Los_Control Posted December 11, 2018 Report Posted December 11, 2018 Nick, I love that you love it. Everybody here respects your opinion. I admit to being old enough to know better, but I also may just paint my truck black as it came from the factory. I get a bit of a pass, I have a truck and if it is loaded with lumber and dirty at the same time, they not going to hit me as hard as a car with dirt on it Paint it pink if you want, one poster here used the chalkboard paint so people could write on his car. I really like this idea. The most important thing here, Take your time and enjoy the process. One thing I worry about, I see it happen to others, you get to be too much of a perfectionist, is going to cost money and project is delayed and eventually abandoned. JUST GET ER DID! and then move on to the next project. ..... girls, they are often sneaky and sometimes a bigger project then first thought .... building a 32 ford coupe could be easier. Keep us posted. 1 Quote
NickPick'sCrew Posted December 12, 2018 Report Posted December 12, 2018 Thanks for all your support gents. Nicholas really appreciates the encouragement. Nicholas has decided on a color that goes perfect with his favorite suit so he's all set ? 1 Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted December 12, 2018 Report Posted December 12, 2018 To DJ194950................Yes You are correct. Sometime in the 1970s I purchased a local car, a 1955 Chrysler Saratoga New Yorker two door hardtop which had those wheels. Removed them and replaced with original style steel rims.....then re-sold the Chrysler. Would have been a nice car with quite a bit of work ..... had a hemi and a continental kit spare, was two tone green and cream. Have run those wire wheels ever since with no problems so far. Quote
DJ194950 Posted December 12, 2018 Report Posted December 12, 2018 BobT Wow those wires look great.!! They were not cheap in nice condition even in the 70's. Do No want to even want to think about what a nice set would sell on Ebay now. Maybe as much as your car would sell for without those wheels! As they say there only original once as many do not want new lookalikes! The price goes up and up and up..... BTW, You have a very, very nice car!!? DJ Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted December 12, 2018 Report Posted December 12, 2018 19 hours ago, NickPick'sCrew said: Thanks for all your support gents. Nicholas really appreciates the encouragement. Nicholas has decided on a color that goes perfect with his favorite suit so he's all set ? you need to have a serious talk with that young man.... Quote
NickPick'sCrew Posted December 12, 2018 Report Posted December 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Plymouthy Adams said: you need to have a serious talk with that young man.... Yea, Im not a big fan of the look either. But Im not sure that it's you're or my opinion that counts here. Quote
RNR1957NYer Posted December 13, 2018 Report Posted December 13, 2018 As a trombone player who grew up buying Doc Severinsen (remember his blazers?) albums, I'm squarely in Nick's corner! 2 Quote
NickPickToo Posted December 13, 2018 Author Report Posted December 13, 2018 How do I report my dad to the administrator and get him kicked off my topic? 2 1 Quote
NickPickToo Posted December 29, 2018 Author Report Posted December 29, 2018 Finally got it on rotisserie ? 1 Quote
Young Ed Posted December 29, 2018 Report Posted December 29, 2018 that thing looks quite solid! Quote
casper50 Posted December 29, 2018 Report Posted December 29, 2018 did you have to drill holes in the body to mount it? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted December 29, 2018 Report Posted December 29, 2018 that body looks to have had some panel repair in the cowl section sometime earlier on in its life...or course, could just be the pictures themselves Quote
NickPickToo Posted December 29, 2018 Author Report Posted December 29, 2018 5 hours ago, casper50 said: did you have to drill holes in the body to mount it? In the rear we used existing holes to attach two steel straps. We drilled three 3/8 holes in the fire wall for the front. Will need to patch in the end. Quote
NickPickToo Posted December 29, 2018 Author Report Posted December 29, 2018 (edited) On 12/29/2018 at 2:38 AM, Plymouthy Adams said: that body looks to have had some panel repair in the cowl section sometime earlier on in its life...or course, could just be the pictures themselves It’s difficult to see in the picture with all the “under coatney” but there is a lot of crumbling metal around the edge of the floor pans and the mounts are mostly shot. Some sections are sandwiches of metal plates with crumble in the middle. Edited January 1, 2019 by NickPickToo Quote
NickPickToo Posted January 1, 2019 Author Report Posted January 1, 2019 (edited) Engine and Transmission separated. Caked with grunge. It was driving well before we started so don't expect to do much here except inspect, clean and paint. At least I hope. Edited January 1, 2019 by NickPickToo Quote
NickPickToo Posted January 1, 2019 Author Report Posted January 1, 2019 Clutch assembly separated from the transmission. Quote
NickPickToo Posted January 1, 2019 Author Report Posted January 1, 2019 the clutch is a bit too clean -- missing something Quote
NickPickToo Posted January 1, 2019 Author Report Posted January 1, 2019 Found most of the clutch shredded up in the housing. Quote
Bobby Posted January 2, 2019 Report Posted January 2, 2019 Hi Nick, Happy New Year I have been on here awhile and just stumbled upon this thread and will be following your progress. By the way... BLACK IS INDEED BEATIFUL!!! 1 Quote
NickPick'sCrew Posted January 2, 2019 Report Posted January 2, 2019 Not so bad, just dirty. Pad not quite to the rivets and no scaring on the pressure plate. We initially disconnected the full assembly with the flywheel because that was the most visibly clear path given all the gunk. There were no class two or three leaks around the seals that we noticed (trans or engine), but that could change when we get all the old coagulated grime cleaned up. It was a good day of learning for Nicholas (and me). The parts and service manuals were invaluable -- thanks to those who recommended. Quote
knuckleharley Posted January 3, 2019 Report Posted January 3, 2019 On 1/1/2019 at 5:59 PM, NickPickToo said: the clutch is a bit too clean -- missing something Sumbodie needs a flywheel ground flat. Quote
bubl48 Posted February 5, 2019 Report Posted February 5, 2019 Your doing a great job...keep up the good work Quote
knuckleharley Posted February 5, 2019 Report Posted February 5, 2019 On 12/29/2018 at 8:11 AM, NickPickToo said: It’s difficult to see in the picture with all the “under coatney” but there is a lot of crumbling metal around the edge of the floor pans and the mounts are mostly shot. Some sections are sandwiches of metal plates with crumble in the middle. "Crumble in the middle" Probably the best description of crap repairs I have ever seen in my life. NOTHING describes the results better than "crumble in the middle". Quote
MackTheFinger Posted February 5, 2019 Report Posted February 5, 2019 Hey, Nick! Just ran across this thread. You're making good headway. I understand how hard it is to pick a color. I've had a '54 Ford Customline in my shop waiting on a color choice for almost 10 years. It's frustrating to have a car within a week or so of being on the road and still be unable to make a color decision. Then again, I'm usually busy with paying jobs and I'm easily distracted.. ? Quote
knuckleharley Posted February 5, 2019 Report Posted February 5, 2019 4 hours ago, MackTheFinger said: Hey, Nick! Just ran across this thread. You're making good headway. I understand how hard it is to pick a color. I've had a '54 Ford Customline in my shop waiting on a color choice for almost 10 years. It's frustrating to have a car within a week or so of being on the road and still be unable to make a color decision. Then again, I'm usually busy with paying jobs and I'm easily distracted.. ? The good thing about paint colors is that it is easy to change them. Quote
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