Jim Bollman Posted November 6, 2020 Share Posted November 6, 2020 Glad to see Little Al is going along to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted November 7, 2020 Share Posted November 7, 2020 (edited) Got to see the FOR this morning in Gettysburg. What a beautiful vehicle. Met Dale too, great guy. Edited November 7, 2020 by chistech (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 What a wonderful show in Gettysburg today! Was surprised to get a First Junior and a National Award Nomination!! Wasn't expecting that. Thanks to the AACA and all involved for a wonderful meet! Great to see you Chistech and thanks!!! Ted, you are a great guy too!!! Now to get a picture to send in. Any suggestions??? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 dalef62, great news on receiving your First Junior, and National Award Nomination on the Crosleys.. All your hard work paid off. Beautiful cars. Congratulations. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted November 8, 2020 Share Posted November 8, 2020 Can’t agree more. Outstanding job! Congrats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 And it already appeared in a syndicated mainstream article on trucks in Canada: https://driving.ca/chevrolet/features/feature-story/did-you-know-these-dozen-plus-odd-trucks-even-existed Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, 8E45E said: And it already appeared in a syndicated mainstream article on trucks in Canada: https://driving.ca/chevrolet/features/feature-story/did-you-know-these-dozen-plus-odd-trucks-even-existed Craig That is not mine. Belongs to fellow Crosley club and AACA member Jeff Gladden. But nice article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 19 minutes ago, dalef62 said: That is not mine. Belongs to fellow Crosley club and AACA member Jeff Gladden. But nice article. I hope both ignition keys are different when they're parked side by side at a show!! Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) Farm O Road is put away for the winter. Just need to cover it up. Edited November 13, 2020 by dalef62 (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 Taking on a customer's 1948 Chrysler Windsor. I have had the engine and transmission for several months and now I got the car in today. I will be installing the drive line and getting it drivable, then send it back to the owner. It is a one family owned car in very good condition. Just a tad bigger than the Crosley FOR. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Wrench Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 You could hide the FOR in the trunk of that monster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted December 10, 2020 Author Share Posted December 10, 2020 (edited) Today I was able to get the engine in the Chrysler Windsor today. I rented a engine hoist and got some extra hands to ease the install. It is alot heavier than the Crosley engine... Does anyone know what that Chrysler Windsor 6 cylinder engine with bell housing and torque converter and clutch would weigh? It is now setting in the chassis and waiting on all the extras to be installed. Edited December 11, 2020 by dalef62 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coyote Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 45 minutes ago, dalef62 said: Windsor 6 cylinder engine with bell housing and torque converter and clutch would weigh? I would guesstimate about 1100# 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Zimmermann Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 10 hours ago, dalef62 said: I rented a engine hoist and got some extra hands to ease the install. It is a lot heavier than the Crosley engine... What a surprise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bollman Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 HP/lb is a lot less with the Chrysler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 (edited) On Wednesday and Thursday I got to use the antique 1956 Willys Jeep. Did a good job plowing 11" of snow. And it was running on 3 cylinders, bad sparkplug. Edited December 18, 2020 by dalef62 (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv2Wrench Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 11" of snow, lol, the panic that would cause down here in Georgia. We'd be shutdown for 3 weeks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bollman Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Dale, you need to get that FarmOroad Winter ready. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tate Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 4 hours ago, Jim Bollman said: Dale, you need to get that FarmOroad Winter ready. The skis are a nice touch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted December 22, 2020 Author Share Posted December 22, 2020 I installed the transmission in the 1948 Chrysler Windsor today. Was harder than I expected but it is now in place. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted December 25, 2020 Author Share Posted December 25, 2020 Merry Christmas to all my AACA friends! Hope Santa brought you all the car parts you wanted and more! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 Finally got to mounting the First Place award. Looks pretty good. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bollman Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Looks good on there Dale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tate Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Well deserved for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 On 12/22/2020 at 12:20 PM, dalef62 said: I installed the transmission in the 1948 Chrysler Windsor today. Was harder than I expected but it is now in place. Don't forget to put the E-brake band and linkage on the back of the transmission or else the car will roll away on slopes when parked.