bacelaw
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Thanks again Bob. The '41 springs have a different rear shackle setup than yours apparently. Looking forward to the project!
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Took a picture so you can see how flat my springs are: https://photos.app.goo.gl/NRoZfMAan3CzUckB7 There are 9 leaves in mine currently... I'm guessing 8 fresh leaves and new shackles will perform alot better than the current setup. Other than cutting the old rusty hardware out, anything I should be aware of replacing everything? Thanks!!
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I have the legit AAMCO tool - and I can tell you, Keith's homemade tool is easier to use. Just some threaded rod, some hardware, and a metal pointer of some sort. It allows more control. The AAMCO tool kind of "builds in" the clearances automatically. Keith's tool allows for more control.
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I see 10 leaves - I wonder how much of a difference an 8-leaf pack would make, the same that was used on sedans?
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I'll count them up tomorrow, but I'm certain the leaf springs are original. My wagon has shocks as well in the rear but those are recently replaced. This vehicle was never restored.
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Beautiful. Maybe you can see the sag in this Pic - the rear end is level with the front, no rake at all. When I bounce on rear bumper there's almost no movement, as if the springs have lost all their bounce. https://photos.app.goo.gl/szSAZw5NiTGrfrJW7 https://photos.app.goo.gl/gz9fQNUvZUgE65PD6
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Thanks Bob. Any particular difficulty installing them? I'll guessing you get some good travel when you push on the rear bumper? Any pics of your wagon from the side so I can see the proper height on the rear end with fresh springs? Thanks!
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Hi all: my 41 wagon seems to sag a bit in the rear, and there's no movement at all when you bounce the rear bumper. I'm guessing the leaf springs or shackles or both are worn out. Any tips and tricks to replacing?
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1950 Plymouth special deluxe not starting when hot
bacelaw replied to Rlopera44's topic in P15-D24 Forum
I had the same symptoms. It turned out the coil was slowly failing. Plus, a bit of vapor lock - I changed coil and wrapped fuel line that runs near the manifolds with insulation designed for fuel lines. Problem solved. -
One of the admins must have blocked me accidentally. Anyone know any of the administrators?
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Yes. When I follow the link it says not available on my end.
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Anyone know what happened to the Facebook group? It was a wealth of knowledge and seems to have disappeared
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@keithb7 has a great YouTube video on this. His electric pump is on a hidden switch. Faster starts, a backup if mechanical pump dies, and I think solves any vapor lock issues...it's on my list as well.
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North shore, Rockport
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Our '41 Wagon spends the Summer outside, under a California Car Cover - I highly recommend it. It's waterproof, durable, easy to throw on. I'm happy to risk wearing the paint in exchange for preserving the wood. If you don't have a garage, a CCC is a great option. Everything deteriorates, but the cover will certainly slow down the process.
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Thanks - so standard 48 3-speed?
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Hi everyone - I just acquired these parts, but I've never seen a vented bellhousing like this. Any idea the year/make of the bellhousing and this transmission? Thanks! !
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Help identify parts: Dash Clock? Window garnish trim?
bacelaw replied to bacelaw's topic in P15-D24 Forum
They do have all four mounting tab on the reverse. If anyone is interested, message me, I have no use for them. -
Hi all - Need some help identifying some parts...Is this a '42 Chrysler dash clock? Any idea what year/model windshield wiper mechanism this is? And...I think these '41 Plymouth window sill things are hard to come by...
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I'm in Massachusetts as well... there can't be very many 40s mopars in this state.
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I realize that. On that front, this forum and its wealth of knowledge can get it started, guaranteed! A new Optima 6 volt battery can work wonders. And I could be wrong but there isn't much that can go wrong with these old starter motors. There are armatures on ebay. Has @Bingster tried a fresh battery? I was only trying to encourage everyone to remember to get out and drive.
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Ever see the videos on Facebook of a day in the life in some city from the 1940's? I keep reminding myself, people drove these cars daily. In the snow, in the cold, they drove them. None of us are getting any younger. If you want to drive a 40's vehicle every day - do it. Undercoat the frame and floor with Fluid Film every year. These cars will outlast all of us.
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I've put this unit in two classic car radios now Mini Amplifier Board Bluetooth Amplifier 2.0 2X50W 5V-24V Audio Power Amplifier Module for Store Home Theater Speakers https://a.co/d/eLQJ7OB Give it power from the original radio knob, and wire it to your speakers - the little device is hidden under the dash, and uses your original radio knob to turn on. Couldn't be easier to have bluetooth music through your phone into the old speakers.
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I have opportunity to buy a very rough '50 dodge pickup. While it's a rolling project, I may make a couple Winter dump runs here in cold MA. How likely will original flathead startup? Block heater perhaps?
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I bought harbor freight's $150 titanium flux core welder. I find a reason to use it all the time. I bought some quality wire and it performed much better. Railings around our house, welding nuts on broken bolts, etc...I replaced a door skin with it, and it worked well even on thin sheet metal. It's portable, easy.
