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Old 01-03-2021, 08:19 PM   #1
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Along with getting the much needed vaccine for COVID19, I am planning on the following for "Molly" ( my 1930 TUDOR) and I:
1. Get the car "sorted" - meaning that every time I hit the started button and pull the choke (when cold) the car will start.
2. Eliminate condenser issues by going to modern style upper and lower plate with modern points and condenser.
3. Attend the MAFCA NH tour in June - Wife and I already have reservations at the host Hotel in North Conway NH.
4. Assuming my club meets either virtual or in person (maybe this year), become more active and plan at least 1 tour for the club.
5. Drive Molly 3 weeks straight prior to June and work any unforeseen bugs out of it.
6. Just enjoy driving my A
7. Got to the Hershey swap meet. I have not been for over 40 years.
8. Install some that resembles seat belts/restraint system. My wife is always afraid the door will open (PS. it has never opened while driving but a precaution nonetheless)
What are your plans this year??
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Old 01-03-2021, 08:42 PM   #2
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Just to get out and about more this year.

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Old 01-03-2021, 09:02 PM   #3
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1. Pull the engine, fix the crank end-play issue, adjust rods and mains as needed.

2. Replace one king pin
3. Try to get matching paint for touch-ups.
4. Start enjoying driving rather than just working on car.
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Old 01-03-2021, 09:06 PM   #4
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Finish body work and paint and install interior on my '31 AA SWB DRW. Drive all 5 of them more!
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Old 01-03-2021, 09:15 PM   #5
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To drive it. I got out of my routine and now it's covered with an inch of dust plus I've gained about 25 pounds.


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Old 01-03-2021, 09:35 PM   #6
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I’m with Holdover, need to drive my 5 more often too, maybe bring up some new issues that need attention. 28 Tudor, 29 Tudor, 28 Phaeton, 29 Roadster P.U., 30 Coupe. But big changes for the 29 Tudor hopefully destined for the 2021 MAFCA NH tour:
Mitchell Overdrive
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Reservations made at Saco River Camping Area for the tour with 25’ LTV Sprinter MH pulling enclosed trailer with Tudor. Need Covid to take a detour.
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Old 01-04-2021, 10:07 AM   #7
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until COVID-19 is under control I’ll not be attending any events. A few rides close to home and no swap meets.

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Old 01-04-2021, 11:03 AM   #8
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I hope to figure out why the rear main leaks so much, I set the clearance at .0015",end play is about .020", There is a gasket between the block and the flywheel housing.
It never leaked much until I had to replace the internally cracked cylinder head that had been previously repaired.
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Old 01-04-2021, 12:01 PM   #9
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Start assembling my '30 cabriolet chassis.
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Old 01-04-2021, 12:15 PM   #10
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Hello Ray in La Mesa, good luck with your project. Of all the body styles, the Cabriolet is the most difficult. I spent last June to October mounting the cowl, radiator, hood, doors and finished in October with the quarters, rumble lid frame and the wooden belt rail (had help from a local finished carpenter). All of these parts were mounted and removed at least six times and some (the quarters) close to ten times. It is all about door gaps, making them even and 1/8 - 5/32 in. and placing/removing shims under the subframe. The best to you, Ed
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Old 01-04-2021, 12:20 PM   #11
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Attend the Speedster Reunion in Lincoln, NE in June, and of course plan on winning my class at their hill climb.
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Old 01-04-2021, 12:34 PM   #12
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WWirz, you may want to read up on changing to modern points and condenser.. I found no benefit and the points can be more difficult to adjust. Check discussions about relocated (purchase short proof points) up near the coil location, which some owners state locating the points away from the block/ manifold heat is beneficial...
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Old 01-04-2021, 01:51 PM   #13
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Duke36 - Don't you mean condenser, not points. It sould be rather difficult to mount the points elsewhere.
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Old 01-04-2021, 02:02 PM   #14
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I have read about locating the condenser up next to the coil. If the modern points and condenser set up does not improve the reliability, I will try mounting the condenser next to the coil. Lord knows....I have a gross of condensers right now.. :-), that I can try.
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Old 01-04-2021, 03:52 PM   #15
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Hershey with my two brothers
'29 Tudor - fix the lights and horn electrical, replace the windshield wiper motor, general maintenance
'29 Fordor - adjust the emergency brakes, repaint the wheels, replace the exhaust manifold gasket, change the throwout bearing, fix the window frame on the passenger door.
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Old 01-04-2021, 05:49 PM   #16
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'31 Tudor-new water pump, rebuild exhaust, complete new interior & seat upholstery (installation courtesy of my son in law & daughter). Lucky me!
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Old 01-04-2021, 07:58 PM   #17
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It looks like the latter half of this year will allow me to get my dad's roadster on the road. I have had it in my shop for several years but my work has kept me many miles away.

We are moving to NC the end of February where my shop is and after remodeling the house for my wife I will tackle finishing my shop and then get busy on the roadster. I wish Dad could be around to see it run again!
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It looks like the latter half of this year will allow me to get my dad's roadster on the road. I have had it in my shop for several years but my work has kept me many miles away.

We are moving to NC the end of February where my shop is and after remodeling the house for my wife I will tackle finishing my shop and then get busy on the roadster. I wish Dad could be around to see it run again!
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Old 01-04-2021, 10:32 PM   #19
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I intend to drive both of mine more.
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Old 01-05-2021, 06:05 AM   #20
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sell one to buy a "rarer" one.................
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