rb1949

If that's a temporary wheel, don't waste your time or money.

Sorry for the max aggravation. Items are purchased with the intention they fit. Google SMS and leave a review.

Dodge, is there an Autolite P/N for those years mentioned? Still trying to determine if the switch itself is what controls the speed, or does the switch just direct voltage to different resistances located on the motor. For those who may have the 2 speed electric, do the wipers run "slow". Chrysler reigns different, there is no 12V replacement for the 49. For models that may have had vacuum, the mounting must be different,

As mentioned, 12V conversions are listed for Dodge/Plymouth, but not Chrysler. (yet the standard motor indicates Dodge. Plymouth, Chrysler, DeSoto fit.) I am waiting for a reply. Also needed is the 6-12 convertor, but no price listed. Anybody buy that? edit: there is no picture of the 12V or the mounts/arms.

Stuff I can't find. For the 2 speed electric, is it the switch that should have different resistance readings for the high/lo positions to control the speed? If so do you know about what this should be. It's the '49 Chrysler. The wiper motor is the Autolite EWJ 4001. Was this motor used in other Mopar models/years? Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth are 'suggested' but not always correct regarding the electric. And I have seen that an Autolite EWJ 4007 as being a replacement. Is there a cross reference to part numbers available. I can find nothing about the 4007, not even a picture to compare mounting brackets or control arms. It would be nice if it were possible to look for more than one version of a motor. Autolite rebuild is available, for a nice fee. I did open up, clean out the hard 1949 grease and regrease, but it's still not working to my satisfaction. Opening further to check internal electrics doesn't seem useful as there are no parts available. Looks like Chrysler didn't offer vacuum. Nor do 12V replacements include Chrysler. Any other options from your wise conversions appreciated. Thanks.

That's the best part.

I don't like that page, too much stale junk. Just put the link back where it was.

So that's where the link went. I never open at that page. It should be on the other pages too?

Worth the trip for those deals.

Looks similar to my Chrysler. Thought this is quite a distance to try and blow warm air into the cabin.

I think there should be a 'pinned' topic in Technical for paint and related discussions.

This jalopy could use 50 grit and a grinder. A change of pace, finally accomplishing some interior work. Took measurements and fabricated a glove box. Took 3 times using the cheap flimsy posterboard to make a sample that fit. (Didn't have one for a pattern.) It's one piece, folded and glued. Then off to Hobby Lobby for the heavy board, some of the "stiff" felt for the inside, and adhesive. Before running off to shop there, hit their web site. They have a printable coupon every week for 40% off a single item, as many as you want. I went back 3 times. The box is quite sturdy, and a tight fit. Probably should have reduced the depth by 1" to make it easier. Got it screwed in and mounted the door. All pieces are now back in the dash. The glove box is the only storage area we have. Would like a bench seat or floor counsel but haven't spotted anything useful yet. Using the nasty originals for the pattern, made new L-R kick panels. Picked up the good quality hardboard material and a scrap of vinyl from the local upholstery shop. Did salvage the small piece of carpet across the bottom which looks nice. Ready for installation. What's next on the list?

Looks like you found a slick driver. Have fun.

Here's another one covering body parts, but it also shows a wiring diagram. http://www.route66hotrodhigh.com/TechSheets/pdf/Desoto1946-48.pdf

Glad a test drive helped prove it's operation to complete the deal. Now pictures.

A nice one in, a nice one out. No family interest is an issue. Would that sometimes create a "bargain find" estate sale?

Don't know if the chips were actual colors glued to the page? 2 places couldn't get one of the needed colors via the code given. Ordered on line for a match. My '49 Chrysler chart is uploaded in the resources section.

Original buff question was about Acrylic Enamel. No hardener. The TCP is good, no problem with it. Various methods are improving the appearance for beach cruiser quality. This painter is not going to get the smooth glass like finish.

Must be 120° in the direct sun, a month of that should have helped. No problems with the buffing. Don't worry, it's a painter issue. As mentioned I'm not after perfect quality and it's coming out OK for the purpose.I may test sand a small area for smoothness ... without going through! FYI, the paint is a matching original color from TCP Global.

Mr. Ambitious is back again. Hmmmm, no comments after the final picture with the visor mounted. Oh well. Great weather to be hitting the beach. Posted about my first car show, will be doing another Labor Day weekend. Hope another nearby member can make it over. Pictures so far make the car look nice, from a distance, acceptable to me. I think the painting process, at least by me, leaves a dull haze, noticeable up close. An earlier question on buffing received no advice or recommendations. So I go out and get some goop, and go at it. The corner of the roof was a good place to start. Your amateur painter was happy with the result. The photo shows before and after. This was accomplished with a compound, done by hand, with no pre-sanding involved. Not too difficult, but lots left to do, small sections at a time. Hope the rest comes out equally nice. Remember, the beast was painted outside under a tree. Once complete then there is polishing and waxing on tap. Hope the arms hold out.

Yay, a comment from Plymouthy, and not about the cars. Below is the same boat in motion, on Lake Michigan, not the ocean. Forum member Neil's son spotted my blue buggy and stopped to chat Sunday morning at 7. Neil is the closest person to here, and maybe can stop over for the car show Sept 4.

A beautiful weekend, so made it down to the local car show at the beach with the jalopy. Older Mopars are still hard to find, but my blue beast fit right in. Enjoy some of the other older cars. Like this '51 Pontiac V-8. Or this '48 Cadillac. (The rear wheels stick out further than the front). How about a 1947 Hupmobile. Finally, in pulls a 1935 Plymouth 4 Dr Deluxe. Nice. The guy bought it as a teenager in 1959. Original interior. Still going strong. Also being Superboat weekend, here's one of those too. Next car show is Labor Day.

Anybody remember this '54 F-88 Roadster concept? http://www.conceptcarz.com/view/photo/312675,11139/1954-Oldsmobile-F-88-Concept_Photo.aspx "Harley Earl, the legendary automotive stylist, designed the F-88 under the belief that it would have outsold the Corvette and forever changed automotive history. Unfortunately Chevrolet, which produced more GM products than any of its other divisions, convinced the GM board of directors to cut the Oldsmobile project. The F-88 never went into production due to that sabotage combined with lukewarm Corvette sales. The 1954 Oldsmobile F-88 was strictly ever a dream car. Meant to compete with the similarly sized Corvette, the F-88 was one of the most significant concept vehicles ever designed by GM. Lightweight; the F-88 would have outperformed even the Ford Thunderbird. The Oldsmobile F-88 featured a Rocket 88 V8, 4 speed automatic hydromatic transmission, power windows and door latches, bullet tail lights, large vertical exhaust outlets for its ‘Rocket' V-8, and a distinguished wide-mouth grille, unlike the Corvette, which only had a 6-cylinder engine, a 2-speed automatic transmission and no windows."

Never noticed, or used, all those symbols. Still don't. Did "complain" once to the powers to be about that light text all over being impossible to read, They made it sound like a major event to change a command that tells what color to display.

That's what Merle asked for in #24.