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I know I have said "thanks" a ton of times .. but "THANKS" again. and I will NEED a lot of help - thru this .. Was wondering about the tranny --- does it have a filter? Does it take the regular "tranny fluid"? Just drain it or take the pan off? also .. when I do get to the point that I want to start it will I readily be able to find nuetral? And one more thing .. the boss [my wife and I] are heading to Orlando a week from tomorrow .. is there any car places there that should visit? I love car museums etc . and car shows but didn't know if any were in the area or not. We are just east of Grand Rapids, Michigan !! Gary PS - Now on my next post I am going to show you guys the inside .. but please remember it IS AWFUL !! but ALL THE DASH - Gauges etc are there .. but the seats and lining a like a "rats nest" !! and the windows - door handles etc are in good shape .. GED

Hi guys . Well I got the wheels and tires on [one more to change .. I had to put a 14" on instead of a 15 while I am getting a tube put in one tire down at the gas station. Got all the plugs out -- wow -- were they tight !!! all the porcelain broke except one -- but the not one thread "spun out" .. and they went back in smoothly. [i poured oil mixed with fuel oil on the cylinders] ... It was still cold and I was limited on time [had to get some wood in] so I am going to wait til it is warmer for the radiator and water flush - etc. Going to try to get it off the trailer and into the garage next. HOPE I AM NOT POSTING TOO MUCH HERE .. Gary

Frank No it didn't come with a title .. I got it out of a field by an old barn .. when I picked up the car .. the guy said he never had a title .. No title ... Gary

I am posting the second pic again .. it didn't come thru properly . Gary

I am going to post some images of the engines. Please note the oil on the engine is from me -- the plugs/plug sockets looked a little rusty so I decided to spray penetrating oil and pour oil over the engine --- just to let it soak a little ... probably shouldn't have . .but I thought it would make it easier to pull the plugs etc .. The carb was off and the rag plugged the intake [makes me think the engine was in good running condition when "they" started working on it [?]. Getting wheels and tires on the car has been interesting .. finding out the if the tire is a little "wide" it won't fit up under there!!! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Here are some pics of the engine Thanks! .. Gary

Thanks BVR .. Yes .. I am concerned about the "crud" so pulling the pan .. I think would be a must ... thx Gary

Frank/car guys .. (I generally answer the wrong person so hope I have "Frank" this time <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> I am thinking of [saturday] pulling the plugs out and mixing mostly oil with fuel oil and pouring right on the cylinders .. and letting it soak for a while .. What do you guys think? Gary

The 53 Chrysler Windsor Newport I have appears to be one color. Do you think it was originally 2 colors [2 tone]. [(Jon,Frank,Baron and all):I haven't had a chance to do much with it yet .. it was missing the front wheels and tires and on tire was flat -- so I have been trying to get the wheels and tires on it so I can get it off the trailer] Thanks Gary

Frank [or anyone else]: My wife and I are staying at a friends place in Orlando for a week March 13 thru 20 ... and was just wondering if you knew of any "swap meets" or car shows in that vicinity? I found a "cruise in" in the area .. but was wondering if you knew of something else .. Thanks much Gary

I wanted to add - "Or museums, car museums!!" I know there is a lot of "disney" which is great .. but I love old cars. ANY IDEAS ?? Thanks GED My wife and I are staying at a friends place in Orlando for a week March 13 thru 20 ... I was just wondering if anyone knows about any "swap meets" or car shows in that vicinity - please? I have looked on the web and found a "cruise in" in the area .. but was wondering if anyone knows of something else .. Thanks much Gary

again .. Jon -- a big Thank You ... I spent this evening .. putting on wheels/tires . If you noticed in the pic someone had taken off the front wheels/tires. I put tires .. that I had around here on the front and back tire was flat so changed it .. although I still need a wheel and 2 tires .. which I can get without much difficulty .. I will try the Marvel Mystery oil .. I have used it on some old tractors I have. Thanks . .again .. I really appreciate all the advice .. Gary

This it? http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/ItemB...017752710363906 Thx Gary

Jon Thanks so much .. I will pickup the water pump right away .. [color:"blue"] Do you have one of these 1953 Windsor engines? D .. and believe it or not .. I am trying to go slow on soaking and cleaning the engine .. One question . I have heard of guys filling the engine with fuel oil/oil mix and let it soak .. what do you think? Thx for the 1000th time . Gary

Jon I have not had time or opportunity to do much on the car .. but spray some penetrating oil .. on the lug bolts that do not have tire/wheels ... on them. Could you tell me .. will most 5 bolt Chrysler 15" wheels fit the 1953? Do you know what the cubic inch .. and other dimensions are of the motor [please]? Thanks Gary

Jon -- Wow !! .. thanks so much for the advance ... !! We just had an ice/sleet storm a few days ago . and we were without power ... and just now getting settled back in. and yes .. I do have a digital .. and will try and take some more pics .. It was close to [0] zero this morning .. and I don't have a good place to work on the car at the moment .. but am VERY anxious to see what I have !!! I fully understand it will take a lot of patience ... One thing I do have to get is a water pump .. it is missing .. probably was going to be replaced and did not get put back on .. Thanks again .. .and I will now keep checking the discussion board .. I can't believe the help on this discussion board !! Gary

wow! Thanks so much !! How helpful !! I have a few antique tractors - and the year as well is determined the exact same way ... within a segment of sequencial numbers. Makes perfect sense. Do you have any idea what the number on the firewall is? [26 01 18 08 01 53 1 ] Irrelevant? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Thanks again .. Gary

I have found two numbers on my Chrysler but the "vin lookup" won't take either. Which one do you think is the vin [please]? On inside of driver door vehicle ID. = 71017014 Or On Firewall = 26 01 18 08 01 53 1 Thanks again .. [sorry for all the questions but this has me puzzled]. Gary

Thanks .. I will go to Google and see if I can find the site. I appreciate any help ... I was hoping the vin # on the firewall would work .. but it may be too old a car huh? Thanks again Gary

I found this number on the fire wall but still can't get vin id to accept it .. 2601180801531 body # 2381 Any ideas from anyone .. Thanks much .. Gary

Hi again .. I am trying to run the vin number on the Chrysler I got of # 71017014 and it keeps saying incorrect number .. but it is plainly the number on the little metal plate on the inside of the drivers door [side]. Any suggestions for a rooky? [please]. Thanks much Gary

Jon .. it is not called a "New Yorker" though right? Windsor instead? Thanks Gary

Thanks so much Jon. How did you know it was 53? I am not sure why he told me it was a 46. I can't believe it has nearly NO rust .. a little on the rocker panel .. but that it is .. The hood or trunk .. are dent free -- "how can that be after nearly 60 years?" <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Thanks again much .. I am very excited about this old car ... I have wanted one for a long time .. and happen to stubble onto this one ... I have been watching it for quite while .. in a field .. near a swamp .. Again .. I can't tell you how excited I am .. Gary gtractor@iserv.net

Hi Don't know what I've got. 1946 Chrysler Windsor 2 Door HardTop The person I bought it from says it is a 1946. Says Chrysler Windsor [Newport]. It was in a field .... nearly in a swamp .. but is still in unbelievable shape. Only one small broken window. I can't believe it is not rusted thru .. in fact it has very little rust and no big dents. (leaves on the hood not rust). Is it possible to send a pic to someone and have someone tell me what year - etc .. they think it is .. (I can't find a 1946 HardTop online anywhere). Thanks much .. gtractor@iserv.net