The GREAT Ms. American 3.14159 Daily Driver Diary Caper

[JCAllison]

Hey All,
Sunday, June 16, 2019, Mid-Morning Update:

Decided that it was time to start using Ms. American as the Daily Driver since Lorrie Van Haul is at the BEGINNING of having everything that needs doing for her done, which will make her unable to be driven till the work is finished.

So wanted to start a NEW Ms. American Caper Thread to document her activities and performance just to keep track of what she does, and how she does it.

This morning, after burying Jake, the Black Cat, and taking a shower to clean up, got Ms. American to take me out and about. Strange thing... Forgot to use the Mustangs Etc. Manual Choke, and the 3.14 STARTED RIGHT UP!

Backed out of the Car Port, and off we went to the Conoco for $15.00 worth the Gas.

A lady named Michelle, walked up with her Cell Phone, and started taking pictures of Ms. American. Then she started asking questions. It wasn't long before I realized that I was being interviewed. Michelle turned out to be a reporter for one of the news papers in the area, and was gathering information for an article about Ms. American and me! Who woulda thunk? We talked for about 45 minutes, and then she had to go.

Got into Ms. American, and keyed the Starter. The 3.14 hesitated for a fraction of a second, then again, STARTED RIGHT UP.

We headed for the Circle K to get Milk. Parked, got out, and up pulled ANOTHER fellow, name Eugene Bean. He had see the Old Gal pull into the Circle K parking lot, had made a U-Turn, and parked right next to Ms. American. Got out, and asked if he could look the old Gal over. And of course HE COULD. He walked around her, then asked to see the 3.14. Opened the Hood, and he was suitably impressed.

I told him about Ms. American PI being a Police Interceptor. About her Solid Lifters. About her Cast Iron Shorty Headers. About her Kelsey Hayes Severe Service Wheels. About her PerTronix HEI. About her PerTronix 60,000 Volt FlameThrower HC Ignition Coil. About her BorgWarner T85 Overdrive Transmission. About her 4.11:1 Differential. About her Mustangs Etc. Manual Choke. About her Autolite 4100 C4AF 9510 DG Carburetor. About her Frantz Oil Cleaning System. Told him the story about how she came to be, and her history with my Father and Mother. And how she came to live with me. We talked for about 45 minutes. Then he said he had to go, and off he went.

Got the milk, and put it in Ms. American, got in, Keyed the Starter, and without hesitation, the 3.14 came to life, and home we came.

Am thinking that the old Gal is BACK! She is NOW the Daily Driver.

Am going to have to do some SPIFFING up of her. She needs her Windows carefully washed. Her Chrome carefully polished. Her Tires cleaned at the Car Wash. And her body carefully dusted. She always enjoys the attention that she gets, and seems to NOW be willing to be as reliable as she used to be.

Will keep you all updated here whenever we go out and about. And, of course, will keep you all updated if, when, and as progress occurs.

Take care everyone.

JC

[JCAllison]

Hey All,
Saturday, June 18, 2019, Morning Update:

REMARKABLE DEVELOPMENT:

Received a SPAM advertisement on Sunday, June 16. 2019 offering Auto Insurance for $19.00 a month!

My first reaction was: "OH SURE! This has GOT to be too good to be TRUE!" But just to check it out, I responded with my Zip Code, and Phone Number, using my "nom de plume" (that's the name that I use when writing books).

It wasn't more than a few minutes than the Phone Rang... A VERY nice lady named Valerie, explained that she was an "marketer" for a number of Insurance Companies, and that if I would permit it, she would connect me with an Agent who worked for a Big Name Insurance Company.

I consented to the offer just to see what they had to say.

A few minutes passed, while I listened to a rather nice Guitar, playing a rather "catchy" eight bars of music that repeated, over and over.

Then suddenly a very nice young man named Stanley came on the line, and said he was a Agent with the BIG NAME Insurance Company.

He wanted to know the Year, Make, and Model, of my car. I told him it was a 1964 Ford Galaxie 500. I also told him that I had a 1967 Dodge P200 Van.

Stanley inquired if I had had any tickets in the past five years? I had not.

Stanley inquired if I had ever been ticketed or arrested for DUI. I haven't.

