40plyguy

I’ve used these before with good results using a butane hot air”pencil”. The center ring is the solder, the outer rings are a sealant that activates with the shrink tubing to keep out moisture and salt water. The thing I like is that the wiring and connector remain flexible.

Thanks for all the input. It will help when rebuilding the engine for my Plymouth.

Thanks for the info. I will have to compare the gaskets. I thought the heads were pretty much the same.

Thanks much for the advice. I’ll have to get some of the Permatex then.

I picked up about 1/2 doz. Old engine gasket kits at a swap meet some years back. Some are Victor. Some OEM Mopar branded. I noticed some of the head gaskets are copper. Some steel. Wondering if there’s an advantage of one over the other? Another thing. Years ago I remember a machinist friend of mine would always spray non-coated head gaskets with aluminum spray paint when installing them. Is that still an accepted practice or is there something else popular nowadays? Tks much

Thanks for the reply. My knowledge of computer and this phone stuff is minimal. I was able to send a pic to old daddy at rustyhope as I think it’s his kit. Awaiting a reply. Thanks again

Picked up a front disc brake conversion kit for my ‘40 Plymouth off FB marketplace. Need help identifying the components so if needed at some point I could get replacement parts. Thanks much….unfortunately I tried to add a pic but the file was too large if that makes sense. Anyway the kit has an aluminum hub and ahat appears to be a GM single piston caliper. The caliper mounting brackets look to be red anodized. Hope that helps.

Sorry. Typo in topic heading. Monticello Iowa.

Wondering if anyone has gone to this in the past and if it would be worth a 3 hr drive? Used to go to the fall swap meet at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids that took place in early Oct. Haven’t seen a listing for it this year. Tks.

Thanks for sharing that. I could watch it over and over. Thanks again.....

Ever since I was a kid I wanted a ‘40 Ford. I still have a picture of one from a mid 60’s Hot Rod magazine that I was enamored with in high school. Unfortunately I couldn’t afford one. By chance I found my ‘40 Plymouth for sale. I had money burning a hole in my pocket from a boat I had just sold and the rest is history. That was over 25 yrs ago. Still working on it every once in a while. I think I made the right choice. I very seldom see a ‘40 Ply. at car shows whereas there’s always a Ford. Actually I very seldom see any pre 65 Mopars at any of the local shows.....

Some years back a local guy had a ‘40 Plymouth with a small block Ford and a 3 sp standard trans. So it is for sure doable.

Great looking car. Love the coupe body style. Looking at your user name I’m guessing you’re fr Cudahy,Wi.?

There’ll be a couple nuts and bolts left for you. Lol!

Sounds like they may be helping me as well. Planning on picking up a complete frame from them. Never heard of French lakes auto til Young Ed chimed in. Thank you, thank you, thank you....