34dodger Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Very nice.....the ashtray looks great as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34dodger Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Knobless...I assume you no longer need the cowl vent assy photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Knobless...I assume you no longer need the cowl vent assy photo?If you have it , it would be good to see,, I just wanted to check my vent handle as it is missing a pcs, same area where Ian's broke,,Thanks in advance.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted March 8, 2014 Share Posted March 8, 2014 Revamped tail light bucket bracket and springs, little fussin and fightin, but they are in and seem to work well, now take it all apart for clean up....These were purchase from countrytravler, Thanks again Dave ......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Here is a neat trick if not everyone has not figured it out yet, before you begin, and when your car is still in one piece, I take a small drill bit (1/8") drill holes in out of sight places to aid in the re-lining up of panels, fender,ect, then when it comes time to put your restoration back together line up these holes by means of (1/8" drill bits or 1/8 piece of steel shaft ) and bolt up saves time and trial, fitting everything back in place as original,,,but I think most have use this method in one way or another .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
34dodger Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 If you have it , it would be good to see,, I just wanted to check my vent handle as it is missing a pcs, same area where Ian's broke,,Thanks in advance..Here the pics...hope they help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Here the pics...hope they help![ATTACH=CONFIG]238103[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]238104[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]238106[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]238108[/ATTACH]Something looks a slight off on mine ///. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Hey all,Cleaned up the ashtray supporting bracket and spring. Also buffed up the cowl vent opening handle and when I gently tapped in the supporting pins it cracked across base. This must have been the most gentle tapping I've ever done on anything. Looking back there was a line in the chrome work that the previous owner had done so may have been a flaw in the metal. Any suggestions ?CheersIanQuick question Ian, how did you slide the ash tray holder mech. off the support bracket?// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted March 9, 2014 Author Share Posted March 9, 2014 hi Steve,This took me a while to figure out. in the first photo 34dodger sent you you'll see a screw under the dash. there is suppose to be two of these but remove these screws. the support bracket isn't welded to the dash so you can flex the dash a little.......NOT TOO MUCH. With gentle maneuvering you can slide the lower part of the ashtray mechanism around the support bracket while gently pulling the dash towards you. Take your time as you don't want to bend the dash out of shape. the ashtray mech will pull towards you and go up and the support bracketWhat look off on your are the blue beads hanging down.....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 hi Steve,This took me a while to figure out. in the first photo 34dodger sent you you'll see a screw under the dash. there is suppose to be two of these but remove these screws. the support bracket isn't welded to the dash so you can flex the dash a little.......NOT TOO MUCH. With gentle maneuvering you can slide the lower part of the ashtray mechanism around the support bracket while gently pulling the dash towards you. Take your time as you don't want to bend the dash out of shape. the ashtray mech will pull towards you and go up and the support bracketWhat look off on your are the blue beads hanging down.....lolThat's the exact step I was taking but did not want to bend the dash,( some times I don't know my own strength )...Ha.but if thats the way, I'll give it another "easy does it" you laugh at my beads,,, they were in the car at purchase, I didn't know they were there....but after a good look over, they are worth a very bucks....so I decided to leave them there until maybe some day the seller calls me looking for his wife's expensive bracelet....hahaha,,,, at this rate I may have to hock them for cash....."stay busy it keeps us out of trouble" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 hi Steve,This took me a while to figure out. in the first photo 34dodger sent you you'll see a screw under the dash. there is suppose to be two of these but remove these screws. the support bracket isn't welded to the dash so you can flex the dash a little.......NOT TOO MUCH. With gentle maneuvering you can slide the lower part of the ashtray mechanism around the support bracket while gently pulling the dash towards you. Take your time as you don't want to bend the dash out of shape. the ashtray mech will pull towards you and go up and the support bracketWhat look off on your are the blue beads hanging down.....loltry it but decided to drill out small rivets and remove that way, found some small brass concaved,washers, pictured.....that fit inbetween the 2 pieces... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted March 11, 2014 Author Share Posted March 11, 2014 Steve,Wouldn't you like to know the order in which they assembled things in those days. I'd find it ( along with most people on this forum ) fascinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 It would also make putting them back together a little easier,,, Who was looking for the mounting of the ignition switch? I think they have a small bracket on the back with a tab and hole that mount to the bolt in one of my pictures (above) this is how I found out the wrong ignition switch is in mine, you can see the bolt in the photo,,,same as my 33 plymouth had.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 It would also make putting them back together a little easier,,, Who was looking for the mounting of the ignition switch? I think they have a small bracket on the back with a tab and hole that mount to the bolt in one of my pictures (above) this is how I found out the wrong ignition switch is in mine, you can see the bolt in the photo,,,same as my 33 plymouth had....the bracket attaches behind dash on blind bolts as in photo 1 above.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Steve,Wouldn't you like to know the order in which they assembled things in those days. I'd find it ( along with most people on this forum ) fascinating.You may need this too, if you do not already Have....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 32 what model and year is your profile picture? thats a real sharp looking car love the chopped look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Steve,Thanks I do have the wiring diagram.