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I saw some ads for a paint called 'Steel It" that claims to be weldable. Never used it myself, and yes it was expensive when I looked it up. Interesting none the less.

My wife started decorating our tree today. We got stuff out of storage Friday after Thanksgiving and set up the tree (fake tree). I used to decorate a lot outside, but haven't in years. My grandson is almost three now, so Christmas is a little more interesting this year for us. The reason for the season hasn't changed, but the perspective of a child is awesome to watch.

All business, no frills, easy access to maintain, and a big butt too! What's not to love?

I really enjoy following your progress. Keep it up, and thanks.

I don't know the thread size for the temperature probe, but I remember it was also different on my '48 230 head than my original '41 218 head. I solved it by using the '41 head on the '48 block. If memory serves me right, mine looks like the one in the picture clarkede pictured. I think, memory not so great, that the '48 head had a smaller diameter hole in the side of the head. Both were Dodge engines.

I use both methods in my '41 Dodge. I drive it like a typical standard three in the tree most of the time. If I am showing someone how it works I always demonstrate the ability to stop in gear and restart while never touching the clutch pedal. I don't think you can do it wrong, kind of the beauty of the system.

I had mine out for a while today here in central PA. Visited my cousin who is a car guy too. Same last week with another cousin. I will drive it occasionally until they salt the roads.

I've bench tested a few fuel gauges. I used a 6 volt lantern battery, a known good sending unit and some wire.

The article said it's been dead for some time. It was topped out but the main trunk was left standing. Hindsight says it should have been completely removed when it was topped out. If it had fell the other direction it would have been on the house. It actually fell across the street to hit the car.

This car is owned by the original owner. It is driven a lot in the summer months. I first saw this car in about 1976 and I have been watching it ever since. The car usually gets covered with a tarp beside the house for the winter months and then sits right where it got crushed throughout the summer months. A true survivor. I drove past the other day, as I do several times a week and saw the aftermath of what happened that morning. When I got home I saw the pictures on Facebook. It made me very sad. I hope they fix it, won't be the same I suppose, but it is just too cool to let go. More pictures and story here https://www.facebook.com/mike.hawn.5 the pics posted are from this post as well.

This car is owned by the original owner. It is driven a lot in the summer months. I first saw this car in about 1976 and I have been watching it ever since. The car usually gets covered with a tarp beside the house for the winter months and then sits right where it got crushed throughout the summer months. A true survivor. I drove past the other day, as I do several times a week and saw the aftermath of what happened that morning. When I got home I saw the pictures on Facebook. It made me very sad. I hope they fix it, won't be the same I suppose, but it is just too cool to let go. More pictures and story here https://www.facebook.com/mike.hawn.5 the pics posted are from this post as well.

Epic fail, that it is. LOL!! I was impressed by the random strangers who offered to help. There are still good folks in the world.

Out for a nice cruise this evening. Looked at the gas gauge, 1/2 tank. Good to go. Felt like it should be time to fuel up, but I like to run down to 1/4 before topping off. About 25 miles from home she sputtered and lurched. I was on a small town main street at about 15 mph. I pulled the choke, turned on the electric fuel pump and she re-fired and got me to the top of a small rise where I then coasted to a safe spot near a Dollar General store. I pulled the air cleaner and the glass bowl on the carb was all but empty. I turned the key on to restart the electric pump and got a small shot of fuel. Started it and it ran a few seconds and quit. Gauge still showed 1/2 tank. I took the fuel cap off, shook the car and listened, nothing. I walked into the DG store and asked if they had gas cans, he said he didn't think so but they would be in row 11 if they did. They did have one 2 gallon can. I bought it and the cashier asked if I had a problem, so I told him what was happening and that I didn't believe the gauge. He went on a rant about these new cars and how complex they are. I told him it was a 1941 and he kept apologizing for his rant. The guy behind me in line offered a ride to the gas station and back, but I declined as it was only a block. They both walked out to get a look at the car though. I brought two gallons of gas back, was offered yet another ride on my way back, and put it in. Ran the electric pump for a few seconds and fired it right up. Drove to the gas station and put another 3 gallons in to get home. Still reads 1/2 full. I swear it ran better with the air cleaner off on the way home. Maybe just the sound, but it felt quicker to respond to gas pedal inputs. Bottom line, trust your instincts, I felt it should need gas, but I went with the gauge. Next thing, pull the sender and test it. My guess is that it's stuck. Might try smacking it before I pull it. But even if that frees it a removal and inspection is in order.

I just ordered a set from Lakeland Toyota using the provided link. $31.91 total with shipping. Thank you Sam Buchanon for the links!

Los_Control I admire your ability to stick to it and get it running again after that long. Good job.