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Although I will not deal with fast lube places,It's nice to have a garage that you have confidence in.I like dealing with small independent businesses ,even though the cost may be seem a bit higher.It will be a loss if too many of them disappear.

Hi Don,Good information,thanks for posting.I'm planning on installing dual exhaust on my 46 Plymouth - this will be helpful.

Hi dezeldoc,Thanks for enhancing the images. I'm not great on the computer - what I found works with the scanned images, (I'm using Windows XP),is saving an image to My Pictures and then using the "magnifier glass" and tapping +++ to get it to the size I can read.- I'm sure there are others more computer savvy than I that have better methods.- I just use trial and error

I scanned the installation instructions again to try and improve it and make a useable copy.I was somewhat successful and I hope this will provide interesting reading.No startling information in the text but may answer questions for some.

I take it you meant Carter fuel pump.If you're carrying spare parts for a 2 hour trip you're probably better prepared than most.Usually all I have in the trunk is spare fluids -water,gas,oil,and brake fluid,plus a basic set of tools including a pair of coveralls...Someone in the past included a photo of their emergency road kit - a cellphone

This is a description of vapor lock - .

Hi,you might try googling Hellroaring Technologies for some ideas,Ralph

-good observation - your comment gave me a chuckle

Hi John,I would also like to wish you a speedy recovery,Ralph

Randy, Correction,I just read the sale bill - I guess it was Thurs,Fri,Sat. - Ralph

Hi Randy,There was a 3 day auction Fri,Sat,Sun - read it in Old Cars Weekly - try this link - http://www.sullivanauctioneers.com/05.28.09.Barnes/allphotos.html

..Anyone near there have an opportunity to check this out? - It looks like there would've been some interesting browsing -http://www.sullivanauctioneers.com/05.28.09.Barnes/allphotos.html

Hi Allan,Unfortunately at this time a decision may come into play for you,travel and time away from family and friends is a choice faced with - and a decision to be made.I've done that and although now retired I have no regrets. Ralph

Hi Rodney,...Good to hear you're lucky...Ralph

..I agree, buy a cheap multimeter - if you fry it it's not a large loss.Having a 6 volt or 12 volt electrical system is of no consequence in the choice of a meter.if you're interested you might google Ohm's law - don't be baffled it's not too difficult to understand and will fall into place once you start using a multimeter.If you have trouble using the meter or have a question post it on this forum.I'm sure you'll find helpful suggestions

Again, sorry for the poor quality - they are original sheets .Interesting -carburetor selection and jet size are on the lower right of page.

This is a copy of the installation instructions for the Edmunds Intake for the Chrysler flathead.This is sheet 2 of the instructions showing the hose connections -sketch B shows the T connections for use with a heater.I have sheet one as well - they are in poor condition -hope this is of help to some, click to enlarge ,Ralph

..and another opinion - I'm not the author ...."In upgrading their induction systems, especially with in-line six cylinder engines, people often install both a 4bbl carburetor and headers. The problem they run into with this upgrade is that the intake manifold no longer has a source of heat. Gasoline requires heat to evaporate and this evaporation can greatly cool the airstream, often enough to cause condensation on intake manifolds. Heat is necessary to help keep the fuel mixed in with the air stream. At low loads, the high vacuum manifold vacuum keeps the fuel vaporized, which results in good fuel mixture distribution among the cylinders. However, when the load is high like at wide open throttle (WOT), the low manifold vacuum cannot vaporize the fuel and much of it puddles on the manifold floor causing the fuel mixture to become lean and the engine to loose power. The car manufacturers have always equipped their carbureted engines with intake manifold heat for this very purpose. Only all-out race, propane-fuelled, and multiport fuel-injected engines can really benefit from cold intake manifolds"

Hi Fred,If you and your family are interested in seeing the attractions of southwestern Alberta and you are willing to paint (house interior) while you're out here - PM me . I'm interested. Ralph

Not that I'll get a chance - but it's interesting enough,I'd like to see it up close

...Classified manuals?..Kinda reminds me when I was once employed by the military many years ago.

..I'm not endorsing this vendor,but it's a comparison for pricing - click on antique tires - http://www.performanceplustire.com/

..I agree,Mike - after viewing,should be in the running for a Darwin Award.

.."I have about $3500 + not including labor" - Sorry to hear you find it necessary to consider selling your '47 Plymouth.Looking at the photos and record of the work you have done,I can appreciate the care and man hours you have taken to improve your car to it's present condition.I hope you are able to find an appreciative new owner. Ralph

Looks good.Nice to find one in that condition.