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Thans for the info guys.... it sort of headed where i thought that it would. My car does have a torque tube drive shaft, so my options are limited. I'm going to install a tach and see where that goes. Thanks again...

My 31 Commander is close to "Hitting the Road"...finally. My 19"wire wheels had spokes that were bent, broken, or were badly pitted. I went with a custom option that was only available with 18" wheels. Big Mistake...???? Max speed is 30 to 35 MPH on recent test drives. Does anyone know of a 4-speed transmission option, or different rear end that may help at least get up to 50 MPH..... Or should I just live with 30 MPH. Looking for ideas.... Thanks

Looking for 1 more. Any help is greatly appreciated.

We have the book and see where the spring should sit, but it doesn't stay. Is it possible that the spring is too weak to hold itself in place?

It looks like I have the same transmission. Apparently there is a spring and retainer that lift the shifter as you go from 1st gear to 2nd. The retainer isn't holding it in place, or something is missing? As you move the shifter from 1st to 2nd, the bottom of the shifter drops, and it won't slide to the other planetary gear. Marking on the top of my case is T-75-148 Marking on right side of trans case is T-75-1 W-G-C (The "W-G-C" have dirt built up and is at an awkward spot, so it's difficult to tell whether they are the letter "C" or "G") I'll send you a PM to work out any details. Thanks for the help.

In the picture of the wheel that 32Rockne posted, you can see the dust cap for the bearing..... If anyone has 2 of those available, please let me know. Looking for 2 3/4" Diameter. THanks

Nice... I'm going to the shop Monday AM. I'll get the numbers and send you a message. Thanks

We're getting closer to getting the Commander back on the road. Ran into a hiccup. The car is really having trouble shifting into 2nd gear. Took the cover off and nothing is obviously broken. (There is play/slop in the movement) Any ideas for common issues...or anyone have a possible replacement transmission (or parts)? 31 Commander Model 70.

Mine has a 2 3/4" diameter with female threads. This is covered by the center hub cap for the wire wheel. Earlier cars had the dust cap as the hub cap and had the "S" stamp. @Tom Devoe - That is REALLY close, but I believe that it is too narrow. I'm forwarding the ad to the repair shop and having them double check the diameter. Thanks to both of you for the help. I'll take all that I can get. Jim

Still looking for the threaded wheel bearing dust cap. I think that it is part # 157814. Any help or leads would be GREATLY appreciated.

Looking for the threaded dust cover (cap) for the wheel hubs. Parts book shows part # 157814 - Wire Wheel. Anyone know where I can find 2? Thanks

THAT'S IT !!! Thank You Studerex !!! I didn't realize the real purpose of the eccentrics. I thought that they were more of a retainer. Once we loosened them and made adjustments, everything works as it should. This forum is the absolute best.... Hopefully we will have the car on the road by early Summer. Thanks Again

Thanks for the different ideas. The brake shoes were re-lined and the bearings are new. Everything else is original from this car. The shop was planning on trying the chalk markings to see where the contact is being made. I'll find the results tomorrow. I believe that they already tried switching from left to right and got the same result. Just to confirm... are the front and back brakes interchangeable?

I am really close to completing my 31 Commander project. We have a strange situation on the front brake assembly. Everything appears to be placed correctly, but when we put the drum on and finger tighten the castle nut, the wheel binds up tightly and can't be turned. If the brake shoes are not put in the assembly, and the drum is installed, it will turn freely. There are no signs of the brake shoes hitting the drum. We can even see a gap when you look through the adjustment hole. Pictures are attached. Does anyone see what I am missing?

Looking for dust caps for the front wheel bearings on my 1931 Model 70 Commander. Threaded inside opening - 2 3/4" inner diameter. Also looking for front shocks. Thank You