countrytravler Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 NOW!! This is??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 8 hours ago, Rusty_OToole said: I am a bit concerned about this talk of air shocks and towing a trailer. This may be asking a lot of a car that is not a spring chicken. What exactly do you have in mind? If you are thinking a trunk full of baggage and a small tent trailer or canned ham you should be ok. If you are thinking a family of 5, full trunk, roof rack loaded, towing an Airstream all bets are off. Sell the Chrysler and buy a motorhome or a Chev Suburban. NO Airstream.... to dam heavy, just a small canned ham style. Nothing to big or heavy. Only the most necessary items. travel light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 2 minutes ago, 48NWYKR said: NO Airstream.... to dam heavy, just a small canned ham style. Nothing to big or heavy. Only the most necessary items. travel light. Too bad that you were not closer. This would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Here would be the car to take the trip in. At a local car show. This guy did the same as you are planning to do. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Car Steve Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 (edited) In October I drove my '52 Chyrysler Saratoga from Ann Arbor, MI to Utah and back. It was about a 4,500 mile round-trip journey. I agree with every single thing that Rusty has said. I would certainly give everything a good once-over but I think it's a bit extreme to rebuild an engine if it already has good compression and oil pressure. To prepare for the trip I fixed everything that was leaking and brought with me the following spare parts: Water pump Fuel pump (six volt electric) Distributor with fresh points, cap, and rotor. Coil Six volt generator (recently serviced by a reputable rebuilder of old-time automotive electrical components) Three Chrysler voltage regulators (all untested...ran out of time). Belts Idler pulley Governor for the transmission My car is equipped with the original 331 hemi and the fluid torque drive two speed "clunk-o-matic" transmission (started trip with 83,000 miles). Two things on my car are not of the original configuration. The first is the six volt fuel pump. I removed the mechanical pump and installed a home-made plate where the old mechanical pump used to reside. I did this because my car will occasionally boil the gas out of the carb and having an electric fuel pump makes it much easier to "recharge" the carb once it has had a moment to cool off a bit. This problem never occurred during the trip as I rarely found myself in any sort of stop and go traffic. The other thing(s) on my car that are not of the original configuration are my tires that look like bias ply tires but are actually radials. I really agonized over what tires to run for my trip and wound up running the radials on the old original rims. Everything worked out OK, my rims didn't crack and fall apart as some promised me they would, but what did happen was that my wheel covers would "walk" on the rims and put a lot of strain on the valve stem. I thought that was really weird. I have since learned that my "rotating wheel covers" were a by-product of the radial tires on the older rims. I wound up completing the trip with the wheel covers in the trunk. I would put them on for photo-ops and then take them off while traveling. This was a pain in the rear. I've heard that some guys who run radials on the old rims put a small weld-bead on the rim so the wheel covers won't "walk" on the rim. I"m not sure how I feel about that plan. Moving forward I might try metal valve stems that essentially bolt to the rim. Oh, I guess I should mention that because my car is still running a six volt generator, I did place a 12 volt battery in the trunk to power-up my stereo and Garmin. I would recharge that battery in hotel rooms every three days. I encountered two problems during the trip. 1) When I gassed up in Iowa City, I noticed a fair amount of fuel going on the pavement beneath the car. The 64 year-old hose that connects the fuel filler neck to the tank finally rotted through. I had the replacement hose with me and the following day I paid a shop $40 to install it. I bought the hose about four years ago knowing that the hose on my car was beginning to look shabby but I didn't have time to make the switch before I left home. 2) The morning we drove to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, the car shut itself down due to carburetor icing. It was a very cold (below freezing) and damp morning. I had disabled a couple of the features designed to introduce heat to the carb area (in an effort to get rid of the fuel boiling issue previously mentioned). I let the car sit for ten minutes and the problem resolved itself. Tools and other stuff: Other than a standard tool box full of standard hand-tools, I also lugged around... Small Floor Jack Two Jack Stands Dwell meter Timing light Electrical meter Battery Charger Grease gun Marvel Mystery Oil that was added to fuel with each fill-up I ran with pretty standard 10w-40 oil but added some diesel truck oil as well in hopes of getting a little zinc into the mix. Things I didn't service before the trip that I wished I had... I should have replaced my springs and shocks. There were a couple of times I would have liked to have had disc brakes up front. I thought about a dual chamber master cylinder but I didn't go for it. I replaced any suspect brake lines (anything that looked corroded), and felt comfortable that my four year old master cylinder and wheel cylinders were hydraulically sound. When I encountered steep descents, I let my transmission and engine help control my speed. Anyway, I love your plan. I love a good road trip and they are even better in an old car. I've met some great people along various old-car road trips BECAUSE I was driving an old car. Everyone wants to check out the car and hear your story. I made a brief two minute "music video" about my trip. Enjoy! Cheers! Edited December 6, 2016 by Old Car Steve Forgot to mention a few tid-bits. (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 That guy with the 6 cylinder traveler is at shows everywhere in the South West! