Guest Dwight Moody Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Bought this from my neighbor last month. Still has the old "Atlas" tires and battery! Looks like it's been off the road a long time. Someone drained the fuel tank and oiled the cylinders so luckily the engine is not stuck. The trans is missing though, and I hope to find a replacement sometime. I am from Michigan, not too far from where it was built. Never was into cars this old, but there is something about this one that has me hooked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 You shouldn't have any trouble finding a transmission should you go ahead with the project.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dwight Moody Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) I had to save this one, it almost ended up in the hands of someone that wanted to convert it into a hot rod.. I am not knocking the guys that do that.. They make some beautiful rides. But, this one is staying bone stock original at least while I am the custodian. Another reason is I also had family that worked at the Flint plant, during the sit down strike that year. Kind of neat thinking that they may have been involved with it's build. Edited November 12, 2015 by Dwight Moody (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 lets see some more pictures. i like the 36,37,38s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dwight Moody Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Here are some pics of it primed after the rust removal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 Very nice, Dwight ... sure glad you saved that one ... congratulations! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.compigValve, paceMaker, cowValve | 1979 Caprice Classic (awaiting new owner)"Finding trust & love is not always easy to make" __ Yael Naim __ 'New Soul' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdarrunt Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I have the transmission and rear end (4.44 ratio) out of my 37 Special if you can't find one closer to home. Gears are good but bearings are starting to make noise but not bad. We go on long trips so used an automatic trans, with adapter, behind straight eight so wife can help drive. It has a baby chick sounding price; you know. cheep cheep cheep. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I have the transmission and rear end (4.44 ratio) out of my 37 Special if you can't find one closer to home. Gears are good but bearings are starting to make noise but not bad. We go on long trips so used an automatic trans, with adapter, behind straight eight so wife can help drive. It has a baby chick sounding price; you know. cheep cheep cheep. Glad to see you back, Evan. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jmajerowski Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 I bought this car from Dwight... He found a transmission from somewhere in Ohio, which is where I am and the car currently lives. I am not sure what shape it is in. I have the car running pretty well after a carb swap. I rebuilt all the wheel cylinders and master cylinder. I am having trouble getting the clutch to engage. I have adjusted the pedal lash as much as I can and I do have a service manual. I am not sure what is going on but I get severe grinding in all gears. I think I may have to pull the rear end and transmission to inspect the clutch.. any words of wisdom would be GREATLY appreciated! Here is a crappy video of me trying to get it in gear ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILIKECARS53 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 the first thing i would do is make sure the disc plate is free from clutch plate. will need 2 people, one to step on the clutch and one see see what is happening with the clutch. from your video the it looks like the throw out bearing is working properly and has enough movement to disengage the clutch. WITHOUT the car running crawl under the car and get a good view of the clutch disc and make sure it is tight between the flywheel and clutch. now have the other person step on the clutch and see if the disc is now free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jmajerowski Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Tried that as well. The bolts on the plate were looks and I tightened them evenly after this video. I can't tell if the clutch is loose if the flywheel. I did manage to get it into 2 and 3 after some trying. I think I will take off the 4 bolts on top of the transmission where the shift lever connects and see if it's all connected correctly and has enough oil as well tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jmajerowski Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Took the whole thing apart tonight.. I think that the teeth of the transmission was rusted to the inside of the clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Boy howdy! I guess it was. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jmajerowski Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Time to get a wire brush is there and the shaft to clean it up! Then some grease, reassemble and hopefully I will be able to shit!! Anyone have any tips on things to check/do while I have he rear end and transmission disconnected before I reassemble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jmajerowski Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Anyone on here the person who sold Dwight the transmission and can tell me about it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 From my own experience, do your own research and condition assessment. I bought one in "good condition"; it turned out the overdrive was worn out and the pinion and second gear were wrong (they looked fine looking in from the top) and it didn't work properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jmajerowski Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Good point , I might as well inspect it now that it's out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jmajerowski Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I am having a major problem getting this car into gear. I have taken the transmission out and pulled the clutch and pressure plate. The clutch looks good I cleaned it all up and put everything back together and I can still not get the car into gear. I extended the lash on the clutch arm to full out and still no go. The clutch will only stop when I step on the brake and press in the clutch with it in second gear. ANY help or info will be greatly appreciated!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unimogjohn Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 It is clutch itself in backwards? Just a guess on my part. I put in a clutch backwards and it would not release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jmajerowski Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I don't think so , may need to pull it all out again anyway so I will double check Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jmajerowski Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Should I have replaced or greased the clutch pilot bushing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Greased it at least but not much. The pinion spline looks rusty and rough. Can the driven plate move on it easily? Perhaps after clean up and smoothing put a bit of grease on that too. Any oil on the pressure or friction plate? That will make it sticky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jmajerowski Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 No oil on pressure or friction plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jmajerowski Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I think this may be my problem, anyone know where I can get another clutch pilot bushing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARY F Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Quote a few years ago my NAPA store had a large assortment of them. ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jmajerowski Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Got new bearing and now the car shifts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 Xclnt. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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