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#901
General Discussion / Re: engine bay splash pans....
December 06, 2017, 07:55:24 PM
Quote from: Articifer Tom on December 06, 2017, 07:39:46 PM
Yeah . no problem here either . Make sure your rebuilder puts the longer head stud in right spot , for horn mounting .

Tom, My horn mounts to the water intake casting on the side of the block not the head bolts.

#902
General Discussion / Re: engine bay splash pans....
December 06, 2017, 10:50:19 AM
Hopefully you guys are not in a rush, with the holidays and other distractions.., time is at a premium.  When I can catch a break I'll get this done.
Currently heading north to drop off my motor at J&M Machine.  https://www.jandm-machine.com/



Chet...
#903
General Discussion / Re: engine bay splash pans....
December 05, 2017, 03:04:31 PM
Kim & Tom,

Since my motor is out I snapped a picture of the front support for the side gravel guards.  If you guys need.., once I get the piece cleaned up I could trace it so that you could make one on a sheet metal break.



It bolts under the front engine mount.

Chet...
#904
General Discussion / Re: 29 Build Thread - Part 2
December 05, 2017, 09:32:55 AM
Quote from: frankp on December 04, 2017, 09:33:53 PM
Well now Chet.  Those circus colors would go nicely with the polka dot interior!  Could have some interesting combos in those taxi's, you know.   Engine came out easy since you didn't mention issues?    frank

Yes engine came out with no problems.  Once the Bell Housing cleared the mounting brackets a slight turn to the left and the engine cleared the steering box.  No issues.  Today I load it into the back of the pickup for the drive north.

About the colors, OK, ok I lost my head.  Although it would be entertaining to see 22 clowns running in and out of the car.  Very reminiscent of an Air Show I attended recently with my P15.  Walked away to get a burger for lunch and found a whole family including three kids jumping up and down on the seats in my 48 Plymouth.  Now I lock the doors when I wander away.
#905
General Discussion / Re: 29 Build Thread - Part 2
December 04, 2017, 09:08:50 PM
Quote from: Articifer Tom on December 04, 2017, 08:34:59 PM
Hello Chet ,  So your engine is not original paint ,your saying . I do not know about orange manifold ,where did you see  that?  Also see what Dupli. Color or Rusto. Color matches  . The salesman book on my truck with Ply. 4 says head is Gray, not Silver with block  black . Was thinking of using a aluminum color hi-temp . But discussion on aaca seems to think water cooling engine surface temp will only be about or below 210*F ,boiling point  most paints can easily with standing , excluding manifold .

Hi Tom,

Just going off the deep end a bit. Will stay with the stock colors.
#906
General Discussion / Re: 29 Build Thread - Part 2
December 04, 2017, 07:38:45 PM
The Motor is Out...





It appears to me that the Bell Housing was possibly Silver like the Head.

How do you guys feel about having the Bell Housing, The Head, and the intake manifold all the same color silver.  The exhaust standard Orange and the Block Flat Black.

It would definitely be an eye catcher...



There is a gentleman in New Castle Delaware who has a 29U 4dr Sedan which is an original unmolested car.  Will pay him a visit to photograph the wire harness and interior.  Yes Original Interior.  I'll get the low down on the engine colors.  I suspect everything black except the head.
#907
General Discussion / Re: 29 Build Thread - Part 2
December 02, 2017, 10:11:13 PM
 
Thanks Frank, Seems reasonable. 

I will say it was much easier removing the drive shaft & transmission without the car floor.  It was almost fun.  When I first installed those new disks, it was all work under the car.  Today it was nice sitting on a cross member and working on the rear axle.  I have a feeling that my floor panels are going to become removable.



Chet...
#908
General Discussion / Does Anyone know...
December 02, 2017, 04:53:25 PM
Does anyone know if the Bell Housing on a 29U engine can be removed without loosening or removing the flywheel.

#909
General Discussion / Re: 29 Build Thread - Part 2
December 01, 2017, 08:03:02 PM
Since I plan to rebuild the engine anyway and the wire harness is being created I decided to pull the engine so I can get it in the shop by mid January.  This way I can also clean up and paint the engine compartment which will make installing the new wire harness a breeze.  Also might be helpful putting in the front toe board.



I still need to disconnect the drive shaft and pull the transmission, remove the peddles, and remove the master cylinder.  Then I should be able to lower the bell housing and turn the engine enough to clear the steering box.  Anyone have any suggestions for clearing the steering box.



Tks,  Chet...
#910
General Discussion / Re: 29 Build Thread - Part 2
November 28, 2017, 02:32:13 PM
Can anyone confirm my assumptions below.

While waiting for the wire harness I have been doing some clean up work in preparation for the floor installation.

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My understanding of the rear pan's positioning:

According to my current information the pan should sit back approximately 72 and 3/8 inches from the front sill edge to the front edge of the wooden cross member that the pan attaches to.  I believe that the front edge of the seat pan sits back roughly 3/8 of an inch from the front face of the wood cross member.  The height off the finished floor is 2.5 inches.  Also the rear of the pan attaches through the rear triangular body braces.  Again my car is a 4dr. sedan.



A picture looking down on the front of the rear seat pan would be greatly appreciated.

Can anyone confirm these assumptions ?
#911
General Discussion / Re: 29 Wire Harness
November 28, 2017, 12:04:29 AM
Hi Kim,

I had the wire harness set up with a 7 wire flasher system.  I have detachable rear bumper lights that I use for the road but can be removed for a car show.  Right now they plug into a hidden 4 wire trailer connector plug.  YnZ's is providing a separate disconnect for each of my removable rear lights.  The stock single rear light on the driver's side will continue to work as originally intended.

Currently I use the headlight parking lamp socket for a front flasher bulb.  YnZ's is providing a permanent connection to fog lights for the front bumper which will be wired up as front flasher lights.  These lights are chrome and attach to the flat front bumper.  The headlights will be wired as originally intended.

None of these safety improvements modify or in any way damage original Plymouth parts.

Ted, I will post pictures as always,  Chet...
#912
General Discussion / 29 Wire Harness
November 27, 2017, 11:12:38 AM
I placed an order with YnZ's Yesterdays Parts for a new wire harness for my 29.  I added a couple of wiring extras that they had no trouble understanding and working through with me so that we were both speaking the same language.

Dave was correct in his assessment that actually talking with a live person and working out the details is a major benefit.

My plan is to work on prepping the car for the eventual installation of the harness then I will be able to fit the floor back in.  Currently its very easy with the floor out and the frame exposed to run wires and do some painting and cleanup tasks.
#913
General Discussion / Re: Leaking Wheel Cylinder Question
November 23, 2017, 11:20:26 PM
Nice care Bob. !!
#914
General Discussion / Happy Thanksgiving !!!
November 22, 2017, 07:55:34 PM
#915
General Discussion / Re: engine bay splash pans....
November 21, 2017, 10:23:03 AM
Tom,

Here is a shot of the driver's side.  Sorry I currently don't have access to get under the car.



Here is a view from the passenger side with flash.



The metal panel seems to be held in place by the front motor mount.