Ron Lawson
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Is that a late 50's roundy in the backround
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8 hours ago, gundog99 said:
Fantastic. If you have the time would you make me a crank hole cover?
Will not be able to for a while as I have heaps on my plate to do Terry's cover and your posts have been on the back burner for ages and I had to get them out of the way so that I can concentrate on the Senior windscreen frame I find it a distraction when I have made a commitment to do something for someone and 3 months later it's still not done Don't fret mate some times a miracle can happen
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Good luck Matt Hope you can get your foot in the door and get the old tart registered
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3 hours ago, Mattml430 said:
Nothing gets passed you Ron. It’s a bit like the Buick mate can’t get to the end of it quick enough.
True that Matt Said I would fix their stuff ups so I have no choice Oh well it's more shed money as the bride calls nit He wont have any change out of 1500 by the time I am finished Maybe a bit more Depends on his attitude
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I see you still have your Italian Love Affair there in the backround
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The thermostat that fits my 2249 Senior is a 160 deg unit
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Richard I made new running boards for my Senior Not having the facilities to do that double fold I made up the 4 sections and the spot welded them together
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I have a 29 DeSoto Roadster with the insert at the bottom I have not started restoring this car yet but that piece on mine looks like cast alluminium
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Hey Matt its good to see a bench like mine Stuff all spread out so you can see it The blue looks good
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3 hours ago, Writer Jon said:
I also check my secondary wire resistances and note them in my maintenance log. I forgot to mention that there are occasionally bad runs of plug wires (ask me how I know), and these can also give you a unplanned troubleshooting exercise, though independent of what type of primary system (points or electronic) you're using. I've had a new Bosch plug wire resistance triple in nine months, also had a Delco wire go bad within a year. It's easy to check the wire resistances when everything is disconnected for spark plug changes/compression tests at tune-up time.
So there's a few more items on the automotive endangered species list, spark plug wires (now replaced by coil-on-plug ignition) and tune-ups.
Are you using modern plug leads or the old wire leads?
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Gosh Cobber that's terrible news WE from Down Under that have followed your journey of Daphne's restoration wish you a speedy recovery Shingles alone are horrible things to experience So painful I can sympathise with you with the tiredness and lack of get up and go as I have contracted Ross River Virus for the second time The last being in the early 80s It is carried by mosquitos and they have been in plague proportions in our area this year Take care and get well my friend
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On 3/17/2021 at 4:13 PM, Mattml430 said:
Made a start on my new longer range fuel tank. Jude wasn’t impressed with a jerry can between her feet when we went for a drive the other day. I’ve increased its size to 68litres from 54litres. Making it out of stainless steel and fitting 2 baffles into it.
The original has been open to the elements for to many years.
Hey Cobber I notice that you put the end plates in the right way up
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9 minutes ago, Mattml430 said:
Don’t know if this will work but here’s the first drive around the yard.
everything seems to work so far.
Matt you look like a little kid in his first pedal car A DB Victory Sports Roadster of course Mate I am so happy for you Jude Sounded tickled pink as well taking the video Congratulations cobber we are proud of you
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Well mate you are almost there Makes my effort with the Senior look silly Taken me 40 years and you 18 months You need to give yourself a big pat on the back SHE LOOKS BEAUTIFUL Congratulations on a restoration done well and well done
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6 hours ago, Mattml430 said:
I’ve bought the white walls for the other 2 cars from there but I don’t remember them being so expensive. Probably because I had to buy 6 this time.
Matt When I bought the tyres for my car and they were supposed to be black walls (I got them for B/W price) the fella told me then that the next lot of B/Ws would be more expensive than the then current price for white walls There was a huge price hike around that time Plus the $ conversion was not in our favour
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1 hour ago, Mattml430 said:
They are BF Goodrich 550-19 WWalls
had to take out a 2nd Morgage to buy them.
As long as you didn't need bridging finance mate That's the killer
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Mate your unbelievable She loos the grouse
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Start in the center and tighten in a clockwise direction Do this in 3 stages 15, 30 and 45 ft lbs Don't over engineer these old cars as they were made fairly simple because people those days were not as smart about mechanics as we are today One only has to look at they way some of then were repaired to realize this
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1 hour ago, Mattml430 said:
Set number one piston to top dead centre and on the firing stroke and then place the flywheel in so the timing marks on the flywheel line up with the pointer on the bell housing.
then your bolt hole will be within koowee!!Matt You will have to explain a koowee
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How are you NOT going to chip that paint fitting the split ring mate They look to nice to scratch
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11 minutes ago, Mattml430 said:
They tell me it will be worth around $80k. I wouldn’t give them $80 for it. They’re a terribly built car. Feel free to shoot me if I am seen in it.
Bang , Bugger I Missed and that was the only slug that I had
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She looks fantastic mate. it is a special feeling when all of the parts that have been stored away put back together and they become one again as Doug said pat yourself on the back and have a relaxing day working on the Lancia hahaha
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hopefully you haven't got oil leaking from the rear main bearing into the clutch
Sorry I have a Senior with a single plat set up so I am unable to advise you
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Matt don't be to hard on yourself The Brothers Dodge have been watching over you There is a DA on the Chrysler for sale posts Mentioned that the luggage rack might be what you are looking for Most probably won't separate it from the car Any ways you have got this one over here Won't be as expensive By the way she is looking rather dapper there old boy
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Aussie 1930 Chrysler 66 Tourer Restoration.
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A very close friend of mine has one as well His is a four speed column change They are a very well built car