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 18 hours ago, c49er said: That guy with the 6 cylinder traveler is at shows everywhere in the South West! This was the 1st car show call (Mopar Ally) that we did in Freemont CA in 2013. The owner is a really neat guy. Here is another at the same show but a 47. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 1948 Chry that we did a complete rewire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Another Chry in our town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) I have never seen a red "Chrysler Crown" embossed in the end of the Lucite plastic turn signal lever on a 1946-48 Chrysler! The traveler shows it. Yes I know the red crowns are embossed on the shift lever and cowl vent Lucite knobs but never the T/signal lever knob. I've restored and worked on many of these 1946-48 Chrysler sixes and eights It's pretty cool where ever it came from or who ever made it!!! Some pics of Chrysler 1946-48 Knobs too. Thanks for all the pictures Dave!! Edited December 8, 2016 by c49er (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 There was a guy looking for one of those turn knobs a year or so ago. I don't recall if it was the same guy that was looking for some of the rollers for the roll up windows but I finally have some of those freed up if you happen to be following. 48 parts car for sale cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 Hi there Old car Steve, I really appreciate the information in your post, my plan is pretty much along those lines, I am just going to change the generator for an alternator on this trip. I will keep all the original parts just so that I have the option of putting it back one day but for this trip I'm going with the higher output and internally regulated alternator. Never knew the tires were such a talking point, I was just going to put radials on and did not even think twice about it. I'll have to go do more reading! The pictures are great, keep them coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 (edited) 15 hours ago, c49er said: I have never seen a red "Chrysler Crown" embossed in the end of the Lucite plastic turn signal lever on a 1946-48 Chrysler! The traveler shows it. Yes I know the red crowns are embossed on the shift lever and cowl vent Lucite knobs but never the T/signal lever knob. I've restored and worked on many of these 1946-48 Chrysler sixes and eights It's pretty cool where ever it came from or who ever made it!!! Some pics of Chrysler 1946-48 Knobs too. Thanks for all the pictures Dave!! Those are cool. I'll keep my eyes open when I see these cars. These cars are absolutely beautiful. Especially the T&C Convertible. Edited December 8, 2016 by countrytravler (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Turn knob on Ebay. No Crown. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1946-1947-1948-CHRYSLER-TURN-SIGNAL-KNOB-MOPAR-TOWN-COUNTRY-WINDSOR-NEW-YORKER-/182364225740?hash=item2a75c140cc:g:0soAAOSwFdtX0Ajp&vxp=mtr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Roof rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Swamp cooler for that antique car. Do not slam the door!! LOL http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAR-SWAMP-COOLER-replica-vintage-window-retro-/252552293320 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Another 1948 Chrysler.....A T&C I've owned since 1978..... I do have factory correct NOS Trim rings and wheel caps for it but really don't like the look so I put NOS 1950 Chrysler eight cylinder Cloisonne caps on it back in 1980.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 On 12/8/2016 at 3:56 PM, c49er said: Another 1948 Chrysler.....A T&C I've owned since 1978..... I do have factory correct NOS Trim rings and wheel caps for it but really don't like the look so I put NOS 1950 Chrysler eight cylinder Cloisonne caps on it back in 1980.. Same car that I posted above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) You may see this intersection on your travels. Edited December 10, 2016 by countrytravler (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 18 minutes ago, countrytravler said: Same car that I posted above? Nope.... My car has Washington on it! See the plate.. All the 1946-8 chryslers are something special for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 Just now, c49er said: Nope.... My car has Washington on it! See the plate.. All the 1946-8 chryslers are something special for sure! Beautiful!!! CAR!