Tom Skinner

Thanks Dr Doctor, you are so smart

Dr.Doctor, You Sir are correct. The Chrysler is different from the Plymouth. I believe the Aftermarket system you have was the difference also. The 1946-1948 Chrysler Harnesses are different. The Directional"s Harness is separate from the Brake Tail Light Harness. So in order to accomplish Brake Lights at the Tail Lights - thus my explanation from Marcia at R.I.W. Tom

OK Update! Marcia (Technician Extroadinaire) at Rhode Island Wire explained that with the 1946-1948 Chryslers the Brake Light Wire to Brake switch and Power is separate from the Directionals and Tail Light Harness. Therefore for anyone interested: One must find Connectors to Brake Light Wires in Trunk (Feedback from Center Brake Light Housing to do so, easy peasy) then unplug at Connectors - Pigtail into it with new Bullet Connector Pigtails to feed two new Brake Light Sockets (One to each Tail Light Housing), then drill for two new sockets at each Tail Light Housing (Being ever so Careful to leave enough Room for the Existing Socket and New Ones, (it tends to be a tight fit in these housings) and use the 1129 bulbs in them. Walla. Brake Lights at all three Locations. The Center Trunk Light and Both Tail Light Housings. Much Safer travelling with Three Brake Lights Lit. Whether Night or Day travel most motorists expect to see Brake Lights Lighting at three locations. No changes to the Brake Switch is necessary, and this shall complete the project. I hope my description helps others wanting to accomplish the same. Tom

Just checked Robert's on Line Cap still on @ $8

Robert's cap is vented

Fede, Roberts sells really nice Stainless Steel Gas Caps. I got one for $6 about 8 years ago and I think they are still only about $12. I still have mine on my 1948 Chrysler and get compliments on it at the shows I attend. Tom

Rhode Island Wire is very helpful. Tom

Greg, Thanks for trying. I am still under the impression that two new Brake Light Sockets with Wires spliced to the Center Brake Light Wire would work at each Tail Light if I drill an extra hole at each Tail Light Housing and pop the Sockets with bulbs in to complete the ground. It sounds like there might be an electrical drain when hitting my brakes but I don't see how that would be possible with three Light Bulbs burning instead of just one. I mean how much juice can two little 1154 bulbs burn? I guess I'll call up Rhode Island Wiring and ask them how this is done. Thanks again Greg! I am unfortunately pretty dense with Auto Electronics. So I guess I'll contact the people that sell this stuff. Tom

Greg, Thank you for the input. I do have directionals factory stock. So Brake Switch is good alone. Then are pigtails with dual contact bulbs still good, or must I run separate Light Sockets like my buddy Mike did on his New Yorker? Thanks! Tom

Gents, I saw a set up this weekend at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Show where a friend had cut in a new socket on each taillight socket housing on his 1949 New Yorker, and sent the wires back to the center to meet/splice the Brake Light wire. In so doing that he had Brake Lights Lighting up at his Tail Lights when he hit the Brakes. Three Questions. One: Does one need to also change out the Brake Light Switch, or leave it alone as existing. Two: Can one use the 1154 6 Volt Bulb and just buy Sockets at the Advance Auto, ETC.? Three: Or must one buy the Brake Light Housing Sockets Like the one in the Center of the existing Brake Light Housing? I have seen these Sockets on Ebay and they are expensive. Thank you for any advise in advance! Tom

CJ, my bad I used an old Roster. Try: kgilland89@gmail.com, they must have changed the email address. Kevin, a nice fellow. My cell phone is 704-236-5714. I will come check it (your car) out if you want me to. Tom

Carolina Chrysler Club: carolinachryslerclub@gmail.com (Kevin Gilland President). Ball is in your Court.

CJ, Where are you in N.C. Knuckleharley is in the East Side of the State. I am in Huntersville, (North of Charlotte). Maybe one of us can help you. Unless you just don't trust us. I am not in the market for that car (I am over 60 and do not want a project car) I only want drivers that run. I am however, in the Carolina Chrysler Club and can put you into contact with about 40 members here in North Carolina. Please advise me if you so choose to, otherwise, Good Luck. Tom

One more of my dash

A little bit too big

I am testing my ability to add a picture. Tom

Correct, a repair /adjustment must be made to prevent battery running down.

Good luck with the knee replacements first. My 70 year old buddy Irving in Asheville N.C. told me last night his doctor told him he needs a knee replacement also. I asked him why and he said it was because of arthritis. Also a buddy of mine at work 60 just got one late last year, and it didn't do him a bit of good (he limps). I don't want to suggest anything because I am not a doctor and this site is for car repairs, however, it seems to me the doctors are handing out knee replacements like they handed out bypass surgery in the Eighties. Just be darned sure your up for it, and do one at a time to gauge what actual good it does you. It is a hell of a risk (stroke, etc) to take if not totally necessary. By the way that 1939 Chrysler sure looks like a nice find. Go for it and keep us posted. By the way I took Cholosterol pills for five years, and had terrible knee pain to the point that I almost needed a cane to walk. I quit the pills, and a month or so later I was good as new. Once again nice 39 I would do the car first. Good luck. (Irving said the surgery was going to be about 130k). Nice doctors, they really care about us. Tom

There is in the middle of the door a large nut, in which the Regulator/Armature mechanism may be adjusted to correct this situation. There was a recent thread on installing front glass that touched on this. The Manual simply shows it as an adjustment nut. Try it. It will correct this problem. Of course one must remove the Fabric Panel to see it. Also check to see if the Window is in its track right with snap rings in proper place. Tom

Been experiencing this for 44 years with multiple 6 volt old Chrysler's. 99% of the time a bad bulb or ground. Good luck chasing it down. Tom

Go Ebay 1940-1948 Plymouth Dodge Chrysler Gas Sender Unit $115. The list shows good for 5.3 Liter New Yorker or 4.1 Winsor Tanks (8 or 6 Cylinder cars) Tom

I didn't mean to do anything wrong. I am over 60 and work 9 hours a day. Sometimes I'm bushed and just read the threads thinking " let this guy muddle through on his own", other times I figure like the Dr. above - let me help out. We all have different energy levels, and come on the Thread at different times of the day. I don't know about you guys but I know I have asked some pretty stupid as _ ed questions on here before, and yet someone, has always given me a polite answer. Even The Big Don Coatney. So I just want to thank everyone for sharing especially Rich (desoto1939) on Sisson Chokes - he is the man. We all have our strong Suites and our weak ones.I just think this is about the best place to be sometimes - day or night. Collegial, whats that mean? L.O.L. Always having fun here. Thanks Everyone. Tom

Once Again Vinatge Power Wagons Parts Catalog Page 21 Shows (Civilian D Vehicles) Fuel Gauge Senders, that appear to have adjustable armatures. Confirm with them first. Phone 641-472-4665. I have quized them on Parts before they are pretty good at describing the applications/uses of their Parts. Tom

SSDave, I pulled out my trusty dusty parts catalog for you. The 6 Cylinder Fuel Tank Gauge shows Part #1120 552. The 8 Cylinder Part # 857 379. Keep in mind these are original 1947 Chrysler Part Numbers, that may or may not be available for cross referencing today. I just wanted to confirm to you that yes they are different. How other than their armature being different lengths as has been suggested I do not know. Part Type Code was 14-72-1 Page 252. In addition to that the 6 Cylinder Fuel Tank Part Type Code 14-88-1 Page 256, shows Part Number #1121 520 (17 Gallons). The 8 Cylinder Part Number 1121 515 (20 Gallons). Good Luck with your search. Tom