Stanley inquired how much driving I did in each vehicle? I told him that they were driven maybe 25 miles a week between the two of them.

Stanley inquired about who all drove the vehicles? I told him I was the ONLY driver.

Stanley inquired about any accidents that were had in the past five years. There have been none.

Since he had the Zip Code here, he KNEW that I was in Onalaska, Texas. He allowed as to how he was in Fort Worth, Texas.

Stanley inquired what amount of insurance I was seeking. I told him that I needed only the Texas Required Minimum.

Actually, the only reason that I need insurance is to have "Proof of Insurance" in order to get Ms. American, and Lorrie Van Haul inspected&licensed.

Stanley asked if I would hold while he did some calculating, and I said I would.

In about five minutes, He came back on the line as said that he could get a year's insurance for BOTH vehicles for $264.00 a YEAR!!! That's $21.00 a MONTH... That's $.70 a day for each. Right now, I am paying $52.00 a month for EACH vehicle, a total of $104.00 a MONTH.

My question for Stanley was: "All right... What's the catch?" He said that "There was no catch."

I proceeded to question Stanley about the Insurance Company, and was given the Name of the Company, which turned out to be a subsidiary of ANOTHER even BIGGER NAME Insurance Company.

I also found out Stanley's Last Name, and his E-Mail Address.

I then told Stanley that I would like to think this over. He was quite accommodating, and made arrangement to call me back at 11:00 a.m. the next day.

I spent the rest of the day researching the Company's by name. I didn't use any link provided by Stanley (he provided none). I went DIRECTLY to the BIG NAME Company's Web Pages as provided by Google. These are NOT "FAKE" Websites. I accessed their Agents at the appropriate locations. And there was Stanley's Name, and Location. They were just as Stanley had said. This was NOT a SCAM.

Then yesterday, promptly at 11:00 a.m., the phone rang. It was Stanley. He wanted to know if I wanted to sign up for insurance with the BIG NAME Insurance Company that employs him.

I had a few more questions. One was: "Are the rates going to change unexpectedly." He said No. I asked if I could be sent the documentation about the policy before I signed up for it? He said "Most Certainly". He would send it shortly. He said read it over, and if it was what was represented, I could purchase the Policy On-Line. All that I would have to do is "electronically sign" in the appropriate places, then on their secure page, give them my Debit Card Number (like I do with eBay, Amazon, and a bunch of other vendors), and I would receive a Policy Number On-Line, plus in two to three days I would receive "Proof of Insurance" documentation in the mail, in the form of Credit Type Cards that would be recorded in the Texas State Data Base that the Inspection Stations, and Registration Offices access to prove that I DO have Insurance.

I could then, if I actually did purchase the policy, E-Mail Stanley, and he would call on the phone to see if there were any questions, or further information desired.

Well, the funds to make the transaction were in the Debit Card Account, to after carefully reading the On-Line Policy, a copy of which will be here in two to three days, along with the Proof of Insurance documents, so I signed up with them. The funds will be deducted from the Debit Card Account when I acknowledge that I have received what they promised to send.

What I am going to do, is when the stuff that they are sending arrives, I will take it to Wayne's Tires (the Local Inspection Station), and see if Toni, who last inspected Lorrie Van Haul, will verify on their computer that I do, indeed, have Insurance.

I will then cancel Ms. American's and Lorrie Van Haul's present insurance and will then stop paying the $104.00 a month premium. Since Stanley's Employer will have the whole year's premium paid in advance, there will be no more monthly deductions.

This is going to be a savings of $984.00 a year for Car Insurance! Not a bad deal at all! And the nice thing about it is that I won't be paying $104.00 a month starting next month. Also, am going to get a refund from the OLD insurance company since I already have a credit with them built up by my having paid the premiums for this year up to July 1, 2019.

So everything seems to be going along nicely.

Will keep you all updated if, when, and as progress occurs.

JC

[KULTULZ]

I think you need to service the '64, polish and shine and drive up to Albuquerque and do a little sparkin' with your lady ...

What were you doing so far from home anyway?

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

I think you need to service the '64, polish and shine and drive up to Albuquerque and do a little sparkin' with your lady ...

Hey Mr. K,
I'm nowhere near being in the same league.

What were you doing so far from home anyway?

