Machining Early A Body Brake Rotors came up as a result of a Region member needing to replace front discs on an aftermarket disc brake conversion kit from Scarebird. Scarebird made the kit to fit 79-85 Eldorado discs and Celebrity Calipers inside the small 14 inch Dart/Valiant/Cuda wheels. The Caddy discs come with a 4.5” Read More …
Region Dec 2018 Holiday Event consisted of: Wet & cool day drive to Palmer’s place for Region Holiday festivities Pre-Business Meeting Normal over eating of meats, vegetables, and fine drinks Business Meeting Free for all and exchange of presents Deserts, more deserts, and more deserts Region Dec. 2018 Holiday Meet pictures include: Entrance to Read More …
Improving Power Steering Road Feel was raised by a Region Member not satisfied with their early 60’s Power Steering. Rebuilding the front end & the steering box to eliminate excessive clearances didn’t bring the steering up to expectations. Fresh out of the factory Chrysler Product power steering “fingertip control” was very sensitive to slight movement Read More …
Nov-Dec President Message has the following vector files: Nov-Dec2018PresidentMessage (.doc) Nov-Dec2018PresidentMessage (.pdf) Text of the Nov-Dec 2018 President Message is as follows: PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Read More …
Nov. 2018 Show And Food Region Nov. 2018 Show & Food consisted of: Foliage Drive to Wright’s Chicken on a clear, crisp, calm, & cool day Pre-Food Parking & viewing among many teen to 90’s antique cars Food served in the large banquet area Short, after lunch, meeting (in the parking lot) A multitude of Read More …
Article on Color Sanding of Single Stage Solid Color Urethane Enamel Paint resulted from one of the Region Members at the September 2018 Cruise discussing their disappointment after 1 hour of wet sanding with 1200 grit sandpaper on a freshly painted surface. Using some simple guidelines can speed up the process but generally the expectation Read More …
1939 Ply. Wheel Alignment was inspired by a request for the specifications. Data was extracted from the 1936 to 1942 Shop Manual found at this location: http://www.pwchryslerclub.org/PlymouthManual_OCR.pdf The information is found on page 34: The ability of a mechanic to dial in the front alignment relies heavily on having king pins, bushings, and tie Read More …
The October 2018 President Message is a follows: Town Crier News PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE October 2018 I welcome fall. We’ve had enough of that hot, humid weather. We need nice New England weather. For any member who missed the August meet in Webster, Mass., life is passing you Read More …
September 2018 Cruise The September 2018 Cruise was on a lake in Webster, Mass. aboard an antique paddle wheeler. Some of the Region Members attending gathered at the sign announcing the location but most couldn’t pronounce it never mind spell it: Region Members milled around the location where the Vintage cars and trucks sanctioned for Read More …
Build your coil wire is as a result of a Colonial Region member recently pointing out that a newly purchased Secondary Ignition Wire Set did not have a coil wire included. Spark plug wires were the only furnished item. Cars 40 years or older are in the hands of enthusiasts with many different goals ranging Read More …