Re: Our 1932 901

Posted by Marty or Marston On 2013/3/26 0:31:23

I've been on the "Pre-War (1899-1942)" portion of the Forum seeking answers to assist in installing the brake and clutch pedals, parking brake, fenders, and splash aprons. Fitted with the information, I see that I'm missing or can't find some of the parts required to install the pedals and parking brake.

In the interim, I installed a new gas line from the tank to the carburetor. Used 5/16" Ezibend. The tubing that is visible in the engine compartment was sanded with Wet-Or-Dry paper going from 320 to 2000 grit. It was buffed to give that nickel plated look while the fittings were chrome plated using Caswell's Nickel Plug N' Plate (but using the dip process which is much faster).

The radiator shell along with the headlight bar was sent out for chrome plating. The radiator was installed along with the Sylphon thermostat. I got an assist on the install of the thermostat from good members on the Forum. The radiator shutter and shell were installed. It should be noted that while the holes on any two individual pieces lined up good, when the three were all put together it was a big no-go. After reworking 8 holes and elongating 6 additional holes the trio is now installed on the frame.

On installing the parking brake, I needed to make a bronze shim for the parking brake handle as the hole on the handle was 1.05" ID and the shaft is going to be mounted on was 0.75" OD. After digging through my various parts bins I found the sprocket bar (or whatever the thing is called) that the tooth on the handle engages to keep the lever locked. But at last the parking brake is installed.

On Sunday I started installing the hood panels, working on the top two (left & right). It appears the radiator shell and probably the radiator/shutter too will required some more adjusting in order to get the hood pieces to line up better. Since it was getting late in the day I decided that a fresh look at things might be the best approach at solving my hood misfit challenge. So I opened my first beer of the day at 5:00 pm, sat in a chair to relax and watched the sun as it headed towards the western horizon.