I've wondered if that distributor needs to be replaced. When I get the money I'll probably put in a Mallory or Pertronix unit. That could be awhile so I've got to make the best of what I have for now.

Hey, here are links to pix of my '54 coupe which we've been discussing) and my 5-window '53. Thanks for your interest:

'54 http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z298/revted47/Teds54cropped.jpg

'53 http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z298/revted47/cGlacierPeak53Chev.jpg

'54 210 Coupe: http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z298/revted47/Teds54cropped.jpg

'53 3100: http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z298/revted47/cGlacierPeak53Chev.jpg