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Yes, this is correct. The '47/'48 Fords had the trim piece above the license plate holder like the car pictured. John
Sorry if my first post is a little confusing. Where the ignition switch was mounted, the small part of the dash around it pulled out slightly kind...
My friend's brother had a Lincoln like yours and I seem to remember that you put the key in the ignition switch and then the switch pulled panel...
The driving skills and timing is phenomenal in this sequence. I recall that one of Abbott and Costello's films made in the late '40's used some of...
Oh no, this is not good for sure:eek:. John
Please excuse my incorrect terminology of the "core plugs". In the future I will be sure to do the proper research before ask any questions.
I recall once talking to a former mechanic about freeze plugs and he said to use steel plugs rather than brass but I can't remember the reason. I...
I just saw this post. I guess it's not as uncommon as I thought. John
Hey, this is as weird as what happened to me. I was driving my friend's car and picked up an open end wrench in the right rear tire. Punctured...
Sorry for the duplicate photos in my previous post. I'm still learning. John :oops:
It is a Willys for sure. Compare the rear window shape and recessed rear spare wheel application compared to the restored car photos. The...
My dad bought one new in 1962, same color, standard shift and no radio. It was a 4 door and nice to drive. I'd get it roadworthy and drive it....
I'm changing the timing chain and gear sprockets on[IMG] my '72 Plymouth 318 engine and this what appears to be a thick felt washer(???) is...
I am hoping that someone here can help. I was given this pair of fender skirts and was told they were for a Packard, year (s) unknown. I have...
I believe that you are correct. Sorry about that. The Plymouth that you bought looks to be in nicer condition than the other car. Back in the...
Really nice car. I grew up with these cars and have always been partial to the 41 models. I would do what ever I had to to keep it but if I did...
Yes! Paul, you named it. That explains the letters on the front and the opening windshield. I also noticed the hole in the firewall where the...
I found this car on youtube. The poster thought it could have been a 1938 Studebaker or other close year. The car that is see in the video appears...
I have a 1967 Plymouth Fury with a "72 Plymouth 318 engine and the point type ignition system. Can I install a later style Mopar ignition set up...
This film is titled "Women's World" made in 1954. It is available at Amazon.com for $20.00. I love the old films from that era. John
I remember reading an article once about a man who I believe had an early "50's Cadillac with the dashboard completely covered with gauges. The...
The engine has about 44,000 miles on it. I never liked those nylon gears so a replacement set with a steel cam gear seems to be a good idea....
If you go to this site and do a search for "water distribution tube", helpful info will come up. There have been many posts regarding these tubes....
I have a '72 Plymouth 318 engine and am wondering if it is a non-interference engine if the timing should jump due to a worn nylon cam gear? I...
Great stories and memories. Thanks for posting them John
Thanks for the responses. I used a Craftsman Mig welder and did consecutive randomly placed tack welds until the entire panel was fastened to...
I repaired the rusted rear quarter panels on my '67 Fury III hardtop with lower patch panels. The left side is pictured but the passenger side was...
Does anyone if there is a place that sells a tool to form the ends on steel fuel lines like the one pictured? It makes for a nice non-slip...
Bruce, You are not the first guy to have had this problem. I remember in the garage back in the '70's, several of the GM cars had those bolts...
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