Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-24-2014, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,175
Re: Zephyr Progress
Ken, looks great, all the fasteners and detail look first class, what a great car!!!!
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2014, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
Terry, thanks for info, the second Zephyr transmission was a 1940 Continental. Here are some of the photos I took today after I installed the rear end back under car.
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1939 Zephyr transmission
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-22-2014, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 13,659
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-20-2014, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
Traveled to Mac VanPelt's Sales LLC and picked up my Zephyr transmission last Wednesday with Don P. We still went over several items about the transmissions, synchronizers, transmission oil and rear...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-16-2014, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 214
Views: 126,618
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2014, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,544
Re: My new '38 Deluxe Sedan Tudor
Hi Dick, start reading all the threads on the barn, it is invaluable. Learn to use the search in upper right of discussion V8 section. I am doing what you are starting now. Read -...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2014, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
Wife got the blue model paint for me from hobby shop today, I painted the numbers/letters on my 39LZ Ohio plates this evening. You have to paint the plate correct color for the year (1939 - white...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2014, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
Might have found several answers to the question about removing the lock ring and loosening the pinion nuts. Also found out what to set the nuts back to after the new pinion oil seal is installed....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2014, 02:52 PM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
Ken/Vic, everyone, I removed the Torque tube today so that I could replace the seal between the banjo and tube (National seal #450082), removed little retainer ring in front of speedo gear, speedo...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-15-2014, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 6,076
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-14-2014, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,611
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-11-2014, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
Traveled yesterday to Mac VanPelt's with Don P., showed up and he was already working in his shop. Unloaded the 39LZ transmission and we quickly took apart. Inspected several parts for wear that...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2014, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
Bill, I took the special grease fitting out today, it is a grease fitting made with a 1" nipple, I thought maybe two piece but it is one. Threaded on other end it treads into the middle carrier...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-09-2014, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
Ken/everyon, will try and get the seal and replace while out, does not sound like a problem to do while out of car and everything is clean. I took the GAS TANK to Don P. and we/he made two metal...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-08-2014, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,008
Re: The 39 Deluxe Video
Ralph, great little video and story of car, I sent you a PM to ask a question, if you find time send a reply, thanks Bruce
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-07-2014, 07:49 PM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
Last couple of days as I found time I have pressure washed, diesel fuel cleaned with brush, Purple power, water and wire brush on drill. I cleanded pounds of solid grease off the rear end of the...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2014, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
Highboy34 and Bill OH, just what I am now doing, heated twice today, think I will look for a rose bud to get more heat quicker, using a cutting tip. I have been lightly taping on the screw of puller,...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2014, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
Picked up the 39 LZ gas tank and fill tube today from radiator shop. They did an excellent job. Man that owns shop said that he really wish he could see in the two hidden areas of tank to see how...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-05-2014, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,293
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-04-2014, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
I still have not gotten the passenger side rear hub loose, have taken and placed tires back on the rear end and placed hub puller on axle under load. Pulled the rear end around with the side by side....
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2014, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,977
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-03-2014, 05:52 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,712
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-02-2014, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
Vic, this car is becoming the DEVIL car, I think if I get it running and road worthy I will wait for a cold day in November and hit I-64W to I-75S and see how far south it will roll!!!! If you have a...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-02-2014, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 322
Views: 151,711
Re: Yes, they are still out there NUMBER 2
Mac/Terry/Mart, everyone. Don P. and I opened the side of transmission today and found everything very tight, clean and working well. Mac the rear gear on main shaft was the only one with wear on...
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Forum: Early V8 (1932-53)
09-02-2014, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,840
Re: EVERY ONE this is " SHEBA "
Bill, way to much car for you, are you thinking of selling soon? I also saw several loose bolts on the car. I too want to know length and weight!!!???? Have a good time and it is one nice car. ( I/we...
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