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Narve N
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40 Chrysler 15" wheels (popular option, standard was 16") has the same bolt pattern as most newer Chryslers, but the larger diameter outer bearing cover on the 40 means that 50s wheels (e.g. the nice wire wheels, 5.5" Motor Wheels/5.0" Kelsey Hayes) will not fit without modification. You should check for 46-48 which probably have the same large sized outer bearing cover. The above list does not reflect the larger bolt pattern of MoPar STW and Imperials.
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If you look closely on the original sales litterature from 29/30, there is a difference between open and closed cars in the texture of the floor covering. Roadsters looks like very much like rubber matting, closed cars like carpet.
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If you look closely on the original sales litterature from 29?30, there is a difference between open and closed cars in the texture of the floor covering. Roadsters looks like rubber matting, closed cars like carpet.
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My two cents:
Series 65 instrument panel has a black board with instruments carrying white text on black background. It might be possible that the ignition lock (only) had another color (goldish) in the lettering. I have also found traces of gold paint at the edges of one instrument board, indicating that the Series 65 possibly had some decorative golden bordering like the Series 75 had. When I remember that stupid password for my photoupload supplier, I will illustrate this with pictures - including one showing why the new instrument faces offered by a vendor can be sort of a downturn.
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If the Australian vendor on eBay is correct that his filter fits all the way from 29, it could be interesting to check out the vendor in WPC News advertising an "adapter box" looking stock (hopefully) on the outside and taking a Neon filter on the inside. To my remembering he did not state any external dimensions only the in/out lines dimensions.
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The Australian measurements are identical to mine from what appears to be a NOS US Running Board, give and take a few mm. As regards welting between the running board and fenders, both my two non pre-dismantled Series 65s came with something there. Not enough traces were left to define it as fender welting pure, but on the other hand it would make sense today to put something in between to avoid chafing? I am going for fender welting..
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As rear axle pinions and rear end internals goes, most Mopars of the area should offer some of the parts. The gear ratio of the 65 Roadster is however unique to the open cars in that series, meaning that in addition to sourcing any other Roadster you would have to look for one of the 71 Tourings made for the correct ratio.
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Trying to help out the best I can: Here are three images, the first shows what appears to be an original seat, the second is Mike's floor as copied from original with two notches to secure the seat, and the 3rd is also from Mike's car showing the seat base intended to fit into the notches. This is the most likely way the seatbases were made I have seen yet. It's entirely wooden structure also explains why so little of the original seatbase normally survives (none of the three cars I have has anything left).
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Having seen at least three different styles of both the wood wheel and the wire wheel ones, which size(s) are you looking at duplicating? The smallest 5" inner diameter or the larger 6 5/8" or the third which is somewhere between?
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Thanks a lot for the tip,
that is a well organized internet-site easy to sift through. But, they only provide what I would call machine bolts (standard hex according to the web-site). They are without the "integrated" washer proper wheelbolts have, that prevents the wrench scraping paint off my freshly painted rims. They would also look sort of an aftermarket-addition when exposed as wheel-bolts. The so-called flange head bolts and nuts which have the integrated washer still appears to non-available in 9/16".
Narve
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I am now attempting to include some pictures
This shows the shorter wheelbolt type (9/16" UNF x 1 1/4"), to my knowledge only the lenght differs from the 2" long version, and they both carry same style head, etc. It might also be possible fit machine bolts from the drums inside, and secure with 9/16" wheel nuts from the outside?
This is the wirewheels that fit the shorter bolts:
and this is the one that I do not have a single bolt for:
Anyone have a clue to any source for such bolts?
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A more exact figure of fuel consumption is that the car did average 19 liters of fuel pr 100 km on mixed driving(do not have the table for conversion into mpg, something like 11 mpg?).
Besides being fond of the bulbous shape of 40s Chryslers, I also have learned to appreciate their easiness of driving and reliability. Although only one of the fenders is visible from the driving position!
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The bolts are for wire wheels of the type with the bolts outside the hubcap (those with bolts behind the hubcap are 1 1/4" long, I am looking for those too). Will post an image after the week-end.
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I believe back in the 40s and 50s these cars were known for reliability including an ability for high mileage, and a bit fuel-guzzling. The Fluid Drive combination was supposedly excellent on slippery winter roads.
My own experience after 20000 miles in a 40 NewYorker is also of reliability and fuel-thirst (especially compared to the tank-size). The engine has excellent torque, the overdrive transmission is a treat and will give 70+ mph cruising speed, the Fluid Drive is the only thing denying brisk (for a 60-year old car) acceleration. 110 F outside temperatures does not pose a problem. Rusted 3-piece exhaust manifolds (prolonged standing still) will crack when warmed throughout, and needs to be checked for straightness in order not to develop leaks.
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Have been looking quite a while for flange head wheel bolts 9/16" x 2" UNF thread to fit my 1929 Chrysler, but apparently nobody stocks them. Anyone know whether other cars did have these too, possibly so popular cars that the bolts are being reproduced?
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I have been struggling for years to determine how the front seat of the Series 65 Roadster was attached to the floor. Would it be a wooden platform, or a metal base? Although I have 3 Roadsters, none had the original seats when they arrived. So, is anyone on this forum with a similar car able to provide me pictures or measures?
I made the same quest in WPC Club a few years back, and got some response from members which I believe are active on this forum as well, but unfortunately I believe their cars had another design than mine. As Series 65 was the smallest in the Chrysler line-up with likely a fixed front seat, it is more likely that a DeSoto or Plymouth would be the same than a Series 75 or newer Chrysler - with the exeption of a Series 66 maybe?
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An handsome feature of the 40 Chrysler is it's 5-speed semi-automatic transmission. As Bill-W explains, it compromises a fluid couling, a 3-speed and an automatic overdrive. Will give brisk acceleration for its age if not the coupling slips under power.
For 41 they just blocked the gear-handle from engaging 1st gear (to make it appear a 4-speed like the 6-cyl cars?), but this can easily be removed to give the owner that extra take-away.
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My 40 NewYorker which appeared rather original had a red engine with black accessories when I bought it, which also corresponds with what once was published by the WPC Club if I remember everything correctly.
Parts Manuals for 40 Chrysler are quite frequent on eBay
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I have one rotten spare from a Series 65 Chrysler Roadster, which probably is identical - as I put a Coupe lid on my Roadster. Problem is the cost of freight, would you be happy with measures?