1929Chrysler

Buy, buy, buy...Have you tried Jay Asstheimer? He is a great source for Chrysler parts and a great guy to boot. I actually bought a wheel puller from him this weekend. He can be reached at astheime@ptd.net. Tell him Dan Pajestka sent you Dan

Being both a plumber and an owner of a 1929 Chrysler I have often wondered about this subject. The original brake fittings on my Chrysler are solid brass yet the brake lines are steel. Any plumber knows that two dissimilar metals cause corrosion when in contact with one another over a long period of time. I did not know that the original lines were made of copper. Any comments out there about steel lines coming in contact with brass over a many number of years?? Possible danger?? Thanks Dan 1929 Chrysler Model 65

I just purchased new tires and tubes for my '29 Chrysler and need advise on the best way to install them onto the rims. I've been told I need a rim splitter to curve the rim "inward" to allow enough room to slide a tire on. I hope I'm using the right term when I say "split rim" The best description I can give is that there is a split in the rim going width wise aprox.5 inches across and there appears to be a place near the split where you can place a tool (assuming the rim splitter)to pull the rim inward away from the tire. I was also given the advise to take it to a truck stop and they could mount them. My biggest concern is that I would either like to get them painted, powder coated or plated (possibly cadmium) and I am afraid that the finish will get nicked or chipped in the process of mounting. Please advise me on what you think should be done and how to do it. Thank You Dan Pajestka

I don't know if I'm using the proper term when I say split rim but the best way for me to describe it is there is a seperation in the rim going width wise aprox. 5 inches across and there is a notch where a tool goes that I have been told is for a rim splitter. It looks as though the tool would buckle the rim inward in order to give enough room for a tire to be put on. Thanks for the input!

I have just purchased tires for my '29 Chrysler which have an 18" split rim. I need advise on the best way to install them. I understand that you would probably need a rim splitter. I have even heard suggestions about taking them to a truck stop. My main concern is that I would like to get the rims either painted or powder coated first before the instalation of the tires and I am concerned about nicking the finish. Is cadmium plating a good option? Any input on this subject would be very much appreciated. Thank You Dan Pajestka

It looks like the exact same sending unit in my '29 Chrysler. There is a local company her in Cleveland that restores gauges and sending units that did mine. The name escapes me at this moment but e-mail me to remind me and I will find you the info. They put all modern components in without compromising the "original" look for around $120. Dan Pajestka dspalber@yahoo.com

I made repairs to my water jacket covers for the model 65. If your price is resonable, I may be interested in a new set. Thank You Dan Pajestka dspalber@yahoo.com

Hi Pete, I think if anybody can help you it would be The John Wolf & Co. They Restore Auto and aircraft gauges, fuel sending units, vacuum fuel pumps and a variety of other services. I personally toured their facility and was very impressed. There is no doubt if they can't help you they will point you in the right direction. John Wolf & Co. 36420 Biltmore Place Unit 1 Willoughby, Ohio 44094 440-942-0083 e-mail johnwolfco@aol.com www.tempman.qpg.com or: www.johnwolfco.co.com Please let me know if they are able to help! Thank You Dan Pajestka 1929 Chrysler model 65

Hi there, I'm hoping some one out there can help me. I'm looking for the correct engine color on my 1929 Chrysler model 65. I've been given different opinions but no concrete answer. PLEASE HELP!!! Dan dsp671@msn.com 440-885-8707

Hi there, Does anyone have information on where I can find the correct engine color for a 1929 Chrysler model 65? Any help would be much appreciated! Dan dsp671@msn.com 440-885-8707

I am located in Cleveland, Ohio. Dan dsp671@msn.com 440-885-8707

Just a thank you to every one who responded to my question. I learned a lot. I took your advise and looked around long and hard to find the smallest over size Plymouth piston I could find and I found them. .010 oversize. Where you ask?? NAPA Auto Parts of all places! I talked it over with my mechanic and he agreed. So my question has been answered. Yes, to a very small degree, I will machine! When I become more computer literate I will post pictures of my car as I have been taking lots of snaps thru the restoration. Thanks Again! Dan Pajestka dsp671@msn.com 440-885-8707 1929 Chrysler model 65

We can't sneak anything past you Frank!! Your absolutely right. The pistons are aluminum. In my research I found that the '29 Chrysler 65,'30 Chrysler CU6?,'30 Desoto CK6 (early), Dodge truck '29-31 6F40-42 F60-62 6cyl. all take the same 3 1/8" piston. You beat me to the punch on the Plymouth pistons. When I told my mechanic the cost of replacement pistons, he recommended '33-41 Plymouth pistons. There is only a .010 difference between the center of the connecting pin to the top of the piston. The biggest difference is the circumference of the connecting pin. Which is .050. Since the Plymouth pin is larger than the Chrysler, it would seem easier to machine the connecting rods larger to accomodate the Plymouth pin. I have heard from a few people that if you just put new rings and pistons back into a block without any "work" on the cylinders the new rings will not seal properly. What does this mean????? On the cylinders, there is a .002 to .005 taper from top to bottom. Since I have to purchase new pistons and rings any way it only makes sense to me to spend a little extra money and have it bored out to .020 and be done with it. Let me know if you disagree and why. Dan

The piston rings are very strange. 2 rings actually sit in one slot together on the piston. They have a special v shape that matches the groove on the piston. I learn a lot from you guys! The lighter aluminum pistons make perfect sense! With .005 wear on the cylinder wall, would you go up .020?? Excuse my lack of terminology. When you say re-lap the valves is that the same to say re-seat? Dan

I have a complete 1941 Plymouth engine and transmission that was rebuilt a few years back. Does anyone have an opinion on where to post "for sale". Dan

The pistons are being replaced for 2 reasons. First and most important, one of the rings are broken and there are no old style replacement rings available. Secondly, I am under the impression that there are modern pistons and rings available that will give better performance??? Which brings me to my second question.. I have found replacement pistons available from Egge for an arm and a leg. According to my Hollander interchange manual, 1933 to '41 Plymouth pistons will fit the '29 Chrsler model65 engine provided there is some "work" done to the connecting rods to get them to fit. Not to mention I hear there are 4 rings on the Plymouth piston as opposed to 3 on the Chrysler giving better performance. Any input on the piston issue and leads on where to get replacements are much appreciated!! Dan

I am in the process of having my 1929 Chrysler engine, model 65 rebuilt. The gentleman doing the overhaul comes highly referenced by many people as he specialized in only pre 1940 vehicles in his shop before his retirement. Upon disassembly, he informed me that the engine appears to have very low mileage with only .005 wear on the cylinders. The babbit bearings also appear to be in very good condition. He wants to put modern pistons and rings in it to which I agree, but he does not believe we need to do any machining on the valves or cylinders since I only plan on driving it between 500 and 1000 miles a year. The problem I have with this is that this car is a family heirlom and I plan on passing it on to my son. Say 35 years from now and 30,000 miles later the engine needs a major overhaul.From what I've heard, modern mechanics are basically clueless on engines with babbit bearings. Shouldn't I take advantage of this gentlemans' knowledge on this engine and have the whole thing done now while I have the chance?? Dan 1929 Chrysler model 65 dsp671@msn.com