41man

This is the first time I've been on the forum since the Hershey meet.Briefly ', and I hope this is taken as constructive criticism- I would have gladly endured the 2 hours it took from up by the Mcdonalds on the highway to finally park on the showfield, if it had been the final destination of where the cars wound up years ago after rounding the old stadium. I think back fondly now how great the atmosphere was as I came up the driveway and rounded the stadium. It's hard to describe the feeling. Let's just say it sure was special. Then came the year where I was directed around the back of the Giant Center. What a let down. We really lost sometthing there. I won't go into the problems I encountered as I slogged my way onward, as I'm sure Many have already adressed these issues. At a local car club meeting the other night, there was a discussion about trying to get to the root of the problem.There seemed to be a consensus that there too many non legitimate vendors there. BY THAT I mean the guys who set up a fold up table with just plain junk that no one can possibly want , or so little of value that it becomes obvious as to the reason they occupy this space. And if vendors aren't going to sell the whole day on Saturday, get them out on Friday so the show cars can be on the pavement.

Iam about to replace the valve guides on my dodge 1941 218 flathead. I've managed to locate an upgrade on the valves- stellite. But am clueless as to whether I can upgrade the valve guides to bronze. Has anyone done this on an old flathead?

I am about to replace the valve guides on my 218 flathead. I have located an upgrade for the valves-(stellite valves) but not as of yet for the valve guides. Maybe bronze guides are available somewhere. Has anyone ever upgraded their valve guides?

I am about to replace the valve guides on my 218 flathead in my 41 dodge. I have been able to locate an upgrade for the valves (stellite valves) . But thus far am clueless as to find an upgrade for the guides. Maybe bronze guides are available somewhere. Has anyone gone to the trouble of doing this?

I would consider joining the db club. I have talked with your members at their tent at Macungie, Pa. and a few years back , referred a man I met at a wedding in Ireland to your club. My interests are in the cars which are pre war. The mechanics from what I can see are very similar at least going back 5 or 6 years from 42. I have a 41 Dodge , and the people I attend shows with have pre war Plymouths. Mine has the Dodge Brothers' emblem on the Firewall also. The clubs I attend meetings at have wrestled with similar discussions . But those were regarding letting in modern cars. That's a bit different from extending just a few years. In making your decision , take into account whether your club is growing or not. Also take into account that anyone with a 39 to 42 dodge would probably be the type of person that you would only be glad to have in your club.

i HAVE A 41 DGE bUSINESS CPE. tHE ONLY PERSON I found with the matting big enough was Pat Walsh. I think he probably still advertises in Hemings. It wasn't cheap. But it looks great.