Hello HAMBers, I am from Silverton Oregon and I now own my grandpas new 1953 poncho chieftain, 4 door deluxe with the same flathead 8 burning. It was seized ( rusted shut , holes 1 and 2)after sitting for 12 years but I got it unstuck after 6 months of a marvel oil soak. What a great day that was. Running good now minus a over heating problem at idle and I can't get it into reverse.
Welcome! I am in the Flywheels and from Silverton as well. I didn't see your car at the BBQ this past weekend.