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plymouthcranbrook

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  1. I kept mine with exhaust heat as my manifold is in good condition. I did see the adapter that Langdons has for use with the headers they sell. I don’t really drive my car after it gets beyond modesty cold so I have no problems. I will be interested in seeing how your setup works
  2. I agree that the major issue is fuel volatility. My 52 has a modern EMPI carb mounted on a pedestal adapter and still on a very hot day(90+) I occasionally have a situation where the fuel in the carb boils over into the manifold and makes a restart after a short wait a bit harder with a over rich response when it starts.
  3. Handsome boy. Happy for you both.
  4. Make sure the hole in the master cylinder that allows pressure relief is open. Open the cap and gently push the pedal. You should see a small fountain just behind the hole where the piston is. They often get blocked and need to be opened up with a small wire. A search will give more information.
  5. I think we need to remember that the Wizard is first and foremost a media person. I suspect he never intended to keep the car long term as his main business is making videos for YouTube and also cable tv shows. He and his fellow producers are always buying and selling cars. I am sure he has some favorites but I have heard him speak about driving this car or that car around but very few of them are around very long. I don’t doubt he enjoys, maybe loves cars but unlike us it seems his attachment to old cars is not as firm. If you see one of his latest where he says he is no longer going to work on old cars in his shop he mentions he doesn’t even want to own one anymore. Unlike many of us who seem to genetically mandated to own and work on our old vehicles.
  6. Your local auto parts store should have them. I bought the one for my 52 at NAPA. Rock auto lists several options as well.
  7. I am sure most of you remember the Car Wizards short time here and his 54 Plymouth. Well you now have a chance to own it if you want as it is up for action at the Gavel Roads site. Here is the information. Lot 10542 (Newton, KS): 1954 Plymouth Savoy Ends:8/9/2022 10:01:00 AM Time Remaining: 8 d18 h Winning User:1****8 $1,050.00 Bids:56 Login
  8. I did see Bernbaum had them for $38.00 and one other as well. I guess I will have to bit the proverbial bullet and get them before the price goes up again.
  9. I am kicking around the idea of replacing the well worn pedals on my 52 Cranbrook. So far only I have only found suppler on Flea-Bay who lists them and the price is $45.00. Everywhere else I have checked so far has other years but not the late 40’s-early 50’s pads. Has anyone found a reasonably priced set? I do still have to check a couple of the more well known ones but decided to ask here as well. Thanks if you have any info.
  10. Clutch linkage is the connection from the floor pedal to the clutch fork. Make sure it is connected all through and moves easily and smoothly. Manual should show it.
  11. Did you make sure everything was tightened correctly and evenly? Any possibility of grease or oil getting on the disk or pressure plate? Make sure your transmission and engine mounts are tight and in good shape. And be sure the clutch linkage is not bent or out of alignment. And did you replace the throwout bearing?
  12. I suspect that is to allow the maximum amount of air to flow through the engine rather than any issue with a slight difference of cranking speed.
  13. Choke should not completely seal off the carb bore. Need some air to start just a richer mixture. I doubt the choke closed or open will make a difference.
  14. I also enjoy air fried foods. Crispy on the outside and tender inside with no greasy residue. I have used mine mostly for potatoes but have tried other veggies as well.
  15. Well I would be tempted to find an artist and pay him/her to paint Spitfire on it in a compatible color. In reality very few folks eho see it will know what it means anyway.
  16. I used a pilot bearing removal tool I purchased just for that job in 2006. It worked but was not easy. It was the first time I went to the effort of replacing a pilot bearing as in the past cars I had changed clutches on I did not bother. Never had a problem then or really noticed a difference in operation either way.
  17. I did a lot of touch up with my 52 fixing small areas of rust and some fairly deep scratches. I had no idea what color it really was though it was close to a factory color. I smoothed it as best as I could and used touch up cans that I found that were pretty close. I used to paint cars back in the days of acrylic enamel and I can tell you that the more you look the more you will see. Find a level you are happy with and go. Enjoyment is the main thing. And remember at fifty mph at midnight no one is gonna see a thing
  18. Waldrons has a listing for almost everything. A full system for a 52 four door is about $450 or so. I have heard good things about their products but cheap they aren’t.
  19. I have the Langdon set up on my stock 52 Cranbrook and am very pleased with it. Not horribly expensive and although takes a little work, the results are worth it to me.
  20. So if Harry and Bess drove this car on a long trip in 1953 how is it the car is a 1955? Is there something I’m missing here?
  21. A good locksmith should be able to take the problem cylinder apart and clean and repair it as needed. I had to have the passenger side of my 52 done and now no problems.
  22. I guess calling around first would be good. Certainly taking the wheel along will help. The truck place they found was just about a mile away from them so I did not get involved with it. I think someone here also has suggested a suppler that sells them but I cannot remember either who posted it or where the place was. Still I bet a local truck stop near you will either have them or know where to get them
  23. The place I bought the tires for my 52 found them at a truck tire sales and repair shop.
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