Are you sure I know that about which you are speaking? I haven't been more than a hundred miles from here in the past twenty years. That happen when I have to go to Houston once a year to see the Liver MDeities at the Baylor Liver Center.

Have to go to the Pharmacy tomorrow morning, and also to do some grocery shopping. Will be going in Ms. American, since Lorrie is not all together because of having her front Sheet Metal removed.

You been doing all right?

It's time for me to call it a day. Have taken my meds, and am heading for the couch.

Hope you are well.

JC

[ford4v429]

Hey JC,
good deal on the insurance! i need to do some shopping too we added another car and our has maxed out on number of cars per policy... might see if the kids are old enough to go on their own policies now, as two of their cars are still on our policy...or might just move a couple to haggerty.
great to hear the starting issues are all good again, and curious especially about the news lady having interest- would be cool to see some press on this beloved old galaxie
I've gotta catch up on my reading when we get home to see where things stand on the steering caper(now backburnered till this caper completed) as havent been on the forums much for a while...on the old forklift project, talked to a few folks who suggested converting to hydrostatic and just ditching the box- already got a control valve and wheel, will need to chop off the column and add the valve, mount a cylinder where the old draglink resides(it had a slide valve power steering setup, but yrs ago our 'mechanic' apparently decided it would be easier to remove everything than repair leaks) hardest part will be retaining the stock column as all the controls are on the sides of the column...anyways, gonna try and save it to give to the local museum as a functional tool/prop for the old airplanes- they have a twin to it already, but its pretty rough, where this one-bad as it looks- is in great shape...just couldnt stand to see it go into a dumpster...
gotta run- vacation/visiting stuff to do- glad to see you are doing well- keep up the great work Tim

[JCAllison]

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Hey All,
Saturday, June 19, 2019, Mid-Morning Update:

Needed to pick up some Medications this morning, and since the Pharmacy is in the Grocery Store, decided to do the Shopping while out in Ms. American.

The old Gal started right up, and off we went. First to the Post Office, then on to the Pharmacy/Grocery Store.

There was a bit of hesitation when starting at the Post Office, but it was only momentarily. The start when leaving the Grocery Store was fine. Am thinking that the Cable from the Solenoid to the Starter need the Nut on the Starter tightened a bit. It's just difficult to reach, and little room to turn the Wrench.

But once on the road, Ms. American is so smooth, and when given a little throttle is willing to REALLY take off. Kind of startling when it happens, because of being used to Lorrie who just lumbers around compared.

Anyway, the old Gal seems to like being a Daily Driver/Grocery Getter again.

Getting out in the morning like we did today, kind of depletes the Energy&Focus, and then by the time that is replenished by resting afterwards, it has gotten too hot to be out. But have to just show some "class", and trundle onward through the fog.

Anyway, will keep you all updated if, when, and as progress occurs.

Take care everyone.

JC

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by ford4v429

Hey JC, good deal on the insurance!

Hey Tim,
Was kind of surprised!

I need to do some shopping too we added another car and our has maxed out on number of cars per policy.

You have how many vehicles?

might see if the kids are old enough to go on their own policies now, as two of their cars are still on our policy. or might just move a couple to haggerty.

I remember back when I finally got my own car (the 1942 Mercury), and had to spring for my own insurance. Was doing striping on cars in the Ontario, California area. Was making a goodly amount, and insurance was inexpensive. Made one feel "grown-up" to finally start supporting one's self.

Great to hear the starting issues are all good again,

Wish Ms. American would start with the enthusiasm that Lorrie has. There is a BRAND NEW Starter here on the Shelf, but am right on the line between being able to install it, and NOT being able to install it. Aging in NOT for sissies.

and curious especially about the news lady having interest- would be cool to see some press on this beloved old galaxie

Actually, the old Gal is kind of a rolling press release all by herself. Gets noticed. Gets comments. Sometimes gets photographed. If she was a tan Toyota, no one would even notice.

I've gotta catch up on my reading when we get home to see where things stand on the steering caper(now backburnered till this caper completed)

Lorrie's Steering Conversion is REALLY going to test my mettle. As Mel says: "Just dive in and see what happens."

as havent been on the forums much for a while.

