jackofalltrades70 Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 Repeat four times, and looking much better! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) Still have to install fender skirts, but tires are all washed up and look fantastic! Cannot wait to drive this evening! Edited August 5, 2018 by jackofalltrades70 (see edit history) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 Reporting back. WOW! What a difference from the old bias ply tires to the Diamondback radials. Ride was 100% better. Took small potholes and bumps in the road like they almost werent there. Nice straight line down the road. I definitely feel as though my money was VERY well spent! 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Weather changing and still so much rain! Haven’t had the car out, but still working hard regardless. ? 15 years ago when I build the garage, i never taped and finished the sheetrock. So, have been taking down shelves, re-organizing, mudding and painting my way around the garage. It is amazing how much “stuff” we accumulate. Been throwing out a lot of stuff that was out of date, or was for reference during my build and long forgotten about. Also, listed a few things for sale here and there. Matt 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Also, was able to score this just the other day. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 A little bit of automotive art to the walls. Will not be adding any shelves on the walls. Two garage cabinets along the side walls and the green caninets will be painted white later. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Very nice, Matt! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 17, 2019 Author Share Posted July 17, 2019 So, haven’t reported anything in my convertible in awhile. Been driving the hell out of it. So, this Sunday, the 21st, is our AACA region meet and will have the car on the field for the first time this year. All of the hydraulic cylinders and lines have been replaced, the valves rebuilt and a rebuilt Moraine pump. So, yesterday, my son helped me mount the pump under the fender, I wired it up and tested function before filling with atf. Filled with atf and cycled the top up, and back down. HOW EXCITING! Next was to try to see if the windows would work. The drivers window cycled up about 1/4 of the travel, so I let it down and tried again. The second time it went 1/2 way up. So, I checked the reservoir and tried one more time and the top valve blew out the seal and drenched under the dash and the carpet. Pulled out the carpet and took to the carwash to wash all of the atf out of the carpet. Left outside in the sun all day to dry.. Will take out the valve to see what happened and see how much pressure the pump was pushing. Supposedly, the pressure was set by the rebuilder, and the top worked well. Hopefully is just a failure in the valve. More to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 22 minutes ago, jackofalltrades70 said: So, haven’t reported anything in my convertible in awhile. Been driving the hell out of it. So, this Sunday, the 21st, is our AACA region meet and will have the car on the field for the first time this year. All of the hydraulic cylinders and lines have been replaced, the valves rebuilt and a rebuilt Moraine pump. So, yesterday, my son helped me mount the pump under the fender, I wired it up and tested function before filling with atf. Filled with atf and cycled the top up, and back down. HOW EXCITING! Next was to try to see if the windows would work. The drivers window cycled up about 1/4 of the travel, so I let it down and tried again. The second time it went 1/2 way up. So, I checked the reservoir and tried one more time and the top valve blew out the seal and drenched under the dash and the carpet. Pulled out the carpet and took to the carwash to wash all of the atf out of the carpet. Left outside in the sun all day to dry.. Will take out the valve to see what happened and see how much pressure the pump was pushing. Supposedly, the pressure was set by the rebuilder, and the top worked well. Hopefully is just a failure in the valve. More to come You'll figure it out, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 Was revising my pictures and this one definitely has to go in this thread. This, my friends, is what it is all about for me. Owning a 40’s Buick convertible is like nothing else. My wife’s expression says it all. Matt 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 24, 2019 Author Share Posted July 24, 2019 So, pullet the top valve out of the car and disassembled. The bakelite base that bolts to the aluminum valve base is cracked. Not sure if this part was replaced when rebuilt, or if the old bakelite was reused. Will call hydro lectric this afternoon to see what my options are. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 After talking with Hydro E Lectric, the bakelite was reused, and not replaced because it looked ok. So, I asked it replacements are available, but they are currently out of stock. My name is on the list for a replacement. Meanwhile, I found another valve in my spares that the bakelite is not cracked on. So, I have everything to check the pump pressure with and will do so tonight. Will have to disassemble this other valve, clean and inspect for cracks after I return from vacation. