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I've sometimes been an H2O hearer after swimming.

1. 81 2. 40 3. 18 4. Sedan 5. Standard 6 SE

Re: ‘40 right mirror I mounted a small blind spot mirror on the passenger side wind wing. It's not an ideal solution, especially in cold weather, but it does help.

When I was growing up in Blommington, we called it Shakopee;)

Flashing headlights is the 1940 circuit breaker's way of telling you there is a short somewhere.

Just a tip. When you disconnect the cable from the speedometer, immediately cover the end with a plastic baggy or some such. Those things tend to have a mind of their own and can leave skid marks on your kick panel and/or upholstery when you're pulling them out. No need to ask how I know.

Another vote for Whitney. He converted mine 16 years ago, and it's still going strong. I sent him the end plates only, and he did the rest.

A noticeable smell of raw gas after the engine is shut down can be an indicator of a blown power valve.

Check eBay, e.g., https://www.ebay.com/itm/172719486150?epid=1923642235&hash=item2836e234c6:g:lJsAAOSwo0JWOqKB

My dad flew the civilian(Stratocruiser) version of the KC-97 for Northwest. Fortunately, he never had any gear problems or lost an engine. As he said, he made it a point never to take those trips. I do recall him saying that you had to watch the temperature on those big R-3350 engines.

Here's to you, Ryan.

In a similar vein, when I discard something I've not used in years, within 10 days I need it.

FWIW, I believe the correct term for the "grabber strips" is Door Tins.

Reminds me of the "Fire Injector" plugs from J C Whitney back in the 70's. Don't recall that they did much for my Pinto station wagon:(

Check this thread: https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=183317&highlight=1950+instrument+lights