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Re: Removing driver's side upper control arm.

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Ross wrote:
Remove the bolt retaining the inner fender that is just in front of the access window. Pull the sheet metal out a bit and you will have no trouble.

Hey Ross, do you know if I can torque the inner bushing nuts (outside of the shaft) while in the air (suspension hanging)? Or should they be torqued while the car is sitting on the ground like most cars?

The manual doesn't specify.

Posted on: 2022/2/25 18:44

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Chris R

Re: Removing driver's side upper control arm.

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Awesome! Thank you so much!

-Chris

Posted on: 2022/2/24 21:03

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Chris R

Removing driver's side upper control arm.

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Hello everyone!

I'm in the process of doing the upper control arm bushings on my 53. The passenger side was easy peazy because of the access panel.

The driver's side is looking to be pretty difficult so far.

Does anyone has any advice on how to remove the upper control arm once the hardware has been removed?

Any easy way to do with without removing a bunch of parts?

-Chris

Posted on: 2022/2/23 20:47

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Chris R

Re: 51-54 (55-56?) Hood Hinge Spring

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I'm glad I was able to help!

Posted on: 2021/7/7 13:12

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Chris R

Re: 51-54 (55-56?) Hood Hinge Spring

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Hey Kev,

I have a set for ya. PM me your address and I'll send 'em out.

-Chris

Posted on: 2021/7/6 15:25

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Chris R

Re: Wheel prep for tubeless tires?

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BigKev wrote:
Late on this, but my 54 wheels were so crusty they wouldn't seal and leaked air. I had them media blasted clean to remove any trace of rust, then primed with epoxy and painted inside and out.

The '54 rims are different as they were made for tubeless tires.

Did they leak where the tire mated to the rim or between the two halves?

Thanks Kev!

-Chris

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Marty or Marston wrote:
My preference for sealing two metals where you want a great seal with some flexibility is to use a polyurethane caulking compound (Home Depot). Of course, the key to success with any of the products mentioned above is a good, clean surface. There is also automotive seam sealer found in paint stores that specialize in auto paints. It has great adhesion propertied with some flexibility.

I had thought about automotive seem sealer but I've heard it can be expensive and I imagine I wouldn't need a lot.

The caulk sounds like a plan too, but I'm not sure if it's needed. I'm sure once the tires are off, I'll have a better idea of how to tackle this.

Thank you!

-Chris

Posted on: 2021/7/6 14:44

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Chris R

Re: Wheel prep for tubeless tires?

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kevinpackard wrote:
I ended up wire wheeling my rims, then cleaned and primed with epoxy. I sprayed the inside face and areas the tires sit with black epoxy spray paint. Haven't had any leaks so far with my new Diamondbacks, so I'm assuming the epoxy primer did the trick.

-Kevin

Thanks Kevin, I think this is the route I'm going to go.

-Chris

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Fish'n Jim wrote:
I think '53 is far enough along to be totally welded. This was mostly a case of riveted wheels, which would've been the case in '48.
Doesn't hurt to protect steel from corrosion in any case.
All else fails put a tube in.

That's interesting. I didn't even know they used to rivet wheels. Yeah, I may paint the inside just for good measure.

Thank you,

-Chris

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Wat_Tyler wrote:
My inclination would be: silicone caulk. I've used and misused it to seal all manner of leaky bits off and on for the last 40 years. Contrary to rumor, it doesn't bond the parts, but it will make them a bit more difficult to take apart should that become necessary, like on those threads that just won't seal.

If it's water-tight, it's air-tight, too.

I thought about that but I didn't know if it would be too heavy or not.

-Chris

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Phil Randolph wrote:
" Phil Swift here" Spray on Flex Seal

Haha! Funny enough, I actually have two small cans of this stuff that I received at an aviation event. I still haven't used 'em on anything. I suppose it would work well for this.

-Chris

Posted on: 2021/6/23 11:45

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Chris R

Re: Wheel prep for tubeless tires?

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Awesome! Thank you guys so much!

-Chris

Posted on: 2021/6/22 10:16

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Chris R

Re: Wheel prep for tubeless tires?

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Mechagon wrote:
Yes, if they leak you will need a sealant of some kind. But most of the time it's not an issue. Some people like to go over any rivet holes or seams before mounting the new tires. If you have the tires dismounted it would be a good preventive measure.

Thanks Mechagon. Is the tire place likely to have the proper sealant for situations like this? Or should I try to find something ahead of time?

Thank you,

-Chris

Posted on: 2021/6/21 14:31

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Chris R

Wheel prep for tubeless tires?

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Hello all!

I've got some Diamond Back tires comin' for the 53 Convertible. I talked to a gentleman at a car show recently who owns a 48 Chrysler. He installed some tubeless tires not too long ago and had some advice for me.

He said he has a super slow leak between the two wheel halves where they're welded together on one of his wheels. He stated that many manufactures back then didn't care about making the rims air tight because they all had tubes in 'em.

He suggested I have the welded wheel seems covered in a sealant of some sort, prior to mounting the new tires, just in case.

What do you guys think? Is this necessary?

-Chris

Posted on: 2021/6/21 12:29

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