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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Thriller</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So, you are missing the extension cord that connects the block heater and probably threads out through the grill or around the front bumper. With you being from Missouri, I am guessing the car had a previous life somewhat north of its present home. Oh yeah...nice car. </div></div> Thanks..Yes, it was my Dad's car, and originally from Minnesota. Tommy

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ewing</div><div class="ubbcode-body">its a block heater. If you back off the nut below the plug you can pull the long heater element in a long bulb or tube, out. I have one on my 58 wagon. I don't know how effective they were. </div></div> Wow, mystery solved. Thanks to everyone for the inputs. Aren't computers great! Tommy

The outside door handle on my '49 2DR Sedanette pulls away from the door (unless you know the secret code) and puts a nice scratch in the paint, which gets worse upon each event. Looking thru the inspection hole, it appears that the handle itself is secure, but the latch mechanism that it attaches to has the movement. Is anyone familiar with this problem? Where can I get a new latch, or is there a repair for the problem? Thanks Tommy

Thanks for the inputs. My main concern was that it came on the car originally, and just wasn't connected. It did look kind of odd to me though. Everything seems to be working OK, except for my dash lights. I will start another thread for that one. Cheers. Tommy

Here is the Buick that the switch goes to.

This is the switch I am referring to. I am located in Warrensburg, MO.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: r0ckstarr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Do you have a picture you can show for reference?</div></div> I will take a picture tonight. Thanks Tommy

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Good Morning...I have a question about my 49 Buick Super with a straight eight. On the left side of the engine, screwed into the very top of the head, next to the valve cover, is a switch that is not connected, and I don't know what it is for. Can't find it in my manual. It has two prongs on the top of the switch, almost like the prongs on a two prong extension cord. Anyone have an idea of what this switch is? Buick is a stick shift. Thanks Tommy