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Great job Neil. Question: will your method of painting work on a latch that is already installed or do you have to take it off? I worry about the paint not leveling properly with the part upright and not lying flat. thanks for the info- wish I had a fairy godmachinist. Peter

Is this car still available??

Interesting opinion, there Morgan. Trying to start something with us ‘41 owners? Easy now, just joshing....

Nice setup. This appears to be great deal. Going out now to rob a few 7/11s....

Great car. Is there a pic and description of the dual carb setup? thanks, peter

Could I trouble you to post a pic of what you found? I’d like it for my archive. Thanks, Peter

...in 1980...

Nice show. Was that a Simca 1000 (mil)? I drove one of those all around Europe and survived. Took the plates off at the airport in Paris and flew home...

Very sorry to hear. Do a compression test, pull the valve and side covers (push rods) and it will become evident what went wrong.

Holy smokes that’s gorgeous, and color scheme similar to some early ‘40s Buick’s.

Sorry to hear this...your car looks great

Been watching “Bugsy” today and this car would fit right in. Great looking ride..

Good Lord, Sebastian, is there any nut or screw on your car you haven’t touched and restored? You’ll know more about this car than anybody once your done. Bravo and keep plowing ahead.

Matt’s right and Neil knows this. The wheel is very flexible. These cars are not easy to get in and out of and I found myself grabbing the wheel to assist. Had to adjust my procedures so as to not crack the wheel anymore than it already is.

Great stuff, thanks 1941buicknut. I put in the passenger side but will wait until warmer weather for the other side.

Looks marvelous! Thanks for blazing another trail for us.

No designated lanes...looks like a free-for-all out there

Install or hang on the wall? Toss up. Looks great Neil.

The lever is not an engineering masterpiece. It is awkward to engage and if the lever ends up on the wrong side of the fender, it will scratch the hell out of your paint as the previous owner of my car discovered. The cover hides any damage but I’m going to have to repair scratches if I go without covers. So just be real careful installing these things.

Got the easy one on (glove box) and painted the backside with a Rustoleum satin finish (saddle tan I think). Came out alright and pretty darn close to Neil’s and Dave’s color above. The gauge side dash panel in my car is actually very nice so I may leave it even though it’s not an exact match with the new glove box panel. I’ll change it out when something breaks and I have to get into the dash.

The spears on my skirts are 24” but were added later so not from the factory...

Interesting. Conceiled behind my skirts are holes in the fender for the spears. I always assumed that they lined up with/for the spears on my skirts but now I'll have to check (and measure) them. Are yours 21 or 24? Thanks Neil.

Are you sure, Ben? I didn’t know that.

So you are arguing going skirtless?? I agree the mustang with skirts is an assault on my eyes...the Desoto looks great though.

Great looking car. My car came with skirts but I can’t say which looks better, with or without them. I might go back to exposed wheels ‘cause I like the look but that requires relocating the chrome spears.