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 We have a local customer doing a 49 T&C convertible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Another good idea is to wrap your firewall and floor with insulation. Cheap and very effective. http://www.autoanything.com/exhausts-mufflers/65A7245A0A0.aspx Here is some 1948 porn and whoops. The lady is looking for the engine. LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrytravler Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted January 23, 2017 Author Share Posted January 23, 2017 Just perfect!!! Getting the garage cleaned out so I can bring her home soon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 So "Lucy the Tank" as the kids have dubbed her is getting pulled out of storage today for her TV debut, going to be an extra in a Canadian TV series called Timeless. Its not that much money but the production company will pick it up on a flatbed, pay all the insurance and bring it back as well. A good excuse for me to get some thing done before our trip. Planning a pre trip trip to Sturgis in August, without the trailer. Will see how that goes, that reminds me I still need a trailer hitch, make one or buy one that is the question.... Anyone have a lead on an OWNERS manual for the New Yorker? I got the Shop manual (great to have) but the owners manual would be pretty cool as well, I find lots of them for the 6 cyl cars but not the 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Off to the film set then home on Saturday! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1lark Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Great thread, I'll be following along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 So.... here we go, I have done about a 1150km since pulling her out of storage and I have learnt two very important things. #1 do NOT trust the fuel gauge!!! you will run out of gas at "half" tank!!! (replace the sender unit?) #2 the old generator just does not cut it! you can NOT have the lights, the radio, the defrost blower AND the wipers on at the same time while sitting in traffic. So out with the old genny and in with a brand new 100 Amp 6v positive ground alternator (I will keep the old genny so I can put it back to stock if need be) Other than that she runs just fine, just did 450km round trip this weekend up to the mountains in BC and NO problems! (big long climbs, high elevation and steep downhills) She does burn a bit of oil so I might look into that a bit more. Also scored a great front visor off Ebay for the old girl. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1lark Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Looking good! Enjoying this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hey guys.... So I have a question..... I have been driving the car for a while now, done more than 2000 trouble free miles (unless you count running out of fuel because of a faulty gauge and a lazy owner) Oh and running the battery dead because the old generator could not keep up! (new 100amp 6v positive ground alternator fixed that!) plus TWO 6v Optima batteries! (will post pic soon) And here is my stupid question.... drivers side right next to the hand brake warning light is a little switch that can go in one of three positions from left to right..... what on earth does that switch do? I've had it in all three positions and all configurations and it does not seem to do anything, so... it probably does not work properly right NOW so really my question should be "what is it SUPPOSED to do?" Thanx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c49er Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) Front lower courtesy lights at bottom of the dash. Should be on off only. Switch on the rt shown in picture. Edited September 9, 2017 by c49er (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normanpitkin Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Yes ,its the courtesy light switch ,the spare hole next to it is where i have put the on off toggle switch for my 6 volt electric pump on my 1948 New Yorker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 Perfect! Thanx guys! That switch must be broken or not wired in properly then. The front courtesy light on the passenger side comes on when you open the door regardless of where that switch is positioned. Drivers side light only flashes when the ignition is on and the hand brake is engaged. I have the fog lights in the spare hole! Slowly working the bugs out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 Dual Optima batteries and the 100Amp 6v positive ground alternator. Good times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 We were really trying to get going by the end of October but things change I guess, we will still be going! It just looks like closer to January will be more realistic! In the meantime work on "Lucy" has started in earnest, gotta get the old girl ready for her trip! Carburetor / Distributor and Solenoid getting rebuilt/replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Do any of you guys have information on this brake booster? I can't find it in the C39 manual so I doubt its factory... does work nice though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 (edited) Rusty mentioned an aftermarket suspension upgrade that moves the front shock mounting position to the frame instead of the upper control arm where it is now, does anyone have any info on that? I am not having much luck finding anything on the old interwebs... even just a picture of an existing conversion could work then I could just have it made? Any help or info appreciated! Edited October 4, 2017 by 48NWYKR (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Did a Google search for 48 Chrysler shock brackets and got 1,690,000 hits. Here are 2 of them. They are about Dodge and Plymouth cars but very similar to your car. http://p15-d24.com/topic/286-shock-mount-relocation/ http://p15-d24.com/topic/29180-f1-shock-relocation/ One guy mentions he put new gas shocks on the stock mounts and they work fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
48NWYKR Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Thanx Rusty.... you would think that I could mange on my own by now... clearly that is not the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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