Good info, OM, thanks.  From now on I'll definitely be more gentle when closing and keep latches, etc lubed.  frank

Thanks, Craig.  If casting saves a dollar with good results, I'm for that.  frank

Thank you, Tony.  I did not think to ask when the nickel was re-plated on my good hardware.  It sounds like my other stuff really has gone to pot!
frank

I have several inside door handles and window cranks with fractures.  Can these be "fixed" so they can be re-plated?
Thanks,  frank

Great idea and nice work!!  Used dowels for screw holes, never thought about toothpicks!  As Tinkeys said "Do once do it right."
frankp

Kim, I have a listing of colors from old magazine, but it must be with the pic of a PA 2dr Thrift - lord knows where they are, however;

Checkout www.autocolorlibrary.com for possible combos with Ditz-Lac Intermix #s.  Their listings are in the same format I can't locate. They list several Green/Green.  Be sure to check the colors for 1929 Chrysler also.  My understanding, the dealers could special order for colors in the Chrysler family.
Good luck!!
frank

Checked my block and saw no marking, just on pump cover.

Re: no vacuum, I remember the gasket for the pump cover plate being "paper thin."  I made a new one of thicker material and lost vac.

The reason vac tank driven by oil pump was that, if oil pump quit working, eventually engine would run out of gas before engine was ruined for lack of lubrication.  This is the story I was told - you be the judge!  Chet's explanation is much better.
frankp

Jonas,
1.  When the screw is removed, this allows finding top dead center of piston No. 4.
2&3  I'm sorry, I don't know, but someone will.
frank

Welcome!  Great to see a 2-door Sedan.  As a recent member myself, you will find a wealth of info in past discussions.
frank

Kim,  I believe the metal below radiator and fenders is called a splash pan.   It took me years to find one in decent shape.  I see the gas tank is off, good decision.  Mine never was and the price was paid.  Thanks for your pictures documenting your progress.  frank

That is wonderful to have the history and the memories with it.  You will have fun and frustration.  Your goal, like mine, restore and drive it.  frank

Kim,  Great job!  Brings back old memories.  I believe the distributor housing is pot metal, so have the shop be careful if removing it.  frank

Kim,  I don't recall removing steering column, but always removed radiator.  As Ian suggested, I always removed the tranny also.  Once you have the clutch pedal off, it's all downhill.  Good luck!  frank

Chet,  That baby has come a long way, it's gorgeous!  Thanks for the pics.  frank

Chet,

I sincerely hope it doesn't rain on your parade next week.  If it does, keep an eye on the wiper blade.  Mine flew off once, put it back for the rest of the trip, but don't know if ever identified root cause.  Need a new one though.

May you have fair weather to enjoy.
frankp