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 26, 2019 Share Posted July 26, 2019 1 hour ago, jackofalltrades70 said: After talking with Hydro E Lectric, the bakelite was reused, and not replaced because it looked ok. So, I asked it replacements are available, but they are currently out of stock. My name is on the list for a replacement. Meanwhile, I found another valve in my spares that the bakelite is not cracked on. So, I have everything to check the pump pressure with and will do so tonight. Will have to disassemble this other valve, clean and inspect for cracks after I return from vacation. Matt Could this be scanned and 3-D printed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 26, 2019 Author Share Posted July 26, 2019 I would imagine it could be. I have seen other parts, more intricate made with that process. If they (hydo e lectric) will have parts soon, I see no reason to reinvent the wheel over again. Thanks Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 So, removed the pressure line and hooked up a gage dead heading the pressure to check full pressure on the pump. Had a steady 255-260 psi which should be well within the range of the system. I will try lowering somewhere between 220-230 psi when I return from vacation. Then I will revise the other valve I have and swap some parts around and try again. Matt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortunateson Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Keep those pics coming. Any news on the inner rocker? Lawrence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 I guess I can post this here as I won this award because of the car. Tonight was the Scranton AACA installation banquet for officers and I was awarded The Roy Clark Award. Felt a frog in my throat. I feel so proud to have my name on this trophy among many others. Matt 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Wow! Been a Long time since I posted about the car. I promised myself that this year, the top, windows and all would work with the hydraulics. I first started with the drivers door. Re- aligned the window frame, installed all of the glass wipers on the door sills and managed to make it go up and down. Three days later, I finally was happy with my adjustments that I put the panel back on the door and moved on to the passenger side. Same thing and three days later. I also noticed that the drivers rear quarter window was hanging on the convertible top as I rolled it up. Another good reason for having all of the shop manuals for a car. One quick adjustment in the back and presto magico proper clearance. There is only one thing left to do with the quarter windows and that is the seals that mount to the top. 4 parts cars to put mine together and still missing a part. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Have put about 1700 miles on her so far this year. Have been organizing Sunday runs for our local AACA. Was out last week. Stopped at a stoplight, took off and had no third gear. GONE! Crawled home in second gear 25 miles, in the dark. But, at least we made it home ok. Pulled the rear/torque tube assy and dropped the tranny. Popped the top and encountered this. At least nothing horribly wrong. Had the piece welded. (Was previously repaired by someone else before). Re-ground the angle to fit and have clearance and reassembled the tranny. While it was out, I had purchased a Set of 3.60 gears for the rear years prior. Figured I might as well change them out while had it out. Enjoy the pics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 25, 2020 Author Share Posted July 25, 2020 Old 4.10 gears New 3.60 gears from a 54 Special I think all back together 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 26, 2020 Author Share Posted July 26, 2020 Tranny together and full of oil. Didnt take any assembly pictures. Car drives really nice. Seems like the linkage is a little tighter than before. I took advantage of the fact My back was already ripped to pieces from being under the car so much and repainted underneath the car the burnt red primer. Have to go back and touch up the frame in a few spots. But very happy with it. Matt 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Glad she worked out fine for you. Those 3.6's will go very nice in it. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Waiting for that hwy report!!.. Bet you will like it. For awhile. My experience, going from a 4.10 to a 3.36, has been good overall. Wish for more on the hwy, less around town. But I adapt! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share Posted July 30, 2020 Highway is wonderful. I also noted, for those who experience vapor lock, that I was out in 90 deg weather and with higher hwy speeds and lower rpm’s, temp ran 10 deg lower. Ordered my new gear for the speedometer adjustment today from Northwest transmission in Ohio. Matt 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Buick Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Congrats, is that the pumpkin out of my 54 Special? Glad you are going down the road so nicely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Yes. Thanks a million. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 Forgot how clean the car is underneath 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgreen Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Hey Matt, I'm looking at your differential cover plate and the position of your drain. Is it in the lowest position, that is straight down? I ran into a guy that has his rotated to about the 8:00 position and I wondered which is correct. He said his car came like that and the higher oil level allows the lube to travel to the outer axle bearings. Any comment, I'd like to hear from you. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 27, 2023 Author Share Posted August 27, 2023 I have had mine out twice and know that this is where it was. Filled to the correct level, everything gets lubrication. Too much more, like from a leaking torque tube seal, and there will be too much and it will leak out the axle seals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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