48NWYKR Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 Got super lucky on Ebay, $35 starter motor sold as "parts only" "not working" turned out to be perfectly fine, it took me a few hours of work but after stripping it down and cleaning it up, it works beautifully! just need that dam rubber cap on the solenoid now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 So in order to install the under-dash AC from a 60's Chrysler in this old girl I had to extend the lever for the hood vent. I'd say it worked out just fine! Also installed Hushmat sound deadening and heatshield and a new black liner over the underlay, the old cardboard stuff just crumbled away... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 1 hour ago, 48NWYKR said: but the hairspring stops turning after a few minutes or so.... There is loss of power between the electrical drive and the pallets. This means high friction. It needs a clean and oil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 14 hours ago, Bloo said: The trouble with doing this is that the second hand goes Tic-Tic-Tic, and in a glance suddenly its 1978, not 1948. On the upside, the clock actually works. Hmm, no second hand, I don't hear a thing. But that might just be me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted February 4, 2018 Share Posted February 4, 2018 It's bound up somewhere because of Dust/dirt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 (edited) Hay 48 Check this out. Edited February 12, 2018 by countrytravler (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Those seats in that low mileage Chrysler don't look like the original cloth. Looks like Mohair? That was not used in 1946-48 Chryslers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 Well Hello everyone, I'm back! I took the family to China and Vietnam for 6 weeks and got back a few days ago. Trying to get back into real life now. Also looks like I will have to go back to work this summer to pay for all of this, so that means the trip will have to start THIS October..... only a year late... Sounds about right eh? Life happens while we are making other plans. On the plus side I found a great guy who still works on old clocks and watches in Vancouver, Lucy's dash clock got a complete clean and tuneup, runs like it should now and it only cost me $90 CAD! I'm happy with that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Direct bolt on disc brake kit.... it's NEVER direct bolt on... After MANY hours of modifications and messing around the booster / pedal assembly and master cylinder now all fit and align properly! progress is slow but steady... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1lark Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Nice work! And good to see you back, this is one of my favorite threads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 So.. It takes 1 day, 24 feet of tubing, 12 fittings, 3 hoses, one borrowed brake hose flare tool and about 6 beers to do the old girl wheel to wheel front to back with new brake lines. Another task checked off the list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 You had best put the work done after 6 beers back on the check list. Can't afford to have impaired judgement when on brakes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 8 hours ago, Spinneyhill said: You had best put the work done after 6 beers back on the check list. Can't afford to have impaired judgement when on brakes. The beers were had after, standing back admiring my work.... and also not wanting to go back in the house to clean the mess I left in the kitchen.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Just now, 48NWYKR said: and also not wanting to go back in the house to clean the mess I left in the kitchen... Chicken? Might get caught? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted May 12, 2018 Author Share Posted May 12, 2018 AC lines under the dash installed! (with a nice looking bracket outside as well) This means that I am finally done under there! (famous last words) Wiring fixed, cabin heater core replaced, clock serviced, sound insulation installed, glovebox fixed (lined it inside with black felt) AC evaporator installed and electrically insulated, cabin vent arm extended to clear the evaporator, window washer lines installed AND all the work on the brake master-cylinder and booster done! That means the next step is putting the engine back in..... oh boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 I just thought I would share this with you guys. On my recent trip to China we stopped at the Automobile museum in Shanghai. I found this old beauty there! Enjoy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 Brakes finally done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted May 19, 2018 Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 So... I'm pretty sure I was told to leave well enough alone.... but I guess that's just not in my nature. I figured I had the front and rear crank seals, I might as well replace them since the motor is out... AAAAAAND now I'm replacing the timing gears... a good half inch of play there. Also wanted to check because I heard a few guys mention that there was another freeze plug hidden behind the bell housing.. good thing too because it was starting to leak. So, just a few more tweaks before I can put the motor back in. I hereby solemnly swear not to tear into the motor any further.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Always great to see you getting closer to hitting the road ! By using the search box, I see very little discussion about tires. Way back in December 2016 at that. Are your wheels 15 or 16 inch? The proper radial light truck/off road tires with dual spares is a good idea. Here is what is left of my 1971 Eldo which has seen severe service all over Baja, and Mexico until 35 years ago. It has served as a hunting rig since. Nothing quite like a buck flying high lashed over the spares and Jerry can on the trunk ! Some kindred spirits love the sight, others perhaps squeamish or ignorant of game management, not so much. Compare ride height with the stocker behind it. I am not familiar with the current state of the art for tire selection , but would be happy to give you some pointers from my Mexican and South American adventures. Keep up the good work ! - Cadillac Carl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 On 5/19/2018 at 6:06 AM, C Carl said: The proper radial light truck/off road tires with dual spares is a good idea. - Cadillac Carl I'm pretty sure these are still the original 7x15 bias ply tires the car came with!! I hope to swap to a compatible size in a new radial, some good 10 ply light truck tires would be great! if only i could get them in a white wall! dual spares is a must, I think that is the only way to go. So I'll be buying 6 new tires soon..... ouch.... I love the old ELDO! man that looks like fun! and yeah I have gotten a few looks myself doing pretty much the same thing back in Africa! We will need to swap story's before we hit Mexico, planning a few stops in the US before going further south, maybe we will stop by and say hi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 37 minutes ago, 48NWYKR said: some good 10 ply light truck tires would be great! if only i could get them in a white wall! Diamondback could probably arrange that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 8.20 X 15" tires are original for your 1948 NewYorker. Diamond backs are what you should buy..