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So,I'm skimming through the thread, and I read, "... was pretty common for people,girls to carry 45's " and I see a snapshot from "Easy Rider"...Right off I'm thinking guns and MackTheFinger musta grown up in a pretty rough neighbourhood.LOL

Keith, It is not available at NAPA in Canada...They have never heard of it, (blank stare at the counter), lol. I live not far from the US/Canada border,I phoned the NAPA dealer in Cut Bank,Montana...trucked from Billings,Montana, it was there the following morning for pick up. Without getting political...there is no French language on the container,only English and Spanish...Canada would be a very insignificant market,,,?

I have a number of vintage cars with stock standard transmissions,several are equipped with the overdrive option, (all are 1952 and older). I am hesitant to recommend the best transmission oil to use .While there may be better products on the market today,I use the same gear oil as what Plymouthy mentioned.... I might add that the price per gallon Plymouthy quoted sounds about right, I bought mine several years ago and it was a little less expensive?

This is a page I scanned from my 1937 Chrysler owners handbook with recommended transmission fluids... On the right hand page there is reference to using Aircraft oil or Engine oil for use with the overdrive transmission.

Loren, I found your comment about using motor oil in standard transmissions interesting. Several years ago I was at a shop that specializes in rebuilding transmissions, I asked what they use in standard transmissions.The answer was SAE 50 motor oil...While it is not what I use, nor am I recommending using motor oil, I found this viscosity comparison chart ...

My 1937 Chrysler has the stock headlights, lenses and reflectors fitted for halogen bulbs with parts from Speedway Motors.While my Chrysler is now 12 volts, ....using 6 volt halogen bulbs along with a headlight relay I believe should work okay for a 6 volt system.

Started reviewing this thread today , and I had missed the message in your reply...

I would prefer hearing that exhaust note rather than the, Ring A Ding Ding Tuner Car sound. ?

Keith,The car I was out driving that day was a 1936 DeSoto coupe. This car,while not completely restored in the truest sense is in very nice condition.The model is quite rare.It is an Airstream S1 Custom coupe built in Windsor,Ontario.I believe it grabbed attention at the show because it is unique,certainly different from the majority of cars on display that day.... A bit of background ... I was fortunate to see the ad when it was offered for sale five years ago. I have to commend the previous owner,(a very nice gentleman), for his work in putting the car together as he bought a project the owner prior to him was unable to complete.He also gave me a documented history of the car up to that time along with photos for which I am grateful.As with any vehicle there is always something left to be to be done by the next owner but that's part of the enjoyment of the hobby. ?

According to my 1937 Chrysler shop manual, it lists Champion J8 spark plugs for the cast iron head - Champion H10 spark plugs for the aluminum head. The difference may be in the reach of the spark plugs as you would not want carbon build up to damage the threads on the aluminum head.

I have seldom entered a car show, mainly because I don't like to hang out all day in the hot sun... In the summer,taking an old car out for a cruise is enjoyable and if an old car event is scheduled I may head off in that direction. Usually I just park out on the road, have a quick look to see if there's any cars of interest to me and then head off.Several years ago,I was out for a drive and knew there was a car show being held in a nearby town so off I headed. There was a bit of cloud cover and it wasn't overly hot so I decided to pay the entry fee and hang out there for the duration. The money raised from the entry fee was all going to support a local food bank,so that seemed fair by me.The trophies,etc. were all donated by local businesses. The car I drove that day is for the most part original with necessary repairs done during it's life.I parked the car where directed and left it to check out the other vehicles. 150 plus vehicles were at the show, most had arrived by the time I got there,some of them had been brought in enclosed trailers. Anyhow I left my car parked .. with the gravel rash,the bug splatter, a bit of mud splatter as well and headed off to see the other vehicles. Occasionally I would swing by my car,but for most of the day I was out and about.There were some very high end restorations that impressed me, particularly some of the muscle cars... flawless restorations. Some advertised the features of their cars with credits to the restoration shops..Without a doubt some had six figures invested in their vehicles.There was a good variety of vehicles that turned out and I quite enjoyed the day. To carry on with the story. At the end of the day the trophies were being awarded, I heard my name announced. I was rather shocked to say the least that my car had won the people's choice trophy. Having seen the calibre of vehicles at the show, I was almost embarrassed to go up and accept the trophy. It certainly wasn't that the show was loaded with friends and relatives.I was by myself and only recognized a couple of familiar faces...

Keith, You're right, the body profiles do look very much alike. I would guess some body parts may well be interchangeable. The hood on my Chrysler is not split.The windshield does open as yours does. The car still has the stock C16 228.1 cu. in. engine and the stock 3 speed transmission with overdrive .It runs well, no trouble going 60 mph in 3rd without shifting into overdrive. I have the original bill of sale, which is cool. The car was sold in Bozeman, Mt to a woman residing in Livingston, Mt on April 30 1937. Overdrive was a $35.00 option. Aluminum head $6.00 (no longer fitted).Dual horns $15.00.Wheel shields (skirts) $10.00. Deluxe steering wheel (Banjo style)$7.50.Paint $9.00.Whitewall tires $15.00. It has a custom radio with the proper antenna under the running boards which wasn't listed on the bill of sale. The car is not original, repainted different colour, the upholstery is not correct, has been replaced, the wheels are after market fitted with radial tires. (I have the original wheels and hubcaps) and It has been converted to 12 volts. It is by no means a "show car", but it's safe and fun to drive...?

I had my 1937 Chrysler out today for a cruise...got a little mud on the tires.?

When I bought Lubriplate 115, 15 years ago or so, it came in a can. Still have two cans on the shelf in the garage, more than I'll ever use. Nowadays collectors pay more for a can that is labelled Water Pump Grease - don't care if it's empty. lol

I use Lubriplate 115 - last time I purchased it some years ago it was about $12.50.

...Half split troubleshooting.?

I've been using straight 15/40 conventional motor oil in my older vehicles,(summer driving), off the shelf - nothing fancy. Not one of them has a freshly rebuilt engine.I've had the oil pans off,cleaned out sludge and just general maintenance and things seem okay. Something to keep in mind if you decide to switch to a synthetic motor oil, a minor drip of oil from the engine may become a bit more of a nuisance.?

_ Sure about that? ?

Used for spacing when brick laying ...?

A message to all delivered recently by Nova Scotia's Premier in Canada..."Stay The Blazes Home!"

Having lived in the north for most of my life and having encountered on occasion moisture in fuel ,(either frozen or condensed), upon investigation have attributed this as the problem, have either used a gasoline antifreeze,(marketed under various brand names), or simply used inexpensive methanol as a fix.?

I kinda like the sound...Personally, much preferred to the sound of the "tuner cars" that are popular with the younger,drifting cowboys these days .?

As the saying goes - "The devil is in the details" ?

I have heard that the population of domestic cats is on the decline in some areas because of predators ...

I have a coil of silver solder that I've had for years and would probably use it for a small job like that.It takes very little and flows well.