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Wanted: 6 bladed, crank mounted fan for '41 pickup. No cracks or welds, please. dw FOUND! Thanks, all. dw

I'd like to say I was describing the fan with my tongue firmly planted in cheek, but alas, I'm not that clever. It WAS a six bladed fan but sadly, one blade flew the coop.

The scene: Me and my new '41 pickup' out for a Sunday joy ride around the neighborhood. Suddenly, there was a clattering and banging sound from under the hood followed almost immediately by white smoke from under there. The inspection: The original 5 bladed fan had pooped in the punch bowl and...

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Thanks to all for the advice and suggestions. Now to go stand on my head and try to install 'em. dw

I have the type that attach to the wheel brake cylinder on the outside and lip up over the brake drum.

I've decided to install "safeties" on my rear hubs. Since they did not come with instructions, I've a simple question. Must I remove the brake drums to install them? TIA, dw

An "older" member here with CRS. I know this has been discussed before but can't find where - Yes, I used the search feature. I have a 1941 59AB with helmet distributor and stock coil. Truck is running Neg ground. The question: where do I attach a tachometer trigger wire? Thanks for being...

I have found a device purported to be able to solve the KS sender to gauge problem. https://www.technoversions.com/MeterMatch.html#kit Your mileage may vary.

I always paid attention to what Lawson said on here as it was on target and easy to understand. I will miss his many inputs and contributions to this hobby we share. Fair winds and following seas, sir. Go in peace. dw

What a wonderful testament to how well Charlie can work his magic! dw

And a lot less hostility would be nice also!

Make it a dependable driver and run the wheels off! I vote for option #1. dw

Keep up the great work! Your dedication to the hobby is evident in the product. Thank you for picking up Roy's work and continuing to serve us tinkerers. dw

What's a few mm among friends? Measure with a yard stick, mark with a piece of chaulk, and cut with a chainsaw.

Westach has an assortment of 6v & 12v tachs that work with points. https://www.westach.com/tachometers

About the gear grinding. These old Fords, only had a synchro between 2nd and 3rd. Works going up (1 to 2 to 3) or going down (3 to 2). Downshifting to 1st without a grind requires a COMPLETE stop. 1st and Reverse are on the same shaft so no synchro into Reverse either, BTW. Put gas in the tank...

I'd like to install a couple of 12 volt dc items to my recently acquired '41 pickup running a 6 volt electrical system. The additions are low load LEDs, a tachometer and a clock. How is the best way to accomplish and what items do I need? dw

Who is Ed/Tom Whitley and how best to contact him/them? dw

Sweet ride! Drive the wheels off it. Since you don't intend to drive it in the rain, cycle the top sparingly and put a new one on when the existing one fails to keep the sunshine off the seats dw