As of yesterday I finished the work to the front end. Restoration officially finished.
- King Pins replaced
- Front wheel Bearings and Races
Inner Bearing: Napa - BR14130
Inner Bearing Race: Napa - BR14274
Outer Bearing: Napa - BR09074
Outer Bearing Race: Napa - BR09194
- Dust seal: CR 18242 from Northeast Parts (northeastparts.com)
- New front brake shoes
- New drum on driver's side. (NOS)
Car drove nice. No wheel bangs or scrapes. The front end was tight and responsive. The Vacuum Fuel pump is still working without issue after 4 hours of total run time. Drove 30 continues miles at an average speed of 30 mph. Idle oil pressure 20-25psi max run 35-40 psi. Motor meter engine temperature cool. 62 degree day. Engine break-in runtime 16.3 Hours. Total driven miles 91.1 (car speedo)
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Looking Good There Chet ! Your getting it dialed in for 2021 .
You should be proud Chet. Nicely done!
Here is a link to a Video of the drive:
The link to the Drive Video !! (http://www.1948plymouth.info/1929/images/29DriveVideo.mov)
NICE !!
Well done, Chet!
Outstanding Chet!
Congratulations Chet, well done!
I like your outside rear view mirrors. Where did you get them?
John, I bought them one of the years I visited Hershey. I have been collecting parts for years. Sorry I can't supply a contact.
FYI the front wheel seal worked perfectly. Also the NAPA bearings and races fit perfect. Found those part numbers on Tods web site.
Ok. I have seen them in Ford Model A Catalogs. I'll have to try one if those, with an extended hinge pin.