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thanks still. I am doing a poker run this weekend and I will try 32 pounds. I hope the tires still give a soft ride as that is what I like. capt den

all Chrysler product rims after about 1940 are known as safety rims [ a name Chrysler selected ]. they are a heavier thickness metal than some of the later gm rims and have the lip around the rim. they will work just fine with radial tires. my 54 Windsor has 235/75R/15 tires and they have been fine since 2008. I have driven the car on trips of 700 miles. my question is what is the correct tire pressure.seems like everybody has their own preference. truck tire valves can seal some of the larger valve stem openings to make any rim take a tubeless tire. shops that do tractor trailers will have these, or look on line. capt den

I had all 4 tires balanced today. while putting them back on I started to think about the tire pressure. the car is a 1954 Chrysler Windsor convertible, about 3900 pounds. tires are 235/75/r/15. I run them at 26 pounds but I think that may be too low.i have read that 4 pounds below max rated pressure is correct. not sure what the max rated is as I write this, but probably around 40 pounds. that seems too high. is it just personal preference as long as a safe number? capt den

my name comes from my fishing days in Moriches bay, long island ,ny.i took a lot of people out on the boat and caught them many fish and we dug many clams and raked up many mussels.also, I was a spearfisherman and that amazed many people. it was always a great day on the boat with capt. den. I eventually got a captains license too. we also did a lot of swimming and snorkeling and going to great gun beach if you are familiar with it. capt den

would like to buy fender skirts for a 1954 Windsor deluxe. also need motor for the convertible top. thanks, dennis captden29@peoplepc.com

also, that must be a rare car to find in Norway, so good luck with it. capt den

many old cars never even had a filter. just keep the oil changed frequently until you can get clear instructions as to how to plumb the one you have. perhaps rusty or another forum member has a better picture or detailed instructions.my 54 Chrysler the filter canister mounts directly into the block so I have no oil lines to show you. capt den

maybe the company that forgot the filter should take care of this. however, they should have taken some pictures for the re-assembly that can help you out.they should return your original parts that they forgot and give you some money back. sounds to me that they threw away your original oil filter and now they take no responsibility. if that is the case we need to know who to avoid.my flathead is a 1954, no help. this is easy info to get as someone who has your year engine can answer this. capt den

if the car was 8 volt when you bought it then the regulator was tweaked to charge the 8 volt battery. replace the battery with a 6 volt, replace the regulator with a 6 volt one, and after checking the items rusty mentioned all should be well. of course, the starter and solenoid should have been properly rebuilt. I owned a 51 Chrysler that came 8 volt. I retuned it to 6 volt and it always started properly. the 8 volt is just to make the starter turn faster and usually mask other hard starting issues. capt den

a lot of milk crates too. worked in a supermarket?

I have a 54 Windsor. I would like wire wheels, but if you have them they may be 5 1/2 x 5, mine are 4 1/2 x 5. I could still use the center caps if they are better than mine. a bullseye headlite if the car is 6 volt. any extra 6v bulbs. capt den

November 7, 1955. capt den

in november of 1956 the nine millionth buick was made. maybe it is yours? capt den

your radio guy reminds me of my grandfather.he made things if he did not have it, and he could fix anything.if someone tells you that a part cannot be gotten, it just means they don't have it or sell it. I have found that out many times in this hobby, and even with newer cars. capt den

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MARTY, the paper in one of the tires in my wire wheels just did that.tube was in there 6 years. now I have to worry about the other three. capt den

matt, I sent you the wiring diagram this week. you should get it today if you have not already received it. it will not show where a ground wire goes, only that it must have one for each item. I thought I remembered that the ground on my car defroster motor went to the back of the radio. anyway, almost any metal surface will do. there are plenty of screws holding the dash together. any one that is underneath so it won't show will work as a ground. not sure where the hot wire comes from, but I can look on my car and try to see and let you know. try this guy for the vibrator joe--910 471 7900. he repairs old radios. capt den

the grill on these cars is made up of all different pieces, each one being unique.some of the pieces are easier to get than others.keep that in mind if any are missing or too rusty to be repaired.it is, however, my favorite grill of any car. captden

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I am looking for a radiator for my 1954 Windsor. let me know what you find for the new Yorker as I think if you get something that fits it will also work for me. I once used a jeep rad. in a 1951 buick and it worked just fine. I called champion but I have not heard from them. they do not list a rad. for any 54 Chrysler. your source for the other parts are the yards listed in hemmings. they should be easy to get.

the word escrow should come to mind. in other words, no money until you are satisfied with the car. captden

Momma, you can have your master switch rebuilt. if you buy a used one you will need that done anyway. water pumps are easy to get rebuilt, and a old used one would need it anyway. new pumps are readily available. not sure about the sending unit, but I think it can be rebuilt/cleaned and be useful. I may have some 53 imperial pieces of literature. I used to own a 53 imperial. I will look at my stuff and if I have any you may want them. captden

I believe the "arm thing" on the column is the ground connection for the horn ring on the steering wheel. it has 2 screws that hold it into the column, and if you remove it you will find a small wheel on the other side that rests on the steering shaft and transmits the ground feed to the horn ring. often that area gets dirty and the horn will not work or works intermittently. cleaning the wheel and shaft area can get the horn working properly. capt den

I believe I have the wiring diagram. I will look and get back. captden

napa gold 1430 is the power steering filter. also had a 1953 imperial. just when I got it running I got an offer to buy it, so I sold it. capt den