Re: Mark's 1950 Super Eight

Posted by 50 2382 On 2018/11/4 15:37:08

I haven't posted for a while...

I fixed the overdrive cable by getting a new cable from a company that makes push pull cables for aircraft. ($100) custom length and matching threaded ends. I then wired up a switch on a new bracket next to the pull cable that replaced the switch in the original cable. I also had to rebuild the kick down switch as it was not making contact, works good now. The whole OD is working great!

Earlier notes, The engine runs great with the rebuild and I had my old clutch, pressure plate and flywheel rebuilt locally...cost $200.

I rebuilt the door panels with new materials and covered them, for now, with fabric I bought from an upholstery supply company. I will someday get original designs instead of just flat material.

I am now in the process of rewiring the dash. Most of the wiring is OK but there are some brittle areas that are shorting out so the dash is coming apart. I'm working under the dash laying on my back and slowly removing the old harness. I have new cloth covered wire on the way and will use that to build a new harness. This project started when I discovered that I had destroyed the blower switch the last time I put the radio back in. I'll be more careful with this re-installation.

For now the seats are covered with generic seat covers until I get to the point where I want the seats and side panels fixed. That will come when I need to tackle the headliner, which is old but serviceable for now.

I had to repaint the hood right before my oldest son's wedding as I had the hood stored beside the house and it got nicked pretty good. But the car made it to the wedding and was a great get away car.

That's it for now.