Jim Yergin Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 Yesterday I attempted my second test drive of my '41 Plymouth wagon. My first test drive in June resulted in brake seizure 100 yards down the road. I determined that the problem was an incorrectly adjusted master cylinder push rod but I removed the m/c to check it and then had some trouble bleeding the rear brakes until I found that the rear rotors need to be fastened in place with the wheels off in order to get the calipers to grip. Yesterday I had the foresight to conduct the test by driving up (emphasis on the word "up") my common driveway to my neighbor's house. When I got there and was backing around to return home the car would not go into gear. After some examination and adjusting the shift linkage I discovered that the fork on the gear shift selector rod was broken off and the shift lever would not engage the rod. Because I was up the hill I at least was able to roll the car back to my house and with the help of my neighbors push the car back into the garage. Fortunately I have an extra selector rod. I just need to clean it up, paint it and install it in the car. After all this time and effort it is a little discouraging but I have got to believe it will be worth it if and when I am finally able to drive this car. Jim Yergin Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 Yes, Jim. I think the end result will be good. Even the best laid plans can have hitches along the way. At least you are at home and not miles away when these problems have appeared. The wagon looks excellent. Quote
55 Fargo Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 What an awesome car, get her fixed and on the road, she is meant to drive.......Fred Quote
Chester Brzostowski Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 Jim, Are the brakes working now or do you still have the same problem? Don’t worry, the shifter linkage is just an extra-added attraction. This old car has been sitting around for awhile and has grown accustom to the same. It’s going to fight you every step of the way but once you get her going there will be no stopping her. No pun intended Chet… Quote
NatesSedan Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 Wow Jim I dont think I have seen a pic since I joined. I am drooling on my keyboard. What a great looking wagon. Stay with it...some gals are just high maintenance and this one is worth the effort! Quote
Jim Yergin Posted July 28, 2008 Author Report Posted July 28, 2008 Thanks to all for the compliments and encouragement. NatesSedan, here is what the car looked like when we purchased it in 1988. Jim Yergin Quote
Don Coatney Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 Jim; I see it as another foreward step. I do fully expect to see your car in Tennessee along with Rodneys, Chets 48, and Flanigans car soon. Bet I can talk Greg G into joining us... Quote
greg g Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 You might need to send up some shine to get me that far. Gonna get yelled at by the insurance company for putting on too much mileage. Quote
Don Coatney Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 You might need to send up some shine to get me that far. Gonna get yelled at by the insurance company for putting on too much mileage. You have to come here to collect the shine:cool: What do I get besides Pizza and wings if I drive to New York state? I dont want no snow balls:( Quote
Chester Brzostowski Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 Jim;I see it as another foreward step. I do fully expect to see your car in Tennessee along with Rodneys, Chets 48, and Flanigans car soon. Bet I can talk Greg G into joining us... Don, That sounds like a plan. I think next summer might be a possibility for me. As far as the white lightning is concerned I could run some across state lines. It would be like an old time NASCAR trip. My neighbor knows a family that has made the stuff for three generations and I may add that I have sampled this sipping whiskey, as the locals call it, and it will certainly get your ears tingling with the first sip. Very smooth and the frig is full of mason jars. Chet… PS.. for those that are into temperance this stuff is brewed strictly for medicinal purposes. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 28, 2008 Report Posted July 28, 2008 You have to come here to collect the shine:cool: What do I get besides Pizza and wings if I drive to New York state? I dont want no snow balls:( Is that worse than tennis elbow? Quote
greg g Posted July 29, 2008 Report Posted July 29, 2008 Snow balls is only temporary. It is most prevelelent with the snowmobile set. It apparently is caused by wind swirling around the cowling and depositing it in a stratigic place between thigh and seat. Long as I don't have to drive through Kentucky when those tar bugs are flying. I may be coaxed into a trip to the Volunteer State. Quote
Jim Yergin Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Posted July 30, 2008 Last night I removed the broken gear selector rod. It looks to me like this part was broken before and repaired. It appears to have been previously brazed. My replacement rod is all one piece so I am pretty sure the brazing was not done at the factory. Has any one else ever had any trouble with this part? Jim Yergin Quote
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