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I think I just keep forgetting to change the location default on my computer...Maybe that's why I never see anything listed for down here! Is anyone going to make it? I call ladder seat if someone gets the fire truck!

Here's a site that let's you search for Drive-Ins by zip. http://www.drive-ins.com/dbdisrch.htm?status_op=open&zipcode=&distance=150&search.x=0&search.y=0 I think my stereo draws too much power to make it through a triple feature, let alone 2 flicks! We like the drive in b/c its fun and inexpensive. $6 to see two movies! The only thing I'm not a fan of is keeping my eyes peeled for deer, and now armadillos, when driving the Chrysler home. The benefit of not having a top means the cold air keeps me awake for the drive home! The Mrs. usually checks out the night sky until she falls asleep and the pup is usually busy in the back seat catching bugs with his mouth wide open.

Hey Bobostki and Ramon how long does that 12v battery hold a charge when used? How often do have to charge it? We go to the drive in sometimes and I'm afraid to leave my radio on as I'm pretty sure the car won't start if I have it going the entire time (it's a 6v with a 12v converter to the stereo). D batteries for the boombox ain't cheap. A spare 12 volt would take up a lot less space....

Howdy Pilot-House guys! I'm Adam, from across the forum on the sedan side. I came across this auction ad in WI that lists some truck stuff. Thought maybe if anyone is nearby might come across some useful parts and what-not. A'ight, I'm gonna head back to the car side. Have an ace week! Here's the ad: Craig (715)456-3872 Jerry (715)577-0420 ANDREWS AUCTION SERVICE LOCATED: 1281 N. Valley View Rd., Exeland, Wis. 54835 --- ( 4 miles west of Exeland, Wis. on Hwy. 48 to Valley View Rd., then left 1/2 mile to farm) Watch for auction arrows. FRIDAY JUNE 3 & SATURDAY JUNE 4 SALE TIME 10:00 AM Lunch & Restrooms Elroy Lund is selling his entire collection of antique cars and trucks, as well many parts and other items. This will be a two day auction, with parts and other items selling on Friday, and all vehicles on Saturday. FRIDAY JUNE 3 SALE TIME 10:00 AM CAR & TRUCK PARTS --- Many Antique car parts, specializing in Ford model A & T parts. Many new in the box. Also new and used parts for Studebaker, Frazier, Ford, Chevrolet, and others.; Radiators & Grills; headlights; Chrome; pto gear boxes for hoists; caburetors; fuel pumps; model A & T frames; '32 Chev frame; Tires & rims; OTHER EQUIPMENT & ANTIQUES --- The Gravely Tractor Rotary mower; Power plant w/ winch; 18) old boat motors; hand forge; antique tools; Philco floor radio; Duncan Ceramic Kiln w/ many molds, some new; rough sawed 1" & 2" White Ash lumber; old Minnesota license plate collection; Key making machine; Craftsman 19.5 hp. lawn tractor w/ 42" deck; Ford YT-16 Lawn tractor w/ 42" deck; Craftsman 16hp. lawn tractor w/ 42" deck; 3 - push mowers; weedeater; 5 hp. rear tine tiller; David Bradley walk behind tractor w/ push blade, cultivator, etc.; 2) Gravely walk behind tractors; grain cradle; JD walking plow; Reo snow thrower; Grainbuster hammermill; Toro walk behind sickle mower; Wards wooden Arc welder; Minneapolis Walsh walk behind tractor; lrg. walk behind