Adam H P15 D30

You are so lucky you had good floors. Looks very good...... For a different perspective, here's how I did mine.

X2 but the starter doesn't know the difference.

Thanks, I will do so. Only my 49 is not completely stock (close) and my 47 definately is not stock.

I love the photos, My dad had a 29 Durant model 60 about 20 years ago. Was a 4 door sedan but didn't have the side mounts. Had a Chrysler Flathead in it too. I wish I knew about the show, Would have been nice to been there.

If you want disc brakes, look for an 8.8 Ford from a 95+ Explorer (might be too narrow though) You can adapt the Explorer rear disc to the 8" and 9". I looked for the "less desireable" tapered tubed" 8" because they are cheap, have gear ratios we need and can use our U bolts. Everyone wants the Maveric 8" for the larger tubes but they are $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. I don't see the need for rear disc brakes on these old cars.

I found one out of a 64???? Falcon 6cyl. The spring pads will have to be moved but it's within an inch of the stocker. I can't remember if it has the 3.40 or 3.54 gears and it has the tapered axle tubes (which most people don't want) but allows us to keep our lower spring mounts and same sized u bolts.

My 49 does the same thing. Engine has about 10k on a rebuild and runs great. I just drive it like a regular clutch and forget about the fluid drive.

Costco has them. At least they do over on this side of the country.

Thanks, Going to remove 1 when I put the 8" ford rear in.

Did you have to strip the frame to metal to use thr POR 15 or did it go over the old stuff? Thanks

Which spring in the pack did you remove? One of the long ones or a short one? Thinking about the same thing on my 49. Thanks!!

As an owner of multiple early Hemi's and several Flathead powered vehicles (only 1 now), I would say that the Poly motor has a coolness about it that neither Hemis nor Flatheads have. Plus you just done see them. He's probably going to end up with a V8 in it anyway, doesn't hurt to tear it down to see how bad it may or may not be. On a side note: My first car was a 39 Plym business coupe, running Flathead. My dad's buddy bet me 100.00 that there would be a V8 in it within a year. I always liked the Flatheads so I took the bet. 8 months later there was a 413 and a 4 speed in it. You can't change nature and he's a teenage boy!!!!!

Yes it works perfectly. I already got the voltage reducers last night. Too much risk. When my father used to convert the TUGs from 6 to 12v the fuel guage never knew the difference but I am not risking it. Ironically they had the 201's in them. United would overhaul them after 2500 - 3000 hours. That's A LOT of miles and they were always revved to the moon. Usually just a re ring and bearing.

If he is intent on putting a V8 in the car, find a more period correct motor for it. If I could find a 301 or 331 POLY I would think about swapping it out also. Those old Polys are just as cool as a Flathead.

As long as it isn't 90+ degrees out and I want to drive the Dodge, I drive it. Hell, it has wipers except when accelerating IT'S JUST A CAR......

I can certainly say my 6v lights were very bright also. The deciding factor for me was when the rear bushing gave out in my generator. Either fix it and still have a generator or convert to 12v and I can add modern conviences as I go. I also added fuses just to be safe. It was more involved than I thought because of the fuses, not the conversion. Still not sure about the fuel guage and clock on 12v, some say they will run on 12v??????? Haven't hooked them up yet.

I always used a propane torch to heat it slightly to soften it. Then scrape it right off. Works for seam sealer and lead also. Stinks pretty bad so make sure the wife isn't home.

Ok, I have a question about the clock and fuel guage when changing to 12v. I have searched the archives and some say they don't know the difference. One person said it could damage the points in the winding mechanism if operated on 12v, others say they have had no problems. Car is a 49 Dodge Wayfarer. Any thoughts or input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

Hey James, Please e-mail me your info. Thinking about changing the F.D. oil in my 49. I'm in your back yard in San Bruno. Adam axrh350@yahoo.com

I mounted 235/75/15 on my stock rear wheels, bit of a pain but they have been fine for a year now. Smaller tires on the front. No clearance issues. This is on my 49.

I also have a 7" DUAL diaphram booster. My engine will produce about 10" of vacuum on a good day so I am going to use a resevoir with a built in vacuum pump. ECI sells them I think. With good vacuum and a dual booster, 7" should be enough.

Is that a TCI brake pedal mount under there? Same as I use. Is the front suspension stock or?????

I have that size on the front of my 49 Dodge, it is lowered about 2" though. Too small for the rear. Adam

Having driven a 40 Furd with drum brakes and then my 49 Dodge, I will say the Mopar brakes are FAR superior. Even though they are finikey (to say the least). If, and it's a big if, I decide to replace my brakes with disc, I would sell or give the parts to someone who could use them. I have waaaay too much stuff in my basement as it is. I also don't post here a lot but I am on the site almost every day. One thing that makes it so great here is there are the purists and the modifieds. For the most part we all intermingle. As both my cars are "modified" (49 only slightly) I enjoy the different points of view. I will have to say there is A LOT more tolerance at the streetrod shows for stockers than there is at the concorse for modifieds. The concorse even has a modified class now but the noses are still held up high. Maybe it's a left coast thing only. I took 1 of my cars on the Americruise a few years back from Pamona to Lincoln Ne, I took the streetrod..... Not the stocker. I do enjoy hearing "You drove that here with the Flathead?" every time I drive the Dodge. Each vehicle has it's nitch.

It was built in 1957, probably 26 feet. NO LUXURY ABOUT IT. Rotten to the core. Name was Mudsucker. I water skiied behind it once but had to take it to 4000 RPM to get me up. Made a lot of strange noises. Reliable as hell. Towed many newer boats back to Oyster Pt. with that.