jackofalltrades70 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Ok. Here is the latest......we t to crank over the car and the starter would just spin. Pulled starter off and took to local rebuilder with a spare in a box. Wanted him to rebuild both to have a spare. Was only able to salvage one out of the two. Lost two days waiting. got the starter back and cranked motor over until had fuel at carb. Surprising enough, it didn't take long to get fuel at the carb filter. Tried several times cranking yesterday to no avail. When assembling the motor during rebuild, I had several people helping. NEVER AGAIN will I let someone help with timing chain installation. It was all hosed up. Was blowing out if the carb. Pulled radiator back out last night. Tonight pulled off the harmonic balancer and cover and found this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 This is how it is supposed to look when timing gears are aligned correctly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Engine is all back together, full of coolant and ready for another try tomorrow. Had nice compression on #1 cylinder when checking for tdc. wish us luck tomorrow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 16, 2016 Author Share Posted July 16, 2016 Wifey is very excited and helping with interior parts that need to be cut and covered with vinyl. she is doing good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Stoneberg Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I can't quite see the marking on the crank gear but you did count the teeth correctly ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAD36 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Very sharp looking. Good that you reset the timing set to the marks to be sure. Remember that while the crank turns at 2x the speed of the cam, the tooth ratio between the gears and the chain links results in requiring many revolutions to get the chain, cam and crank gear marks to all line back up again. On a 322 it just happens to take 116 revolutions for the whole thing to line back up. It can drive you nuts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 Hadn't used you tube in a long while. Enjoy the short video as much as I did. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buick5563 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Love this, Matt! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 Installed four "more" brand new wheel cylinders tonight. Whenever I did the chassis, all new brake components were installed and never even had a drop of fluid in them. One of the cups in the wheel cylinder on the drivers side blew a semi circle hole right in the middle of the cup. i have never seen anything like it and hope I never see that again. Brakes are now bled out again. I now have turn signals front and back, will check brake lights tomorrow. Ran the engine for about 20 min and then checked/adjusted valve lash. Sounds very smooth and seems to have a lot of power. clutch seemed like it was rattling. Will adjust tomorrow. good night to my Buick bretheren Matt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAD36 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 The victory dance is GREAT!!!!! Please, if you have a minute, post the "before" picture again, just in case new folks here have not seen it. You , my friend, also have an ice cold Killien's awaiting you in Allentown!!! Happy days!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) Wait a minute, here, let me post that picture for you. Edited July 20, 2016 by JohnD1956 (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Final countdown and crunch time. She gets another buffing tomorrow. Still have a couple hours of fastener work here and there. Brake light switch not working. Will address that tomorrow. All dash lights work, still have a little issue with drivers front turn signal. Might be wiring at flasher. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Replaced points tonight. Were in really crappy shape. Thought I had already done that, but that is what I get for thinkin' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC-car-guy Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Dude! This is awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Nice progress, Matt! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 She went to her first cruise un tonight. Was rough shifting into reverse and second, so I thought linkage adjustment. After a few up and downshifts, first and second are pretty good. Seems like shifts into 3rd but no output. Am livid at this moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 Back to the shop manual and tequila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Have one for me too, Matt. I agree that it sounds like a linkage issue. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 25, 2016 Author Share Posted July 25, 2016 Finished up a lot of small items that have been pending for a llng while. bumpers are finally correctly hung with all of the fasteners. matting installed on the "running boards" and stainless strip installed. finished running radio antenna wire and installing rest of windshield trim correctly added some weatherstrip to passenger side door. buffed paint for an hour or so. Got about 8 hours work in this morning. still have to adjust the linkage and see i we get third gear back 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 26, 2016 Author Share Posted July 26, 2016 Mad dash for the finish almost complete. First in order was picking up new sway bar link kits for the front on the way home from work. Adjusted the linkage per the shop manual and SHAZAM! We now have third gear! I Lost a bit of time this afternoon to heavy rain and potential tornado nearby. Sat with wifey and kids in the basement. After rain decided it was done and sun came back out, took her out for a spin. will be looking for a new set of gears for the rear later. Sounds like she is wound up tight around 55. Has a lot of pedal left but didn't want to push her. Seems having the same problem Brian was with small backfiring while pulling a hill under accelration. Will recheck timing again tomorrow. Will be trailering her to Allentown. She is driveable, but the tires are a little on the old side and had so much other stuff on my mind, I didn't order new ones. Buffed the paint again all the way around the car. Finally had her out in the light of day after the rain and could see a lot better. hope to have some conversations with Adam and whomever else that wants to talk painting/buffing. I still feel I can do better. Maybe just not using correct materials. Washed car and wiped her down. Vacuumed out the interior and kinda mounted the front license plate. Cleaned/wiped off the seats and door panels with leather cleaner/conditioner. and last but not least, installed the glove box. I am whooped! