Ivan_B

Boot, bonnet - so you know you are talking to a true Englishman 🤣 I was not following your thread, is that the original paint? Looks great!

I do not suppose that hanging suspension (which I believe is the recommended proper storage condition) would cause a windshield crack. The body is separate from the frame, right? So it is not expected to flex much. Besides, even if it did flex, the flexing from the hanging suspension weight would probably be less than similar force working the opposite direction when the car is driven. The simplest explanation of the aforementioned story is that someone probably broke the windshield, or it was already cracked a little, and it spread with time. 🤔

This reminds me of a buddy who went to town to see the anticipated riots (due to a political event) for amusement. He was bragging about running from the cops with the crowds for a week afterwards... Sort of like the bull runs, I suppose 🤣

I found this forum through the good-old Google search. I do not use FB for various reasons. They do cater to a specific community, though. I belong to various automotive forums and, I must admit, this one is one of the best ones in terms of the user experience (knowledgeable people, pleasant communication). Probably due to the fact that the majority of the members are mature adult/retired individuals

Good point, never thought about mice. I suppose I never had to deal with that, for some reason, despite storing cars in mice-prone areas before. I do not believe that you are actually expected to wash the cover. If it gets dirty, you can always quickly pressure-wash it right on the car. However, I suspect that it will deteriorate before you feel the need to have it washed, so you just throw it away and get a new one. To me, a car cover is like a proper storage. If you don't use the car, you wax it and put it away. Also, I do not actually wash my P10 (only wet-wipe it) so I prefer to keep it away from dust and dirt as much as possible.

Did you paint the previously chromed parts? 🤨

I use car covers all the time. Sometimes, even on public lots during the day 😋 The main advantage is that it protects your car from sun. The second advantage is that you can protect the car from elements (rain outside, dust from long inside storage, etc.) and keep it clear longer. The two disadvantages would be: 1) it can scratch the paint, if the car is dirty when covered, or if the cover is not very soft on the inside, and 2) it will trap moisture (I've seen condensation on my vehicles under the "breathable" covers. To avoid the above disadvantages, just don't cover a dirty car, use a good quality soft cover and, if you have noticeable humidity issues, air your car out as needed Moreover, I would recommend a cheap cover, so that you would not hesitate to throw it away when worn. Also, very-very important: when you are buying a cover, make sure it states 100% waterproof, on it. There are plenty of "water repellent", "water resistant", "water shielding", and all sorts of other "water-stuff" covers that will actually let the water through. You don't want that, unless you are planning to use it indoors.

Did not machine the flywheel, I assume? I've had a bad shop replace the clutch in my (modern) car like that, once. When I asked them, what the hell, they told me it was still good... It was hot. A couple days after, the new clutch started showing the same clutch chatter as the old one

Virtually all leaks are "coming" from the back of the engine, eventually 🤣 I am currently anticipating to get my own leaks fixed, as well, since I am noticing some oil loss. The head is alright, bone dry all the way around. But below the manifolds level, things start getting wet. I'll probably start by replacing all of the seals/gaskets on both sides and see how that works out.

It looks like you have a drop of oil (or something) below the crank flange, so I suspect that the seal is leaking a little. This could be not the source of your massive oil leak, though, but it's a leak alright. Since you have the gearbox out, it could be a good time for a new seal. If you are dealing with multiple leaks, you might benefit from using one of those UV dyes for the engine oil. As for the clutch disk, I've just seen them broken springs, before, on relatively good-looking (but antiquated) clutches. Probably just the metal fatigue. But do make sure that you get the correct replacement for your specific car Do you have the repair manual for your car? This is usually helpful for checking the diagrams for missing/incorrectly installed parts, etc. If you have not already seen it, here is the Chrysler clutch troubleshooting video from 1948, which could be applicable:

Did you oil the paint to make in shiny, or is it clear-coated?

This does look like the real crank seal leak. And you do need a new clutch, it's a relatively common issue

Yes, it appears that the truck installation, indeed, uses the firewall for support. You should be okay fabricating the bracket, then.

That is very true, and the same goes for things like electronic ignition, modern carburetor/FI, disc brakes, oil bath filter, and just about anything else people do not necessarily know how to work with

Is the screw on the rear going into the firewall? Usually there should be a bracket on it, that bolts to the dash support.

Well, let's rephrase it this way: due to many factors, people have widely different experience interacting with the surrounding environment. So many things that appear to be obvious to some individuals might very well be not so much familiar to others. Therefore, you have to aim to accommodate everyone's best interests when dealing with the general public

Also, look what I've found: Doe this look like your radio? Seems a bit shorter 🤨

This is interesting. According to the license plate, this truck was registered sometime between 1946 and 1959 in Lvov, USSR. Might've been a Lend-Lease car.

If the 802 was an accessory for your specific car, one would reasonably assume that it fits without issues. I suspect that you've definitely attempted to mount it correctly, etc.? Also, what do you mean by bells and whistles, how does it work? Is it an FM radio now? Do the dial buttons still work?

I like 6 volt 😅 Thank you for the tips, though. There is no reason to be biased against Chinese parts, in particular. They can make cheap things, they can also make good things like iPhones, etc., it is what ever you want to pay for.

Is that a turbo? I just used 1/4 tank of gas on a relatively short trip around town, with the OEM setup, so I think I'll pass 😅

A good old camera obscura trick... Isn't that a part of the school physics program, anymore? 🤨 Good for them. It is amazing what crazy things crowds of people can do... I've seen people spontaneously stop in the middle of a highway bridge to see fireworks... A couple of bad examples and there we go - the roadway is blocked for no good reason.

Well, maybe you can all get together and get this harness installed, over a few cans of beer. And then, the next morning, give it a one more look-over, without beer 😉

This MN recycler offers $80/ton for scrap vehicles.

It was a partial joke. I've never heard about the lights/company, thanks for the info 😀