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  1. I would think any T96 (Champion).overdrive trans up thru '55 (last year for 6v) would likely bolt right in. I've given a few away.They never see more than 90 hp so most last forever However don't take my word for it, that's what I'd look into. I might still have one out of a 54...
  2. Chuck Tubens had a complete 37 Dictator engine and trans available in Portland OR area, supposedlly a runner. I don't have contact info on hand but he's active in the local SDC chapter and is on Facebook. if I find a # I'll put it here.
  3. I rebuilt my 41 back in '77 and the local machine shop machined my rods to accept the postwar insert bearing shells. I think it's easier to do that than to fit a post-46 engine, but you could get a nice bump in power with a 7.5:1 246. The smaller prewar main inserts are getting harder to find but you should be able to source a set.
  4. I cleaned the pan a couple years ago, it was nasty. But I know there’s gotta be sludge elsewhere so I decided to continue with non detergent for awhile. Still haven't convinced myself to switch, maybe I'll clean the pan out again and perhaps roll the dice. Mainly I thought axial would better understand why things were nasty in there.
  5. if your engine is original it ran non detergent oil, and the sludge is normal. Many don't know that's why the shop manual instructs to pull and clean the pan yearly, and is probably also why it's a floating pickup... to stay out of the sludge. mine is original and has 40+ psi at road speeds and had sludge. I continue to run NAPA non detergent oil to avoid rinsing the sludge/dirt that may be elsewhere into the oil system and crank/cam bearings. Some have said that it would be fine but I like my 40+ psi.
  6. ...because President straight 8s are so easy to come by and rebuild, right?
  7. I was going to show this to Janet, but didn't want to raise any current expectations... besides, I'd have to find 45 year pins. Nicely done!
  8. I'd like one with a switch too but have a couple without one. I was thinking a separate vintage switch like on a 41 would look good.
  9. Someone here used a descriptive term for early cars painted in brighter bolder colors that weren't generally available at time of manufacture... does anyone recall what that term is?
  10. I'm presuming you have your drums and 4 lug wheels. The 41 Commander brakes are bigger and have a 5x5 pattern like the postwar trucks. I think you're on the right track but don't have the expertise on champion stuff. I did confirm postwar half ton brake guts could be used on a 41 Commander if I used everything from backing plate out... but heck I don't even know the drum diameter for a prewar champion.
  11. I agree with nzcarnerd, one inch tire diameter difference at ~30 inches only changes overall gearing by about 3%. We just toured with several 20s and 30s Studes and Willys and for the most part 40-50 mph was not unusual on good flat roads, many of them lower end cars for their time than yours. I was especially impressed by the '23 Baby Overland and '26 Whippet, they kept right up. We were on the new car end in our '41 President.
  12. Gary Finch shared info on this for our NW chapter newsletter, he is very pleased with the quality.
  13. saw your query on the Facebook group, looks like you got swarmed by scammers... I was thinking it looked like the one on a postwar c cab but I haven't looked yet.
  14. Mom's '32 model 55 is using the original non-working coil as an ignition switch only, with a separate coil under the hood. It would be nice to get it corrected. There is a NOS one minus the switch in the parts bin but it isn't compatible with the switch in the car.
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