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Since I realized that it would be very hard to screw this bracket on after I install the dash, I installed the top half of the clamp while the dash is on my kitchen table. My question is What is that black flange with a threaded hole there for? what would screw into it?

I have been collecting the Master Tech filmstrips made by the Ross Roy company. That is the MoPar version of Jam Handy. But all I have are filmstrips, booklets, records, and display charts. No movies.

Excellent film with good sound for the 30s!

First I'm no expert on pre war car values, so all I can say is some generalities. There was a collector on here a few years ago complaining that he wasn't getting any decent offers on his 39 Buick convertible sedan. Some of the guys who commented said that pre-war convertible sedans were not as collectible as they once were. But they are great for a parade I would think. And I know that pre-50s cars have been dropping in value in recent years, so 60K sounds a little high to me. And I think the 65 is the entry level Cadillac, so possibly worth less than the 75 model. That's about all I know, so I might be totally wrong on this. When I think about old car values, I say to myself, if I want to sell it in a few years, would it be an easy sale at that price? Very hard question to answer.

John, looks like you are right and that was confirmed by a 47 DeSoto owner who texted me with a photo. I thought that the steering column clamp had just two long bolts going all the way through, but there are two 5/16 bolts going up from the bottom, and two 5/16 bolts going down from the top. I am going to have to get larger washers though, because the bolt and washer just fall through the holes.

Do you see that hole it the bottom of the clock in the pic above. That's how the clock is attached to the dash with a slot head screw. Here are some pics of the back of my 48 DeSoto dash showing the clock. You can see accessing it from the front would be difficult with that ashtray in the way. Even when you pull the ashtray out, the ashtray frame is still there. If your 41 is similar, I would think you might have to remove the glove box to gain access to the clock, but maybe there are some 41 Chrysler owners out there with better information. These pics show another obstacle in your way: the ashtray tube light that comes from the glove box. That is, if yours is like mine. You should show a pic of your dashboard.

I have knowledge about my 48 DeSoto clock, but I had an advantage. My dashboard is out. The clock comes out from the back on my DeSoto. You have to disconnect the power wire at the fuse, unplug the light, and disconnect the ground. That would be pretty hard working blind I would guess.

I'm still wiring my dashboard and was wondering what these holes are for under the dash on the driver's side? There are two oblong holes just to the left of the starter button, and some smaller holes below. Could some of the holes be for the turn signal wiring? Do the oblong holes have anything to do with the steering column?

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I need the hinge that goes on the bottom of the gas pedal and the clips that fasten the hinge and the lever to the stem, on my 48 DeSoto. thanks, Marc Capralis marcapra@msn.com.

I think most American cars from the larger manufacturers were positive ground except for General Motors before 1956.

All I've worked on are Mopars, which have Hotchkiss drive. I knew Fords had torque tube, but didn't know about 50s Chevrolets.

Today, I repacked the wiper motor gear box with fresh grease, and i shrink wrapped the three wires coming out the motor. I color coded the wires and the wiper switch terminals in red, black, and green and plugged the wires into the switch. Next, I will check for continuity, and hook the switch up to a six volt battery to see if it works before intalling the dashboard.

Maybe you should have attached the front u-joint first and the rear u-joint last?

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