Jim Yergin

Joe, Good luck with the trip. Are you avoiding the interstates? I look forward to hearing how it went. Jim Yergin

Chet, What time is the show? I may not have my fender repair done by the 29th but I would still like to drive up and see you and your car. Jim Yergin

You will also need the 230 flywheel. Jim Yergin

I stand corrected: http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=29804&highlight=floor+shift+overdrive Jim Yergin

If I recall correctly from past posts, while it is possible to convert the column shift to a floor shift on the regular three speed, it may not be possible with an O/D transmission. Jim Yergin

Welcome to the forum. Thanks for posting. It will be interesting to watch your project. Hope you keep us up to date. Jim Yergin

Edwin, Don't know the amp rating. Looking on eBay it appears it was used in a variety of cars including Hudson and Studebaker. Jim Yergin

Edwin, Auto-Lite HRB-4201 Jim Yergin

Edwin, I just remembered that I am using a 6 volt VW headlight relay on my overdrive kick-down switch. It is a two position relay for both high and low beams. They can be found on eBay. Jim Yergin

Edwin, I am using two Autolite 6 volt headlight relays in my '41 Plymouh. One for low beam one for high. I found them on eBay. They fit just fine on the driver's side inner fender. Jim Yergin

Greg, This is what I used to wire my car. Jim Yergin

Looks great Chet. Looking forward to seeing it in person. Jim Yergin

You should be happy with the results. Looks great. Jim Yergin

Sharp looking car. Jim Yergin

I have posted this before but I thought I would tell my story again in the hope it will help someone else avoid the danger. I contracted cryptococcal meningitis from working with old wooden planks covered in bird droppings. It took years to develop in me and months before the doctors could diagnose the disease. I could not work for six months and I have a shunt in my head. I was unaware of the danger so please be careful. Jim Yergin

Ed, Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. Sorry for how your trip ended. Jim Yergin

Rodney, Thanks for the tip. I will check them out. I see they also have a location in Chantilly, Virginia. Jim Yergin

Thanks for all the responses. I think I will try the shocks first to see if that makes a difference and then maybe later re-place or re-arch the springs. Jim Yergin

Wondering if I could use new rear leaf springs on my '41 Plymouth wagon. When I have more than 3 people in the car the exhaust system bangs against the frame making a horrible noise. I have checked the routing and the hangers of the exhaust and all seems OK. The car sits level but now I am wondering if the rear springs have grown weak allowing the body to settle too low when carrying a heavy load. I am sure when new and carrying up to 8 people as designed the exhaust did not hit the frame. What do you think? Jim Yergin

Congratulations. Looks like the ceremony was at the Wren Building at William & Mary. Are you a fellow graduate? Jim Yergin B.A. '77 J.D. '83

Had a fun day yesterday. Several months ago I was contacted by a woman looking for someone with a woodie who would be willing to drive her husband-to-be from the hotel to their wedding ceremony. He is a big woodie fan and she wanted it to be a surprise. I agreed to do it in return for a charitable donation to a local non-profit I am in involved with. The wedding was up in Maryland at an old farm. Beautiful location. To get there from my home in Virginia I took the ferry across the Potomac River. The groom was truly surprised and pleased. The car ran great and received many compliments. Here are the groomsmen posing for pictures before the wedding. The weather was beautiful and it was fun sharing the car with people who appreciated it. I am just so grateful that my wheel mishap occurred two weeks ago and not on the drive to the ceremony with the groom. Jim Yergin

Try here: http://www.fifthaveinternetgarage.com/parts/parts_counter_3.html or http://www.studebakerparts.com/studebakerparts/store/s/agora.cgi?product=elecj&cart_id=3338.10710 (Studebaker but used the same Borg Warner overdrive). or call George Asche 1693 Fertigs Road Venus, PA 16364 814-354-2621 Jim Yergin

I recently had to replace one of my wheels and had to get a tire valve stem for the oval opening in the rim. There have been past postings about the bolt in stems to use with the oval hole. I found one at my local CarQuest. It is Milton part #476. Just posting this in case it may be of help to someone else. Jim Yergin

Last Friday I had to travel about 100 miles from home for work. I drove my '41 Plymouth wagon. The car ran great. On the way home that evening I had driven about 50 miles (including about a 20 mile stretch on the interstate at 65-70 mph) when I heard a strange noise coming from the rear and then the car started to handle funny. I figured I had a flat tire and as soon as I could find a side street I pulled off the road. Just as I stopped the rear corner of the car collapsed. When I got out I found the rear wheel lying on the road. I have the AAJ rear disc brake set-up with studs rather than wheel bolts. It looks like two of the studs backed off, loosening the wheel and then the other three studs sheared off. I called AAA (it is good we have the Plus membership) and the roll-back got me home. Other than the sheared off studs and a damaged wheel, the only other damage is the bottom of the rear fender that got curled up when the rear corner hit the ground. Nothing that can't be fixed or replaced. I just am very lucky that it did not happen on the interstate. It has also taught me not to assume anything and checking my wheel nuts and studs will be a regular maintenance item. Jim Yergin

Randy, Good point but I think the idea is that the indicator is supposed to keep you from driving the car when it is down a quart. Jim Yergin