rb1949

Did you have to get a "modern" map showing how to take Rt66? Hear a lot of roads are unmarked.

Thanks. Good video, with a guy from Eaton. Sub-zero is not the season to be thinking about doing any actual work. But good to research and plan. I doubt just a shock would cause the leaning. Discussions on the Ford coil in a Mopar vary immensely. "too high". "too low". "rides stiff". "perfect ride". This is not a project you want to repeat more than once. Stock replacements are always an option. Pay a little more, to get what you think is right the first time. True, different springs for even the same model .... 2 dr, 4 dr, V8, 6, etc. Eaton does show a different part # for '49 Dodge, Plymouth or Chrysler. Yet Aerostar is being poked into all Mopar? Is it worth a $50 gamble, not to mention the work.Some use a compressor, others say it can be done without.Will check if local does this work, and price.Sometimes avoiding the hassle is a better choice. I'll be back.

Questions usually have a reason, which wasn't mentioned. One side is lower. Evaluating the reason. Aerostar is mentioned a lot, but not understanding how a shorter spring would work. And if Chrysler is different from other Mopar. Are there specs about what was original? Big difference in the price of stock springs. The rookie is seeking all the advice he can get.

Debating front coil spring replacement. Do I know anything about springs? NO! Lots of reading on the subject, and that the Aerostar springs are good for old Mopar. And multiple results as to the resulting car height they provide.The spring is shorter than original, but gives same height? Cars mentioned are Dodge, Plymouth and DeSoto. Mine is '49 Chrysler. So far lots of stuff about this '49 are different from other Mopars. So it makes me want to question springs. Stock 250 engine. Any wisdom from the been there - done that experience would be appreciated. Prices for the CC850 spring seem reasonable. Installing them is another story. Thanks.

Stoking the coal furnace. Shoveling out ashes. Sleeping under a featherbed.

It's there, just hiding. Ways to find it: http://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-work-new-paint Once open, put a shortcut on the desktop. Go play.

On your computer use the simple program "Paint". Open image, resize it to 35% of original, save under a new name. Quick n' easy.

Looks like he beat you to it Don. Welcome.

Great adventure. Classic cars and a classic route.

More will be interesting. For which car?

Got pix of your motors to compare mounting brackets?

Hey R-1953, Your reply above says 1950. On the project car list (under your photo) it says 1959. Typo?

I'll put my 2 1/2" black vinyl defroster duct in classifieds. Doubt the motor is common, they changed a lot. Vacuum or electric? It should have a name & number on it.

Wheel Bearing grease also cleans hands well. Wash afterwards.Or wash a big load of dishes (no machine here.)

Excellence in motion. I just learned that it's called a "Roadster", not a "Convertible". The difference being whether it has side door glass or not. Is that true?

12V replacements are available for some cars. Check Newport Engineering.

What dia is it? Replaced my car defroster hose, it's 2 1/2", vinyl w/wire, and have the extra.

That's great progress and a lot accomplished. Looks like a nice cruiser will be rolling out of the garage come Spring. Did you go 12V? First one I've seen where the e-brake handle (even on restored ones) isn't the bright Red.

Looks nice. Cuba is confusing. With recent relaxation of the regulations to obtain required licenses for travel to Cuba, Apple Vacations can now sell tour programs to Cuba under one of the twelve pre-approved travel categories licensed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of Treasury. Apple Vacations' tours are classified as "Educational Activities" known as "People-to-People". These itineraries are designed to give vacationers the opportunity to immerse themselves in Cuban culture, and to interact & engage with the people of Cuba. The Apple Vacations Cuba travel program is not a beach-style vacation! As per U.S. licensing requirements, the itineraries are full-time programs with scheduled tours & activities. There will be little free time on most days, except on some evenings when dinner is not included.

Put me in the trunk.

Casper, you should be outside doing the neat trick of blowing frozen bubbles. +62° is cold to me.

You say it is vacuum. There are 1) tutorials on how to clean/rebuild the motor. 2) places that rebuild certain makes of vacuum motors. 3) for some models an electric motor replacement is available ($$$). Good luck. .

Doesn't one light have a long enough cord? Depends what you call warm. Mine doesn't come on til it's 92. Friends kick it on when it's 65.

Good question, only seeing the round bead welting. My '49 has the stainless and looks nice. Some people paint the vinyl kind.

Great to see what can be accomplished. Beyond my ambition, or skills.