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Apr~Oct 2012 -
Been a while since I've updated everyone, but a lot has been accomplished since March: > Body set off the chassis. POR-15 on bottom of body and back ? of chassis. > Cleaned / painted muffler, drive shaft, universal joints, leaf springs, e-brake lines and cables, muffler brackets, Fuel and brake lines > Replaced rubber on shackles and leaf spring u-bolts > Painted firewall with finish black top coat > Replaced tailpipe > body (bondo) work on the rockers and rear body Up next is the engine: > Removed, cleaned and ready for paint - Manifolds, oil pan, motor mount, timing chain cover > Replace timing chain and sprockets > Looking for a repair kit for the oil pump (none in stock - anywhere) > Repair crack in water jacket - Wondering if anyone has used the Lock-n-Stitch products to repair engine cracks? After research, I was impressed enough to order enough of the pins, bits and taps to repair an 8" crack. Since I have no experience with this type repair, I got in touch with Tech at the company, who was very helpful and informative. A training DVD came with the order and makes the process look simple > finally gray paint for the block - much done, but so much more to do ... Attach file: (5.69 KB) (5.43 KB) (5.55 KB) (7.08 KB) (5.54 KB)
Posted on: 2012/10/19 21:22
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Re: Timing Chain Removal
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Thanks all for the input - very appreciated. The new chain and sprockets came in today and will be installed tomorrow.
Posted on: 2012/10/19 20:06
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Any tips on how to remove the timing gears and timing chain from 1950 288 engine? I've got the balancer and cover off, the timing chain is very loose and teeth are warn. New chain and gears have been ordered, but the old gears are being stubborn and do not want to pry off. - Any tips or "tricks-of-the-traid?
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Posted on: 2012/10/16 20:41
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Yesterday while cleaning my 1950 Deluxe Eight chassis I noticed factory marking (passenger side ~rear door). Some of the information can be made out but not all.
Here's what I can make out - I think: AOS 7-28-49 Pack 32605-6 (or S?) 849 120??...?? (or 948 120....?) I 'd like to repaint the "correct" marking so if anyone has an idea of the format or logic that was used back in the day please let me know. -Thanks!!
Posted on: 2012/5/6 20:59
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Mar 2012
While waiting on longer, warmer days to get the chassis (with engine) outside for pressure washing, I began stripping the paint from the body. Sandblasted all of the rust spots that will be under the exposed top coated areas, and Ospho treated the rust that will be painted over in unseen areas. High spots in the metal were ground or bumped down, sanded body with 180x DA. Fighting flash rust on a day to day basis began to seem overwhelming since I can only get in 2~3 hours per day on it. Finally over the weekend I was able to get in one more light-sanding before washing with Mean Green degreaser (dollar store brand of Simple Green?), Dawn dish detergent - rinsing both with water and drying with a clean towel and hair dryer before it dried on it's own. The last wash before the primer was with DuPont Prep-Sol cleaning solvent (of course, as directed - more washing and drying). Just before the sun set on the weekend, I finished the 2nd coat of Nason Epoxy Primer (491-16). My experience with a spray gun is limited, but other that a little orange-peel, I thought it turned out pretty good.
Posted on: 2012/4/5 20:31
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Oct ~ Feb 2012
Removed the rest of the chrome trim and fenders. Wiring harness removed was found to be to brittle and bare to be reused. All engine components (except manifold) removed. Water Distribution tube had to be gently persuaded with 2 files, vice grips, piece of broken hacksaw blade (as a spacer) and a dent puller and finally came out in good condition. Completely disassembled body and interior, logging the sequence and parts as each were bagged and stored in their identified bag and box. Cleaned and stripped inside body floor pan, trunk and roof. Just a few small places rusted through was treated and coated with POR-15 products. Unbolted body from frame and ready to lift off.
Posted on: 2012/4/5 20:29
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Aug ~Sep 2011
Began dis-assembly and removal of the doors. Replacing broken glass (front driver's and passenger vent) and all of the other side windows (stained with age), window belts, runners and seals as well as all of the door molding and rubber seals. Inspecting, cleaning, repairing and/or replacing EVERY door and window part eventually. Repaired front passenger's vent window frame's broken bottom pivot shaft (picture of jig my dad made to hold it square and true for brazing). All 4 vent glass frames and 4 divider bars re-chromed - my first experience with chrome plating - $ticker $hock - $500 - ouch!! ----------------------------------------------------------------- Polishing - My dad surprised me by building a buffer out of an old well pump ? HP 3600rpm motor that he had salvaged. Mounted it on 4" square tubing and a disc plow for the floor stand. I added the switch and painted it, bought a starter kit from Caswellplating.com and was in business! The stainless door (outside and inside) trim now looks brand new!
Posted on: 2012/4/5 20:23
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Re: Antenna Removal - '50 Eight Deluxe
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Thanks Howard -
The diagram will be helpful. Looks like a good source for a few parts I need too. - Thanks for both
Posted on: 2011/11/19 19:44
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I'm a few months into my 1950 Eight Deluxe project and down to only a few more body parts to remove. So far the parts are generally in good condition and removal has been easy - but now I've hit my first snag. The Antenna mount on the roof is puzzling me. I haven't found any diagrams or instructions in my manuals or the forms. Has anyone experienced or have instructions or advice?
Thanks!
Posted on: 2011/11/19 18:40
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June ~July 2011
Since the car was drivable when I bought it I wanted to tune it up and cruise around a month or two before beginning the project. The first things done was replacing the top radiator hose, thermostat and cap, plug wires, front tires, repairing the vacuum advance (with bicycle inner tube) and carburator rebuild. Replaced engine oil, transmission and rear end lubes, wiper blades (rubber inserts from 22" Anco cut in half), fuel filter and set the timing. The improvements made a huge difference in performance - but still needs a few "tweaks". Temp is OK when driving normal but will over-heat when idling and it's a little stubborn and needs a drink of fuel to get started after setting for more than a couple days. Anyway a few weeks of driving under somewhat good running conditions helped diagnoses the total condition a little more thoroughly - all of what I consider to be minor and relatively simple fix'.
Posted on: 2011/9/21 19:25
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