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And my other question is... There is a small pedal between the clutch and brake pedals. It seems to be mechanical not electrical. It is spring loaded, push it down and it pops right back up. It goes to some kind of a bulb with a line running into the engine bay. That line seems to be hard plastic and makes a 180° turn and ends with a little filter screen. It seems to be disconnected from anything else and is not in use. Anyone have any idea what it is and was used for?

While going through the wiring yesterday after work I came across a couple of things that I am unsure of. I'm posting pics hoping someone and tell me what I'm looking at! And a quick update... damage appears to be isolated to a 16" section of the harness. No real fire damage. Just a lot of charred wire insulation and electrical tape. All will be fixed soon! What does the switch on the pillar behind the drivers shoulder do? Is this factory? I'm guessing it turns on the rear dome light?

I just read this entire thread over my morning cup of coffee... Amazing work Don. Update please!

Im running porto walls on modern radials. Its a good alternative if you don't want to spend the money for a nice set of wide whites. And yes I've heard people gluing them down... Mine are not glued and they sit flat and look great! Ive gotten many compliments

Thank you! Thats exactly what I'm looking for

Good looking cars you got there!

Thanks Chris! The thought of it burning to the ground crossed our minds too. Pretty scary situation! Anyone have a PDF service manual or wiring diagrams?

Im leaning toward keeping it 6v. I found a good 6v harness from rebel wire that should do just fine. I plan on keeping the flathead in it and don't plan on running any 12v accessories so no need to convert to 12v. Thanks for all the tips! Also, what is the little elbow coming out of the top center of the firewall? Im guessing its where any water that gets into the air scoop will drain... (is that correct?) If so, then does it just drain through a hose and to the ground? (Photo was taken before the harness burned up)

New guy here! I recently bought a 1951 Plymouth Cranbrook that seems to be complete, original and (was) running. Ive had it about a month now and have enjoyed cruising around in it quite a bit. Im from Texas but currently working in Iowa right now and came across this car by chance. Up until yesterday morning, I've not had a single problem with the car. My fiancé and I took it out for a Sunday morning drive which ended up with us on the side of the road, doors open, smoke pouring from the cab and engine compartment. Us and the car are all intact thankfully! The wiring harness shorted out where it runs through the firewall and the worn insulation burnt up into the dash. I got the battery disconnected as fast as I could and made sure nothing was actually on fire. After the smoke cleared, I had the car towed back to storage and that was that. (Thanks AAA for the quick flatbed tow!) SO, I've done some research on what my options are and have come to the realization that I have another project on my hands. I appreciate any and all help from you guys on this journey and plan to document the process here. All that said, this is definitely the oldest thing I've owned or worked on!