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Thanks for the links. The PO told me the motor was rebuilt. So, I imagine that had been addressed. But I take that with a grain of salt. Not sure...
I Went the Linseed oil route. Only took a couple hours to do the entire car. The coating did take a couple of days to set up. I am contemplating...
[ATTACH] It's been almost a year since getting the Traveler. Almost a thousand miles have passed since purchase. Only have had to do routine...
I have been using Irish Spring soap bars and Oil of Peppermint on cotton balls with good success.
Early manual blow off valve...
Definitely will be on the lookout for a Fulton type sun visor.
It has the Flat Head 6. It drives fairly well for what it is.
Thanks for the input everyone. For now, the plan is to clean the interior and exterior. Do some routine maintenance while I look for some vintage...
No. I do not have one. But if the old flat head should give up the ghost... That may be the direction I go.
I was thinking a dual carb set up with Red's Headers would be old school.
I considered that. Early to Mid 50's Firedome
Actually, that would be pretty amusing.
I recently purchased this 1949 First Series Chrysler Traveler and was debating what to do with it. Drive it as is (Survivor) or Mild Custom. What...
Try to avoid any rodent poisons because the last thing you want is dead rodents in the car in the spring. Irish spring soap, Dryer sheets and...
Adjusted Rocker arms. Painted Rocker covers. Moved on to flushing cooling system. New water pump, thermostat, and all new hoses.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] ACH]
Planning on heading out Friday morning 9/30. Had one of the rented scooters a year or so ago when my wife had a leg injury. They are slick.
Funny. I was just thinking of doing something similar to this with a vintage early sixties portable radio and a blue tooth speaker.
Couldn't you fill the radiator. Start the car with the cap on. Run it for a couple of minutes. Shut the car off and check the level. Top it off....
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Welcome. I'm new here too. I'm from the Pocono are. Get down to the Lehigh Valley for several shows and cruises. Ill keep an eye out for your truck.
Thanks for the info Mike.
I think Studebaker International has a small supply of OE 4 bbl that have the centers machine for better flow and accept a more modern carb. I may...
The wheels are 15X6 polished Rocket Strike. Tires are 215/75/15 with 1.5" Portawalls.
I was thinking a 2X2 nothing wild. I think 2X4 may be overkill on a 289. I guess I could go with a factory 4bbl that i could do a Batwing air...
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