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I'll load my bag of tricks in the truck 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
47 Super C Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Matt, Sounds great - any new pictures to post ? Where did you source the rubber matting for the running boards ? Is it similar to the original in pattern ? Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 I actually bought the matting at Ace Hardware. I was in the checkout line and saw some rolls of carpet protectors and hallway type plastic floor ccvering. The black mat just looked right. Will post pictures when get trailer loaded and/or get to Allentown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smartin Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Is this you? We are in the parking lot tending to the cooler 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted July 29, 2016 Author Share Posted July 29, 2016 I am very impressed with this meet. A whole lot has been put into this, not saying others have not been equally planned. This is my first meet with the BCA and am very glad it was so close to home. Here is the little lady "La Trujis" on the showfield today. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted August 9, 2016 Author Share Posted August 9, 2016 Looking for tips and possibly pictures anyone might have of a convertible top install on one of these 40's convertibles. Top pad placement, etc. thanks in advance Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortunateson Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Matt, I just caught up on your progress; well done. Very impressive. I have't started mine yet as I continue work on a TR6 but when I do I will be sure to reference this thread for inspiration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Drove her to work today and caught a picture on the way home. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Looks great, Matt! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 Tonight I decided that safety os much more important than originality, so I changed out the headllights to halogen. Much brighter now and feel a little safer 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortunateson Posted October 30, 2016 Share Posted October 30, 2016 Matt, very nice. I may have missed a post but did you convert to 12 volts? Or can you get 6 volt halogen bulbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 Purchased a set of 6volt halogen bulbs off of ebay. Now have origjnals put away in nice boxes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 The correct rear curtain has arrived and the top has been laid out flat for a little while to help any wrinkles and creases work their way out of the top. Monday, I will go get the new glass cut along with the drivers door window of my 56'. It has been cracked ever since I bought the car. more news when on assembly when I can get the dimension of the top of the tub to the wooden bow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buicknutty Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 I just posted in the thread about "Have you Driven..." about taking the '41 out for a drive tonight, and you post has got me thinking about getting a set of those halogen bulbs for mine. The difference between the old school ones, and those in our new cars is quite remarkable, like waaaay better. I'm looking forward to seeing pictures with the top on your car, Matt. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) Today, managed to get a lot of my pending outside things done around the house and had time to back the 47' out of the garage and put the top mechanism back up. I have had the top material hanging in the garage to try and let some of the wrinkles slowly work their way out. She is now back in the warmth of the garage awaiting me to have more time to do more. Hey, got all winter......;) Edited November 28, 2016 by jackofalltrades70 (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilgrim65 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Superb well done, love the classic lines ,colour choice suits cheers pilgrim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eb3bzk Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 A great job. An original color, I have not seen many with these finishes. Greetings Matt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortunateson Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) Just wondering what the original convertible top material was. Haartz cloth canvas, vinyl? When I bought mine it came with a brand new vinyl top. I just may use this bless anyone here would like to donate! It would make a great pattern. Edited April 3, 2017 by Fortunateson Spelling (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share Posted March 7, 2017 Tonight went to the hardware store for fasteners to bolt down the rear tacking strip. Maybe tomorrow I will be able to start installing the strip across the tub. Started the old girl up and let her run for awhile. Purrs like a kitten! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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