Jim Yergin Posted April 23, 2012 Report Posted April 23, 2012 Sorry to hear about your transmission. Just thought I would pass along my observation that one of the best $80 purchases I ever made was my Harbor Freight floor transmission jack. Jim Yergin Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted April 23, 2012 Report Posted April 23, 2012 Hey Bill...be sure you drop and install the tranny with the converter already set in the tranmission...this will prevent damage to the sealing lip of the convertor shaft seal.. Quote
mrwrstory Posted April 23, 2012 Author Report Posted April 23, 2012 God,...I hate redoin stuff! After starin at the problem for half the morning I figgered I'd better get fishin 'stead of cuttin bait. Decided I could not gracefully pull the trans from below so the whole front clip is comin off. I'm bein so careful it's takin me forever. And in spite of bein real anal, I've still got trans fluid and antifreeze all over the place. At least it's clean! I'm leavin the torque converter on the trans so's the trans guy has a better shot of pin pointing the problem. Quote
mrwrstory Posted April 26, 2012 Author Report Posted April 26, 2012 Got this far afore I had to take two steps back. Hate when that happens! ^ First time I have taken the front clip off in one piece. Novel idea,.... but then ya gotta put it someplace. I still needed to dismantle it to address several issues and that was a royal pain in the butt. No room to work. Seemed to take an inordinate amount of time to discover and disconnect all the cables, wires, links and hoses that I so carefully routed. And of course they all continue to dribble fluids of all kinds on my nice clean chassis. ^ Finally,......off to the trans doctor. Quote
kbuhagiar Posted April 26, 2012 Report Posted April 26, 2012 Got this far afore I had to take two steps back. Hate when that happens! Hang in there - we've all experienced these unexpected roadblocks. As frustrating as it is right now, it will be worth it in the end. Quote
fstfish66 Posted April 27, 2012 Report Posted April 27, 2012 well that stinks,,,sorry to learn your tranny is out of wack,,i would think there is plenty of room to drop the tranny out from under the car,, i have plenty enough room in my 40,and im pretty sure your car is larger,,,,but its good experience,now you wont have to think what size each bolt is,,,you will have memorized it,,,,,good luck with your tranny the 2nd time around.,,,,, Quote
Don Coatney Posted April 27, 2012 Report Posted April 27, 2012 Bill; No need to tell you that failure is not an option as you already have that mindset. I had to install and remove my engine/transmission assembly at least twice until I felt comfortable. However the end result makes it all worthwhile. I (like I am sure you do) carry a lot of trophy scars on my forearms and other body parts as reminders of the work I had to do. These scars mean more to me than any off shore hunk of junk trophey that you will ever get at a show. Some day I hope to see your car live and personable. I am proud that I was able to remotely assist you. Quote
mrwrstory Posted April 28, 2012 Author Report Posted April 28, 2012 Although I got the call from the trans shop, I decided to take the day off. Did a Banzai run, with a bunch of knuckleheads to the Bakersfield NSRA Show. You woulda thunk it was a Mopar show. Never seen so many 40's & 50's Plymouths and Dodges in one place. Check the inventory http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v92/wstory/40s-50s%20Mopars/?albumview=slideshow Quote
greg g Posted April 28, 2012 Report Posted April 28, 2012 NIce to see them represented so well. Did you guys finally runs out of fords and chevys out there???? Quote
fstfish66 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) i really like the 46 47 48 coupes,,,and the 47 48 49 bisness coupes thanks for posting the good guys link,,, Edited May 1, 2012 by fstfish66 Quote
mrwrstory Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Posted May 3, 2012 I hate when you buy new stuff that is defective! However when you have a vendor that goes to bat for you, it takes a little of the sting outta a crummy situation. Pullin the engine and trans was a pain 'cause of all the wiring, plumbing and linkage that had to be disconnected. And I swear, no matter how careful I was, there was more trans fluid and antifreeze on the floor than I had even put in the car. Turns out the torque converter was defective. The indexing spline on the torque converter was tweaked which galled, and welded, the pump bushing which in turn spun and ruined the pump seal. The trans shop fixed everything at no charge even tho I had bought the trans from him years ago. I'll definitely go to him again. The engine/trans are back in the car now but it will be a couple of days before everything is hooked up once again. Quote
Adam H P15 D30 Posted May 3, 2012 Report Posted May 3, 2012 I think I saw your car in the Goodguys classified section???? Or one that looks exactly like it..... Quote
