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Ok. I was finally able to get to work on this. I got the fluid. Got a magnetic socket. Put a rag around the hole so not to loose the bolt. I took out the filler plug bolt. No fluid came out. It wasn't completely dry still looked wet in there. Filled the fluid drive up until the fluid leaked out of the hole. It look a lot more than I was expecting. Not sure on the exact amount because I could only buy the fluid in a 3 gallon jug. But I'd say it was around a 1/4 of the jug. Bolted it back up and took it for a drive. At first, no change. At first start while warmed up and idoling, I couldn't put it in gear. Any gear. Just grinded the gears. Turned it off and put it in first gear. The car started and lunged forward a tick. With the clutch pushed in all the way and break down, I let off the clutch and it stayed put and didn't die. I drove off in first gear and got the corner. Stopped at the stop sign. Pushed in the clutch and break and took off. While moving forward I tried to shift to 2nd gear but it wouldn't Seemed locked into place even with the clutch pushed in all the way. Pulled over. Tried taking it out of gear and it wouldn't budge. Turned off the car and was able to take it out of gear. Did the same test. Started in gear, this time in 3rd gear, at drove off. Slooooooowly. I could hear and feel the gear shifting on their own as I was able to get up to about 50 miles an hour. Still, couldn't get it to down shift without grinding the gears. Ended up driving it around the neighborhood for about 15 minutes. The gears finally let up and I was able to shift up and down without too much trouble. Drove it to the gas station. Filled up. Opened the hood and just looked around. All the sudden I saw fluid pour out from somewhere underneath around the bell housing of the transmission. Got back in, started it up and headed home. Seemed to be shifting fine still and running good. Parked the car and got out and looked underneath and saw minor dripping of dark oily fluid coming from the front of the transmission. Haven't done anything more, but guessing a seal must be bad causing the fluid to leak out. And it must have taken a while to lube up again and get working? Thoughts on this now?

Hey guys, I've got a 1941 Dodge D-19 that needs the headliner replaced. The one that is currently in there is complete but real ugly. Multiple colors. Big stains. I have no idea what happened to it or how it came to look like this, but I'm looking for a replacement one to put in there. Anyone have a color scheme or color chart showing what the original color choices where? Two problems with this: One, I can't figure out the color it originally was. Two, who do you recommend getting a replacement pre-sewn headliner from?

Ok great. thanks for the photo. That should help a little.

Oh that would be nice. How do I prove that? Visually I mean since I can't drive it more than around the block. Is there a marking on the transmission or something on the shifter/steering column? When I am able to drive it around the block and it does shift, it seems like just 3 gears to shift through.

Hi again guys. I replaced the fuel tank, lines and sending unit on this 1941 Dodge D-19 and I can't see any change in the gas gauge. No matter how much gas I put in it, the gauge doesn't seem to register anything. Always at empty. I seem to be missing something here. I think it might be because the car is a 12v conversion (something done before I bought it). Is there something I need to add or do to make this gas gauge register the tank has fuel in it? Do I need to convert this line down from 12v to 6v with a resister of some kind for it to work? All the parts installed were brand new. Any thoughts what I should be looking for or where to check next?

Still having weather issues limiting my time outside to work on this, but I did come across another forum talking about something that might be an issue here with my car. When I bought this, the guy had it converted to a 12v system (Not something I would have done). Well, most of it was converted. The lights, signals, brakes, generator/ alternator, ignition at least. I can't tell but I think something had to have been done to the transmission and carburetor. I found this info: "The electric control system works off 2 wires connected to the coil. There are 2 switches built into the carburetor to control full throttle and closed throttle shifts. The wiring goes to the transmission which has a governor, a solenoid and a switch." Does this mean my car should have some sort of limiter between the transmission and coil? Or does converting to a 12v from 6v affect the transmission?

Hey this is great guys. Thanks for all the troubleshooting tips. I hope the weather holds out long enough this weekend to actually get to work on this again. Chicago weather is all over the place this time of year and I'm in between garages working in the drive way. I'll start with checking the fluid level and go from there. I do have the service manual for this car so I hope that helps.

