Mpgp1999

I thought I should share with you guys some photos from the last year. Since owning this car I have put over 12,000 miles on it. Much of it was not in nice weather.

After I am done I could probably open up my own shop and do that for a living. I could specialize an off frame restorations of pre war cars.

Sounds like a plan. I will need A lot of acetylene Metal wire brazing wire and lead. I will have to get a refrigerator for the beer.

What antique frame tools are needed. I am going to try to repair as much as possible.

Damn it.

It’s just that I have been working on it every day for at least an hour. It’s painful

Do you know anyone who specializes in frame straightening. Most of the skills required to repair this car have gone the way of the dodo.

I was very upset because I was on my way to a car show and I had just repainted it with the proper paint and it was the first car show of the season.

My folks are coming to help. I will hear from the insurance company on Monday and figure out how to get this car back on the road as quickly as possible.

Fortunately It was made when cars can be repaired. The damage is not too bad. I’m sure it will be better than ever by summer end

Hello I write this from the ER. today I was in a collision in my 1926 dodge. I was T boned at 55 on the passenger. My injuries are minor and will heal. That is not my concern. My pride and joy hand been destroyed. Have been working on the car every day for over a decade. I am looking for parts. Money is no object. I will find a summer job. I located in Hamilton NY. I have hagerty. A front axle is needed. The frame appears bent. I was in the process of painting it. With nitrocellulose lacquer. I even got lead poisoning by leading and sanding the fenders. I have been very distraught. Do those of you who don’t know I try to drive this car as often as possible. I have put over 12k miles on it. I was on my way to a car show. thank you for your help. Sincerely Matthew

Darn. I am not sure I have not taken it out. Can it be removed without removing the transmission top.

Which one

I recently learned that because I started working at an antique automotive restoration shop. They specialize in early brass cars and nickel. I have learned a lot. Because I am beginning to work on other peoples antique cars I figured that I need to get my car in perfect running condition. Why would you trust me to fix your antique car for 70 bucks an hour when I can’t fix my own.

At 55 I can not see my hands on the steering wheel. It vibrates that much. They just look like a blur. I also have to re touque the head. It comes loose a bit every few months. But I drive this car well over 5000 miles a year.

Any updates. I am having the same problem.

It appears I have a new issue. The speedometer cable is not turning. There is a problem with the transmission speedometer linkage.

When turning the speedometer shaft by hand I can hear it grabbing the dial and it becomes stuck to the magnet, by friction and pressure.

I was having trouble with the miles. I figured it out. I punched the odometer shaft out and turned the numbers by hand. It was at 76k so it did not take more than 15 or 20 minutes to do. All Solved. NEW ISSUE: The speedometer gets pegged at the max speed with just turning it by hand

The problem I am having is the magnet is in contact with the rotating speed display. Sand it? Graphite as a lubricant?

Considering this is a junked speedometer. If the mileage was true it would be different. My speedometer has not been connected for as long as I’ve had it.

Hello I am trying to service and reset my speedometer. It began working erratically. I removed it and cleaned it, and applied some oil to the shaft. I am not sure how to roll the odometer to zero.

Thanks