isnt the filler in the wrong spot?

instead of shaving the head why dont you fill up the combustion chamber over the pistons since you already know it's flat? weld and mill.

ok, mine looks different than the one in the picture. I was a little disheartened when kanter sent me the wrong spark plugs after explaining that I didn't have the 10mm plugs then the filter didn't fit and my carpet still hasn't shown up after two or three months and a lot of calling and running around. Is kanter a reputable company? I feel like I am paying a premium with them and they have horrible customer service. the parts that I got through them for my 43 dodge pickup were good but expensive! $50 for a bearing? I traded the truck before I had to do that.

did my 1949 super deluxe touring sedan come with a stock oil filter and where do I get them? thanks, ~mac

turbopack,
this is my first post on here and this conversation has forced me to respond...

I had a 51 dodge pickup that I was halfway through a turbo setup before I gave in on a trade. I just bought a 49 deluxe touring sedan. this is the first car that I have wanted to restore to stock. of course i will throw some nitrous to it when she's in paint and road worthy but she will have a stock appearance.
don't give up, torquer motors are great with turbos. this motor would sound INCREDIBLE with one of those hybrid turbo and a nicely muffled blow off valve.
I want to know what happens. I have an old volvo turbo that I might want to do something with. what is redline on a straight 288? thanks ~mac