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My manifold heat control is broken off at the manifold.How can I tell if it is open or closed without pulling off the manifolds.When cold, it does take a few minutes to heat up and I have to play with accelerator to keep it running till it warms up(this is at about 40 deg.).Does this mean that it is closed not allowing the intake to heat up quick enough to allow a good start?When I first got the car the temp outside was warmer and do not remember this problem.After the engine is warm there is no starting problems.

It does have welting but it was painted over. Must have been a different car. I was told it was on a military base and I'm the third owner after that. I believe that the first owner was out in the Hamptons.

Hey Don,I was looking at your pics from long island again, do you think the town you were in was Freeport? I see signs for freeport speedway in some of the pics.If it is its only about a 10 minute drive from where I live.

My engine compartment and trunk are both grey and when I bought the car it was blue but the registration said grey,so I am assuming that grey was the original color.Greg your interior looks great doesnt sound too hard to do.I have a friend that is an upholsterer, he puts interiors in aircraft and cars and keeps telling me that he wants to redo my car and has a ton of extra material from other jobs that he wants me to have.I hope that this comes together because he does great work.But if it doesnt its good to know it can be done ,my fianca is good with the sewing machine.How about the head liner??

I would love to do disc brakes up front and overdrive but right now I will be saving for the wedding next year.I would also like to pull the motor and paint the rest of the block and engine compartment but do not have access to a hoist.Is there a front and rear end with disc brakes that can bolt right up or is there alot of mods involved?

Yes ,grey was the original color, you can see it on the firewall. I added the peep mirrors ,head light visors,door handle guards,gas tank filler guard ,Original 1950 New York license plate and cant forget about the fuzzy dice ,I think they all add to the look of the car.I have everything working on the car except the radio.I was told by the guy that I bought it from it needs a vibrator tube ,anyone know where I can find one at a good price?

Its nice to see that I am not alone.Thanks for the info Dennis I plan on attending the bellmore car shows at the train station alot this summer on friday nights, would be nice if we could meet up.Great pics Don, what part of long island is that,I am guessing the east end?

I am from Long island ,New York (Wantagh).I forgot to mention that the previous owner installed new brake cylinders and pads but in the future I would like to go with disc brakes.The car does not have to stay original, I just want it to be safe and look good.

I just want to start off and say how great this site is, as it has helped me so much with my new project.I receintly purchased a 1950 plymouth special deluxe coupe with a 218.I installed new pistons, rings, bearings,pcv valve,replaceable element oil filter ,flushed the coolant system and anything I removed I painted.The guy that I bought the car from removed the generator and installed a 6 volt alternator.I did all work with the engine in the car.I am very happy with the results and the car runs great.I dont know much about auto restoration but I am learing fast(I am an aircraft technician by trade). I saw this car for sale on the side of the road and fell in love and took her home.I am 29 years old and started this project about 6 months ago.I was just wondering if you guys can give me some tips on how to keep this piece of history going strong and any ideas on helping me redo my interior.Last month I got engaged and plan on using the car in our wedding next year. I will attach some pictures.Let me know what you guys think.