PatS....

http://www430.pair.com/p15d24/mopar_forum/showthread.php?t=4577

Troubleshooting The Hydraulically Operated Transmission: http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/Master/024/index.htm

I think the '42 Chrysler has one of the nicest grilles ever designed.

Wow, seems pretty big for a Citroen. Never woulda guessed that.

That hood ornament looks right at home there....I like

The grille is familiar but I can't put a make to it other than maybe Willys.

"How do people get Guinea worm disease? People get infected when they drink standing water containing a tiny water flea that is infected with the even tinier larvae of the Guinea worm. Over the course of a year in the human body, the immature worms pierce the intestinal wall, grow to adulthood, and mate. The males die, and the females make their way through the body, maturing to a length of as much as 3 feet, and ending up near the surface of the skin, usually in the lower limbs. The worms cause swelling and painful, burning blisters. To soothe the burning, sufferers tend to go into the water, where the blisters burst, allowing the worm to emerge and release a new generation of millions of larvae. In the water, the larvae are swallowed by small water fleas, and the cycle begins again."

I am pretty sure my kingpins were OK as were the bushings, but I thought I would have more peace of mind if I KNEW they were NEW and not over 30 years old as I was hurtling down the highway at a blistering 60mph. Besides, it wasn't a fun job that I want to repeat anytime soon. Knowing my luck, something that I didn't replace would break in very short order and I would be doing it again. Now I know for sure the condition of everything up there.

Apparently, we still get all kinds of worms that cause all kinds of problems that are misdiagnosed. Way back when people would deworm frequently, but not anymore. The parasites are still around and we are made of meat and that's what they like. We still worm our pets and livestock, how come not ourselves? http://humaworm.com/

Glad you got it all aprt. I'm curious as to why you wouldn't replace the kingpins and bushings while it's all apart? Are they fairly new?

At an auction, I want a DEAL. Otherwise I'm not buying. That's the fun of an auction to me is to see how much of a steal I can get. I'll happily let someone else have it. I don't have a Duesenberg, I have a Chrysler and there really is no shortage of parts. The steals are out there, you just have to be patient. Rather than snipe, I look for mis titled or wrongly listed stuff and be the ONLY bidder!!! That's why these guys who email corrections to sellers pi$$ me right off!! :)

Sounds like quite the adventure, David!!!! They sure go through some detailed things to make a movie. Most people don't know that most, if not all, of the sound we hear in a movie are done later like in your case. Most people have no idea what a Foley Artist is. I hope you treated the Plymouth to some leaded on the way home

From a strictly investment stand, I don't think these vintage Mopars are a good way to make money. For most people, the Hemi holds some interest, but not so much the stodgy flat six and neither is a big seller in a more-door unless maybe a limo or something. Kinda glad. Prices in this hobby are getting too high. I think for most makes and models, though, the guy who actually hauls it in from the barn and does the work makes the least money if any. And if his labor is factored in, he loses his shirt.

Looking great, Tim. Those wide whites make even a w.i.p. look good.

Well, heres how I did it. Place your jack under the lower control arm bar (30) Tie the coil spring to the frame with a cable or chain. Remove the four nuts and bolts from the control arm bar. SLOWLY lower the jack until the spring is free. Now you can dismantle the suspension components safely. There are a couple of measurements you have to take before you go any further. (thanks to Don Coatney for making these readable)

Those are the bushings. Yes, they are under LOTS of pressure!!!!

"Is there tension caused by the coil spring?" Which pin are you whacking away at???? The kingpin retaining pin in this pic is the shiney spot where I was trying to drive the pin out. There is no tension on this, it simply holds the kingpin from falling out...a bad thing. The passenger side drives out from back to front and the drivers side from front to back. The pin is part #42 in this exploded view: (Steering Knuckle Support Lock Pin)

I had to take my whole suspension apart and have a machine shop press out the passenger side My useless drill bit wouldn't even scratch it. The drivers came out easily.

That compressor's as big as a house unit!!!

I wonder how they "sanitized" a tapeworm!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Other-Makes-Disappearing-Door-Concept-Car-1993-Lincoln-Mark-VIII-Prototype-Concept-Car-Rolling-Dr_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6472QQihZ006QQitemZ160135007203QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW Click on the embedded video for a cool demo

I had a close look at mine and while I'm sure it does come apart, I can't see how without it coming apart into a million bits. Seems more trouble than it's worth. But that's just me.

Man' date=' you guys make me [b']crazy[/b] I would give my left testi..... well, nevermind....I would LOVE to be able to drive the old Chrysler ANYWHERE. And you guys go to a cruise in with your mini-vans and leave the Mopar at home!!!!!!! :eek: Be kind to the Mopar...take it out and DRIVE IT!!!!!!!!! :D Wear it out so the next guy has to come to a forum like this to rebuild it;)