Recent content by KGS

In 1951, the rear window was a full isinglass window that was sewn into a canvas edge. 1949 and 1950 had a smaller metal frame with real glass. You can google photos to see the difference. I don't know of anyone reproducing the frame.

GB, Here's a line up that you may like. Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Pa. from the early fifties. The third unit in line still exists and is owned by a local VFW post. The whereabouts of the rest is unknown. Ken

Total agreement! Classically elegant or elegantly classic, one of the best designs ever... Ken

Regardless if you have the heater on or off, the 180 stat should hold a minimum temp of around 180 on that side. You are correct that if you are seeing 160 or so, the stat is probably stuck open. An infra red thermometer should be used to confirm your temps. Ken

Denny, Are you still working on a condenser for the "Helmet" distributor?

Why not consider a Volvo overdrive unit? It's smaller than the Mitchell and just as strong. I've only seen one in a '39 and it didn't require modification of the floor. Check out this thread started by Steve Kennedy...

Dan Brusegard - Maple Grove, Mn. 763-533-9879 dancb@comcast.net

Lt. Col. Vaucher is a member of our QB Hangar. Bob is 101 years young and extremely sharp as well as being an extremely nice gentleman with an uncanny recollection of his experiences during his time in uniform. A quintessential example of the young men that fought for our country and our...

DD, Totally sano dude! Well done.:D

Junior Johnson would be proud!! 2)...:D

Just a shot in the dark here so don't laugh. Is the cam gear a press on? If so, could it have slipped to cause this problem? If it is a bolt on cam gear and possibly slotted, could it have moved? Ken

What size wire was used for the installation of the original fog lights? Was the wire color coded as was the other wires in the wiring harness? Ken

We use the parking lot of the local police station. Ken

GB, B-4L is a hotter plug. Probably a number of reasons to use a hotter plug. I've used them in engines that used oil and they ran better and burned cleaner than with a colder plug. Otherwise, I use B6L. Ken

JSeery, Are you using this setup on a 12V system or are you using 12V solenoids on a 6V system? KGS