That happens.

on the old forklift project, talked to a few folks who suggested converting to hydrostatic and just ditching the box- already got a control valve and wheel, will need to chop off the column and add the valve, mount a cylinder where the old draglink resides (it had a slide valve power steering setup, but yrs ago our 'mechanic' apparently decided it would be easier to remove everything than repair leaks)

Aha, another Steering Conversion Caper.

hardest part will be retaining the stock column as all the controls are on the sides of the column.

You have gotten yourself into a pretty interesting project. Not very "glamorous", but interesting.

anyways, gonna try and save it to give to the local museum as a functional tool/prop for the old airplanes- they have a twin to it already, but its pretty rough, where this one-bad as it looks- is in great shape...just couldnt stand to see it go into a dumpster.

But once it is functional, a little paint, time, and elbow grease, and it will be all spiffed up.

gotta run- vacation/visiting stuff to do

Where in Colorado are you?

glad to see you are doing well- keep up the great work Tim

The Front Sheet Metal Removal is well under way. Now if it just wasn't so HOT&HUMID, and if I was a little younger... Jeane called the other day, and we reminisced a bit. I first met her when she was less than TWO years old, and all she had on was a diaper. She's looking at 50 on the horizon. Found myself asking: "Where did the years go?" Everything seems like it was just yesterday!

Am going to have something to eat, see if the energy comes back up. Have some Aluminum Bar Stock that need to have Pop Rivet Holes drilled in it, and then need to use a Wire Brush Wheel in the Electric Drill to clean where the Aluminum Bar Stock goes. Will Drill a couple of Holes in Lorrie's Front Sheet Metal, and use the holes drilled in the Aluminum Bar Stock as a template for drilling the rest of the Pop Rivet Holes. Will then Pop Rivet the Aluminum Bar Stock down, then it will be on to the NEXT cut, and subsequent Pop Riveting.

Anyway, hope you have a GREAT time on vacation. You'll have to take some time when you get home to rest up!

Take care.

JC

[ford4v429]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Hey Tim,
Was kind of surprised!

You have how many vehicles?

I remember back when I finally got my own car (the 1942 Mercury), and had to spring for my own insurance. Was doing striping on cars in the Ontario, California area. Was making a goodly amount, and insurance was inexpensive. Made one feel "grown-up" to finally start supporting one's self.

the boys each have one car on our policy but theyve worked and paid thier part from day one- they've been good about earning/saving...the other 7 put us one over, so likely will move a couple to haggerty

Wish Ms. American would start with the enthusiasm that Lorrie has. There is a BRAND NEW Starter here on the Shelf, but am right on the line between being able to install it, and NOT being able to install it. Aging in NOT for sissies.

i remember the 429 gal required unbolting a motor mount/jacking the motor to remove- this will get long winded, but that 429's appetite for starters is kinda how i came to still have it all these decades later- 1978 or so, brother and i were in colorado visiting my real dad, the gal burnt up a starter and stepdad in ohio changed it by himself(usually I helped). Jim had a paralyzed left arm from a car wreck of all things while he was in the air force in Korea- anyways, he was tough- he got the darn thing in one handed somehow, but didnt see the cable was on the exhaust...he got halfway to work the next day when it had a underhood fire...wiring harness completely melted, belts/hoses were fried by time they got it put out. anyway when my brother and I got back to Ohio, mom said 'the bomb' (as we nicknamed it the day they bought it in 1972 or so), was going to be junked as it was not worth fixing...I talked her into letting me keep it if i could fix it- they gave me a month...got a dishwashing/bussing job at local chicken restaurant, bought some wire/tape/soldering iron/5 cent copies at the library from a 'motor' manual...made a new harness, painted the engine, had it running and looking good under the hood in a couple weeks...God I loved that car. it got put in the garage till I got my permit months later, by then it was accell wires, new brake linings, the mint interior was all spiffed up- was a beast of a great running car. got my license at 16, 3 weeks later wrecked it(but STILL have the 429)...Anyways, know what you mean about being on the fence- might need to find a neighborhood/parts store kid that could lend a hand or two sometimes? in any event, I'm sure youll remember to watch the wiring/exhaust- but ill post this reminder anyway

Actually, the old Gal is kind of a rolling press release all by herself. Gets noticed. Gets comments. Sometimes gets photographed. If she was a tan Toyota, no one would even notice.

thats for sure

Lorrie's Steering Conversion is REALLY going to test my mettle. As Mel says: "Just dive in and see what happens."

