Reg Evans

I always try my Local NAPA store first and have always been able to find new wheel cylinders for my cars. For some reason they couldn't find them for the 40 Plymouth even though I brought the old ones in. Same thing with the rear outer wheel cylinders. Several of the guys behind the counter tried and came up blank. I brought the return springs in too and none of the books showed one like I needed. I was amazed cause they can usually at least find the springs. Anybody have part numbers for the cylinders,seals and springs that NAPA can use? The leather outer real seals from Andy B are almost rock hard so I'm not too confident that they will do the job. More crap!

I have a P23 engine and a M37 engine and they both have the dip stick in that hole. That's why I asked about your engine number. The P23 engine is an early 50's Plymouth 218 and the M37 is a early 50's 230 power wagon engine. Like merle said. You can probably just plug that hole. Make sure you have the right dip stick though.

I have several cans of brake cleaner. I guess that'll do the trick. Do you fill the cylinders up a little before installing or leave them dry. I'm making all new lines too so the system is gonna have lots of air in it.

Brad, here's what the truck oil pan looks like so it sounds like you have the right one. What is the engine number of your rebuilt block?

I just opened the box from Bernbaum with 4 new? wheel cylinders in it for my 40 Plym and the pistons and cups are stuck in place by some kind of sticky goo all over inside. Is this cosmolene er what?

I don't but there's one listen on collectors auto supply for $300. OUCH ! Hope you got yours for less.

Thanks Don. I sent him a Get Well message.

Nice looking blue truck! I might just bid on that one. Thanks for the link Mario.

Andy Bernbaum is another supplier. http://www.oldmoparts.com/NAVIG.htm

What's involved with switching over to a 6 V alternator?

My guess would be that the synchro would slide right in and bolt right up to a 4 speed crash box bell housing but that's a definite maybe. Ebay or a cheap parts truck might yeild one.

It's a 1 ton Bob. I have a long bed just like it. Only mine has 20" wheels on it ant that one has 16". The V on the hood means it has a 315 Poly under the hood.

How about $250 for both including shipping. Reg

I think 51 was the first year for the syncro 4 speed. You can tell if your trans is syncro by looking at the drain plug. If it comes straight out of the trans parallel with the ground it is syncro. If the plug angles down it's not.

"Reg, Here in Pennsyltucky radials are just as cheap as rag casings - 'er, bias ply tires. I sure wouldn't consider using bias tires on anything I was going to drive very much today - a step backwards IMHO. The only good reason to use bias ply tires is if you already have 'em on hand." I wish that was the case here in CA. I prefer radials too but for this particular low mileage car I won't be racking up more than 500 to 1000 miles per year.

Mine looks just like Dutches. There is nothing holding it in place but gravity and maybe glue originally. No holes were ever drilled like yours Merle. It seems like a small metal strip around the perimeter would be a good idea though to keep the wind from lifting it and dust from getting in.

Sometimes items are are listed poorly or incorrectly. Maybe that's why identical items sell for cheap one time and high another time. For example last year I bought some items in a lot,listed as 54 Plymouth. In the lot there were several items for a 54 Plymouth but also in the lot were a pair of bulls eye headlights!! and a rechromed hood emblem with a NOS plastic center piece for my 52 Suburban. I paid around $110 for the lot and then turned around and sold the 54 stuff and the bulls eyes for $320. So I made $200 + I got to keep the 52 Plym hood emblem and plastic insert for free. Another time I bought a very nice 51 Plymouth hood ornament that was listed incorrectly for $5 and later decided to sell it. A couple of people started a bidding war and it sold for $250. The winner paid immediately and was very happy to have won it because in his words he "had a car with that hood ornament on it and this ornament was gonna be as close as he would ever get to owning that car again" Me say eBay Good !

Hey John, I have checked with my local Less Schwab store here in grass valley and every time they come up with nothing and suggest I call Coker. Could you check your store again and see what they have now. Thanks for the link to the doins in Rancho Seco. I might just attend. You can PM me or direct email at regoevans@sbcglobal.net signed...your fellow 42 Dodge owner buddy....Reg

Hey.....I remember paying $.25 back in the early 60's at the local fair (The Walnut Festival) for 3 swings at an old car with a sledge hammer. Way more fun than trying to ring the bell or throwing darts at baloons.

I've had lots of happy transactions on ebay. 100% feedback with over 700 individuals. Just remember ....buyer beware...and ask questions. Two thumbs up.

There seems to be a wider more affordable selection of tires for 15" rims. Darn.

Jon, According to MapQuest I live about 2 hours north of him up hwy 49 in Grass Valley. Sounds like a great guy.

I need to get a new set for the 40 Plymouth. I don't want to spend the extra bucks for radials so I wondered if any of you have had good luck with these brands of bias plys? 16" Lester....Firestone....Goodyear. Or is there another brand you recommend?

That's kinda what I thought too. Yup...I remember seeing one go on eBay for over 1K nearly a year ago.

Ed, what do you think a is fair price to ask for a good frame with busted glass?