Dodgeb4ya Posted October 1, 2018 Report Posted October 1, 2018 Once you learn these caps on removal they are easy. The four spring clips retain these caps pretty tight... most all nice chrome caps are repro's and the spring clips on some are tighter than others compared to the original caps. The framers hammer is what I have used for a long time and is very controllable and easy ... just don't force the ears and break them. Sometimes do one ear a bit the the other... the cap will easily come off...have a blanket or rags in case the cap gets away from you! 1 Quote
bigdaisy19k Posted October 3, 2018 Report Posted October 3, 2018 Offhand, what paint code/color is your 53? My 52 is very similar in shade, (what's left to see) and since it's in storage I haven't had a chance to get over to get the color code. The other 52 I have is more of a seafoam mint, incase you're thrown off by the profile photo. Quote
keithb7 Posted October 3, 2018 Author Report Posted October 3, 2018 24 minutes ago, bigdaisy19k said: Offhand, what paint code/color is your 53? Quote
bigdaisy19k Posted October 3, 2018 Report Posted October 3, 2018 Thanks a lot, I'll butt out now. ? Quote
keithb7 Posted October 14, 2018 Author Report Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) Out for a fall cruise today. Was a beautiful day. Lots of folks approached me to discuss my car. One of my favourite stops is the gas station. I doddle there checking the oil. Polishing the glass. It seems every single time, I get folks approaching me there. I like it there for some reason. Feels kinda at home there at the gas station, me doing my own self-serve checks. I drove up past my house to snap this pic. Scary as heck leaving the car on a hill. I put the wheel chock in place and set the park brake. But...with no transmission park feature, if she gets rolling there is no stopping her. Especially if I am watching from across the road. Lol. Edited October 14, 2018 by keithb7 Quote
keithb7 Posted March 12, 2019 Author Report Posted March 12, 2019 Today I installed my used "new-to-me" rims. In my opinion a very classy improvement. I went to a friend's home-garage who owns a tire machine and balancer. I helped and had some good learnings. I happily paid him for his time and tool use. 1 Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted March 12, 2019 Report Posted March 12, 2019 That car is so nice... more so with the correct optional wires... 1 Quote
keithb7 Posted March 12, 2019 Author Report Posted March 12, 2019 It seems some folks are unable to see the pic with my new rims. I will upload it here in a different way. 3 Quote
FlashBuddy Posted March 12, 2019 Report Posted March 12, 2019 Wow, great shot of how gorgeous your car is. Wire wheels - amazing. Thanks for sharing. 1 Quote
Furylee2 Posted March 12, 2019 Report Posted March 12, 2019 7 hours ago, keithb7 said: It seems some folks are unable to see the pic with my new rims. I will upload it here in a different way. Thanks! I’m one of those that see a box with numbers and letters. Beautiful car! Quote
Andydodge Posted March 12, 2019 Report Posted March 12, 2019 That looks great, interesting too that the window tint if anything helps to accentuate the colour........very nice..........andyd 1 Quote
keithb7 Posted March 13, 2019 Author Report Posted March 13, 2019 First short drive of 2019. Around the block. It’s hard waiting for spring. The heater sure adds an interesting element to cruising...Seems like there’s an “Old Car Smell” air-freshener tucked up in the heating duct. Smells that can trigger memories. Somehow it smells like going for a drive with my Grandpa in 1975, in his old car. Well I guess his car was probably 10 years old in 1975! 2 Quote
keithb7 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Posted March 30, 2019 Woke up to these skies. Looks like its a Saturday morning cruise day. First and foremost, you gotta have your priorities straight. 1 Quote
keithb7 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Posted March 30, 2019 I should have added that today I felt pretty good out cruising. The big Chrysler drives so well. The steering so light and fluid feeling, yet its manual. The power smooth like silk. The suspension rolling along so nicely I felt like I could have driven all day. Like a big floating luxury car. The seat springs are wonderful. These old cars are sure built well. I admire the big old Detroit iron. What a beauty she is. 1 Quote
