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  1. Bob Riding
    Just purchased my 2nd Optima for the woodie. The first one lasted 7 years, and still has enough cranking power to start the wagon, but you can tell that it's tired. I chose the AGM type since the battery sits under the seat for the P10s. I used some wood blocks to wedge it in there, since it doesn't fill the whole space.
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    This is George's setup
  3. Bob Riding
    Just PMed you
  4. Bob Riding
    The linkage is attached to the carb bases. See photo
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    Good deal. I will take some shots and post them later today. The '56 wagon with the Power Pack and stock carb ran until a month or so ago (I think electrical problems with the old wiring) but I was amazed at the difference in acceleration compared to what I have in the '40 woodie (218, dual 1bbls and 2 outlet exhaust) It felt like a V8!
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    This is how I setup my 2 Carters. Used Crosley oil-bath air cleaners, welded to Plymouth bases. Work great!.
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    Anytime
  8. Bob Riding
    Good to know. Maybe it would work OK on the 277 Plymouth poly?
  9. Bob Riding
    Any idea of cfm? Flat 6 or V8?
  10. Bob Riding
    Hey Marc, I have the AMMCO 1750 Brake Gage, which allows you to measure the trueness of your drums, and adjust the Mopar brakes. Not sure if what you have functions similarly, but here you go...
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    I'm going to blame this one on the pandemic. In the last 2 years I was able to find 2 possible future projects for my dotage and 2 parts cars to make their restos a bit easier - a '54 Chrysler Town and Country wagon sitting since 1981 (not running but with the 331 hemi,) and a '56 Plymouth 2dr Suburban with a running 230 2bbl carb and "Power Pack" (sorry Loren!). During that time I also purchased/traded/bartered parts and can't for the life of me ID this carb. I put Plymouth on the box, but it doesn't have any markings. I'm not a carb expert as I've always run 2- 1bbl Carters on my '40 wagon and 1bbl Stromberg on my '40 Dodge. Thoughts?
  12. Bob Riding
    Great info, thanks!
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    V8 swap

    Bob Riding replied to pflaming's topic in P15-D24 Forum

    Andy- did you need to cut the firewall to get it to fit?
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    rearend 

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    V8 swap

    Bob Riding replied to pflaming's topic in P15-D24 Forum

    Very interesting how an earlier ('53-'54) Plymouth body was used with '55-56' fenders. So if the 273/318/340 or 360 V8 would fit into Paul's car, how about a 277 Poly (poly-hemi head) from a '56 Plymouth? I pulled one out of a parts car that I bought last year, and that motor will make 195 hp, I believe. Over the years, the poly got a reputation as "a boat anchor", which I believe is totally undeserved. It is basically the successor to the original double-rocker 331/394 hemis, and seems to be a great engine.
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    V8 swap

    Bob Riding replied to pflaming's topic in P15-D24 Forum

    It's one of those things where I spent some time doing research and this seemed the best setup. There is a significant amount of fabrication needed, but I think in the end it will be an enjoyable ride.
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    V8 swap

    Bob Riding replied to pflaming's topic in P15-D24 Forum

    Thanks. I think those came from "Butch's Cool Stuff" and I adapted them a bit.
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    V8 swap

    Bob Riding replied to pflaming's topic in P15-D24 Forum

    That's what I'm working on- - a rebuilt 360 Chrysler motor with a mini starter, Wilcap adapter mated to a GM 200r automatic overdrive transmission. Not enough clearance for the stock steering, so going with Cavalier-style R&P. The difference with Pauls is that mine is going into a '52 Suburban, which I believe is narrower that the '53-'54 Plymouths.
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    Please post progress pics. I am doing a '52 Suburban with 360 Chrysler V8, 200R auto trans, Cavalier-type R&P, Ranger rear end (so I can have a working e-brake), A/C disk brakes, etc. It is all new to me- the nonstock fabbing, welding etc. is fun and challenging but a little scary.
  20. Bob Riding
    Very cool. What disk brake system did you go with?
  21. Bob Riding
    40 Plymouth wagon P10 (dual), 40 Plymouth 2 dr sedan P9 (singular)
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    Me too.
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    In my 1940 wagon, it is round. Not sure of the exact dimensions. I can measure if you need them.
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    Good point. I believe Chrysler used SS gaskets on some of the early hemis and they were known to prematurely fail.
  25. Bob Riding
    I did some research a few years ago, and found that most of the correct copper gaskets were .078"-.085" thick Bernbaum, Roberts, RockAuto, etc. From Greg G's example a 3mm thickness would equate to 0.12". Obviously thinner is better if you are looking to increase compression ratio and power, but no one had anything thinner than 0.78". Maybe someone with a plasma cutter make something out of stainless steel?
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