Oldguy48

Looking good...nice work !! Wayne

Never heard that term before....had to resort to Google to find out "knave plates" are secret code for hubcaps. The Brits sure have some odd names for things.

Don, Try this website for "United Pacific Industries". They have a nice selection of mirrors, and their quality is very good. I received a pair of clamp on mirrors as a gift that incorporate a LED turn signal in the mirror. Seem to be very well made units. And the mirror that these replaced was of the same company. Their website is a bit of a challenge to work thru to the mirrors, but I think it's worth the effort. The mirrors were purchased at local car shows thru a vendor, but I'm sure you can also purchase on-line. www.uapac.com Wayne

This post reminds me of an issue with a similar electric gas cap on my first car (a 1948 P15). At the time, the P15 was our family car. Well, the gas cap would not open. My Dad, who was a highly skilled and resourceful carpenter, retrieved his trusty claw hammer, and forcibly removed the gas cap. The car was nearly out of gas, and he decided that was the best way to resolve the problem. Wayne

Beautiful car Don. My grandfather had a D24, and I always was impressed with the dashboard and steering wheel. Really classy. Congratulations !!

If it shows almost no voltage when cranking, that indicates that your solenoid contacts are working like they should.

I would connect a voltmeter across the main terminals on your starter solenoid, and take a reading while the engine is cranking over. There should be minimal voltage indicated on your voltmeter. If you get a reading of 1 or 2 volts, I'd replace the solenoid. Any corrosion, deterioration,etc. of the contacts within the solenoid will result in a voltage drop due to resistance. The contacts within the solenoid can deteriorate over time, and cause the problem you are experiencing. It's a quick & easy test, and might point you in the right direction

Spyder, Kudos to you for being resourceful. I probably would never have thought of that. And I've got an abundance of used wine corks. Wayne

RB, Nice job...looks good. Your engraving skills are impressive. That trim looks like it was done on a milling machine. Wayne

Rodney, Great to hear from you. Best wishes to you for your hip repair. Wayne

Beautiful !!

It's definitely a scam...our local newspaper ran an article about these bogus phone calls, and I got a call myself. Just ignore it. The IRS doesn't work that way. Too bad these creeps exist, but they're out there. Wayne

Excellent advice....I wish I had done that over the years. Kinda late now. Wayne

Hoping you can overcome your health issues, Don.

You might want to chat with your local funeral director. A friend of mine is a funeral director, and gave me some "deodorizer" in a spray bottle. I can't recall the name of the product, but it had a really pleasant odor, and obviously, funeral homes have a real need for something like this occasionally. It might be worth an inquiry. Good luck !!

Here's mine on my P15

When you changed out the distributor internals, did you also change the condenser? Not certain if this could be the culprit, but it's easy enough to try swapping it out if you haven't already.

Magnificent car, great photos.

I would think that if you don't thrash on it, it would be fine...however, with the new transmission, you won't have an "Emergency, or parking brake" anymore. And replacing the rear isn't that huge a project. And you can pick and choose the gear ratio that suits your driveline, and driving style. Wayne

My P15 is fitted with wide white radials from Diamondback. 215-75/R15. Original 4.5" rims that were sandblasted and painted. No inner tubes installed. No problems at all in over 5 years on the road. Wayne

Thanks for "fessing up" to your goof. I suspect a lot of the forum members here have done something similar, and probably "ain't sayin". Plymouthy offers good advice about a check-list. Might save you another embarrassing moment. Wayne

I tried to find similar information on my P15, but it seems the DMVs don 't want to divulge info about previous owners. At least in Iowa, where my P15 was iintially sold. I guess it's a legal thing, but frustrating nonetheless Good luck to you.

Thomas & Betts and AMP are a couple of manufacturers that make high quality terminals. Check with your local electrical distributors for the better quality terminals. Marine supply vendors generally have good quality wire (high strand count for flexibility, oil & gas resistant insulation, tinned conductors for corrosion resistance). If you choose to crimp your connectors, subject them to a "tug test" prior to making the connections. The crimp should withstand a good strong "tug" on the wire. Even a good quality properly calibrated crimper won't produce a good crimp with inferior or incorrect crimp terminals. (First hand experience on this). If you have concerns about high temperatures, you can get Teflon insulated wire that will withstand the heat. And ifyou aren't sure of the proper gauge, go bigger. Of course, none of this info applies if you want to retain the original style, and color of the wire. Wayne

Great looking car !!

I wish everyone would heed the warnings posted here....but I'm sure there will be a lot of vehicle accidents published in tomorrows newspaper. My philosophy is: stay home during the storm, peruse the forum, have another hot cup of coffee, and let the snowplow drivers do their job. Wayne