tractor w/ cultivator; Oliver 62 baler; small manure spreader; 1 bottom plow on steel; light running gears; MF Fork lift tractor w/ extensions; Dump rake; Case side rake on steel; GUNS --- Remington SPR 410ga. 2-1/2" to 3" ; Remington Gamemaster mod. 760 30-06 pump w/ scope; Ruger M-77 Mark II Rem Mag w/ scope, bolt action; Savage Westpoint mod. 949-C 12 ga. single shot; Remington mod. 550-1 22 cal; Stevens mod. 325-C 30-30 cal., bolt action; Stevens mod. 820-B 12 ga. pump; Stevens 22-410 O/U; GUITARS --- 5) Flat top Accoustic Guitars, incl. Harmony, Oscar Schmidt & Hohner. SATURDAY JUNE 4 SALE TIME 10:00 AM Selling will be 75 cars and trucks, most of which have been kept inside, and have titles. Very little rust on most of these vehicles, and many have come from southern & western states. CARS --- 1947 Desoto w/ viser & spot light; 1947 Desoto Limo, 4 dr.; 1927 Dodge Brothers 4 dr. business sedan; 1953 Desoto Firedome, orig., Hemi V-8, 4 dr., sharp ! 1949 Chrysler New Yorker 4 dr.; 1949 Plymouth Fastback; 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook, 2 dr.; 1951 Kaiser, 4dr.; 1949 Kaiser Horizon Blue, sold new by Gerber Bros. in Exeland; 1946 Desoto, parts; 1947 Crosley convertible; 1940 Buick Straight Eight Sedan, stick trans.; 1954 Lincoln 4 dr.; 1950 Ford Sedan Delivery truck; 1954 Ford 2 dr. Sedan, Texas car; 1954 Ford Skyliner, 2dr. (glass top); 1954 Ford 4 dr. Sedan; 1972 Ford Mustang convertible; 1988 Ford Mustang convertible; 1968 Ford Mustang, 351 Cleveland eng.; 1959 Edsel Ranger 4 dr.; 1949 Pontiac; 1960 Cadillac, 4dr.; 1949 Studebaker Champion; 1946 Studebaker, 4dr.; 1954 Ford 2 dr., parts.1988 Chrysler Lebaron; 1988 Chrysler convertible; TRUCKS --- 1958 Diamond T Wrecker; 1958 Diamond T truck w/ rack; 1958 Diamond T semi-tractor; 1947 Diamond T Cabover, no box, rare; 1948 Diamond T; 1946 Ford Dump Truck; 1946 Chev 4x4 Wrecker; 1960 Mack B mod. Diesel w/ Miller Welder & boom, exc. cond.; 1972 Ford F-700 Dump truck; 1948 Ford Cabover F-6 w/ grain box & hoist; 1947 Ford Cabover dump truck; 1966 Ford C-750 Cabover w/ winch; 1967 Ford Cabover Wrecker; 1941 Ford 1-1/2 ton w/ flatbed, only 10K miles; 1953 Ford 1 ton, Anniversary edition; 1954 Ford C-600 Cabover; 1941 Dodge 1 ton; 1942 Dodge Military 4x4 w/ boom; 1947 Dodge Cabover; 1988 Ford Louisville 8000 Semi-tractor; 1947 Willys Jeep w/ snowplow; 1951 Willys trailer; 1941 Int. 1-1/2 ton; 1954 Int. R-160, no engine; 1955 Int. R-160 Cabover w/ box van; 1935 Int. 1 ton w/ box; 1954 Int. R-190 Cabover cherry picker; 1954 Int. R-190, parts; 1939 GMC; 1959 GMC Semi-tractor w/ 1937 Reliant trailer; 1948 GMC Cabover Cannon Ball, restorable; 1945 GMC 6x6, parts; 1959 Mack B mod.; 1952 GMC 6x6 Military truck; Military trailer; 1960 Mack Cabover G-73 tandem axle Semi-tractor; 1947 Mack; 1960 Mack G-73; 1959 GMC Cabover 370; 1950 GMC 520; 1959 Chevrolet Viking 50 Cabover; 1950 Chevrolet 5400 Cabover; 1952 White Dump Truck; 1933 Oshkosh; 1949 FWD; 1952 White Mustang Power Semi-tractor; 1954 L-190 w/ sleeper, and one for parts; 1969 White Trend Series; FIRE TRUCK --- 1970 Pirsch Fire Truck SEMI-VAN TRAILERS --- Fruehauf 46' trailer; Brown 40' trailer; Several other van trailers incl. 20' and 24' trailers; Elroy Lund, owner 1281 N. Valley View Rd., Exeland, Wis. 54835

