Landman

That carb was on the engine of the parts car I bought. It was rebuilt by a person in Toronto who does just that. I couldn't tell you about the jets. As far as the choke, it certainly speeds things up when I first start the car, almost like a fast idle when pulled out about 1". I've never tried pulling it out at 40mph. Something to try.

That's great Don. You can drive the 57 while you work on the 39. Then you won't feel rushed and take your time. You can always do things to the 57 as you go while driving it. Have fun, keep us posted!

Wow, thank you Ply33. I have a cousin who is a mechanic and who goes back to points & carbs. I'll ask him to help me with all this.

Someone just told me it could be weak valve springs. That could be as I reused the old ones.

All I can say is that it moves when we apply throttle, Whether it does it right or far enough, or fast enough, I haven't a clue.

The gear ratio is 4.10:1. According to the good people at VCCA, it should cruise at 45 not be flat out.

Re: the miss at 40-45 mph, someone suggested changing the condenser. Did that. No difference. Will change cap, rotor and points too as I got the whole kit. It might be something with the carb. Took it in to get the toe-in adjusted. The machine doesn't clear the fenders. He measured it by hand, 1/4 to 3/8. I'll try to bring it to 1/8. He did balance the wheels though. One of them took a 5 oz. weight.

Finally got around to installing the carpet. With the help of a photo a friend sent of his, I punched out all the holes and cut all the slits. Installed the black rubber strips along the seat sides with carpet tape. Looks OK. Went for another ride. Still doesn't want to go faster tan 40-45. It starts missing at 40 and tops off at 45. Someone at VCCA suggested I replace the condenser. Will try that next. I posted a few pictures I too last week as well.

Chad, once you have located your body mounts, measure from that point on the body to the middle of the wheel opening and transfer that to your frame using the corresponding body mount on the frame as a starting point. If you are looking for the center of the wheel opening on the body , I would check if the wheel well is symmetrical then just find the centre. If it isn't, you may have to add a fender to narrow it down. Hope this makes sense.

Yesterday we had a rain shower that dumped a couple of inches. Hadn't seen that in a long time. Received the carpet kit. It has only one hole, however the other ones are marked at the back. Mr. Trimacar, if you see this, how do you suggest I go about slitting for the steering column and the pedals? The pedals aren't removable from their shaft. Of course, everyone else can guide me with this as well. :confused:

Its a nice feeling when something fits right off the bat isn't it?

I thinks chrome looks better anyway.

Working out these logistics problems is half the fun. I had dollies for everything.

Today is an anniversary of sorts, I reached the milestone of 100 miles and it looks like we solved the hard starting when hot problem. It was the starter all along. Next is refining the adjustments in the steering, getting a balancing and alignment and try and figure out why it seems to want to top off at 45. It should cruise at 45, not be flat out.

I vote for the square pads. That's quite the shine job on the grille shell. Is that nickel John?

Am I the only one who can't open the attachments?

Today I visited a local collector who just brought back some T-Birds from Florida. He has a 55, 56, and two 57's, one of which has the 2-4bbl option. While I was there I looked at some Keiser candy. Also, a nice 1959 Ford which belonged to the man who owned the store where we bought our 45's when we were in high school.

Chuck, that museum is full of original, unrestored cars. the core of the collection came from one man who donated his entire collection. I think that's why some of them may not be for sale. I know they've sold duplicates in the past. Here's a link to their site:Manitoba Antique Automobile Museum - Old Cars in Manitoba Canada

Scott, it is well on its way to becoming very "straight". And anyone who pays attention, can see it took a lot of work. Judging by the marks on the drive, it made many many trips. to the work area.

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Scott, beautiful, meticulous work. I wish I had seen this before doing mine. It would have been a lot neater and easier on the painter.

What other Pontiac or GM cars would have the same floor pans?

This is another one that I had seen out West that had turned my crank. However it is in a museum and likely not for sale. But this one would be a real cream puff.

Dave, that brownish metal brings back memories of rust dust. All kidding aside, it looks mostly there. How much of the hardware is missing? Is there good club support for the Moon? I don't recall ever having seen one in the flesh. Plenty of fun ahead. Be sure to keep everything posted.