😬 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MERRILL Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Don't worry it will find a low spot to stop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chistech Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 On 12/30/2020 at 11:43 AM, dalef62 said: Finally got to mounting the First Place award. Looks pretty good. Leave room for the other ones coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 1 minute ago, chistech said: Leave room for the other ones coming! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 Yesterday I worked on the 1948 Chrysler to try and get it running. The owners are away and I don't have the ignition key so I removed some of the wires I had connected and jumped the starter solenoid and coil. After lots of adjustments and tries the engine came to life for the first time in a long time. Sounds good. Blew alot of rust and nut shells out the exhaust. Now to get the radiator in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John S. Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Nice work on the Chrysler. Congratulations on your National First Prize on the Crosley. Well deserved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted January 30, 2021 Author Share Posted January 30, 2021 One huge radiator installed. Did some work on the brakes, the master cylinder was dry, put fluid in it and pumped several times and started to get a pedal. Then I lost it, fluid on the floor at front left wheel. Pulled the wheel off and found out someone else was working on it. The wheel cylinders are frozen and one was broke along with missing parts. The brake line between the two cylinders was also missing, then I remembered I had seen that part in the trunk. Put it in and now it built up pressure on the pedal. A complete rebuild is in store for the brakes, just need to see what can be rebuild and what needs replaced. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Zimmermann Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Hydraulic brakes are one of the most neglected element of cars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 Installed the hood on the Chrysler today and took a SOS pad to the paint on the right front fender to see what it looks like. Does make a difference and I am not one that like patina, but I might make an exception on this car. Even if it isn't mine. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 After a little adjustment on the shift linkages it moves on its own. First time in years. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1lark Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Thanks Dale for the posts on the Chrysler. I really love the styling of those '48 Chrysler sedans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) Started to do some body work on my niece's 1971 Lincoln Mark III. This car belonged to my mom and was bought used probably around 1976-77. It wasn't driven much as it only has around 46k miles on it. It was put into storage when my sister(my niece's mom) was learning how to drive as the insurance would have went sky high with her being a principal driver on one of the three cars they had licenced. Then my brother learned how to drive, then me, so the car stayed in storage. About 20 years ago it got a classic plate and was driven to a few shows. When dad decided a few years ago to sell all the cars my niece decided to buy the Mark III. I have replaced all the belts and hoses and now I am starting on the body work. My niece only wants it touched up where it is rusted through, leaving it mostly original. Edited March 12, 2021 by dalef62 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 With the weather warming up, I got back on the bodywork on my niece's Mark III. Two bad areas almost done with metal work. One more to go on this side and then on to the other side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1lark Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 How is that '48 Chrysler coming along Dale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted March 23, 2021 Author Share Posted March 23, 2021 1 hour ago, r1lark said: How is that '48 Chrysler coming along Dale? I have stopped working on it to get my niece's Mark ready for her to enjoy this summer. The people that own the Chrysler are in no hurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalef62 Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 (edited) Work continues on my niece's Mark III. Was finally able to get some epoxy primer from the auto parts. This Covid-19 sure has everything messed up. I wanted light gray but they didn't get any in. Got a coat on and then put some Allmetal filler on it. Hopefully by the end of the week I will have this side in pretty good shape. Last Friday, dad and I went to Carlisle for Spring Carlisle. It was very busy and lots of people. It really upsets me to see all these people riding mobility carts, mopeds, motorbikes, golf carts etc. Now don't get me wrong, I don't mind those that are physically disabled riding them, but there are a lot of people using them to get around that should be walking! Yes, there is a lot of area to cover and without them you might not be able to cover the whole swap meet, but how much do you see as you fly by on your cart. And the drivers of these carts seem to think they have the right of way. I don't know how many times I was sideswiped by a cart while walking on Friday. And the other thing that bugged me was the wagons and such for hauling parts, kids, food etc. The carts get bigger and wider and longer every year. This year I even saw a double trailer wagon, (a wagon attached to another wagon that was at least 10' long) They pull these thing around and I think they forget they are wider than they are and I got hit by by several of them and there parts that are hanging out over the edges of the wagons and carts. Something needs to be done before someone gets hurt by the carts and wagons. There was too many people in the walkways to have all these carts and wagons. Ok, off my soapbox! 😂 Edited April 27, 2021 by dalef62 (see edit history) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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