Dixie Flyer "Firefly" speedster photographs. - Page 9

MochetVelo · 3 Weeks Ago

Could you say more about the obtaining your new transmission gears? Did you get them made in Australia? Were they case hardened? Any difficulties copying the old gears?

Phil

oldcar · 3 Weeks Ago

Hi Phil
Yes the new gears were cut here in Australia. John Needham who runs "Old Car Gearboxes" has been a personal friend for many many years. His business as the name suggests is devoted to rebuilding manual transmissions for motor cars of all ages. This includes making new gears and doing things like supplying straight cut, close ratio conversions for racing MG.s He also has a conversion for Dodge Four gearboxes that enables the driver to change down to second gear with out slowing to a walking pace. If you would like I could send you his e-mail address.

Cheers

Bernie J.

oldcar · 3 Weeks Ago

Hi Alan
Thanks for your interest. No problems with the Doc. I think that with Christmas coming he need some extra cash hence all the tests, these included a brain scan! They actually managed to find it but nothing untoward inside.
Watch out for your fingers with the grinder.

Bernie J.

Cheers

oldcar · 3 Weeks Ago

Hi all
Something different. I have recently purchased a set of four Gabriel Snubbers having advertised widely for the same.
One cross benefit to come from this was a phone call from a Sydney (Australia) based enthusiast who had a snubber adjuster for sale. Despite having only a vague idea what it was or how it worked I bought it. It was not a great deal of money and it seemed like a good idea at the time.
What all this is leading to is, does anyone know a source of the webbing straps for Gabriel snubbers?

jan arnett (2) · 3 Weeks Ago

I have used towing strap material on several snubbers. Also look at belting material.

oldcar · 3 Weeks Ago

Hello Jan
Thanks for the suggestion There is a belting manufacturer across town so I will check them out.
While on the subject of checking in and checking out, I have just phoned the Crown Plaza in Louisville regarding booking for June 30 to July 3 next year.
They are rapidly running out of rooms. We have secured our room so there is one less now. Don't leave it until next year!

Hope to see you there

Bernie J.

Here is the photo of the Snubber Adjuster I meant to add to my previous post.

1928Packard526 · 2 Weeks Ago

Bernie J. —

Snubber belting is available from the Restoration Supply Company in Escondido CA. They call it "Snubber Belt" and offer it in 5 widths from 1.25"—2" X 3/16" thick. The belting is only available in dark brown. I have used it on my '28 Packard and it has been quite serviceable. It is not cheap, @ $10-$14 per foot. Should you choose to investigate this source, their phone number is 1-800-306-7008.

Pete P.