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  1. Hey Paul, I empathize with your loss. My hearing has degenerated severely over the last decade. Too many years on the flight line while serving in the Air Force. Too many years on the firing line while teaching others how to handle a gun and shoot. Too many years around heavy equipment. Add that it's genetic in my family, and I fear that I too will be soon facing what you are experiencing. I am very interested in hearing about the implant process so please keep up up-to-date on how it goes for you. v/r, Matt
  2. I too am interested in converting my '41 from the 6V pos ground to a 12V neg ground system. I have done several searches though the topics and have found lots-o-info, but not one "group approved" guide to complete this process. Is there one that can be "pinned" to this forum for easy access for "novices" like me?
  3. If you live close to me you can use mine.
  4. Good Morning All! Thanks for the replies and info. After reading Sam's post, and instructional topic, I think I am going to go this route. I like the clean look of the setup, the availability of filters, and the ease of a spin off filter. Thanks again!
  5. Hello All, Thanks for the info and replies! Attached is a picture of the oil canister type I have. I have been using a WIX 51080 filter and straight 30w oil when I do oil changes. I have been doing changes once a year since the car seldom sees over 1K miles a year. The car does not smoke and probably leaks more oil that anything else! After reading your replies I think I am going to stick with what I have been doing. I might increase the oil/filter change frequency if the yearly miles increase. Any additional thoughts/advise?
  6. Hey All, I was at my local mom & pop parts store today and the topic of installing a spin-on oil filter adapter was brought up. The guy behind the counter is an older gentleman with lots of experience with pre WWII cars, so I often ask him a lot of questions. He informed me that putting one of these adapters on my '41 would be a waste as only a portion of the oil in the old flat head engines is filtered. That not all of the oil is pumped through the filters. That the oil filtration system is not a fully enclosed system. Is this true?
  7. Thanks Los! I guess I just thought the Dakota/Durango/RAM would be easier. Maybe, subconsciously at least, I just hate putting other car manufacture's parts in a Mopar...
  8. I'm sure this has been asked before, so please forgive me if it has... Wouldn't a Dodge Dakota/Durango diff work better? Or a Dodge RAM diff?
  9. mattimuss

    car cover

    I park my '41 outside in a car port [San Diego County] and use the extra large car cover that you can get at Costco. Not expensive, you can wash it in the washing machine, stays on the car even in high winds, and it's lasted nicely for over three years since it's not in direct sunlight. The only downside I have found is a light layer of dust gets through.
  10. Hey Paul, Congrats on soon approaching another birthday! I have always appreciated your help/advice to my questions...even the 'dumb' ones ? One of my bucket list items has been to meet you in person with our 'classics', grab a bite to eat or a cup-o-joe, and bs for a few hours. One day, but I will have to tow the '41 since you are 6 hours north of me!
  11. No, not running boards. Someone, I think either Don Coatney or pflaming, told me that they are optional running board delete pieces. I think of them more as "scuff guards" as that seems to be their function. I need to fabricate replacements for the black, rubberized plates as they are pretty rusty. I also need to either find replacements for the rear fender chip guards, or fabricate new ones as they are also in bad shape. Does anyone know if replacements are available?
  12. I try to get the '41 out at least once a week, not always achievable, but I try my best! If there are any members in the San Diego area feel free to contact me, I would love to meet you!
  13. Hey All, I have been having an issue with the parking brake disengaging when I release the handle and finally decided to take a look. I am pretty sure that what I found was the original setup from the factory...original parking brake lining plus 77 years worth of dirt, grease and rust! Gotta give Ma Mopar credit where credit is due...77 years on one lining! I pulled it apart and found the the lining was worn down to the rivets. And knowing my Gramps as I do I know that he never, ever considered changing it as he never, ever used the parking brake! I knew I had a spare parking brake assembly in a box-o-parts, but when I pulled it I discovered that it was for a 1938-40 Plymouth and the mount point was about 10 degrees off to the right [see attachment]. Now, I probably could have made it work, but I didn't want to take the chance, and I am lucky enough to have a lining repair company less than a mile from my house! So I spent a few hours removing the old lining & rivets, cleaning, sand blasting and painting. Once this was done I took the original assembly [with original lining as pattern] over to Peck's and had them reline the assembly. I took it in last Saturday at 1:30pm and picked it up today at 3:30pm. Not too bad and it looks damn near new [see attachments]. Now I get to clean the tail shaft and parking brake drum, put her all back together, adjust the parking brake and take her out for a test drive to the milkshake shop ?
  14. Thanks ALL for your replies so far! The car is 99% original and I have spent the last two+ years getting it road worthy. I limit myself to local shows simply because it's not safe to drive it on the highways in Southern CA. Not that the car isn't safe, it's the other drivers that scare the crap outta me! I would like to take it to shows further away, and that may be what makes my decision. I personally do not mind "restomod" cars, and have liked many that I have seen. I have kept the car as original as possible simply because that's what I thought my Gramps and U-T wanted. And I do like the attention it gets. I have not put a lot of thought into what drive-line I would put into it if I do decide to go "restomod", but I do know that it will be a MoPar setup. Thinking about it as I read/write here I think either a 225 /6 or an LA 318 v8 with an automatic transmission, Scarbird disc brake setup, and a decent rearend and 12 volt electric system sounds like a good way to go.
  15. Hey All, I spent last week & weekend in Florida attending my Gramps funeral. He was 98 1/2 years old when he passed and lived an AWESOME life. Seven children, sixteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren and four great-great grand children. He slid into home base totally wore out and smokin' :-) He was a huge influence on me and will be sorely missed... While attending I got to spend considerable time with my Uncle Tom [U-T], another great man who has had a strong influence on me. A lot of our conversations were about Gramps, the numerous old cars he had owned, and about the '41 that I have inherited that once belonged to both Gramps and U-T. I have to say that I sat there shocked, mouth agape, during the conversation...U-T informed me that my plan to keep the car as close to original is not what he, or Gramps, would have done. He then went on to advise me to leave the exterior/interior as close to original as possible, but to upgrade the drive-line/suspension/brakes/electrical to make the car safer, more reliable, easier to maintain. Now, before anyone cries "foul", and any bashing starts, I am not certain I will change my mind. But I would like to hear from those who have "upgraded" their cars. Here's the info I am looking for: Engine? Trans? Rear-end? Brakes? Tires? Radiator? Problems/hiccups during upgrades? Things to stay away from. Thanks in advance for any info given. Feel free to PM me if you prefer.
  16. Thanks for the trip down "Memory Lane"! I raced CBR900RRs when they were the "ticket" back in the 90s. I have done nothing since that comes close to that "rush"...
  17. Nice old Cougar! I drove a gold/gold '79 XR7 my junior and senior years in h.s. It was a great car!
  18. I'm having the same problem. I'm using updated Firefox and I cleared the cache this morning.
  19. A friend sent me this picture which I thought was purty cool. Not sure if it has been posted before...
  20. I know this is from a Chevrolet dealer [head hung low] , but I like the Plymouth ads [smiling]...
  21. A huge "Thank You" to all who served! USAF 1984-1995
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