Mlindblom

Did new plugs solve your soot problem? Mine are just starting to look like yours and I was starting to chase down possible causes?

http://p15-d24.com/page/p15d24/tech/brakes.html/ This should help

http://www.ply33.com/Misc/vin run your serial number here

http://www.t137.com/registry/help/decode.php looks like a b1c

https://www.craftsman.com/products/craftsman-5-pc-standard-tappet-wrench-set

http://t137.com/registry/help/decode.php run your serial number here it shows some of the specs and vehicle info.

Like this: https://m.ebay.com/itm/Plymouth-Dodge-1949-1950-1951-1952-Heater-Duct-OrigStyle-complete-install-ready-/272749909778?hash=item3f81295712%3Am%3AmSDk3QHupCS9SSvg1POEcbA&_trkparms=pageci%3Af93b650b-ab72-11e7-a769-74dbd1804ed0%7Cparentrq%3Af76bdef015e0a866a5a53840fffe0e09%7Ciid%3A4 or https://m.ebay.com/itm/Heater-Duct-1953-1954-Plymouth-Dodge-some-DeS-Chrys-Install-Ready-ShowQuality-/272873147856?hash=item3f8881cdd0%3Ag%3AzxMAAOSwY45USsGb&_trkparms=pageci%3Ad083b2d1-ab73-11e7-acf0-74dbd1800254%7Cparentrq%3Af77161d415e0ab4d6d56fe36fffe32d6%7Ciid%3A3 or https://m.ebay.com/itm/1951-1952-Dodge-Chrysler-Desoto-Heater-Duct-NEW-OLD-STOCK-/182056978006?hash=item2a63710656%3Ag%3A1msAAOSwwpdW6b8V&_trkparms=pageci%3A44b703a7-ab74-11e7-8ad4-74dbd180a544%7Cparentrq%3Af7745b5a15e0a884c135cac1fffe6f8b%7Ciid%3A2

Try this site out http://www.t137.com/registry/help/otherengines/otherengines.php

The hood ornament is at About 15 seconds into to video. http://kstp.com/news/historic-cars-10000-lakes-concours-delegance-helps-nonprofit-bridgings/4558496/?cat=1

http://10000lakesconcours.com/

If it's anything like my 51, I'd say it will take an hour and the hood can be left on. As suggested pull the fan and loosen up the generator to slide it out of the way on the driver side. And use an extension with a swivel for the bolt on the passenger side. as that lower bolt on each side required a bit of finnese to remove. It's a pretty easy job just tight. Hope it helps.

Off the autozone website for my 51 cranbrook http://m.autozone.com/suspension-steering-tire-and-wheel/shock-strut-rear/gabriel-hijackers-shock-strut-rear/plymouth/cranbrook/1951/6-cylinders-3-6l-1bl/774141_631896_0?location=

Have you looked at vintagepowerwagons.? http://www.vintagepowerwagons.com edit: appears you may find one here too. http://www.oldmoparts.com/parts-cooling.aspx

Read through this thread for info on the brakes. http://p15-d24.com/topic/41172-47-p15-rear-drum-removal/page-1 Others will chime in on the gas tank And air cleaner.

Here's the route van