Re: BigKev's 1937 115-C Convertible Coupe
Posted by BigKev On 2023/8/2 9:32:48
Some pictures to go with last night's project work.
This is what the finished carbs look like. I need to fit the air intake and filter back on. I drove it last night without those in place, as I didn't know if I would have to make adjustments on the fly.
Also, ignore the scrapped-together throttle linkage. This was to test the proof of concept on the new geometry. Extending the throttle level crank arm made a world of difference. Now it doesn't go from nothing to WOT with barely any pedal movement. I just used a piece of metal strapping and drilled a 5/16" hole in it to slip over the throttle shaft and then a smaller hole to bolt through the eye of the existing crank arm. This allowed me to extend it out another couple of inches. So with that appearing to work pretty well, I can now source or make real linkage and replace the metal strapping and baling wire currently in place. The wire can be replaced with some adjustable rod with spherical ends. I've seen some longer crank arms, but they look too "resto-rod" chunky. So I think I can fab up something a bit more plain from the aluminum flat bar stock I already have.
Also, here is an angle that is not seen very often, as it is usually pushed up against stuff in the garage. This is at my in-law's place when we were out driving.
Lastly, my niece, nephew, and friend checked out the rumble seat. They got a ride around the block in it.
Attach file:
FinishedCarbs.jpg (109.52 KB)
JackardRear.jpg (121.83 KB)
RumbleSeat.jpg (82.15 KB)
This is what the finished carbs look like. I need to fit the air intake and filter back on. I drove it last night without those in place, as I didn't know if I would have to make adjustments on the fly.
Also, ignore the scrapped-together throttle linkage. This was to test the proof of concept on the new geometry. Extending the throttle level crank arm made a world of difference. Now it doesn't go from nothing to WOT with barely any pedal movement. I just used a piece of metal strapping and drilled a 5/16" hole in it to slip over the throttle shaft and then a smaller hole to bolt through the eye of the existing crank arm. This allowed me to extend it out another couple of inches. So with that appearing to work pretty well, I can now source or make real linkage and replace the metal strapping and baling wire currently in place. The wire can be replaced with some adjustable rod with spherical ends. I've seen some longer crank arms, but they look too "resto-rod" chunky. So I think I can fab up something a bit more plain from the aluminum flat bar stock I already have.
Also, here is an angle that is not seen very often, as it is usually pushed up against stuff in the garage. This is at my in-law's place when we were out driving.
Lastly, my niece, nephew, and friend checked out the rumble seat. They got a ride around the block in it.
Attach file:
FinishedCarbs.jpg (109.52 KB)
JackardRear.jpg (121.83 KB)
RumbleSeat.jpg (82.15 KB)
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