The Newbie on Trivial Pursuit.

[rb1949]

Keeping busy in the cold, inside. Fun bumping around the forum, checking out old topics, pictures in the Gallery, downloads (got one), and the classifieds (maybe an item of interest). Don't like the light colored type associated with member names .... can't read it. Figured out the 2 ways to do photos. Extra work, but the img link from a photo sharing site works well. I use Picture Trail. Or, the easy attachment method. Did see there is a limit on number of attachments(?) Waiting to hear from top brass, but do you have any idea what that means? Delete old to make room for more?

Also reading manuals, trying to absorb basic data on the '49. Questions such as: 1) is there an issue with unleaded gas? Some say no. 2) Engine Oil: original owner manual says SAE30 during warmer seasons. For my frigid climate, it says SAE10 diluted with 10% colorless kerosene! I see a lot of Spitfire 6 owners having no problem with 10W-30

Finding silly things to add to the project list. Should be warm enough Sunday to finish to horn problem. I want to add pictures to that discussion, that will maybe help someone in the future. Did notice no dome light. There is only one, over the back seat. Odd place. But a small flat lamp on the bottom of the dash, to illuminate the floor area? On the driver door, don't see a button/switch to activate the dome? There is a square hole in the jam, where maybe one should be. Will check other doors for switches. Don't forget the bulb too. But need to get out too, it's cabin fever season. Spring is close now.

 

[deathbound]

As far as attachments....if you click on your user name at the top right, click on "My Profile", then "Edit My Profile", click on "Manage Attachments" in the left hand column and you will see your attachment storage. Yes, delete to add more when storage is maxxed.

[Frank Elder]

If you want to stay entertained look up any what oil do I use thread, and no you NEVER need lead in your gas, these motors came with hardened exhaust seats from the factory. 5W30 for me all year round.

[Niel Hoback]

What Frank said.  Been doing it since 1994, still works.

[rb1949]

P-D gurus said that users get 195MB to put in attachments. Resized to a fair 500X600, could equate to 2,000 photos. That's quite a few. Deleting old for new should be minimal. Now I know.

edit: hole in driver door jam is where a switch SHOULD be. Other doors have switches. But, none make the dome lite come on.

Edited February 27, 2016 by rb1949

[DonaldSmith]

"In the day", some jurisdictions did not allow the driver to enter the car by the left door if the car is parked in the street.  So the dome light was activated by the right door only.  Some cars only had the key in the right door.  The small light under the dash was called a "map light".  It could also help when fumbling with the keys. 

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[rb1949]

Ye olde Don's wisdom. Mine has key lock on both front doors. Checking dome/map light is now on the list. Think the chrome trim holding the lens in place just snaps in there. (start with the bulb). Probably going to have to pick up a cheap meter to check wiring. Keep forgetting to add trivial pictures. One is of the window crank handle. Not a knob, it's a rectangular piece of chrome on a swivel. Any other '49ers have the same thing? Then, finally figured out what was "different". See side pix of car. I thought the hubcaps, like the one on the rear, were 'normal'. But look at the front one. That's 'norrmal', all chrome. Someone had painted the outer rim of 3 of the hubcap Blue to match the car. Looks like a 'baby moon' with Chrysler on it. Not totally obnoxious, but the all chrome looks nicer. Some paint remover seems to be on the list. Such little things to keep us occupied.

[White Spyder]

My '48 has those crank handles. Yours is missing a spring in them to fold them up when not in use.

Edited February 28, 2016 by White Spyder

[Dan Hiebert]

Our D24 does not have door jamb switches for the dome light on either of the driver's side doors, but there is a slide switch on the driver's side B-pillar for the dome light, which does not turn on the map light under the dash.  Both passenger side doors have a jamb switch, the front turns on the map light, too, the rear only the dome light.  The holes for those jamb switches are round.  But it does have a key lock on both front doors - the "extra" one due to it being a Custom, I think.    

[rb1949]

A spring in the crank handle? Never would have guessed that trivial item. Noticed both front door windows are 'tight'. May have to pull panels and check/grease linkages. Spotted a front parking lamp out. Removed lens. It's the 1158 bulb, 6V. Specs say same bulb for all lamps. While out and about, three places did not carry the 1158. Quick search found a place that has them, for 50¢ !! With shipping, can order 6 for less than the price of 3. Then see local NAPA has them. They also have the 12" wiper blade, plastic. Rock Auto has the metal replacement. Did not see anyone offer the handy slide in replacement blade. Had a longer one that I was going to cut to 12", but wouldn't fit the 'grips". Picked up oil for a change soon. For the filter, you open the canister and replace a cartridge? Isn't my trivial stuff boring.

[captden29]

they are called flipper handles. designed to fold up if a crash occurs for safety and they were advertised to not catch and tear a ladies dress.    capt den

[rb1949]

Still plugging away with trivial projects. Did have a post about the horn issue, which was finally resolved. Toot Toot. And a discussion about wipers & dome light, both of which should be solved soon. This is the place to ask. Did get the Blue Paint off one of the hubcaps. Much nicer. And the name Chrysler in the center was chipped, so re-painted that with flat black. See pix. The name "Chrysler" and "Fluid Drive" on the trunk lid also need repainted. Not done with items on the list yet.