Hey guys. I recently picked up a 1941 4 door sedan that was in great shape and the seller claimed the motor and transmission were rebuilt. Still not sure on that, but it does run really well. When it's parked and idling. When I try and go for a ride around the neighborhood, it's a different story. Seems to have power but when I shift or accelerate it just seem to struggle to get up and go. I can lay on the gas and it sounds like it's ramping up but takes for ever to get some speed. The other problem is it's very hard to shift. Like most of the time I can't get it into 2nd and 3rd gear without a lot of finagling. Sometimes I can't get it out of gear. I have to rev up the engine, or come to a near stop or wiggle the shifter around just right to get it to engage into another gear. Most times it grinds and sounds like I'm a noob to a clutch. If I do get it into 3rd gear, it will stay and I can come to a stop and the car keep idling just fine when I apply the break and push in the clutch, but again, takes for ever to get back up to speed. The car did sit for a couple years in a garage before I bought it and didn't get any love. The only things I've done to it was replaced the gas tank and fuel lines. I did read something about the carb having some clutch control but I have never dealt with that before if true. Anyone ever experience this before? Bad Fluid Drive? Clutch plate? Is there an adjustment for this clutch? Is there a way to check the fluid? Carb need rebuilt or something sticking in there causing issues? The car starts right up every time. Idles smooth. No smoke. No leaks that I can see. They did start a 12v conversion on it replacing the generator and wiring up the headlights, brake lights and turn signals but nothing else. No dash controls (gas gauge, temp etc) or dash lights. No radio. No wipers. No dash fan. No heater. No interior dome light. Someday I'll try and figure out how to compete the wiring conversion. Need to at least get the gas gauge working. I don't think you need to do anything to the transmission for a 12v conversion is there? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Thanks. I got a homemade tube going that doesn't look too bad and knew about the other places. Buying when I can. This all adds up after time thats for sure. ha

If you have a parts list with prices I'd be interested.

Thank, thats pretty much what i had to do.

BTW, here is a picture of the work in progress. The top end of the motor was rebuilt as well as the carbs and it's running pretty good. Doing a little to it each week with cleaning it up and fine tuning. I'm also missing the fresh air tube and nipple that attaches to the firewall. If anyone has that for sale, or a picture of what it's supposed to look like that would be great too.

Hi 41BuickGuy, thanks for the clarification. I have the dual carb set up. Can't find one anywhere though.

Thanks 1941Buicknut. These are some good leads and info. I'm definitely interested in the fender. Let me know if that doesn't sell. As for that breather tube in the valve cover, I understand that it was a formed piece of pipe. Was it metal or plastic? Also, do yo know the dimension of it? And, is there a PVC value in there at the base that plugs into the valve cover? If so, do you have a part number for it?

Hello, I'm looking for a few parts for my 1941 Super 50 and can't find them on eBay or local. Can anyone help with them or guide me to another place to check for them I may be missing. I also tried some of the catalog companies like Cars, Antique Auto Parts and Kanters. Here's what I'm looking for. 1. Spark Plug Wire: A single one. The one that goes to the coil. I got a wire kit but it was missing the coil wire and connectors. It's a black gloss 7mm wire with brass connectors. 2. Heater lines. Actually, more of a question. I'm looking for the bottom heater tubes. The ones that are in there now are hard as a rock. I'm not sure if they are metal tubes covered in rubber or just really old. If they are just hard as a rock due to age, I can get the rubber tube at Napa. If they are a special material or metal, not sure where they would come from. 3. PVC valve. The top of the valve cover has a hole for one. And of course this car didn't come with one, so I don't know a part number or what all will work with it. I just know they were introduced in this year of the car and did for a couple years. 4. PVC tube to the air cleaner. It appears to be an "L" shape made of hard plastic. I don't have one at all so I can only go by what I see in pictures. 5. Carpet set (Tan or Brown) front and rear. Not looking for show quality, just something to lay down as there is nothing there now. New or used. 6. Seat Covers. Tan or Brown. The seats were redone about 20 years ago. Nice and firm, but the last guy let his cat sleep on the back window/seat top and it ripped it up. Wondering if anyone makes seat covered to through over these. 7. Trunk spare tire pan. As most, mine is rusted through. 8. Fender. Passenger side rear inner and outer. Again, don't need a show car, just something solid. New or used would be fine. 9. Fresh Air Vent Tube or duct that runs from the front of the car to the heater. Again, I don't have one in the this car and can only go by what I see in pictures. If anyone can help with this parts list, help ID some of the items, and or let me know where I might find them, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!