SimonTiki Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 Hi, I'm a newbie here. I joined on a Robin Weathersbee recommendation. I've recently purchased a1950 Dodge Wayfarer 2 door fastback sedan, and should take delivery of it soon. I'll sure I'll be on here a lot, as I will need plenty of advice. Cheers Simon 2 Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Posted February 9, 2015 Hi Simon. Robin gave you good advice. Hope to hear more from you when you receive your "new" car. Bob 1 Quote
1952B3b23 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Welcome and sounds like a nice project. Post up some pictures when you get a chance. -Chris 1 Quote
Eric T Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Welcome Simon. Edited February 10, 2015 by Eric T 1 Quote
Niel Hoback Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Welcome to the club, Simon! Post pics when you can. 1 Quote
P15-D24 Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Welcome to the site and community! Don't forget to post your location on the member map! GT 1 Quote
Andydodge Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Simon, welcome to the best mopar site on the web..........btw you know that the car your getting has the tiller on the wrong side?.........at least us Colonials from downunder got that right.....lol.............welcome........andyd Quote
Robin (UK) Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Welcome, Simon.I'll look out for news.And look forward to seeing your new Dodge. 1 Quote
Seaside Pete Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Welcome Simon. It's great to see another in the UK. Pete 1 Quote
pflaming Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Welcome from me also, love those fast backs! Not many on this forum. 1 Quote
50fordtruck Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Welcome Simon, like fastbacks. 1 Quote
atlbluz Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Simon, welcome to the flock. This is a great site for tips and tricks. Good luck with the new car. 1 Quote
meadowbrook Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Welcome, this is indeed one of the best forums I have ever been part of. I have a 1950 Meadowbrook, which is basically your car with 4 doors, so let me know of any issues. I have done the following with mine, since acquiring it for $1 3 years ago. - Replaced the 3 speed with an R7 overdrive (best modification I have ever done). - Replaced all brake lines, shoes and fuel lines. - Fixed the original AM tube radio and added an Ipod input jack. - Added a 6V tach. - Repaired the vaccum windscreen wipers. - Mounted radial tyres with white walls. - Reupholstered the front bench seat and recarpeted the interior - Added shoulder front seat belts. - Added a center high mounted brake light behind the rear window. - Maintained it as a 6 volt positive ground system. - Re- covered the engine compartment wiring with heat shrink or electrical tape. - Replaced the battery cables with new 0 gauge cloth covered reproductions. - Fixed the original clock. - Added a 12V inverter and a hidden socket to power GPS, cell phone, etc. 1 Quote
SimonTiki Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Posted February 10, 2015 Wow, that's a nice bit of work. The 12V sounds interesting, I didn't know you could do that. Quote
61farnham Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Welcome Simon, I'm only down the road from you in Romsey. Lots of good folk and info here. Look forward to seeing you and your car,post some pics when it arrives. regards........... Simon. Quote
plymouthcranbrook Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Welcome, lots of good advice here. Quote
Mark D Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 You're only a newbie once! Welcome. Quote
SimonTiki Posted February 11, 2015 Author Report Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Thank you all. It's good to be welcomed. Hopefully I can pick your brains and see some of you around this year. Edited February 11, 2015 by SimonTiki Quote
pflaming Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 The Mopar "Mecca" is the April BBQ. Tim urges all owners of old Mopars to pay homage at least one time. Quote
joey4420 Posted February 12, 2015 Report Posted February 12, 2015 Welcome to the forum. As a newbie myself, I can say everyone has been helpful. Quote
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