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Getting ready to install my new starter switch on my Mopar flathead. Anyone know if the contacts should be lubricated or left dry? When I took the...
In my sketched diagram below the amp gauge on the left shows how I wired it years ago. (I believe incorrectly). Everything worked fine, but I've...
I'm considering purchasing Excelsiors or Coker Classic radial tires for the front axle of my 39 Plymouth pickup resto-rod. I would be mounting...
Anybody know where to get a couple new or used hub cap clips like the ones in photos? These artillery style wheels are original to a 36 Plymouth...
Just painstakingly rebuilt my distributor in my 1939 Plymouth pickup. While doing this I found corrosion around some of the plug wires where they...
Just finished installing a pcv valve (AC CV-698C) from a 230 cu. in. Mopar flathead military surplus engine (built in 1967) into my 1939 Plymouth...
While doing a disc brake conversion I decided to address a few other steering and suspension things on my 39 Plymouth pickup. Made a new tie rod...
The 1/8 npt brass tee fitting in the photo looks like it should work? I've have seen similar fittings on brake systems. The stainless hex nipple...
Can a hydraulic brake light switch be mounted anywhere in the brake system? Before or after an adjustable proportioning valve? Before or after...
Anyone around here know where I might be able to find the master cylinder stroke distance for a 1990-95 Jeep Wrangler and also the center to...
With total travel of my brake pedal (all the way up against stop to all the way to the floor board) I have 1-1/4" push rod travel. My oem 1.250...
I'm in process of converting to manual front disc brakes on my 39 Plymouth pickup and have selected a one inch bore master cylinder with a common...
I am in process of converting to front disc brakes on my 1939 Plymouth PT81 pickup. Even after incessant reading about brakes I am still confused...
I've been researching front disc brake conversion kits for 1939- 47 Mopar 1/2 ton Pickup trucks. Anyhow, A couple kits I've found use aluminum...
Anyone know how to figure a change in rear wheel cylinder diameter might cause issues? I'm working on a 1939 Plymouth Pickup (same as 39-47...
I'm new here and hoping not to offend. I consider my 39 Plymouth PT81 as a resto-rod and not certain that qualifies as "traditional"? I'm...
Greetings! Seems like a great site! I signed on in hopes of learning some from others instead of my past experience of learning everything the...
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