Adam H P15 D30

Im sure there’s a bad one every once in a while.

This is all you need. Been using one for years and my gas gauge works perfectly. https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Runtz-12-Volt-to-6-Volt-Voltage-Reducer,2374.html I've also seen where the gauge doesn't care and where someone spliced in a light bulb. Most gauges probably don't care Adam

What time of year? Could Arizona still have been on winter blend? I do know Western Arizona and Nevada use CA gas. I really notice the difference in my daily when I get into New Mexico. Adam

Oh, almost forgot... My fuel line comes off the pump and goes between the headers to the carbs. I put a snap together asbestos looking cover over it and I have no fuel issues even on 100 degree days. This is using crap california gas with lots of nasties in it. Adam

Yes, read Squirrel's thread from this year and try to find last years thread also. I recall Don saying he had some temp issues but I also recall him saying they were cured with the new radiator. My 49 almost never hits 190 and it has the stock honeycomb radiator. What thermostat is in there? Think about going back to a 160 and adjust your cooling fan accordingly if there is a hotter one in there. I use a fan switch that comes on at 185 and off at 175. Adam

Yes, that’s the way CA works now.

Calling the CA DMV is a serious time commitment starting with the 1-2 hour hold time before you even talk to a human. Then the information you get will be incorrect running you in circles. I would try AAA first.

Never underestimate how stupid and unhelpful the CA DMV is. James hit the nail on the head! Paul- you may have better luck since you go to a more rural DMV. When I have DMV dealings I do it in Sonora because the Bay Area DMVs are the worst! better off with new black plates. Adam

Richard, I've been using a 16" pusher on the front of my honeycomb radiator in my 49 ever since the original engine fan spit a blade years ago. No issues... Adam

I have HEARD flatheads use the same core plugs as an early HEMI and the aftermarket carries bolt in core plugs because HEMI's have a tendency to spit them out if you spank them a little. I would check.... Wayfarer would probably have more info.

Love teaching my kids how to drive these old cars! My daughter had the same look of excitement as yours! Good for you and her

At least that’s an easy one to replace

If you go to an electric fan, loose the mechanical one all together. Makes for much quieter driving. Make the electric fan thermostat controlled so you don’t have to worry about forgetting to turn it on. I put a T in my heater hose fitting at the back of the head and installed a temperature switch there.

Small block Chevy / TH 350 trans.

No pictures but it's ugly.. Got a belly button engine / trans

I went to Jegs chrome wheels baby moons

James, I can think of a few reasons why the engineers built negative caster into their specs: 1. The engineers made a mistake - Yes it does happen, a lot! 2. The engineers were counting on the rolling resistance of bias ply tires to stabilize. 3. The engineers were trying to minimize steering effort with the heavy car. 4. People in 1949 weren't rolling down the freeway at 70mph with slicker radial tires. Positive caster for stability at speed is a FACT not a suggestion. Radial tire's less rolling resistance may make it more noticeable. For less than the time you have invested in your research, you could have rolled the upright back (add pos caster) and been done with it. It does take a little creativity with the front end to adjust the "non-adjustable" caster but it can be done.

My Dodge is my 20 footer that lives outside and gets parked on the street and Costco etc. This is a 36 Ford rumble seat coupe and it deserves to get finished, but I'll still drive it and park it in parking lots because that's what they are made for.

Got a new toy to add to the stable the other day. Not sure what the plans are yet but it's a 20 footer that needs a lot of work. 36 Ford Coupe

Not to be blunt but that seems like a lot of effort for something that is well known. You need positive caster for stability no matter what kind of car it is. I would add as much positive caster as the front end will allow and retest. It will probably only allow a couple of degrees but anything positive will help the wander. I don’t have the OE specs in front of me but I remember 0-1 degrees positive. I would never set up negative caster on a street driven vehicle no matter what the “book” says, it will always cause a wander. I think I got 2-3 degrees positive out of my 49, it’s adjustment is maxed. A simple angle finder can be used to add the caster you need. 4-6 degrees would be ideal but expect 1-3 with the old front end. Maybe they ask for negative caster on your heavy car to reduce steering effort but trading stability.

Front disc brakes are one of those things that you may not need until you need them, especially if you drive it a lot as I do. I did the drum brake thing for a few years but eventually gave in. I installed the Rustyhope kit on the front of mine and retained the stock master cylinder and no power booster. All I had to do to the master was pull the internal check valve out. I did also go to a newer rear axle with modern drum brakes and the car stops extremely well with a light pedal. Total costs for the front discs was less than rebuilding the drums and I’m not concerned with originality. Adam

The early stages before I went to modern rims... This is just paint cracking because of the flex.

Ok, if it is a Mustang "car" pan it will have 2 sumps and 2 drains. The front is small so not much comes out. If someone installed a truck pan, it will only have a front sump. The engine is at a bit of an angle but it won't effect anything, I've seen v-drive boats with twice the angle. That is an 86 and up 302, but I cannot see if it says 5.0 EFI or 5.0 HO, there is a difference, mostly with the cam and firing order. If it has a truck pan, put 6 qts of oil and see where it is on the dipstick. If it has a car pan, put 5 qts of oil and do the same. Looks like a light truck or Crown Vic engine... If the firing order is the same as a 351 Windsor, it is an HO motor, probably out of a Mustang. Low performance 302's use a different firing order and the upper plenum says "EFI" Hope this helps????

Thank you for the compliment, the idea is to make the graft as invisible as possible. Nova subframes are rear steer and present more issues than a minor radiator support mod. Anything will fit in anything, just depends on how adventurous you are with the angle grinder and welder