Another option is the bulb type hand pump commonly found on boats. I have one plumbed in just before the mechanical pump. Of course this requires you to open the hood to prime the engine, and offers no benefit for vapor lock. However it is quick and easy to install and could be easily removed as well. No additional plumbing or wiring required.

Also a fan of the pickup - does it have a six cylinder?

Absolutely beautiful car. Can't wait to see pics of yours. Good luck in getting her running!

Philip, keep in mind that if you switch to the R11, you'll also need the different wiring and electrical components.

Looks good Howard, nice progress.

Well in that case, my lowly Eight:
902731
2392 7641
H213169

Owen, I previously thought you were only collecting pre-war numbers, for some reason. Are you collecting all data across all series?

Ross,
My favorite yet, nicely done!

John, please let us know what you decide to do and let us know your results. My headliner is as you describe but I'm terrified of touching it!

Here's a pic of mine. Of course there's no way to prove this is original, and I would think there would be a backing plate of some sort. But my car is unrestored and largely original, and since both sides use the same hardware it suggests, at least to me, that it's not shadetree.

Edit: second picture is of the outside hardware, accessed from under the car, behind the wheel well. Here is the backing plate

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