1941Rick
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Good work Don
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Check the tail shaft on the chevy....the one I had for parts was waaaaay to long......it was out of a 57 chev
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Another watch out is the hieght of the seat back.....some have built in headrest and will look kinda funny in a convert
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If you can not find the napa oil, use Pennzoil syncromesh oil......
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I like the side window in place.....forms a vital part of the factory A/C...... If I lost the front window I would put in a one pc.
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Ground issue?
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They are different from Chev and Stud for sure....
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That is pretty ucky oil in there.....looks like you need a housing but what about the rest of it?
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1941 Ply P12...
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NAPA here means No Antique Parts Available
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What does everyone do for wiper blades and arms?
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I freeked at a quote of 600 to recore...that is why I went to an aluminum one for 230.00. Could not see spending 1600.
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Try Champion Cooling.....just put one in my 41.....once I got the right size....just make sure you confirm the measurements with them
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Converting 6 volt to 12 volt, what is the best alternator to get?
1941Rick replied to CanadianD25's topic in P15-D24 Forum
60 amp GM single wire works -
I would have a hard time going with any gears higher than 3:9.......just not enough power to run the hills. i have 3:9s in my car and going up over some of the passes in the Rockies you have to kick it out of OD, ( of course if you hit the bottom at 80 you might be OK ).
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I put the Newport one in my 41 P12. They say it will not fit if you have a radio. I have a radio and it will fit if you rotate the motor 90' on the bracket Works well..........
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This whole book has some interesting reading......
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3:91 in O/D at 55mph is sweet music to the ears...........
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The engine is the 23" american engine. Everything has been rebuilt hence very dependable......
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When it comes to any upgrade it is whatever floats your boat. I went to the slant 6 electonic for the much hotter spark, no radio interference. and no points to wear out. But that is me. The car manufacuers went this way for a reason..I can cruise all day long at highway speeds and the engine does not skip a beat. ( did before ). My spare parts kit consists of only a fan belt. The car is set up very much like Dons except for engine size and rear ratio, and will go where ever she is pointed. Hot August Nights in Reno this summer (2013)
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When it comes to any upgrades its whatever floats your boat. Myself I went to electronic Mopar ignition for the dependability and the much hotter spark. It is a set it and forget it. There is a reason the car manufactuers went this way. No moving parts to wear out. Dont have the ever wearing rub block to keep adjusting. Spare parts in my car consist of a fan belt. Thats it. My car is set up similar to Don's. Only difference is the ignition the rear ratio (3:91), and a 218 engine. Very dependable and relaxing to drive......I am always getting the "you drove that car where"? comment.
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If you want to drive this car anywhere anytime I would suggest finding a R10 O/D, a set of 3:91 rear gears and convert to electronic ignition. As for brakes, aside from being a single master cylinder they are more than efficient to stop the car. Just remember..........speed kills.........in more then one way
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Was a great show......At least on Friday you could move around and get some good pics...Sat was a tad crowded..... The Woodie show was cool......
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Strange how the oil levels end up....On mine the main case will become overfilled and the OD section will be low. I have the trany out and apart to correct this. There is a passage that should keep the oil levels the same but for some reason the oil seems to be held back by the anulus ring..... If I cant get this resolved I am going to put a balance line between the two cases. Has anyone else had this problem?
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Why not just check it from underneath....if hieght is an issue put it on a hoist or park in a way that there is room underneath.
