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#2
The old girl ran perfect. All the work I did last summer was worth it to see her enjoy her car so much. The parade was Saturday night. Sunday we took our neighbor his wife and two young kids riding around then Sunday night we drove it to church and gave our Connections Pastor a ride. He is struggling with stage 4 cancer and was told 5 years ago he had maybe 5 years to live. 
#3
It a wonder any of our cars survived this and the steel drives of WWII
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg7sQbp0ZuY

#4
General Discussion / Throttle lever question.
August 16, 2023, 10:56:38 PM
I'm having to make one of the rods for the hand throttle and trying to get the geometry right. How far does the lever open the throttle? I am assuming that the throttle is closed when the lever is to the left of center and opens as you move it to the right. I have the motor back together and am tying up the loose ends while waiting for parts  to finish it up and get it running.
#5
General Discussion / I made a lever!
July 28, 2023, 09:35:39 PM
It took me all afternoon but I think it came out ok. I used some sheet metal and a lot of mig wire but I think it looks pretty good for a lever that won't do anything. I don't have a clum switch to hook it to but its a start. I filled the little voids and will sand and paint it and the other one.
#6
General Discussion / Another what are these for?
June 20, 2023, 11:39:24 PM
I really don't think they are factory but I can't even guess what they are for. BTW I still need a rod or could even get by with a couple of good bolts.
#7
General Discussion / Engine problem I need a rod
June 08, 2023, 05:45:25 PM
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Well the old girl developed a knock. Upon dropping the pan I found part of a piston skirt in the sump. What I also found was on the same cylinder the safety wire holding the rod nuts had broken and the rod nuts were loose. One was loose enough I took it off with my fingers and the other had a little piece of wire still in it. When I took that out the nut wasn't much more than finger tight. My theory is that whoever put it together didn't torque that rod and it eventually sheered the wire letting one nut back off even more. The knock was the piston hitting the head. The rod runs very close to the piston skirts so it wacked the skirt breaking it.

The block is .060 and I have found a piston from Egge. What I need is a connecting rod that is babbitted .040. The one I have has one bolt that seems bent a little and some wear on the bearing from being ran loose. I might get away with using it but I am not very confident. I have another block that has freeze cracks that is also .060 over but it has inserted bearings and the crank is standard.

I am going to call a couple of places that rebabbitt rods tomorrow and see if they have anything or can repair the one I have.
#8
Our daughters second daughter got married Saturday and we were ask to deliver the bride and take the couple from the reception. It was in field close to where she was raised and has dreamed of getting married there all her life. Needless to say it rained all week and even into Friday evening which also had temps in the 50's. That is totally unreal in Texas in April!

Saturday it warmed up and the wind howled all day drying out the field nicely. The wedding was @7Pm and the wind died allowing everything to be set up. My oldest son dressed in 20's attire delivered the bride to a unexpecting crowd. A really cool moment was about halfway through the ceremony a owl that was very nearby hooted his "Who Who"  It was truly a magical moment! That is what we bought the car for! After the reception which was in the same location he took them away (about a half a mile). I don't have many pictures but here is one I took of the escape and one of their chauffer and his wife.You cannot view this attachment.You cannot view this attachment. 
#9
General Discussion / Another "what is it?"
April 21, 2023, 08:13:03 PM
I have no idea
#10
General Discussion / Hub Puller
April 05, 2023, 11:02:54 AM
I'm going to have to pull the rear hubs off our 29 it has a leaky wheel cylinder. Looing on the internet there are lots of the three legged pullers available for around $50 to $250. The Cal Van for around $100 and the Truepower 2029 for $75 both have good reviews. Has anyone used one of these?
#11
General Discussion / Motor 28 or 29?
March 31, 2023, 03:39:27 PM
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It has a 4 1/4" stroke which is correct for a 29. The seller said his car was a 29. I am thinking its a 29 motor made in late 28. I pulled the head and it has no scoring and very little ring groove. I pulled the side cover and its pretty sludged up in there. The bore isn't standard according to a pair of calipers. I'll mic it later to see what it is. I think it was a inframe rebuild. Back then they bored motors with a portable boring bar and never pulled them out of the car.

What do Y'all think?
#12
My wife & I drove 1200 miles in 21 hours to pick up this haul of 29 goodness from Metarie Louisiana (suburb of New Orleans). The seller Popeye is a super nice guy. He is putting a 331 Hemi in his 29.
#13
I found a container with these parts in it in the deceased owners shop.  I wouldn't have even thought they went to our car until I saw the color of the painted parts. I think maybe the painted parts were to adjust the windshields. I think one of the electrical components is the cut out for the generator and the little fitting used to be the inlet for the carb. Am I right and what is the rest of it. The painted parts open up another mystery. They match the car colors but not the paint job. They are chalky and faded the car isn't. Was it the same color it is now before it was painted? I don't think those are factory colors. According to his wife he didn't do much to the car so those parts must have came with it.
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If everything works out as planned I will be bring home a complete 29 drivetrain from a running car before the week is over. Details to follow.
#14
Does anyone have a old drive housing that could be copied? My oldest is getting to be a pretty good machinist working in a tool & die shop and is curious to see if he can make one. Mine is going for now and I don't want to disturb it fearing it will self destruct.
#15
General Discussion / Shiny grill & correct radiator.
March 16, 2023, 11:27:10 PM
I finally got the rechromed grill & correct radiator installed. It ran for a good while in the garage and never got over 170. We had a norther blow in and for some reason my wife didn't want to try it out. Our club's car show is next weekend and the old girl will be there with her new jewelry on!
#16
General Discussion / Radiator cap for Moto Meter
February 07, 2023, 11:06:56 PM
I would like to put a Moto Meter on our 29 when I install the correct radiator I have. I was given a locking cap with the Moto Meter hole but I don't think it's going to work. The tabs that engage the neck aren't clocked right and don't seem to fit even turned. I also think the meter will have to be removed to fold the hood back. Does anyone know what cap will work. I hate to buy a Moto Meter if I can't make it fit.
#17
General Discussion / Throttle & light switch levers
December 09, 2022, 12:38:33 AM
I've seen several mentions on old threads that people were planning on making or at least trying to make something to replace broken levers. Did anyone have any luck? I need one for the light control tube . I have no switch but the lever is a start.

I also need to replace the horn wire. The old one is broke flush with the end of the horn cable assembly and won't budge. I am thinking about cutting it off the contact and trying to solder a piece of insulated wire to the contact. Has anyone tried this?
#18
General Discussion / Headlight info needed
December 02, 2022, 10:36:58 PM
I have been helping the lady we bought the 29 from try to clean out her late husbands shop. I came across two depressed beam head light lenses, two reflectors, two bezels and one bucket. The lenses say 9 5/16 x 8 3/4. Could these have came off the 29 or be some he was trying to piece together to replace the ones on it now?

I have also acquired a steering column and wheel that is more complete than what we have now. It needs some work but the sector has no slack and its at least a start to get it a little more correct.
#19
General Discussion / New format
November 26, 2022, 08:00:53 PM
Where did the box to upload a picture go? All I can find is "insert a image" and it want's a url.
#20
General Discussion / How does the radiator mount?
November 26, 2022, 04:28:02 PM
I have the radiator I found checked and ready to install when the grill shell comes back from the chrome shop. The radiator in it now isn't original and looks like its just bolted in with some bolts & big flat washers. I know that's not correct. The radiator and the frame have 4 big holes so I am guessing there should be some kind of rubber mount. Anyone have a picture so maybe I can fabricate something?