Came across this ad today. Didn't know where to place it, but just thought some of ya'll might want to swing by. Here's the listing: Craig (715)456-3872 Jerry (715)577-0420 ANDREWS AUCTION SERVICE LOCATED: 1281 N. Valley View Rd., Exeland, Wis. 54835 --- ( 4 miles west of Exeland, Wis. on Hwy. 48 to Valley View Rd., then left 1/2 mile to farm) Watch for auction arrows. FRIDAY JUNE 3 & SATURDAY JUNE 4 SALE TIME 10:00 AM Lunch & Restrooms Elroy Lund is selling his entire collection of antique cars and trucks, as well many parts and other items. This will be a two day auction, with parts and other items selling on Friday, and all vehicles on Saturday. FRIDAY JUNE 3 SALE TIME 10:00 AM CAR & TRUCK PARTS --- Many Antique car parts, specializing in Ford model A & T parts. Many new in the box. Also new and used parts for Studebaker, Frazier, Ford, Chevrolet, and others.; Radiators & Grills; headlights; Chrome; pto gear boxes for hoists; caburetors; fuel pumps; model A & T frames; '32 Chev frame; Tires & rims; OTHER EQUIPMENT & ANTIQUES --- The Gravely Tractor Rotary mower; Power plant w/ winch; 18) old boat motors; hand forge; antique tools; Philco floor radio; Duncan Ceramic Kiln w/ many molds, some new; rough sawed 1" & 2" White Ash lumber; old Minnesota license plate collection; Key making machine; Craftsman 19.5 hp. lawn tractor w/ 42" deck; Ford YT-16 Lawn tractor w/ 42" deck; Craftsman 16hp. lawn tractor w/ 42" deck; 3 - push mowers; weedeater; 5 hp. rear tine tiller; David Bradley walk behind tractor w/ push blade, cultivator, etc.; 2) Gravely walk behind tractors; grain cradle; JD walking plow; Reo snow thrower; Grainbuster hammermill; Toro walk behind sickle mower; Wards wooden Arc welder; Minneapolis Walsh walk behind tractor; lrg. walk behind tractor w/ cultivator; Oliver 62 baler; small manure spreader; 1 bottom plow on steel; light running gears; MF Fork lift tractor w/ extensions; Dump rake; Case side rake on steel; GUNS --- Remington SPR 410ga. 2-1/2" to 3" ; Remington Gamemaster mod. 760 30-06 pump w/ scope; Ruger M-77 Mark II Rem Mag w/ scope, bolt action; Savage Westpoint mod. 949-C 12 ga. single shot; Remington mod. 550-1 22 cal; Stevens mod. 325-C 30-30 cal., bolt action; Stevens mod. 820-B 12 ga. pump; Stevens 22-410 O/U; GUITARS --- 5) Flat top Accoustic Guitars, incl. Harmony, Oscar Schmidt & Hohner. SATURDAY JUNE 4 SALE TIME 10:00 AM Selling will be 75 cars and trucks, most of which have been kept inside, and have titles. Very little rust on most of these vehicles, and many have come from southern & western states. CARS --- 1947 Desoto w/ viser & spot light; 1947 Desoto Limo, 4 dr.; 1927 Dodge Brothers 4 dr. business sedan; 1953 Desoto Firedome, orig., Hemi V-8, 4 dr., sharp ! 1949 Chrysler New Yorker 4 dr.; 1949 Plymouth Fastback; 1953 Plymouth Cranbrook, 2 dr.; 1951 Kaiser, 4dr.; 1949 Kaiser Horizon Blue, sold new by Gerber Bros. in Exeland; 1946 Desoto, parts; 1947 Crosley convertible; 1940 Buick Straight Eight Sedan, stick trans.; 1954 Lincoln 4 dr.; 1950 Ford Sedan Delivery truck; 1954 Ford 2 dr. Sedan, Texas car; 1954 Ford Skyliner, 2dr. (glass top); 1954 Ford 4 dr. Sedan; 1972 Ford Mustang convertible; 1988 Ford Mustang convertible; 1968 Ford Mustang, 351 Cleveland eng.; 1959 Edsel Ranger 4 dr.; 1949 Pontiac; 1960 Cadillac, 4dr.; 1949 Studebaker Champion; 1946 Studebaker, 4dr.; 1954 Ford 2 dr., parts.1988 Chrysler Lebaron; 1988 Chrysler convertible; TRUCKS --- 1958 Diamond T Wrecker; 1958 Diamond T truck w/ rack; 1958 Diamond T semi-tractor; 1947 Diamond T Cabover, no box, rare; 1948 Diamond T; 1946 Ford Dump Truck; 1946 Chev 4x4 Wrecker; 1960 Mack B mod. Diesel w/ Miller Welder & boom, exc. cond.; 1972 Ford F-700 Dump truck; 1948 Ford Cabover F-6 w/ grain box & hoist; 1947 Ford Cabover dump truck; 1966 Ford C-750 Cabover w/ winch; 1967 Ford Cabover Wrecker; 1941 Ford 1-1/2 ton w/ flatbed, only 10K miles; 1953 Ford 1 ton, Anniversary edition; 1954 Ford C-600 Cabover; 1941 Dodge 1 ton; 1942 Dodge Military 4x4 w/ boom; 1947 Dodge Cabover; 1988 Ford Louisville 8000 Semi-tractor; 1947 Willys Jeep w/ snowplow; 1951 Willys trailer; 1941 Int. 1-1/2 ton; 1954 Int. R-160, no engine; 1955 Int. R-160 Cabover w/ box van; 1935 Int. 1 ton w/ box; 1954 Int. R-190 Cabover cherry picker; 1954 Int. R-190, parts; 1939 GMC; 1959 GMC Semi-tractor w/ 1937 Reliant trailer; 1948 GMC Cabover Cannon Ball, restorable; 1945 GMC 6x6, parts; 1959 Mack B mod.; 1952 GMC 6x6 Military truck; Military trailer; 1960 Mack Cabover G-73 tandem axle Semi-tractor; 1947 Mack; 1960 Mack G-73; 1959 GMC Cabover 370; 1950 GMC 520; 1959 Chevrolet Viking 50 Cabover; 1950 Chevrolet 5400 Cabover; 1952 White Dump Truck; 1933 Oshkosh; 1949 FWD; 1952 White Mustang Power Semi-tractor; 1954 L-190 w/ sleeper, and one for parts; 1969 White Trend Series; FIRE TRUCK --- 1970 Pirsch Fire Truck SEMI-VAN TRAILERS --- Fruehauf 46' trailer; Brown 40' trailer; Several other van trailers incl. 20' and 24' trailers; Elroy Lund, owner 1281 N. Valley View Rd., Exeland, Wis. 54835

