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A ha! That's perfect. Mystery solved. Thanks Don. Funny how one forgets the simplest things. Now, I rummage through my stuff since I now know what to look for.

Could someone kindly help me with a clearer picture or a drawing of the area where the steering column is mounted to the dash. I have a contoured aluminum "backer" plate that goes behind the dash. And I believe there is 'sposed to be a rubber pad on the outside where the column mount interfaces the dash. Is the top half of the stock column mount contoured to match the under side of the dash or,.....is there some sort of spacer between the column mount and the dash sheet metal? I have modified my column mount and am trying to understand if there is a stock part I need or,.....if I gotta make one. Thanks for any/all input Here's where I am now

Had what I thought was a cool idea for deforming the floor in order to get the battery cables pointed in the right direction. OOPS ! Bet ya'll never done anything like that. :oIn hindsight, heat woulda helped,...but then again that makes for a lota toxic smoke from the paint and old undercoating. So I hadda fix to do. Finally,...cables lay on top of the frame, as planned. And, it's all underneath the seat.

Wheels are wheels,......I think, as long as the offset works and the dimensions pencil!

the fronts are 6" wide

Cop car wheels on a P-15 Some folks call them Ralleye Wheels,...which they are not. The Slots are a different shape.

Ford rims and 60's - 70's Mopars are all pretty much the same ,....as long as they're 5 bolt. Seems Craigs List would be a good local source.

Scored last weekend at The Long Beach Swap.

[quote can I get away with doing a quick spot weld if I keep most of the area cool with a wet rag? Probably,....but a cautious probably. It is risky, at best, but the wet rag on the outside surface would likely preserve the paint if you don't get to agressive with the heat.

JP I'm in the midst of a major modification of my P-15. I drove the car for many years with the flat head. It is, and can be, a really pretty engine. It's a great looking car too. However, the flat 6 will never be fast,.....or even "sporty" to drive. If you are of a mind to "modify", there are a myriad of things, simple to complex, to do. (Please don't put a Chevy in it.) Also, if this is a first time project, I strongly suggest that you start with some small items that will not disable the car for any length of time. Jumping in and disassembling the car or a major sub-assemby has the potential of turning into a multi-generational project. It's a shame when your kids are trying to figure what to do with that particially finished "dream" of Dad's. Check my thread "I'm back" on this forum. I've obviously got a big project going. If you would like to know more or see it in the flesh, I love having visitors

Hey JP, Is that Al Butlers car? Looks a lot like his and I know he lives in SD Co. I'm up in So. Orange Co. I'm Hot Roddin my P-15. If your ever up this way, give a yell.

Yeah, four bolts. Two at each "foot". Note the holes when the base is rotated forward.

Here are a few more from late last week. I'll be able to reach under the seat for chargin and/or jumpin, tip the seat forward to pull the battery if necessary and it's a nice straight shot under the floor with the hot lead to the starter.

Yes,....I did!

I then moved the car over 1.25"

Don't tell anyone but, my engine is mounted 3/4 inch off center,....intensionally

Rockable, Nice job on the '41 too. Looks like you had some challenges routing the exhaust past all the mechanicals on the driver side. I have worried about that since day one.

Done the planning and design of the battery box and seat base. This week I should finish this area. I'm lookin at the primary wire route to the starter and access to the side posts so's I might be able to charge and/or jump it through the opening in the seat base. The seat will hinge forward for battery access/replacement. Cuttin and bendin stuff and makin sparks is sure a whole lot more fun than waxin and polishin! http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v92/wstory/PlyProj2011/?albumview=slideshow

Here's the latest on the trunk and tank install Only joints in the trunk are at the supply and vent ports of the tank. I.e. everything inside the trunk is a single piece of tubing. \ more at http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v92/wstory/PlyProj2011/?albumview=slideshow

Attempted to bring ya'll up to date on the P-15 Project. Loaded too much info for this forum and it "bounced". Damn! Can someone provide me with a quick "how to" that gets the series of thumbnails which the viewer can scroll through?

Hemi??????? That'd be a good one to have.

What a great job! I'm guessing that doing the video is as time consuming, if not more, than building the car. Obviously a labor of love and we are all the benefactors of you multiple effort. Your research, attention to detail and commitment to document the project sets a standard. Thank you! Now that the car is nearly finished, do you have another project in the wings?

Ya Dennis, what a great fit. I'm looking for another for my 40 Two Door.

Decided to clean the seats that I pulled from a Plymouth Reliant at the local wrecking yard 6-7 years ago. They were pretty gross. Lots body fluids, grease and coffee stains. Could hardly tell what color they were 'sposed to be, much less see the tweed pattern. Shoulda taken a before pic but I had no idea how dramatic the cleanup would show. My wife suggested the 20 Mule Team Borax which is her Old Timey "go to" cleaner for all occasions. It's cheap, non-toxic, environmentally friendly and did a super job. The seats, by the way, are a perfect fit in a P-15. The Mopar K Car had two door models which gets the fold down split seat back, perfect for Coupes.

Here you go boys and girls. This is kind of a generic section. Note the "link". I made it from .190 stock and that allows the mounting of the retractor rotated into the interior cavity. I have not shown it but be assurred I used "backers" wherever I bolted through sheet metal.