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Yesterday was the result of some hard work, the benefits of a solid 88 year old survivor, awesome resources, (AACA members) & revisiting 40+ year old memories on how to fix an old Chrysler Products cars. There were a score of reasons why this car was parked & they all reared their ugly little heads with cries for help as I went from one issue to the next. In the last 5 months, I have replaced the battery, fuel tank, fuel pump, rebuilt the carb, replaced the spark plugs & wiring, temporarily refurbished the front seat lower cushion,  refurbished the brake & clutch pedal linkage, rebuilt the distributor, had the generator & stater rebuilt, replaced the bad voltage regulator, replaced the master cylinder, wheel cylinders & shoes, repaired the temp gauge, (using a working donor), replaced the radiator hoses, rebuilt the drivers door window frame, which included installing new wind wing rubber, rebuilt the tail lamp housings, connected the headlamp & horn wiring, (it was never hooked up when the side mount front fenders were replaced), replaced the particle board floor board with spruce ply, installed a new, original style rubber front floor mat, new gear shift boot, pedal pads & related items.

 

After the test drive, I discovered the transmission has a loud, growling low gear, (most likely the cluster, since reverse is quiet), really sloppy steering, (quite common), a louder than normal exhaust system,  & really bad brakes, (need more fiddling). I still haven't made the side mount iron installations a priority as I'm still accumulating mounting hardware. (angled spacers & new nuts.

 

So, I still have some time before this Sunday's Father's Day car show in Yreka, which is a 50 mile round trip. I'm fortunate enough to have a next door neighbor with a 41 Ford Business coupe street rod that will be my escort. He said he will need to follow me to pick up pieces, A typical Ford owner's sense o f humor.

 

Attached are some new photos, (before a thorough washing).

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This is GREAT news Jim,

We gotta love the Mexican blanket interiors. Quite universal.

I am so happy that she is on the road again and you stuck to the chores and will continue the fix up.

Cant wait to see it again sometime, have fun in Yreka.

You tell that Ford guy that you will see him at the gas station. LOL Not really, I liked his car.

 

JM

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On 6/15/2022 at 1:29 PM, Porsche 68 said:

Jiminyfixit car is very complete down to all the tools it even has a original winter front  Engine is stuck working on that now

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Not only does it have the original generator & cut out, but I think I see the vacuum clutch unit that goes with the freewheeling transmission.  A little Marvel Mystery Oil & a lot of patience my be able to free up that engine.   Quiet a find!!!  How many miles on the odometer?

 

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6 minutes ago, jiminyfixit said:

Not only does it have the original generator & cut out, but I think I see the vacuum clutch unit that goes with the freewheeling transmission.  A little Marvel Mystery Oil & a lot of patience my be able to free up that engine.   Quiet a find!!!  How many miles on the odometer?

 

“. . . I think I see.  .  .” 

 

I am sure I am seeing the vacuum operated automatic clutch unit. Quite rare for that to still be on a car. Even more rare if it can be made to work. The one I got for my 1933 Plymouth has a badly worn vacuum control valve which, so far, I have been unable to figure out a way to properly fix.

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