Glad to hear you and folk are A-OK. Our thoughts go out to your neighbors and community members. Best of luck with the clean up/rebuild. Also, don't skimp on the bathroom during the re-build.

Hey mate, former Wisconsinite here, About, 7 years ago in WI I had purchased a moped with no title. I contacted the DMV and they said I had to fill out a form and then a board looks at the application for a missing title and approves or denies it. So I filled out the form, I had to list any previous owners I knew of, and the most previous owner had to sign it I do believe (or I included a bill of sale, can't remember). Then I had to have a police officer come and verify the VIN. The police or DMV then do a search on the vehicle to see if there are any reports of the vehicle missing. You mail in the form, wait 6-8 weeks and keep your fingers crossed. Of course I have no idea how it woulda turned out because someone stole it the day before I was to mail out the form. Good luck, but whatever you do, look into all the options and potential outcomes. Would hate for a "historical" title to wind you up in trouble with insurance and stuff if you ever got in an accident. I would do something sooner rather than later as they always make new laws, they hardly ever get rid of laws.

Welcome fellow Windsorer! One trick that comes in handy here is the search tool. If you search for Windsor you can come across some posts that relate specifically to your year. Hope to see ya' around a bit! (hopefully not with trouble problems though!)

Hey Ozzie if you go to the photo gallery I posted the 49 Chry wiring diagram awhile back. It's under "Photo Gallery" -> "Electrical" I don't know how close it would be, but I'd imagine pretty darn close as the Chry and DeSoto's were sisters back then. But I just woke up and reread it and you wrote you got one. Nevermeind! But if you are tech savy, you may want to upload your diagram as well so you can reference it online without having to dig out the paper copy (and help out other Desoto owners). As for the circuit breakers, I thought our cars didn't have any. We just have the wiring block ounts on our fire wall and up front by the grill....but maybe I'm mistaken... I'll see if I can get a photo of my horn relay tonite...Good luck!

Hmm, if he went through the trouble shooting guide I don't have much advice. The idle setting is important as well as the fluid levels. Have him check the fluid drive levels and the transmission fluid (its two different components). Also, have him check that his accelerator pedal isn't stuck. The car won't shift, or is force shift if the accelerator is engaged when it hits 15 mph. Tell him good luck for me!

Hey Cap'n, lol, don't believe the lies! Yeah, for anyone studying alternative energies and economics the consensus is ethanol derived from corn is a bad deal. Unfortunately there's some individuals who have a vested interest in doing their best to keep the corn conversion going. I really wish that making money didn't make people support long-term (heck, even short term) bad ideas.

Tim, please tell me your kidding about the armadillo's kangaroo-eque jumping antics. I'm paranoid enough driving around here with all the deer, stray dogs (why are the owners so neglectful here?!) and snakes. They made an announcement at the drive-in about an alligator. I no longer get refills on popcorn after the first movie! By the way, I LOVE the nightly posts! Thanks for taking the time to write them Bamford!

The true story is even more interesting http://www.snopes.com/horrors/freakish/opus.asp

Thank you kind sir for your concise explanation! =)

I don't know about class or anything, but I have used it in the past on pinball backglasses. Its really clear and holds up to changes in temperature very well.

