Silverdome

If you don't mind, I might add also a matching paint code for the background and numbers.

One other place to remember for a vacuum leak is the windshield wipers, if it still has the vacuum wipers on it.

On my '48 coupe they are around the door.

Love the car Pauld. Now I want one for my very own.

Have you checked the static timing? I'm thinking the backfire might have caused timing chain/gear damage possibly. If you think it's a vacuum leak block of the top of the carb completely, if the problem remains then check all vacuum lines and ports then carb and intake gaskets.

Our local NAPA and O'Reilly's can make up custom battery cables.

Definitely not a '33 to '34. The base is way too thick and not the correct shape. Show us a picture of the bottom side so that we may see how it is mounted plus it should reveal a DPCD and a part number if it is an original Dodge ram.

@41plymcoupe If you could upload a picture of your current seat it may help others to evaluate your situation and identify what seat you may have in there. Like was said above I believe the original seat has a split upper but I'm not completely familiar with the '41 models.

Welcome and what a nice car to start this journey with. As was said above, more pictures please.

Rob, I sent you a PM.

Welcome Tierod, beautiful car.

Just out of curiosity. What are your toe in settings and is your steering centered? The reason I ask is that on my 1948 P15 the steering was not centered and my toe in was excessive. This made it very hard to steer and the steering did not want to return to center after making a turn.

Welcome mhjarrell. That's a fine automobile you have there. As mentioned above proceed slow and cautiously it will pay major dividends in the end. One thing I haven't seen mentioned is the wiring and battery cables. The battery cables should be 0 or OO in size so that they can carry the higher amperage requirements of the 6 volt system and your wires to the coil and ignition should have good clean connections. Also on the battery cables and wires, if you see that the insulation has lots of cracks then most likely the wire inside will be corroded and create extra resistance which will add to the slow turning of the engine. The starter can also need to be cleaned up internally. Good luck and keep the questions and pictures coming. How's the interior look?

Does anyone know of an alternative clutch assembly that will fit my P15? I am wanting to install an overdrive transmission from a '52 Plymouth and thought I would go ahead and put in a new clutch assembly because my old one is weak and out of adjustment space. Those assemblies that are called for the original are in the neighborhood of $350.00 or more for the pilot bushing, TO bearing, pressure plate and clutch plate. But you can pick up a new assembly for a similar year Chevy for about $200.00 less. As always any and all help appreciated.

Welcome and take some before pictures so you can see your progress in the future.