Re: Tim's '55 Patrician
Posted by Tim Wile On 2011/12/12 21:35:49
Despite the cold weather, I managed to work on the Patrician's brake system a little last evening and made some progress with the passenger's side mechanical brake. I pulled the brake drum -- which turned out to be a much easier task than pulling the hub that came with the vehicle. I then hit the mechanical brake cable with some PB Blaster and let it soak in for a few minutes while I attended to other chores. After a few minutes, I was able to move the cable in and out a little easier and the mechanical brake lever on the rear brake shoe appeared to rest in a more relaxed position. It is still not fully relaxed and I fear that I might have adjusted the brake cable a bit too tight so I'll be loosening that up the next time I get the courage to work on the brake system in 20 or 30 degree weather or when I get a new supply of kerosene for my garage heater.
In the meantime, I started disassembling my spare tail light assemblies in preparation for having them re-chromed. I've been thinking of having the various parts that need re-chroming or replating done over a period of time so that the cost isn't that prohibitive all at once. Since I'm not planning on turning the Patrician into a show car, but a driver, there are some pieces that look pretty decent even after 55 years on the car. Tonight, I'm working on disassembling the other spare tail light assembly that I'm planning on having re-chromed. Neither assembly is too pitted and has no broken or chipped edges so I hope that they are good candidates for re-chroming. Sorry about the quality of the photos. I had to use my cellular telephone since the batteries on my digital camera died and my wife hid the pack of spare batteries.
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In the meantime, I started disassembling my spare tail light assemblies in preparation for having them re-chromed. I've been thinking of having the various parts that need re-chroming or replating done over a period of time so that the cost isn't that prohibitive all at once. Since I'm not planning on turning the Patrician into a show car, but a driver, there are some pieces that look pretty decent even after 55 years on the car. Tonight, I'm working on disassembling the other spare tail light assembly that I'm planning on having re-chromed. Neither assembly is too pitted and has no broken or chipped edges so I hope that they are good candidates for re-chroming. Sorry about the quality of the photos. I had to use my cellular telephone since the batteries on my digital camera died and my wife hid the pack of spare batteries.
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