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Try Studebaker International (online catalogue). I bought my 6V solenoid from them and they also have various other OD parts. Phil

My Canadian Parts book (for 1941 D20) calls for part number 671950 for the sleeve and 658998 for the bearing. This is consistent with what is stated above. The only 11XXYYY numbers in my book (which covers 1940 to 1947) are for 46-47 MOPAR's but do not include your number 1124786 (or 1124780). Phil

I got mine out by firmly attaching vice grips at 90 degrees to the plunger and hamering the vice grip from down below. Came right out.

Aaron, What you really need in order to determine parts interchangeability is this Canadian Mopar Parts book. I found this at the Barrie automotive flea market many years ago. Not cheap but invaluable. Phil

That is definitely not a D14. It is the Plymouth based Dodge that Andy described. Most mechanical items and the complete dash, tail lights and headlight rims are identical to the Plymouth's. I have both a 1941 D20 (Plymouth based Dodge) and a 1940 D14 (made in Windsor but almost identical to the US D14). Note that Canadian made cars all have 25 inch long blocks, unlike the 23 in. US blocks. Enjoy your car. p.s. there are a few Canadian parts sources but you have to really dig around to find them. I use Andy Bernbaum and Roberts in the US. Phil

Burlington. You?

"The United States on Friday extended the closure of its land borders with Canada and Mexico to non-essential travel such as tourism through Sept. 21 despite Ottawa's decision to open its border to vaccinated Americans." Maybe next year! Hope you all have a great time on the picnic with your old MOPAR's. Phil

Yes time is just flying by. I had already emailed Mark to add me to his list before he automated it. I will go in and complete my profile. Hope to see you in September.

Hi Greg, As long as Covid is gone and the Canada/US border has reopened I will try to make it down there with my '41. The last time we met up was in Buffalo in 2014 (AACA meet). Here is a photo from that event (L to R, Chris, Greg, Phil). Phil

So sad to hear this news. When I was getting my '40 on the road back in 2005 Don was the main person on this forum who steered me through all of the teething issues I was having. I have enjoyed all of his posts ever since. My sincere condolences to his family. Phil

I used Rhode Island wiring for the dash and engine compartment/headlight wiring on my D14. Excellent quality and perfect fit. Phil

My '41 Dodge has a 3.73 pumpkin that I installed from a 55 Dodge. Not a direct swap since the axle splines are different between the two years. My '40 now has an overdrive transmission. Both options work great at 65 mph. Phil

Andy, when you repainted your car did you remove the inside firewall insulation pad? On my '40 this is the only place someone in the future can find the original colour of my car. Phil

Here are a few more interior pics. This is the best I can do until spring! Phil

You are very welcome Wiggo. Right now the car is in winter storage but I will have a look to see what else I can come up with from my computer files (which are a mess ). Phil

FWIW here is a photo of the front of my '41 Dodge D20 Kingsway Special manufactured in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Note that the grilles have more horizontal bars than the US version and the two are not interchangeable. I have also attached a photo of my dash, which is identical to the '41 Plymouth dash. Hope this helps. Phil

I agree andyd. That isn't my car but one that has been seen around the internet for the past 10 or so years. I have a dark brown woodgrain on my '40 that a friend did for me many years ago. Under my dash chrome trim it looked like more of a light brown than grey. I think that whatever goes with your interior will look good. Phil

Do a search in the off topic section and you will find lots of opinions. Phil

That turned out really nice. Great job and a beautiful dash assembly. Phil

After taking a 7 month break from wrestling with my door lock I thought I would have another go at it. Guess what, dpollo was absolutely correct. I re-read the shop manual and followed the brief instructions very carefully and within 5 minutes had the lock installed and working properly. The trick is to have the lock shaft turned to the correct orientation together with the door part in the unlocked position before inserting into the door. Thanks again dpollo. Phil

As far as I know all 1940 Dodge cars had woodgrained dash and window surrounds with the exception of the convertible which was painted body colour. This photo shows an 'original' '40 dash. Note that the woodgrain is a light colour.

I'll have another look but the stop is in the door latch mechanism itself. It won't turn any more than 90 degrees while the lock tumbler needs to go 180 degrees in order to remove the key.

A simple question for the 40/41 Dodge and Plymouth owners. How far does your front pass. side door lock key turn before the key can be removed? I have just changed out the door lock (and also the latch assembly) on my '40 Dodge. I put the key in, turn it 1/2 turn (CW) and the door locks but the key will not release and it will not turn any further. The lock tumbler itself requires a full turn to release the key. The lock on the original latch assembly that I removed also will only turn 1/2 turn. I would normally check my '41 but it is still away in winter storage (and based on the storm that's on it's way this is a good thing!). The part number is different for the 42-47 door lock so it is possible that I have the wrong lock for my '40 or maybe I have assembled something wrong? Phil

I first slide in a small diameter wire to get everything lined up and held in place. Then, while pushing hard against the panel, push in the pin against the end of the wire (pin goes in, wire slides out). Not at all easy but I just did mine this way. Phil

On my '40 the large spring goes behind the panel (between the panel and door) with the large diameter against the panel (facing into the car). Phil