Looking great!
Glad you got it all finished and got to enjoy it.
- John
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- Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:08 pm
- Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
- Topic: 62 - Total suspension rebuild and Disc brake conversion
- Replies: 63
- Views: 6405
- Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:29 pm
- Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
- Topic: 1959 rear brake hose -- need source
- Replies: 4
- Views: 555
Re: 1959 rear brake hose -- need source
If you don't need 100% originality, I would source a separate splitter from the weatherhead catalog. They make them with the bolt hole for mounting on the rear axle. Then find a brake hose with the correct ends and proper length and you are back in business. Your local NAPA can help you track down t...
- Wed Oct 24, 2012 9:12 pm
- Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
- Topic: 62 - Total suspension rebuild and Disc brake conversion
- Replies: 63
- Views: 6405
Re: 62 - Total suspension rebuild and Disc brake conversion
Hard to tell from the pic, but it looks like you are supposed to reuse the outer metal sleeve from your original bushings. I remember some of the poly bushings require that.
- John
- John
- Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:42 pm
- Forum: Updating, Modernizing, and Customizing
- Topic: 64 with drum brakes rim options...
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1195
Re: 64 with drum brakes rim options...
Siggy,
Your '64 has 5x5. If you got 4.75 you probably measured from one lug bolt to another - this isn't the right way to measure. The bolt circle is the theoretical circle that passes through all of the bolts - it's actually a bit larger than the distance from one lug bolt to another.
- John
Your '64 has 5x5. If you got 4.75 you probably measured from one lug bolt to another - this isn't the right way to measure. The bolt circle is the theoretical circle that passes through all of the bolts - it's actually a bit larger than the distance from one lug bolt to another.
- John
- Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:35 pm
- Forum: Convertibles, Convertibles, Convertibles
- Topic: 64 vert: problem putting top back up
- Replies: 5
- Views: 768
Re: 64 vert: problem putting top back up
Kevin, I would suspect the upper back panel limit switch (I might have the name wrong, it's been a while) - it's the round bodied switch with several wires coming off it, located on the assembly that rotates the upper back panel (aka flapper panel). It sounds like this is not working properly, so th...
- Sat Aug 11, 2012 11:24 pm
- Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
- Topic: front rotors with hub, grease seal, 1985 Town Car
- Replies: 4
- Views: 445
Re: front rotors with hub, grease seal, 1985 Town Car
I wouldn't transfer the bearings. Bearings aren't that expensive, but a failed bearing is very costly. I'd replace them while you have it all apart.
I'm sure you can get all of these parts at a local NAPA.
- John
I'm sure you can get all of these parts at a local NAPA.
- John
- Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:12 pm
- Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
- Topic: rear axle seals
- Replies: 2
- Views: 358
Re: rear axle seals
Anth, You do need to remove the rear wheel bearings to fix the seal leak. You are correct, the bearings need to be pressed on. Look for an autmotive machine shop or a very well equipped auto parts store/machine shop. It's not (usually) a difficult or time consuming operation. You can save time and $...
- Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:04 pm
- Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
- Topic: New kind of 61-64 front disc brake conversion kit on eBay
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2874
Re: New kind of 61-64 front disc brake conversion kit on eBay
Hammer, I have a 14" rotor front kit in stock and ready to go. I have the version with 4 piston Brembo calipers in stock, or I can provide some REALLY large 6 piston Brembo calipers if you prefer. Please shoot me an email (john@gearheadengineer.com) or call 860-368-9632 for more information. - ...
- Tue May 22, 2012 10:18 pm
- Forum: Electrical & Accessories
- Topic: 1964 all windows inop fixed sort of
- Replies: 4
- Views: 602
Re: 1964 all windows inop fixed sort of
Joe, Often you can fix the original relay by opening it up and cleaning up the contacts. You can open it by carefully prying the metal tabs outward until the guts come out of the can. Not that there's anything wrong with a modern relay - pretty sure I did the same thing with mine over 10 years back....
- Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:27 pm
- Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
- Topic: 1957 Premiere Front Disc Set Up
- Replies: 11
- Views: 853
Re: 1957 Premiere Front Disc Set Up
Are you sure the turning radius has been changed? I think those cars had a pretty large turning radius because of the fender design - the wheel can't pivot too far without making contact. Of course I only drove one once, and it was in about 1983 so my memory could be off.
- John
- John
- Sun Apr 08, 2012 9:04 am
- Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
- Topic: Proportioning valve - yes or no?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1519
Re: Proportioning valve - yes or no?
John, any thoughts on the lack of boost that LincolnLand reported? Perhaps they used a different dual master cylinder than you do? Probably a combination of a tired booster and the larger piston on the dual master cylinder. Unlike many other cars, the Lincoln boosters don't always fail completely i...
- Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:16 pm
- Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
- Topic: Proportioning valve - yes or no?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1519
Re: Proportioning valve - yes or no?
BTW, I disagree with the quote you cited from the Studebaker web site. Proportioning valves have an effect under all conditions, not just panic stops. Otherwise they wouldn't be called PROPORTIONING valves. They would be called limiting valves or something like that. And weight transfer isn't the ON...
- Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:47 pm
- Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
- Topic: Proportioning valve - yes or no?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1519
Re: Proportioning valve - yes or no?
Reijer, You don't need a proportioning valve if you stay with the stock four wheel drum brakes, even if/when you convert to a dual master cylinder. The factory engineers designed the wheel cylinder bore diameters to provide the appropriate front/rear brake balance. Disc/drum systems need a prop. val...
- Sat Mar 31, 2012 5:09 pm
- Forum: Updating, Modernizing, and Customizing
- Topic: Going to work on my 64
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3692
Re: Going to work on my 64"
Wow - big difference! Nice work.
I like the grille treatment - I haven't seen one painted to match the body like that before. Very cool.
- John
I like the grille treatment - I haven't seen one painted to match the body like that before. Very cool.
- John
- Mon Mar 19, 2012 9:39 pm
- Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
- Topic: Need front end what would you do?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1649
Re: Need front end what would you do?
When I got my '64, it had been fitted with a Kanter kit. I didn't do the work, so I don't know the details. But the PO looks to have swapped the ball joints, control arm bushings, and sway bar bushings. It's still working fairly well 12 years later (but I had it off the road for the first 4 years or...