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 Hey everyone,Been a long few weeks.Cut down the little screws that hold the horn mechanism in place to the base plate. A friend at work is working on one that isn't working.Spend a few hours tapping the rear brake light housings back into some sort of recognisable shape.Started on the front floor pans. One timber that I'm coating in that black goo I used previously and the other was powdercoated years ago and still looks great.Finished stripping down the two front window frames ( not a highly enjoyable job ) and ended up with a tub full of parts ( and lots of photos along the way !!! )Then an important milestone. I got the bonnets back on the car.First the hinge I put a bit of LMM grease in it as this is like a thick paste and wont melt in hot sun and also wont compress down.As the bonnet hinge was new it needed a bit of padding just in case.Stood them up first then slid the hinge down both sides at once.Lay the bonnet down then I got my brother to help me lift into place after I placed the lower parts of the hold down clamps on first.Once in place we were able to lift each side while still supporting it and put the screws back.Clearances looked really good after only minor adjustment with the radiator support bars.Really happy with the result.CheersIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 1930 Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Looks great Ian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Quick question.The vertical bonnet side panel that has the two hold down fittings on each one. There are two fittings ( one is slightly larger than the other ) that the spring loaded clamp locks onto.Does the larger one go on the rear of the panel ( near the front door ) and the smaller one towards the front or visa versa. I assume the larger one goes on the rear of the panel but you know what happens when you assume !!!CheersIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Bonesteel Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Larger one goes to the front. Should be the same as on my 34 Plymouth PE. Funny thing, all the years I've had these and I never noticed that they are different lengths...Will shoot you a picture later today if you need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Thanks Scott,Now see....there ya go, I would have put the large one on the rear and the smaller one on the front.A pic would be great.I'm finding odd little differences all the time and as I didn't pull them off the car I have to ask to get them correct.Many thanksIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Bonesteel Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Here a a couple of photos, 34 PE Sedan hood. Checked my 34 PE convertible and it is the same. I think the front one is bigger because it mounts higher up on the hood panel than the rear one, which is right next to the bead on the edge. By the way, keep up the great work on your Dodge, it is beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Hi Scott,Many thanks for the photos. I searched through 500 + photos of 34 dodges I have and not one had the parts in your photos.At least now I know were they go.CheersIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Here a a couple of photos, 34 PE Sedan hood. Checked my 34 PE convertible and it is the same. I think the front one is bigger because it mounts higher up on the hood panel than the rear one, which is right next to the bead on the edge. By the way, keep up the great work on your Dodge, it is beautiful![ATTACH=CONFIG]240300[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]240301[/ATTACH]Any more pictures? really like the color, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Hey all,Continued on today and dismantles the sun visors and all its components. I'll get all the gunge off them and hand sand each piece and then replated.I also put some shots of my damaged Cowl Vent handle and had metal fatigue. I had 2 little plates made up the shape I needed and when together should give it the strength it needs so pretty happy with the result.CheersIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 Oh yeah, also ran the speedo cable I had made 12 years ago....Fitted perfectly and the grease in it hasn't budged !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 Oh yeah, also ran the speedo cable I had made 12 years ago....Fitted perfectly and the grease in it hasn't budged !!!I notice your pedals are up and down as mine are side to side, is this due to exports , being right hand drive cars??? just wondering, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 not sure why these are like that. I have seen some side on and other lengthways.ill have a look in the parts book and see if there is any noted difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 A couple of questions / requests some of you guys may be able to help me with :1/ The metal plate that sits on the lower cowl near the running board ( ive posted a pic ). Does anyone have a good closeup shot of this as I want to get mine restored.2/ The bar under the front seat that operates the seat sliding mechanism ( pic attached )...is this suppose to have the bends in it or is it dead straight ?Just little things but still important.Took all the garnish moulds to the blaster today and once done and coated with an acrylic primer, they'll be ready for the woodgraining effect.CheersIanHere's a close up hope it helps.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Hey all,Fitted the painted grill to the front vent and picked up the painted spare wheel covers. The open part at the bottom of the pieces has two screw holes in each side. Does anyone know what the holes are for or what is missing ?CheersIanIan just dawned on me a nice fit for those holes could be the glove box bumpers they sell reproduction, think steel has them nice small round bumpers push in's, once in they stay in....36 dodge glove box calls for them if you get a chance check them out,,,,nice easy fix... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Ian just dawned on me a nice fit for those holes could be the glove box bumpers they sell reproduction, think steel has them nice small round bumpers push in's, once in they stay in....36 dodge glove box calls for them if you get a chance check them out,,,,nice easy fix...link Andy bernbaum, has the look at hood bumpers part 157 , interior rubber http://www.oldmoparts.com/parts-interior-rubber.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hey,Never thought of the glove box stoppers for the spare wheel surrounds. I'll check out the hole size. I had some good originals for the glove box.Thanks for the pic of the plate. When new do you think the low sections were black paint ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) Hey,Never thought of the glove box stoppers for the spare wheel surrounds. I'll check out the hole size. I had some good originals for the glove box.Thanks for the pic of the plate. When new do you think the low sections were black paint ?yes, looks to be the "safty logo" as well as the machining (hash marks ) were black paint to stand out, good way to do this is to paint all black and then flat sand so the higher portions clean up, yet the paint lowers stay black. Edited April 1, 2014 by knobless more info. (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 good suggestion. I'll give it a go........if I stuff it up I'll blame your crazy idea....haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 I checked that parts book and there are 2 brake / clutch pedals. One listed as Clutch Pedal and One listed as Clutch Pedal ( R.H.D. only ) so maybe the RHD ones were length ways and the LHD ones were horizontal. Any other 34 owners have vertical pedal pads ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Lincoln Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Mine are vertical ...It would allow for easier access to the starter pedal... as it is tucked in behind the gear lever and hand brake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobless Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Mine are vertical ...It would allow for easier access to the starter pedal... as it is tucked in behind the gear lever and hand brakeyou mean like this, also tucked away...http://forums.aaca.org/members/knobless/albums/blue-streak/141202-100-1034/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 Steve's are horizontal. Maybe only for RHD Cars ? hmmmm...something to explore further.Out of interest your light switch, is it a turn switch or a pull switch. The maintenance manual says its a pull switch but most I've seen are turn switches ?Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cozza Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 For what it's worth Attached is my pedals on my 23 Touring built in AU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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