knuckleharley Posted March 30, 2019 Report Posted March 30, 2019 That sure is a pretty green. I am tempted to ask what you had to pay for the wire wheels,but I am not sure my old heart could stand the shock. Quote
keithb7 Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) @knuckleharley I paid about $550 US total for all 4 rims. Worth the investment in my opinion. I feel that the wire wheels bring the class up a notch or two. They were used of course. Not perfect but just right for my “driver” old car. This Chrysler has been very good to me. For every $1 and every hour I put in, is repays me ten-fold in both satisfaction and pleasure. It’s been a great experience for me in my “First Classic Car” venture. This car has me...Hook-line-and sinker. I look forward to the family cruises this coming season. Edited March 30, 2019 by keithb7 1 Quote
9 foot box Posted March 31, 2019 Report Posted March 31, 2019 I saw an ad in Oregon for wheels like that. It was a while back. Same price. They cleaned up nice. Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted March 31, 2019 Report Posted March 31, 2019 The caps if premium chrome can double the price if not included with the wires. Quote
keithb7 Posted April 1, 2019 Author Report Posted April 1, 2019 (edited) I went to a regional swap meet today. Did not drive the Windsor as it is about a 3 hr drive one-way. Visited my Brother. We went for a cruise in his '66 Corvair. Had a great time at the swap meet and located an original 1953 Chrysler brochure that the dealers would have given out. This brochure has the Salesman's name and dealer name on it. Harold Barnes. CS Hamilton Motor Co. Dallas Texas. It's a great brochure that folds out into a good sized poster. Price was $7 US funds. Edited April 1, 2019 by keithb7 1 Quote
keithb7 Posted April 1, 2019 Author Report Posted April 1, 2019 (edited) I looked up the dealer and found this pic. 710 North Pearl St. Dallas Tx. Based on the cars, it would appear to maybe be 1960-ish? 710 N Pearl St. Dallas Tx today. Edited April 1, 2019 by keithb7 Quote
keithb7 Posted April 1, 2019 Author Report Posted April 1, 2019 Looking at old Chrysler ads, I always felt my rear end seemed a little high. Today I learned that for photo ops, they used to fill the trunk and around the engine, under the bonnet with sandbags. This would make the car look lower and longer. Comparing the original '53 ad and my original car, that statement appears correct. Tricky deceptive buggars! 1 Quote
The Oil Soup Posted April 2, 2019 Report Posted April 2, 2019 The artist renderings for all the big three ads of that era were strategicly "modified" to give that long, sleek, spacious look to prospective buyers. Quote
DJ194950 Posted April 2, 2019 Report Posted April 2, 2019 Artistic license I believe it called, encouraged by the sales dept. DJ Quote
Young Ed Posted April 3, 2019 Report Posted April 3, 2019 18 hours ago, DJ194950 said: Artistic license I believe it called, encouraged by the sales dept. DJ The techniques changed but the idea continued when they switched to photographing actual cars for ads. I believe its out of print but if you can find a copy of Boulevard Photographic it goes into one ad agency and all the different tricks they used on the cars. https://www.amazon.com/Boulevard-Photographic-Art-Automotive-Advertising/dp/0760303053/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=boulevard+photographic&qid=1554302246&s=gateway&sr=8-1 Quote
DonaldSmith Posted April 3, 2019 Report Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) Comparing the two images in Post #121, use a straight-edge, even a business card, to compare angles, corner to corner. For example, on the photo at the bottom, sight in the angle at the front door window, from the bottom rear corner to the upper front corner. Now, sight in the same angle on the illustration at the top. The window opening has been stretched. Sight in along the A-post to the rear of the front tire on the photo, and compare to the illustration. Hmmm. Edited April 3, 2019 by DonaldSmith dmn typos (damn typos) Quote
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