Mid Atlantic Packard sells Diamondbacks for less than direct. Or they use to have gotten three sets thru them

I think some think without the vacuum pump the wipers will not work. They will work just will slow or stop when engine is at full load such as going up hill with large throttle opening. Back in the olden days going up hill wipers would slow or stop trick was to let of gas a little to let wipers work, Sort of a vacuum gauge light throttle better fuel mileage. Some cars had the dual booster fuel pump with chamber to provide vacuum for wipers. When bigger V8 engines came out loosing wiper action became less of issue. Many guys don't remember the old cars had different driving styles needed we forget the old tricks and quirks used for daily use .

the mission creep monster is ready to strike you. When you do one thing to improve looks the others near by show up appearing dull . Most likely to show up on chrome and stainless trim

I prefer oil pressure to be taken at oil gallery at end far from pump more interested in oil pressure in system than from pump output. Lets you know more of bearing being lubed both would give indication of bearings

The hollow tubular is more forgiving on variations of seal thickness locations . More in keeping with the kind used on hewer cars. Also new cars use two or three rows of really soft seals which I think help keep doors in better alignment or equal tension on the sealing area. The tear off protective strip makes for neater job than the cement and rubber used before. We have access to a better grade of adhesives. We now have to admit that some changes do provide better results

I purchased one of the systems. As delivered does not fit in contact with company. Overall length is to long . Working on making new toe board to fit. Aside from the length issue very nice looking system. As to keeping car OEM no modification needed can be returned to original. I was afraid of failure of tredelvac failure and extensive damage to all the rare and expensive chrome parts that could be damaged in brake failure episode

I remember back in 60s my brother and I would go to local Ford dealer to look at their back row of used cars. They would gives us keys and set of jumpers let us look and test cars if we found one interested in a dealer plate was provided. We bought a few and flipped them . Had more fun than profit. Have the memories for profit. Dealerships were not big just local family owned for generations. Did see a lot of rare cars like full size buicks with standard transmissions. Bought a non running corvair spyder from Texas for $100 all it needed was clutch. should have kept it among many other present day classics I saw. Still have memories

I have had good luck on old car clocks clean mechanical parts file the contacts including power connection . Lubricate with some whale oil which a old instrument repairman gave me many years ago. Dust not a big problem as most are semi sealed in steel cap. Most old cars are now not likely to be exposed to a lot of dirt now with limited use they get. I did my 57 Clipper in 2010 and still works as long as battery is connected . Your car your choice

Looking for screw on tops for radio antenna.I have installed the larger black plastic ones on my rear antenna as a safety move as the antenna are at eye level always worry about someone looking down and hitting eye with small ball. Easy to put small ones bacu k on the

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A little off topic but indirectly usful information. Studebaker with DG division of Borgwarner made DG (150,200,and 250) a three speed automatic transmission with lockup torque converter which came out in 1950 Most years started in second gear later used by Jaguar. Ford wanted to use but Studebaker would not them use it. Some Hudsons used it when Hydramatic plant burnt. Like a lot of early automatics it had problems Dropped by Studebaker in 55 and replaced Flightomatic without lockup . All automatic transmission had problems. Some times I think its the luck of draw as some last while others are trouble.