jiminyfixit Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 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). 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gregush Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 (edited) I sure like the color. It is nice to get things sorted out and be able to drive. Edited June 14, 2022 by Mark Gregush (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 GREAT to see progress! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche 68 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Just got my 34 DR coupe home today ! Let the fun begin !! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche 68 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Looks great nice car glad to hear it’s back on the road ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiminyfixit Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Porsche 68 said: Looks great nice car glad to hear it’s back on the road ! Your coupe looks extremely complete. Nice find. Does it run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsche 68 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Jiminyfixit car is very complete down to all the tools it even has a original winter front Engine is stuck working on that now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 '33 to '35 are good looking DBs, you did good. Patience is a virtue when unsticking an engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiminyfixit Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 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 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? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ply33 Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsfarms Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 Have you had the head off the coupe yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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