OldDad67

Thanks guy's the hole in the door was the clue that fixed the problm

Great information guy's your the best.

What holds the front door key lock in place? I took this out several years ago and can't remember if a screw or clip holds it in position. Any help appreciated.

Sometimes our American sense of humor isn't fully appreciated by our neighbors in foreign countries such as Belgium etc. As Americans we like to poke a little fun at each other. If you don't believe me just post that your thinking about installing a small block Chevy in your P-15, buckle-up, buck-a-rooh.

I had a similar problem with an Oregon titled vehicle. The title had the engine number for a VIN. I live in Washingon state, so I called the Wa DMV and they said the engine had to be in the car after I had just removed the rear crossmember. So I put a chain across the frame and chained the engine down took the car to the state police inspection station, showed them the stamped engine number on the block and title. I told them I wanted to change the VIN to the tag number on the driver's "A" pillar which they did. Now I have a good Wa title and will not have any issues in the future. I did this to prevent problems before I spent a bunch of money only to find out later that I may have a problem selling the car in the future. So if I do decide to sell the car the small block Chevy will show as a correct engine for the car. (OK Tim now you can comment).

[ IMG]http://pic20.picturetrail.com/VOL1314/4696021/23788569/411901507.jpg[/img] Here's 2 photo's to show the small led's I used for the turnsignal indicator on the dash.

I used a "Swizzel" stick. You old party guy's remember those. I also drilled 2 holes one on each side of the hole of the indicator and installed a small green led bulb for my turn signals sorta like the impossible to find originals. Just a thought.....

You can also buy a special epoxy that is used in freezer's and fridge's. An appliance supply has this epoxy that is used to attach copper lines to aluminum evaporators and condenser's. The first time I used it was when a tech was installing a winch on the front of a Jeep and slipped with the power drill that poked a hole in the A/C condenser. We tried the epoxy and it did the trick. Just another approach.

I've used the Wesley product since 1961 on the old "Mickey Mouse" whitewalls. still use it today, not the same can of course. Good stuff. Use of tire shine will turn whitewalls yellow over time. Also use 0000 steel wool and glass cleaner on your chrome, an old detailer trick.

Your waiting for me to chime in aren't you Tim! Nice try.

Sounds like more fun to be had looking at wallpaper than at ships.

The right ball is connected to the left ball, left ball is connected to seat track, seat track connected to the what? Sometimes I can't help myself, those are great photo's Donald Smith

Sometimes even a blind squirrel can find a nut.

Here's a photo of my friend's homemade speedster with a 885 cu in Hall Scott 6 cylinder hemi head motor. I keep waiting for a guy to walk up and say my brother had one of those.

Chevy?

Don't feel alone guy's some people think my 57 Corvette is a "Stingray".

I was using my arm to signal while driving my model a before I installed the turnsignals, a young girl in the approaching lane saw my signal for a left turn and flipped me off. Guess the under 70 crowd has no idea how hand signals are suppose to work. But I'll get over it as soon as I stop laughing.

I use the style in this photo. For safety I like to disconnect my battery, over the years I have seen cars catch on fire in dealerships do to wiring shorting out on manifolds etc. while left overnight. Easy to use and why not be safe than sorry.

Fargo I used that resistor on my Model "A" for it's 6 volt heater motor, works great. If you can mount it in the heater air stream to help keep it cool.

Jack if you run for some kind of office you have my vote! Well said

This is really a good site for information there are a few crusty guy's who like to give a little jab if they don't agree with what your doing but that makes it more fun in my opinion. Here's a pic of my latest project with the "Packard" motor.

Hi Tom not everyone on this site likes Chevy's, as a former Chevy rep I can tell you from experience. I'm putting a 327 Chev in my P-15 with a Muncie 4 speed and a 56 Chevy rear end and a 57 Chev gas tank. I figure it's my car and I'll enjoy it my way. I don't build cars for other people's likes only my own. I'm using an Aluminum radiator with electric fan. Clutch linkage is a challange and an automatic would be an much less work but not as much fun. I have a friend who is putting a 55 Dodge Hemi in his 47 business coupe with a GM 200 r4 tranny behind it with Ford rear axle. I had to cut the rear transmission mount out and fabricate a new cross mount for the tranny. Not a big deal and you will probably have to do this for most V8 swaps. Let me know what information your looking for since I don't know your skill set, but make your car the way you want it. E-mail me anytime with questions, I may not be the smartest guy around but I'll do my best to help you with your project that's what this site is all about. You can ask me about my 30 Model A with my "Packard" motor too.

I remember my 57 Chevy catching fire under the hood. I left the distributor loose and it backfired catching the front dual four air cleaner on fire. That's the most helpless feeling you can have. I always carry a fire extinguisher now in all cars.

Try your local upholstery shop, no freight charges and they can make sure it fits, if it doesn't you don't have to ship it back.

Someone could also be light in their loafers, just an old expression.