mrwrstory Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Posted May 4, 2012 I think I saw your car in the Goodguys classified section???? Or one that looks exactly like it..... Yeah, that's it. Between the Parklane and the P-15, I've got waaaay too much money tired up in toys. Although my dear wife never complains, I gotta show some sense of responsibility if I want to continue doing this stuff. Hopefully the wagon will sell first. Then, I'll feel less guilty when fanticizing about all that I'd like to do on the P-10 Quote
mrwrstory Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Posted May 8, 2012 Finally got the engine/trans reinstalled. God, there's a lot of wires, linkage, cables and plumbing to hook up,.....again. Took a drive around the block to discover a worrysome metallic sounding growl coming for the water pump. I was about to drop a match in the gas tank, after replacing a bum torque converter, anticipating taking the whole schbang apart again. My good friend and stellar general repair guy, after scoping out the situation, said "spray some water from a squirt bottle on the belt." Walla!!!! No more growl. I woulda bet money it was the water pump by the sound. He said he's seen a lot of water pumps replaced when it was only a belt. I've learned a new trick............ I'm still workin on patience So, by 11:00pm Saturday evening I had the front sheet metal, except for the hood, back on (I kinda like showin off the three carbs anyway). And I led a cruise into the SoCal mountians for a BBQ with a bunch of Hot Rod guys. Check it out.... http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v92/wstory/Sheridan%20BBQ/?albumview=slideshow Quote
fstfish66 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Posted May 11, 2012 glad you got her all back together and went to an event so quick,,, the slide show didnt work for me,,,ratssssss, Quote
mrwrstory Posted May 11, 2012 Author Report Posted May 11, 2012 glad you got her all back together and went to an event so quick,,, the slide show didnt work for me,,,ratssssss, Try this, then click on the "view as slide show" link at center left. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v92/wstory/40s-50s%20Mopars/ Quote
mrwrstory Posted May 14, 2012 Author Report Posted May 14, 2012 (edited) Hi All, Found this fender in the rafters. Don't have a clue when I got it or from where. It's a 40 passenger side. Headlight bucket is a mess. Check the "Forum Support Auctions" for more pics and the deal to get GTK some moula Edited May 14, 2012 by mrwrstory Quote
fstfish66 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 Try this, then click on the "view as slide show" link at center left. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v92/wstory/40s-50s%20Mopars/ worked great,some nice mopars,,, Quote
mrwrstory Posted May 16, 2012 Author Report Posted May 16, 2012 I think it is something ya'll will enjoy. The Plymouth is running great and I was looking for an excuse to go on a little road trip. Gathered with half a dozen knuckleheads for breakfast and a drive up the coast. The Mullin Museum in Oxnard is a must see for any motorhead visiting this area. Of course the drive and view of the cars en route was great however, the exhibit of 30's Euro cars and Art Deco Decadence was over the top. Check it out... http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v92/wstory/Mullins%20Cuise/?albumview=slideshow ^ ^ Quote
greg g Posted May 16, 2012 Report Posted May 16, 2012 Very intersting stuff on display. thaks for the link. Quote
fstfish66 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Posted May 20, 2012 I think it is something ya'll will enjoy. The Plymouth is running great and I was looking for an excuse to go on a little road trip. Gathered with half a dozen knuckleheads for breakfast and a drive up the coast.The Mullin Museum in Oxnard is a must see for any motorhead visiting this area. Of course the drive and view of the cars en route was great however, the exhibit of 30's Euro cars and Art Deco Decadence was over the top. Check it out... http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v92/wstory/Mullins%20Cuise/?albumview=slideshow ^ ^ QUESTION for you,,,for years i have heard that calif,,didnt allow multipul carbs ?? whats ths story since u have 3 ?? Quote
fstfish66 Posted May 20, 2012 Report Posted May 20, 2012 nice pics looks like an intresting collection,,, love that 57/58 caddy,,,, am i seeing things,,,the 33/34 burgandy/red plymouth has dodge front fenders,,,look to be steel,,,if they are they are hard to come by,, Quote
mrwrstory Posted May 20, 2012 Author Report Posted May 20, 2012 am i seeing things,,,the 33/34 burgandy/red plymouth has dodge front fenders,,,look to be steel,,,if they are they are hard to come by,, Good eye. Those are in fact Dodge fenders. I think they are fiberglas. Quote
mrwrstory Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Posted May 21, 2012 can you buy these? if so from whom? ^ Quote
rockable Posted May 22, 2012 Report Posted May 22, 2012 Try these guys, Bill. http://www.restorationspecialties.com/ Quote
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