pflaming Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) Now I like functional creativity and this perfectly illustrates my likes. Where.did my picture go? Edited October 29, 2015 by pflaming Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 Old cars don't need that modern crap. 3 Quote
mopar_earl Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 Old cars don't need that modern crap. That's really up to the individual car owner. I think it's sweet but I prefer to keep my dash stock. But than again its not a daily driver. If my car was a daily driver it would have as much modern stuff as I could install, especially cruise control. Earl 1 Quote
Eneto-55 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 Old cars don't need that modern crap. Modern cars don't either, in my opinion. (Just my opinion, of course, but I wish at least pickup were still just basic work vehicles. Or Jeeps.) 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 it took a long time for me to find a 2015 that was not loaded with all the bells and whistles... Quote
Don Coatney Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 Back in the olden days a car load of young folks could stop on a dark country road and slip behind the car for a bit of relief. No can do with the rear cameras found on the modern car stuff these days. Quote
Eneto-55 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 I do admit that cruise control is a nice feature, at least on long trips. (Our current family car, a 2009 Dodge Journey, does not have it.) Back in around 1981 or so I saved one off of an Olds that was going to be scrapped, and tried to adapt it to my 72 Coronet, but all of my attempts at making the correct type of end on a piece of speedometer cable failed. Maybe I could have bought one, but I was too cheap for that, and it may not have been available, sinc eI was adapting the Olds part to the MoPar. (Back then the cruise control worked off of the speedometer cable, and locked in at a certain speed by means of an electro-magnet & a governor. That controlled a vacuum valve that pulled or released a diaphram connected to your throttle linkage. I don't know how they work now, but are probably electronic, right?) Transistor radios are nice too, since you can listen to them with the engine off w/o running the battery down right away. But electric windows, door locks, automatic transmissions, tire pressure alerts, etc, I can do without. Quote
casper50 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 Delayed wipers are a nice touch when you live in a rainy area. 1 Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 I saw that dash quite a while ago - on someone's high dollar hot rod/custom. It is cool, but takes away from the nice original look of our dashes. If you want cruise control on these ancient Mopars -- just get rolling, then pull out the "throttle" knob at desired speed. Unlike today's cruise control - you will slow down on an uphill grade -- or keep going ever faster going down hill. That can make for an exciting trip. LOL Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 casper50, on 21 Oct 2015 - 1:00 PM, said:Delayed wipers are a nice touch when you live in a rainy area. all my old cars get delayed wiper controller ...simple connection from a Mopar donor...BUT..your wiper motor has to be compatible...I use an English made motor in my old car installs the system can emulate any wiper motion or configuration you wish.. 1 Quote
pflaming Posted October 21, 2015 Author Report Posted October 21, 2015 Shucks Plymouthy, I don't understand why you even bother with wipers, you never drive your cars. That leads me to suspect they may not be dependable. LOL Quote
Don Coatney Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 Delayed wipers are a nice touch when you live in a rainy area. My P-15 has delayed wipers. All I have to do is step on the gas. 3 Quote
Merle Coggins Posted October 21, 2015 Report Posted October 21, 2015 My P-15 has delayed wipers. All I have to do is step on the gas. ... and they delay their wiping action until he lifts his foot. 1 Quote
knuckleharley Posted October 29, 2015 Report Posted October 29, 2015 Now I like functional creativity and this perfectly illustrates my likes. image.jpg Am I the only one that can't see the picture? Quote
Niel Hoback Posted October 29, 2015 Report Posted October 29, 2015 No, I don't see anything either. Quote
deathbound Posted October 29, 2015 Report Posted October 29, 2015 Same here, no picture. Must be the ultra high-tech invisible dash. Quote
pflaming Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Posted October 29, 2015 This was up on the first post Quote
wayfarer Posted October 29, 2015 Report Posted October 29, 2015 ...much better with a pic to see what folks are talking about.... I'm not into digital gauges, or watches for that matter, but other creature comforts can be handy. And for those who log lots-o-miles the nav system may be useful. Quote
dale Posted October 29, 2015 Report Posted October 29, 2015 My 46 Ply convert Im keeping the dash intact. Converted to 12 volt and bought a couple resistors off e-bay for $1.50 each and yesterday installed them ahead of the gas gauge and high beam indicator. Cant get to the bulb in the highbeam light. Both work fine now. I have a 350/350 chevy drivetrain. The Plymouth speedometer cable will hookup to the chevy 350 trns. but I did this once before and the original speedometer registered high.. Used to scare the hell out of passengers when I was going about 60 and it read 80.. Im checking into correcting this somehow. Think there is a gear in the trns, that can be changed. Meanwhile Ill just estimate once I determine the difference. Quote
DonaldSmith Posted October 29, 2015 Report Posted October 29, 2015 I had read somewhere that changing the number of teeth on the speedometer pinion would change the reading by 3 mph; add to reduce the reading, subtract to increase the reading. For changing speedometer readings, there is also a Speedometer Ratio Adapter that can be put in line with the cable, with a range of gears to adjust the speed reading up or down. I think speedometer shops can get these. I bought one on line that increased the reading by 10 percent, just what I needed. 1 Quote
Niel Hoback Posted October 29, 2015 Report Posted October 29, 2015 Use a GPS to get an accurate speed comparison. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 29, 2015 Report Posted October 29, 2015 the GPS is very good for speedometer backup..and calibrating difference..and the last few turns to your final destination if you have never been there before...I can leave Ga and find any city California pointing my nose west and with at most a basic map....just need that final approach and landing instructions..that is where the GPS reigns king.. Quote
pflaming Posted October 30, 2015 Author Report Posted October 30, 2015 GPS always takes the large highways as far as they can first, then secondary roads, then the destination. But that is not always the shortest nor the best. For our coast to coast trip. I searched short distance routes, A to b, B to c, C to d, etc. worked out great. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted October 30, 2015 Report Posted October 30, 2015 PP with GPS you got total control the roads you wish to take to your destination..... Quote
mopar_earl Posted October 30, 2015 Report Posted October 30, 2015 Most gps you can select shortest or fastest route. I always keep mine on fastest route as shortest is almost always slower. At least in Pennsylvania lol Earl Quote
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