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Finally!! --- I found this on the engine by the generator I found these #'s 053-21501 Just wondering if they mean anything? Wow -- you really have a list of cars!!! How awesome !! Thanks for advice !! Gary

Thanks for the tip on the site !! I love it !!! it is awesome !!! Was browsing and saw your recommendation and checked it out ---- I WILL GO BACK again and again .. Thanks

Jay .. I have never heard that before .. but makes sense ... I don't think my engine has an oil filter ... I imagine I should use non detergent oil .. if I get it to run .. Thanks so much for your input .. I sincerely appreciate it .. Gary

Hi Curious on the type of oil. What did you decide to put in the Chrysler -- detergent or non detergent oil? Thanks I recently got a 53 Chrysler [haven't gotten the engine free yet but working on it .. it is soaking BP Blaster and fuel oil .. But was wondering what is used in them .. Thanks Gary

I love the bike and the story!! Gary

Hey .. I enjoyed the story about the 53 Chrysler ! I have one -- not running -- in the yard that I am going have to fix !! Thanks for the story and laughs !! Gary

Am curious. I have 53 Chrysler too and the front wheels are locked up. How did you get yours "unlocked"? Thanks much Gary

BVR and all .. ..well I am back to square one -- and GLAD !! I really didn't want to get rid of the car --- but thought it was over my head. I couldn't get much out of it on ebay SO I didn't sell it .. and now I am really glad ... I am going to TRY to fix it up always wanted an old car --- anyway .. not much invested so .. I am going to give a try --- and if the engine happens to be bad -- I am going to put a good Ford 361 engine and tranny from a large truck that I have [it runs good]. These numbers are stamped on the engine of the 53 Chrysler ; On the engine by the generator I found these #'s 053 - 21501 [and it says "SPIT FIRE" cast in - on top of the flathead] Does this mean something specific? I am thinking of taking the radiator out and the front piece that the radiator is attached to and pulling the engine --- then I have all the room I want to work on it .. doesn't look as complicated as the new engines [although this type of thing is always a challenge] .. Gary

Hi guys .. Well -- I DID NOT want to do this but I have to -- I am just no mechanic I have posted my Chrysler Windsor Newport on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4635465015 Thanks so much for all your help. If you know someone who is interested I would appreciate you passing it on. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Thx Gary

Hi guys .. Well .. I am not sure .. I am going to do this but I am considering NOT restoring the Chrysler. It is just a over my head -- financially and experience wise too .. I am not a mechanic at all and am really limited for tools .. I REALLY wanted a Vintage car .. but I think I better get one that at least runs and only needs surface repairs .. I am "thinking" -- still just "thinking" of really cleaning up this car ... and selling it .. but don't know where in the world I would advertise it? Any suggestions ? Throwing in the towel in Michigan [kinda, until I find something I can manage, and I guarantee I will be looking!!). Gary

.. actually I agree .... I have debating on my own words <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> !! I just want to "fix" it up ... not make it "mint" !! I have backed out on the idea of removing the body .. thanks GED

guys .. question: What would it take to take the body off the frame [leaving engine/tranny etc]? More time than it's worth? The inside is trashed ... and will have to be basically replaced .. the dash is actually "unhooked" now .. I understand I would have to take the fenders, hood, trunk, [don't know if the back fenders would come off] ... I thought I could actually work on the engine - etc . everything better and the body work would be easier too What do you think? [please] GED

No .. I don't know .. but I may just find out .. Sounds like a good idea .. to unhook the shifter .. will do this weekend. I could move the linkage to the tranny pretty well -- so it doesn't seem to be bound inside .. I just am not sure what position puts it into nuetral .. but I will do the only thing I can do ... KEEP TRYING !! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Thanks much .. Have a great week .. Gary

Frank and all -- .. jacked the rear-end up and turned the back wheels - both ways .. turned free .. to the tranny -- but I still couldn't get it into nuetral. I tried to move the linkage on the left rear side of engine - on transmission. I moved them some .. don't really know if the clutch is working or not .. but the shifter inside is still "frozen" ... I was afraid I would break off the shifter .. Saw the "drum" on the back of the tranny .. the parking brake is definitely not on. Going to wait til one of my boys are over and see if while they move the wheels back and forth .. I will try and move it out of "D" .... Any suggestions .. Thanks guys Gary

Thanks -- I will check the e-brake - hope the brakes aren't stuck .. but wouldn't don't it.. .. we just got back from vacation and back to work .. and it is still cold out [but I am getting an-zy] ... Just curious - I am assuming it has to be in "nuetral" position to start? thx Gary

BVR ... I can't seem to get the shifter to go into "nuetral" .. [it is in the drive position]. I don't want to force it -- so I think I will jack [and block] the back wheels off the ground [actually I am trying to get it into nuetral so I can move it off the trailer. And then eventually try to start it.] --- so I can "toggle" the shifter slightly .. if you know what I mean .. to see if I can get it into nuetral. When I do get ready to try and see if the starter will turn it over -- it is 6 volts isn't it and it has a positive ground? Any comments or ideas -- welcome !! Thanks Gary

Ron That is neat .. I am glad to hear that .. We are going to go Saturday and maybe Thursday to see if we can see a few Choppers I built a "Farmers Choppper" this last summer [took 2 old bike frames and a 17.5hp Briggs Twin Cyl engine on a riding lawn mower and made a "Farmers Chopper"] [i know it is not a real chopper but I wanted to do something different and cheap!] My wife and I will be there Saturday at least .. [my wife dresses much like an Amish lady -- and I am big for my age <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> about 5'7" [big for my age:)] .. we would be glad to meet ya .. Do you stop by any particular place - we would take much of your time .. or anything .. but would love to say "howdy" ... Don't know of any neat Flea Markets in the area do you? THX Gary

<img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> I am replying to my own post ... but I did find a "Cruise-In" In a place called "Old Town" in Kissimmee, Florida on the Friday and Saturday evenings that we are in Orlando -- has anyone been there? Pretty good? It says there are more than 350 1973 or older cars in the Cruise .. Gary

Thanks When I get closer to the time to do this (and it warms up a little here) I will take a few pics .. and post them. Gary

Frank/Jon Again .. a big thank u for the info !!! What would you suggest I do first to the tranny as far as "if it is by chance okay - what fluid/oil do I change or what? i.e., is there a drain plug on the transmission that I take out and drain the fluid -- or when I drain the crankcase oil will that empty the tranny oil too? What priority precaution should I take with the tranny ? also .. how do I know it is nuetral when I try to start it the first time [long way down the road yet but just wanted to know]. Thanks again .. Gary

BVR Here are the pedals (remember animals lived on the inside in field) BIG JOB!! Pic attached

BVR Here is the shifter and I will upload the pedals next .. Gary

BVR your 50' Imperal is awesome!! Thanks for the pic .. (looks like I have tons of work !!) ... Wonder if there is a site of original colors of the 50's Chryslers --- mine appears to be a one color -- black ... but I like the two tone .. Could it be possible that that with A LOT of TLC -- that the engine and tranny will actually run? I know I have worked with old tractors .. and it is not unusual at all for an old engine that has set for years .. with a descent mag's or points .. etc ... they actually "start right up" ... I can only - hope - dream .. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Gary

BVR To begin with .. it has a "clutch" but the shifter is on the column and the indicators on the steering column looks like an automatic. Sound familiar? Gary

The inside -- don't disown me !! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />