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Good news! He was reluctant to do any more engines but i convinced him to do mine. It’s a 221 A sleeve engine bored to 3.187 with a 4” mercury crank. Walt didn’t like adjustable lifters so he did it the old way by grinding the stems.if it wasn’t for the Cherry Bomb s you wouldn’t know the engine...

Every time I drive my 1939 convertible sedan. I think of Walter DuPont. He built a fine running engine for me about 3 or 4 years ago. I really enjoyed visiting with him over the years. a friend of mine wanted to know who built my engine and how he could contact him to build an engine for his...

Walter built a motor for me maybe three years ago. He did a great job on it so I recommended him to a friend with his phone number. He was unable to reach him due to the phone was no longer is service. Any suggestions. Thanks Phil

Taking a Od in and out in a convertible with the x member is really a chore! Installed a clutch in my 51 conv! Hopefully never again!

Great idea,looks like a winter time project!

Your post makes me wonder if the springs are constant from spring to spring or manufacturer to manufacturer?

My 39 CS had the same problem,I couldn't find the problem without a major remove and replace program. I nstalled a damper,problem gone!

Sure sounds like a pressure relief valve problem.like 41 ford said on up to 48 is under intake manifold 49-53 is on oil pump.The valves under the manifold have a tendency to bind causing the problem you are experiencing.i freed one up by adding a quart of mm oil and fixed the problem within 5...

I removed the radial tires from 3 of my cars due to hard steering.Replaced the with bias ply,the steering effort improved,but the ride and Handling has diminished somewhat.

Frank Casey in Millbury,Mass.Did a Rickenbacker engine for me years back.It took almost 2 ft of stitching to repair. Frank is an artist at cast iron crack repair.

I am planning to replace the windshield seal in my 39.Am looking for a source for the best fitting seal. Thanks Phil

Float setting may be a bit high.

Great idea. One potential problem ,Fire Hazard!

I have both closed and open trailers. My preference is open trailer. They are lighter there by tow much easier,safer in the wind,easier to load and tie down,much better fuel mileage.The only down side is the don't give the protection afforded by the closed trailer.

I have Brockman steel packs on my 46 Merc much better sound than the Smitthys on some of my other cars.

As does my 46 convert.

The general opinion seems to be pro wood.I believe that is the route I will go.Thanks to all who responded.Phil

I see you also have a centerdoor,a real pain to work on the transmission!!

I googled the subject and decided that they seem to be the way to go. Phil