Operate the lever a couple times a year if you remember they like to seize up

Time for a nighttime shot!

Vapor lock, and the deterioration of the fuel pump innards leading to gas in the crankcase are concerns. A rebuilt pump with modern parts should solve the gas in oil problem some have success with shielding the fuel line from heat to solve the vapor lock.

Awesome

At least all you need is a sae wrench set and a couple screwdrivers!

Goes between hood and cowl

Josey snap some pics with the hood tilted I'd like to see that

I don't know what your comfort level is when doing fabrication but with a couple spare stock spring setups you can always make em like I did http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/signal73/a0d55aa7dd5524d0f609a50dc5bf2a26_zpsd72287e2.jpg http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m13/signal73/9a0f916e6b6262...

I'll also add vintage wiring of Maine, because I'm going to guess your original wiring is SHOT (look under the dash) and it would be a shame for your new project to go up in smoke from an electrical fire!

Good deal neighbor keep at it!

No problem! Any pics on how your restoration is coming along?

Ps it's cold outside

That looks like the weatherstrip that mounts on the cab for the bottom door seal. There's a metal strip that holds it in place.

Awesome!

Santas sled (actually XM708 in his pickup truck) brought me down a disc brake kit for the front of my '51, hope everyone else got what was on their lists!