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#991
General Discussion / Re: 29 Build Thread
May 15, 2017, 08:39:24 AM
Quote from: Rusty on May 15, 2017, 01:01:24 AM
Was the orginial wood stained?

Rusty, I couldn't say for sure whether or not my car's original wood was treated with stain or anything else.   I have seen other more unmolested versions of the 28/29 roof assembly and it didn't appear that the roof structure was treated with anything except normal weathering.  All I can say about my car is that the body structure wood that was original to my car was blackened quite possibly by age.  Drilling into the old wood also produced darkened wood particles.   Not quite as dark but dark.  Age and a great deal of moisture might account for the blackened color (mold).  I really couldn't say. ?

PS... Take a look at Dave's resto thread.  His roof wood pictures show a mixed bag including body color, dark wood, and weathering. 
#992
General Discussion / Re: 29 Build Thread
May 14, 2017, 12:32:36 PM
Rear Frame & Lower Window Assembly

I posted a link below to the blow by blow description.

http://www.1948plymouth.info/1929/Work_files/2017/05142017.htm

#993
General Discussion / Re: Off on a Tangent
May 13, 2017, 03:14:32 PM
Thanks all for the info.  The weather here is pretty lousy today so I might take a look in the Marine Stores for a possible solution.  I want to find something that won't have a negative chemical reaction to a fiberglass coating.  Just in case I go that route.  I will check out the large box hardware suppliers and get a read on the Elmer's Damaged Wood Repair system John mentioned.   If I can sand it and stain it that would be a big plus.

Chet... 
#994
General Discussion / Off on a Tangent
May 11, 2017, 11:50:50 AM
I was able to get two screws into the broken side of my steering wheel after clamping and gluing the rim into place.  The pictures look really bad but even broken the wheel was actually pretty strong but after getting the two stainless steel screws in place, the wheel is now extremely strong.

I would like to keep this original steering wheel and thought I would find some product that would work well to fill all the wood cracks and then sand the wheel smooth and concentric.  Once this was done I was thinking of fiberglass the rim.

All comments and ideas appreciated.





#995
General Discussion / Re: 29 Build Thread
May 07, 2017, 06:17:25 PM
Passenger Side Hinge Pillar

With the complicated work of creating the left & right side sill plates and also the rear cross sill behind me.  I completed the construction of the passenger side hinge pillar.  Basically I reversed everything I did to the driver's side and applied it to the passenger side.



Once all the wood was positioned properly I squared off the rear body assembly.  Using dimensions I calculated and verified with actual measurements from forum member <29UJohn> who also has a 1929 Plymouth 4 door sedan.  I bolted everything down.

The strength of this rear section is now comparable to a newly constructed car.   I will move on to new work like  rebuilding the rear seat frame assembly and rear window frame which will add even more strength to the rear section of my old car.



Cheers,  Chet...
#996

Sounds great Dave,  I think you made the right choice.  Please post more info once you get the harness.

Many thanks, Chet...

PS... Do I have the info correct:

YnZs Yesterdays Parts
333 E. Stuart Ave. Unit A
Redlands, CA 92374
#997
General Discussion / Re: Forum members meet
May 02, 2017, 05:33:59 PM
Hay Dave, that would be great.  The wife and I were thinking about doing a cross country trip.  We have family on the left coast, in California and always wanted to see the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, and thirty other places.  Maybe around 2018.
#998
Dave, let us know what you think of the wire harness.  I need to order one for my car but I am just not there yet.  Do they give you the option for adding wiring for turn signals?
#999
General Discussion / Forum members meet
April 24, 2017, 03:59:40 PM
Hi all, I have been down in Florida visiting with the grand kids and just got back yesterday.  On the drive back I had the pleasure of stopping by Ted's home (racertb), in northern Florida.  My wife and I got a chance to look at Ted's beautiful 29 and his 1950 Plymouth Special Deluxe.  Both cars are in great original condition.  Below is a picture the wife snapped. 

In the picture the old guy on the left is me and Ted is on the right.
#1000
Back early this afternoon.

Frank, Thanks for the Info.  That's what I thought but couldn't say for sure.

rwollman,

I am currently restoring the wood framing so my car is out of service for probably the next year or two.  If I can find the time to pop the top canister out I will.  I will try to get back into the garage if I don't have to show up in court tomorrow.  Fingers crossed, 

UPDATE

Frank was right on with the diameter.  The Diameter is 1.5" and the overall total length of both cork pieces is 2.750" (2 and 3/4")  See the pictures below for alignment.

FYI... The weight of the cork pieces is what closes the trapdoor.  I think this is your problem.





Cheers,  Chet...

#1001
Quote from: rwollman on March 28, 2017, 04:14:12 PM
chetbrz - is that photo of an original tank or one that is repaired?  Reason I ask is that the one I took apart did not have anywhere near that amount of cork for a float unit.  If they were that large it explains a lot of my problem as my brass float is not nearly that large..Could I get a measurement fo the float assembly if possible?  (height and dia)    Thanks in advance.....

Is your tank identical to the one pictured in the previous post.  This is for a 29U Plymouth.  Also It has an esthetic level of restoration.  The internals were not touched.  Just the exterior.

I haven't taken it apart.  The picture was from a couple years back.  Jury Duty for the rest of the week & next.

Sorry,  Chet...
#1002
KINGSTON PRODUCTS CORP
Kokomo Indiana - Model 39-0
Date#   5 / 30
COULOMBE PAT'S
JAN 18, 1921 - AUG 1, 1922
APR 7, 1922 - JAN 22, 1924




I hope this helps.  Chet...
#1003
Does anyone know if the Kingston Vacuum pump had a check valve mechanism.   I was using a electric pump but will be reinstalling the vacuum pump so any info will be helpful.  When I took mine apart I think I remember that the port on the top going to the oil pump had a rectangular metal tab extending about an inch or and inch & a half into the upper chamber.  I am not sure if there were any other parts beside this tab.  I just assumed I was missing the vacuum check valve, if one exists.  Anyone have a picture.  I will try to pull mine tomorrow and take a picture.

Chet...
#1004
General Discussion / Re: FYI - Plymouth Heater
March 25, 2017, 03:11:00 PM
That makes good sense, Thanks !!
#1005
General Discussion / Re: FYI - Plymouth Heater
March 24, 2017, 11:39:04 AM
Does the standard intake manifold bolt up to this item.  The picture in the eBay ad does not have an intake manifold.

Also the last picture shows a chip in what I am assuming is the heater output which would be routed to the inside of the car.  Am I seeing this correctly?  Why are there two output holes ?