47 Chrysler moves at last

[garbagestate 44]

After some clutch and fluid coupling issues, I got the 47 to move a few feet. Purely symbolic since it has no brakes except the parking brake and the sun had set by the time I got to that point. It represents the first time that it's moved under it's own power since the late sixties.

[RobertKB]

After some clutch and fluid coupling issues, I got the 47 to move a few feet. Purely symbolic since it has no brakes except the parking brake and the sun had set by the time I got to that point. It represents the first time that it's moved under it's own power since the late sixties.

Congratulations! That is always such a great feeling.

[garbagestate 44]

Thanks, here's a shot of the car when I got it back in 07

[Tom Skinner]

Congradulations!

That was a lot of work!

Tom

[alan32433]

What was the problem with the fluid drive?

[greg g]

Brakes, they only slow you down.......... hope it runs as well as it looks.

[55 Fargo]

Right on, good go, it's a nice feeling driving these old girls the 1st time under there own steam....

[thrashingcows]

Congrats!!! I know the feeling, and hope to have Fernando doing the same thing within a year....

Hope you get your brakes fixed so you can take it around the block. Bet on that day you'll have a grin form ear to ear.

[moparbenny]

congrats...I'm hoping i can have a moment like that:)

[garbagestate 44]

When I topped off the fluid coupling the car was on a right to left incline so when it appeared to be full, it was actually low. I put a level across the front bumper, let the air out of the driver side tires and jacked up the passenger side till it was on the bubble and added another pint of fluid. Also, when I changed the rear mounts, I think it threw the clutch out of adjustment since the trans was now sitting a half an inch higher than it was on the old mounts. First I adjusted it in too far and when I released it, I was "riding the clutch". Now it's pretty good. It grinds a little going into reverse but if I shift into the high range first ( m-6 ) then reverse, it's smooth. I probably would never have figured half this stuff out if it wasn't for this forum, Thanks

[1940plymouth]

Pleased to hear that you have it under motion and you are getting the "bugs" worked out of her. Keep us posted on your progress

[oldodge41]

Nothing like the thrill of bringing one back to life after it has been down a long time. Congrats.......Tim

[P-12 Tommy]

I know the feeling when you finally get something going. It's great!! Good luck on your adventure!

Tom