Robin (UK)

Guys, I came across these pictures on the web. Hadn't seen them before, so thought I'd share them. All the best. Robin.

Bob, Thanks - please check your email. R.

The ClassicHeads ignition is a Pertronix set-up. I believe that for the distributors in our cars they can't provide a reversible set-up (i.e. the conversion involves a change to the base plate, which means it can't be put back to mechanical points). That's whay Pertronix themselves don't offer the kit. I'm looking at obtaining a spare distributor to undertake this conversion - keeping the original as a spare. Any other advice or reports of experiences would be appreciated. Thanks. Robin.

Guys, I need a pinion seal for my P15 - QUICKLY. Does anyone have one which they could send by UPS next day to the UK? Please email me - Robin@RockTheJoint.com - if you can help. Thanks. Robin.

Don, I'm sure I have a spare hood ornament in far better shape than yours. I'd happily send it to you for the price of the postage, but I'm guessing that from the UK it would be about 15 or 20 bucks. If you can't get one cheaper, closer to home, let me know and I'll find it in my garage and pop it in the mail. Robin.

Great to hear that another beautiful car is coming to Europe. Good luck! I bought my P15 convertible without seeing it. My first sight was at the docks. Unforgettable! The car was largely as I expected it to be. Some things better, some things worse. But all was OK for me and I felt I got a fair deal. Hope all works out well for you. Robin.

Has the car been switched to negative ground? If so, maybe the owner didn't bother to sitch the fuel gauge wires. What's the ammeter showing?

Robert, Good to see you back on the Forum. Looks like some good advice above, but I just thought I'd give an opinion... Your problem sounds very much like a radiator issue, to me. If the temperature gauge capillary or bulb was broken, the gauge would not work at all. I had a problem with my coupe, some time ago. Would run fine all day if kept below 60mph. Go to 61 and it would start to boil, very quickly. Turned out that the radiator was partly blocked with sludge and, over 60mph, the faster water flow through the parts of the radiator that were working would not allow enough cooling before the water flowed back to the engine. Bryan bought the car, re-cored the rad straight away and has never had a problem since. Good luck with the fix. Let us know how you get on. Robin.

I posted a picture while you were on your vacation. Check out my posts to see the car - it looks just like yours. Robin.

Wow! That's a beauty.

As of next week, my car will be running a FENTON head with a SHARP dual-carb intake, FENTON headers and repop EDMUNDS CUSTOM air cleaners. Looking forward to hearing that run. In the future, I'd quite like an Edmunds water-heated intake and I'm considering a lumpy cam.

Guys , Thanks for all the info, on and off the Forum. As usual - you are such a great source of knowledge. I have to confess that my intake is a Sharp unit (not Fenton) but I knew a lot of you run Fentons so I was trying to tap into your knowledge. It seems that the intake has thinner flanges than the Fenton headers, so it's not possible to clamp the parts with the standard clamping washer. The guys at the shop are now going to machine a set of stepped washers, so that the hold-down pressure is correct on each piece. They are hot-rodders, so they’re used to solving those awkward little problems. And it’s good to know my car’s in safe hands. Thanks again. Have a good weekend. Robin.

The intake has flanges which need to be clamped to hold the intake in place, but the flanges on the headers are thicker, so it won't clamp down. I've been told that Chevys use 'bridges' on the bolts, to hold the intake.

Guys, Does anyone have any idea where i can get a set of four offset clamps for fitting the Fenton dual-carb intake? I believe the Chevy stovebolt uses something similar. Thanks. Robin.

Don, Thanks for the video clips. That engine sounds amazing. Wow! Makes me consider it even more. I'll catch up with George Asche about specs. Anyone else got experience of George's (or other) hot cams? Thanks. Robin.

Does anyone run a mild (or less mild) cam with a dual-carb set-up? If so, I'd love to get reports of how the motors idle and what differences you have experienced. Any advice on spec (and suppliers) would be appreciated. I'm just considering whether or not to make the change, to get the most out of my dual carb set-up. Thanks. Robin.

I found a Swiss guy's website which features his pictures from a holiday in Uruguay in 2005. He's obviously a car nut. Some of the cars he found are amazing. Check these two pictures.... Bob T - have you been taking trips to South America, without telling us?

Tim, I've seen a few D25s in the UK and I seem to remember one had a stainless grille (most, as you say, have cast grilles). Didn't get a picture but, if I see it again....

Brad, It's definitely a D25. I don't think the D25s were specifically Canadian models - they were also exported to other countries. This one's probably been in SA since it was new, and I'd guess it's right hand drive. Probably a unique survivor.

My guess would be a holed piston or a stuck valve. I think it's time to get that head off and take a look. Good luck. R.

I found this picture on a Google search. It's a South African car. There can't be many of these around.

Guys, This Ebay auction is live, but I didn't think it likely that any of you would be worried about me posting it here... Interesting Hudson model - HOW MUCH!!!? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1949-Hudson-Manufacturers-Rep-Demo-Model-VERY-RARE_W0QQitemZ220103513045QQihZ012QQcategoryZ50434QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Hi Guys, Do any of you know anything abouth this unit, which sold recently, on Ebay? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHRYSLER-1946-54-PowerBrake-NOS-DESOTO46-54-D-46-52-PLY_W0QQitemZ290102880612QQihZ019QQcategoryZ34199QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem It's a Santay Imperial Power Brake. I didn't ask before, as I don't like to give links to live auctions in case someone on here is bidding. R.

Guys, You'll remember that Bryan is looking for a replacement engine for his coupe. We've found a supplier of reconditioned military motors who has the following available: T245 M37 dodge powerwagon and T223 dodge engines for sale used in the WC 63 WWII dodge. Which, if any, of these two options would work best in the Plymouth? Thanks. Robin.

Guys, Thanks ever so much for the advice, and leads to carbs for sale. I've passed all the info on to my friend. R.