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Buying a cheapo flux core welder was one of the best purchases I've made. It will weld nuts to broken bolts and make short work of them. I've even welded sheet metal patches with it, one tack at a time. Just yesterday I welded a brake booster pushrod back together - highly recommend. Sure, you could get a pro welder with a gas bottle...but the little flux core welders do almost anything your average DIY guy could need. They are compact, lightweight, no gas required...it's fun to learn.

What engine? Does it have a plug on the top of the cylinder head towards the firewall? If so, that's what the plug is for... finding TDC.

I posted the bluetooth device link. I'm a purist and love that you got your AM radio functional...Mine was beyond repair, with melted wires, and AM radio doesn't provide much content these days. So, all I did was hook the bluetooth device to the internal speaker, and to the switched power supply - that's it. So now we can listen to 1940's music via Spotify through our phone (or podcasts, or anything for that matter), and no one knows the original radio was modified... I think it's a balance between keeping things absolutely original versus the benefit and enjoyment we get choosing our soundtrack when out for a ride. My wife absolutely loves the experience of the 1940's soundtrack as we cruise around. To each his own...

Here's the link to the bluetooth deviceI purchased MakerHawk Mini Amplifier Board Bluetooth Amplifier 2.0 2X50W 5V-24V Audio Power Amplifier Module for Store Home Theater Speakers https://a.co/d/dewspZw For anyone interested, it was an extremely easy fix. The device gets power from the original radio switch...so, my original radio turns on the bluetooth device. Then, I hid the device inside the original radio, hooked the speaker up to it, and voila! Phone connects to the bluetooth, and now we're playing 1940s music through the original radio. From start to finish, it took a hour or so...couldn't be happier with it.

No need to gut the original radio, other than replace the speaker. If you can get an 80 year old tube radio reliably working, you could try to find an AM transmitter for bluetooth, that's definitely another option. But for folks like me, with an original radio that doesn't function - this solution keeps it all looking original, and functional with modern bluetooth. The best of both worlds.

For anyone else interested, have a look at this Take a simple bluetooth unit, hook it up to switched power, and you've got a working radio connected to your phone. I was able to use the orginal dashboard knob/switch with this unit too. A couple cheap speakers in place of the original, inside the original case, and it really works flawlessly...

Well, mine is missing the input plug on the antenna, and doesn't power on. I was hoping to put a bluetooth unit or one of those transmitters with an input jack under the dash - and send the music through an original radio.

Anyone have a radio for a '41 Plymouth they are willing to let go? I'm told the 800 model is what I need. My wagon has a strange two-piece radio, that actually may be aftermarket. It doesn't work and I'm hoping to swap in a working one-piece model. Thanks!

Anyone have a radio for a '41 Plymouth they are willing to let go? I'm told the 800 model is what I need. My wagon has a strange two-piece radio, that actually may be aftermarket. It doesn't work and I'm hoping to swap in a working one-piece model. Thanks!

The diamondback auburn radials look exactly like bias plys...Coker makes a radial too that looks just like the vintage bias ply.

I just put Diamondback Auburn radial tires on my '41 yesterday. They required tubes to work with the original rims, but made a major difference - cornering is much better, the road noise is way quieter, almost silent, no more tracking in grooves in the road. I will say, the radials are more difficult to turn at a dead stop. But, I'm pretty happy with them. They look very similar to the bias plys, with maybe a bit more bulging at the sidewall. I debated back and forth and read all the pros and cons. To me, it's more important to have the modern technology of a radial.

I access the master cylinder on my '41 from under the hood. According to my service manual, the level in the resevoir should be 1/2" from the top when you take the plug out - no less, no more. I've overfilled it in the past and fluid will leak out the cap's air holes. Make a simple L-shaped dipstick that extends 1/2" down... Another great tip: if you store the vehicle for the Winter, put chewing gum over the holes in the resevoir plug. It will prevent moisture from entering the system. In the Spring the gum will be hard as a rock and peel off easily...

I had a couple bad experiences very recently with Moparpro and Mike himself. I wound up cleaning up my wheel cylinders myself with light sanding, and new internals. If you ask me, old wheel cylinders are absolutely worth rebuilding. Roberts Parts (Newbury Massachusetts), has tons of reproduction parts and they couldn't be nicer people.

No, it's designed for thin fuel line. Here's an Amazon link to what i used. AC PERFORMANCE 3/8" ID Silicone Coated Fiberglass Heat Shielded Fire Sleeve for Hose Line and Spark Plug Wire, 3/8 ID, 5 Feet (9.5 mm ID) https://a.co/d/akuKrXj

I wrapped the fuel line that goes from pump to carb in a heat sink type wrap available on Amazon; I think it's fiberglass or something. I drove today in 90 degree weather, started immediately after sitting for 20min or so. If that doesn't work, see Keith's video on an eletrical pump add-on...

Thanks, I've seen that site. I was hoping more for the hex color code, or a modern color that someone has found is a very close match...

Hi all: my '41 Wagon is "Eddins Blue," and I'm hoping to find someone who knows the paint code, or a very close match in modern color - I'm repainting wheels in prep for tires. Anyone have an Eddins Blue car and knew the code? Thanks

Have you replaced your ignition coil recently? I thought I had carb/fuel issues...replaced a 50+ year old coil, and it's like a new vehicle. Smooth acceleration through all the gears.

Is there a page for the Wagon as well?

Hi all: anyone know what type of antenna connector hooks to the speaker box on my '41? This is the treaded connection at the speaker box. My antenna long ago broke off, and I'm trying to find out what electrical connection will make it work...

Thanks Bob - I didn't know that. So, as long as it's for a 23" engine block, most intake manifolds from the 40's should bolt to my block and to my '41 exhaust manifold? There are a few decent looking ones on ebay for short money.

Hi all: my intake manifold is cracked, causing some rough running. Anyone have a good one for 201? I'm in MA, and will pay including shipping out here. Thanks in advance!

I just went through this and ran a ground wire under one of the mounting screws to the frame. Solved all my issues. Moparpro did send me a fuel sender that was bad out of the box - swapped it out and all is well...

If you need the cream/blonde color escutcheons- I have four that I'm not using. @michael.warsaw told me they would work with my wagon and of course they don't, $100+ later...

I will open up the voltage regulator and see what the connections look like, and/or just replace it. If I just swap the voltage regulator, generator doesn't need to be re-polarized or anything does it?