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Are there 16" wheels which fit this car? Better selection of light truck tires. And I guess you could go through D'back for the white walls if you really have your heart set on "bling". You sure could keep the kids busy cleaning the 'walls on this trip!! Or just run blackwalls on 16" wheels for the punishing trip, and save the W. Walls for the stock 15" wheels when you get back. What is that new D'back radial called ? The one which masquerades as a bias ply ? Available as 8.20. X 15. Starts with "A". Oh, my aching memory. - CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Carl: Do you mean the Auburn? I think 16 inch radial truck tires (in a tall size) are thin on the ground these days, unless you happen to be in Australia or NZ. I have seen 7r15 fairly recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted May 22, 2018 Author Share Posted May 22, 2018 7 hours ago, C Carl said: And I guess you could go through D'back for the white walls if you really have your heart set on "bling". You sure could keep the kids busy cleaning the 'walls on this trip!! - CC Sadly I have lost that argument already..... Wife said it can't be anything BUT white walls.... Thanks for the information guys, I never even knew (or already forgot about) about Diamondback.... but I think that is the way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I recommend them highly. I have them on 4 of my 5 old cars and the white wall stays much cleaner and whiter than the ones by Coker I have on my 33 Plym. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 So today was a milestone day, the motor is back in! I'm still missing the timing gears though, I'm having a hard time tracking a set down. But motor, transmission AND the front springs are in! I tried hard to get the springs in without the motor in but there was just not enough weight in the car! Much easier with that big old anchor in there! Progress... no matter how slow is still progress... right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 The only 323 eight cylinder crank gear I ever found new was back in 1975. I recently found a new cam gear and chain a couple years ago for my 48 T&C. No crank gear. I'm always looking for these gears too. I've been into 1946-50 Chrysler eights for over 40 years. There are two types of chains and matching gears. They are a tough item to find as are several parts on these engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 11 hours ago, c49er said: The only 323 eight cylinder crank gear I ever found new was back in 1975. They are a tough item to find as are several parts on these engines. Well that does not sound good!! This is what I have right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinneyhill Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 If it is any consolation, the chain has some interchanges, although some of them might not be very useful: Continental Eng. '30-34 W8, W10, W11, W20 Corbitt '31-34 1-1/2, 8B4 Chrysler '34-50 8 cyl. Durant '30-32 4, 6-10 Durant Tr. '30-32 407-4 cyl. Federal '30-36 Cont. 10W motor 1-1/2 ton Fisher '30-33 Tr. Std. Jr. BX (W10) GMC '34-36 F16, T16, 1-1/2-2T Gramm '31-36 AX4, BX4, CX, 1 ton Olds '31-36 6 Cyl. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted June 30, 2018 Author Share Posted June 30, 2018 Moving along, made the adapter plate and installed the automatic choke today. Also made a redneck heat-shield for the carburetor, probably not necessary but I thought "why not"! I have not had any luck finding an original gasket to go under the choke so I guess I'll use a bit of exhaust header wrap or something similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 Look what I found YAY!! Each day is a step closer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 So when you can't find a part, and you just need to make it work.... you go to Home Depot - naturally.... same same, but different Slowly adding all the bits back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1lark Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Steady progress! Looking forward to more updates - this is one of my favorite threads. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 Fitting the AC pump today.... lets just say it's interesting... Keep in mind it has to be electrically insulated because the AC is 12V neg ground and the rest of the car is 6V pos.... fun times! This is all just mocked up, I will clean it up and paint it soon! I am eliminating the mechanical fan because of the second pulley I added to the waterpump, I am going to go with two 6v electric fans. The AC pump fits under the radiator tank overhang by about 1/2 inch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Maybe others can comment, but I *think* you could run the AC clutch on reverse polarity if it would help. How are you getting 12v for the AC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 13 hours ago, Bloo said: Maybe others can comment, but I *think* you could run the AC clutch on reverse polarity if it would help. How are you getting 12v for the AC? I could not find a 6V AC so I decided I would make 12V work, I am using a few step up converters that puts out 10A each, so one for the pump, one for the fan inside and one for the new fm radio. The compressor mounts are insulated with resin impregnated fiberglass that can withstand about 500F, also rigid and strong enough to bolt down. Just need to take it apart and paint the brackets, get a shorter belt and then final assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloo Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted July 27, 2018 Author Share Posted July 27, 2018 Yet more progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 So I think a lot of these cars had the heaters as a factory option? My car had the heater core installed and the blower fan hooked up, but no way to turn the hot water off unless you closed the valve on the cylinder head. So down to the local parts store I go, find a simple push pull cable and a valve and hey presto, I can turn the heat off! on to the exhaust next, while I wait for the electric fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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