"it's always something". This damage was probably done during the tornado by my garage door opener flying around while still attached to the track at the other end. That's what probably broke the top bow too. It's amazing the car didn't receive more damage as the garage was demolished all around it, with the roof flying off into the wild blue yonder. You can see the garage door in the background..... which would have landed on the rear end had it not been short stopped by some things sitting closer to it than the car. You can see the track and garage door opener right beside the car. The wind took away things higher up on the walls, but left all this stuff that was sitting in the floor. Amazing. The tornado carried around this mucky mixture of dirt, leaves, insulation and who knows what else, which it threw up under the hood into the engine compartment; went into the honeycomb of the radiator, and even some into the glove box. Although it doesn't look too bad (it was the least damaged of anything we owned), it was scratched all over by stuff flying in the air......like bits of shingles. Dale ultimately had to clean the stuff out of the radiator by using pipe cleaners. So, after the better part of 3 years, the car will get to try out the new garage we built for it. It's the same color as before....67 Ford "Springtime Yellow" with same colof tan top. However, the interior is all new. Will take some getting used to after all the years of the plaid seat covers. So..........that's the latest news.

There is usually a wiring diagram in the back of the Repair/Service manual for each model. They can be found for sale on eBay, as either original or reprint. A parts manual is also very handy. All that wiring gets confusing.

Hi. Welcome. The car is looking good. The interior especially. The vette grille isn't too bad on this model. A split manifold with a couple of the longer glasspacks sounds good on these old flatheads. (my opinion)

I think the Highlander model had some plaid on the interior......at least on the door panels, and not sure about the seats. See if you can find on the internet pictures and/or sales material for the Highlander. Here's some found on the net............click on the links to view. https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSZNP8GTefUyeAbrCztziJD8tKZ2k18GcwIotWLXwEwEfc3EYtV https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTCF8Qy80Fp7ImxPuZd6qc4tyRDE_zCuiCFpr0-RGbuA9YoiduEsQ https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSgcc-l3p-E7Pp2wTFfp8uAe49CDPGpIVHRoZ_C5I83eAh8BD8WVw https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQoLVhl_TaxJ94EcdiZ_b7aIrjEJXNhtMjXd2wpIlv7BJfGz5jPtQ

Late at night, in southwest Missouri, I used to listen to WLAC in Nashville, TN. They had shows sponsored by Randy's Record Shop, Stan's Record Shop and Buckley's Record Shop. One of the DJs was "The Ol Hossman" Bill Allen. The shops sold 45 rpm record "packages" containing maybe half a dozen records by popular blues and soul artists of the time. Mail order, of course. Then, there was XERF in Mexico, home to Wolfman Jack, Paul Kallinger and others. They sometimes said they were located in Del Rio, Texas.....but were really in Mexico. Found this info on another site: XERF-AM was a Mexican clear-channel station on 1570 kHz in Ciudad Acuña, Coahuila, near the United States border. It gained fame as a 250-kilowatt border blaster used by famed disc jockeys Ramon D. Bosquez, Arturo Gonzalez, and Wolfman Jack. Now branded as La Poderosa, it is owned by the Instituto Mexicano de la Radio (IMER), a Mexican public broadcaster. On a couple local and area stations in the 50s you could call the DJ and have him dedicate a song to your girlfriend or boyfriend (or just a friend.) The good old days of A.M. radio.

Derek....nice car. O'Reilly Auto Parts, NAPA, and other regular auto stores will probably have some few mechanical parts like maybe fuel pumps and such. E bay is a good source, although the prices have jumped in the past few years. There are still some decent buys on there.....just have to read the ads carefully. Also places like Andy Bernbaum, an advertiser on here, who specialize in old car parts. Also buy a copy of Hemmings Motor News and read thru their ads for services as well as parts for your brand. You might make yourself a list and add to it as other sources come to light. As you may know by now.........the Wayfarer was Dodge's cheapest model in the years it was made. But, they are cool. If you have not purchased a Repair/Service Manual and a Parts Manual, you should do that real soon. If you can't find original books, there should be reprints available.

Looks great. (Were those originally Pontiac wheel covers?)