Well thanks gang! Ended up replacing the water pump (that was the squeeky culprit) and the thermostat. Flushed out the system, though no crud came out, just some rust tinted fluid. Didn't pup out the welch plugs either as time was limited. Of course I have a leak dripping somewhere, but it'll have to wait. I calculated it to be a quart every 21 hours, so I'll just have to bring a water bottle for me and a water bottle for the car every day until I can try a new gasket.

So what I'm not understanding is why the engineers designed our cars to have both thermostats as options. I guess I'm just not understanding when is it appropriate to run one and not the other. Is it just to get hot water to the heater core so we can have warm air blowing from our heaters sooner? Or is there some greater purpose that is not listed in the manuals I'm reading?

Hey gang, I know that from the parts books I have Mopar carried over the same part number for items that were used in previous years. Sometimes though when I go to the parts store, I find parts that are a match but aren't listed as parts indicated for the 49 Chry. So is it safe to say if a part from the 50's or 60's doesn't have a matching number in my parts book it won't fit my car or do/did they assign new numbers to parts that fit older vehicles? I have a parts reference book for my car, and two cross-reference books from 1954. I'm just curious I guess for sanity sake. Obviously trim and certain model specific stuff you can tell right away, but things like bearings, bushings and other mechanical stuff I always wonder (or secretly hope!) they could fit my car... Sometimes I wish I had a more main run model rather than the half-year production. Things like brake drums I don't see a lot and I can't afford to pay some of the prices people are asking when they do come up!

So the Chrysler has a problem that when it is idling it will overheat. I thought it had something to with the Southern heat, but alas it wasn't hot out today. Had it idling in the driveway for about 5 minutes and came back to the car with the temp at 212! and heard water bubbling in the radiator. If I hit the accelerator whether in gear or in neutral the temp goes back to normal. I replaced the thermostat back in May and the radiator has been flushed a few times since I've owned it, always coming out pretty darn clean. There's a squeak coming from somewhere, but even with a stethoscope I can't locate at. Does this sound like a water pump issue? I'm on a really tight time and money budget these days, so hoping to narrow down the most likely cause. Hope everyone is having a great weekend, thanks in advance for any tips!~Adam

Thanks for the leads!

Hey gang, I'm trying to get accustomed to Southern living and I'm having a hard time finding suitable replacement activities. For example, up North we have flea markets where it is mostly old stuff. Here in GA when I ask around the flea markets are mostly those dollar store type booths. I guess people don't wanna stand out in 90 degree heat selling old antiques and stuff. Can't say I blame 'em! Anyways, life's pretty hectic here and I'm trying to forecast old car swap meets. I looked at Hemmings and Old Ride, but I don't know which ones are mostly for Fords/muscles and which would be comparable to Wisconsin's Jefferson and Iola meets. I know Tim Adams has mentioned a few times of his adventures on part hunting. Wondering if you guys in the surrounding area can clue me in on what ones are worth me re-arranging my calander for. I'm in Savannah, but if the meets good enough I could maybe justify a 4 hour drive since this town seems to be in the middle of nowhere from metropolitan areas.

thanks for that! Gonna store that away in the ol' memory bank when the time comes for that (need to get myself an air compressor and garage space first!).

Hey Phil, If that's the case you may have to go the route of a lost title. I had to do that with a moped. Its like $75. You fill out a form, get as much prior ownership history (who you bought it from, who they bought it from) and then a police officer comes over and records the VIN number. They then run the VIN number to see if it shows up as stolen. You write a little paragraph explaining the mix-up and then mail it off and wait a few weeks to see if its approved. Just make sure you keep the Dodge locked up in the meantime. Someone stole my moped in the process. Ironic. Another option is you could give me the car. GA doesn't require a title for vehicles made before 1960...I promise I'll take good care of her!

Hey Phil, congrats on the "new" car! I had a similar issue of getting a WI title for my 49 Chrysler. The california title listed the engine number as a VIN# on the title. The WI DMV had trouble accepting an engine ID as a VIN. Instead got the VIN number changed. Got a form, had the PO come over and verify the VIN on the door frame, and showed the engine ID on the car that matched the CA title. Also had an appraisal that showed both the VIN and engine number (didnt need it, but was nice to show the DMV person that I had my research and wasn't trying to mess up the system or anything). It was a piece of cake. I honestly believe 80% of your luck with the DMV is how well you interact with that particular person. If you go with the VIN change it should hopefully be hassle free like mine. Maybe you can show them a production number print out page from a manual that lists th VIN # ranges for the 1950 Dodges. Good luck!

I know that CAT makes some straight weight 10w. I can get back to you on the # so you can look up where to find it. I would think off hand a farm/tractor supply store would carry it.