That happens.

Aha, another Steering Conversion Caper.

You have gotten yourself into a pretty interesting project. Not very "glamorous", but interesting.

But once it is functional, a little paint, time, and elbow grease, and it will be all spiffed up.

not glamorous to say the least...but hopefully can get it a new lease on life... silly, my junkyard forklift i did last year sat in the garage all winter, while the 06 mustang had to sit outside. hoping to put a lean-to up this year too...too many projects.

Where in Colorado are you?

colorado springs/pueblo are closest big cities...the scenery here is just beautiful...Dads in a nursing home now(oddly now Mom and different stepdad live just a mile from nursing home Dad is in) and not well, but hanging in there...we try to get out at least once a year...taking Mom back home with us for a couple weeks to see old friends/relatives, then will fly here back here- good thing about the new truck, its got a boatload of room. never thought id have a aluminum truck, but gotta say, man did Ford make a nice vehicle...450(!!!) hp from its little v6 is a beast, every time I get on a on ramp the kids are tired of hearing me say 'I cant believe this is a six cylinder'

The Front Sheet Metal Removal is well under way. Now if it just wasn't so HOT&HUMID, and if I was a little younger... Jeane called the other day, and we reminisced a bit. I first met her when she was less than TWO years old, and all she had on was a diaper. She's looking at 50 on the horizon. Found myself asking: "Where did the years go?" Everything seems like it was just yesterday!

Am going to have something to eat, see if the energy comes back up. Have some Aluminum Bar Stock that need to have Pop Rivet Holes drilled in it, and then need to use a Wire Brush Wheel in the Electric Drill to clean where the Aluminum Bar Stock goes. Will Drill a couple of Holes in Lorrie's Front Sheet Metal, and use the holes drilled in the Aluminum Bar Stock as a template for drilling the rest of the Pop Rivet Holes. Will then Pop Rivet the Aluminum Bar Stock down, then it will be on to the NEXT cut, and subsequent Pop Riveting.

Anyway, hope you have a GREAT time on vacation. You'll have to take some time when you get home to rest up!

Take care.

JC

I actually thought I saw a dodge postal jeep yesterday in Canon City, tried to turn around, wifes like 'what are you doing?' and I had to go...too much traffic...was def RHD, sliding side doors, but had a rollup rear door- was kinda cut up for a icecream truck- if I see it again will find out for sure what it is.
hoping can get to work when i get home- our town has record flooding, lots of roads closed- son at home said lots of detours, and theyre expecting 2 more inches of rain tomorrow... they had 5.5" in 2 days already...


past my bedtime- talk to you soon- tim

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by ford4v429

the boys each have one car on our policy but theyve worked and paid thier part from day one- they've been good about earning/saving...the other 7 put us one over, so likely will move a couple to haggerty

Hey Tim,
Your progeny seem to be doing just fine. You've done a good job of raising them, teaching them responsibility.

i remember the 429 gal required unbolting a motor mount/jacking the motor to remove- this will get long winded, but that 429's appetite for starters is kinda how i came to still have it all these decades later- 1978 or so, brother and i were in colorado visiting my real dad, the gal burnt up a starter and stepdad in ohio changed it by himself(usually I helped). Jim had a paralyzed left arm from a car wreck of all things while he was in the air force in Korea- anyways, he was tough- he got the darn thing in one handed

AMAZING! Have added to the agenda here the moving of the Ramps out to the Car Port, and the next time that Ms. American is out and about, when we get home will put her front Tires up on the Ramps, and leave her to cool. Then next day, am going to see if the Nut on the Starter Stud where the Cable from the Solenoid is attached can be tightened. Think that THAT is what is causing the slight hesitation when starting HOT. Am kind of thinking that if a SHORT, proper sized Wrench is used that it might be that the NUT can be better tightened. Will just have to wait and see.

somehow, but didnt see the cable was on the exhaust...he got halfway to work the next day when it had a underhood fire...wiring harness completely melted, belts/hoses were fried by time they got it put out.

Terrible thing to have happen.

anyway when my brother and I got back to Ohio, mom said 'the bomb' (as we nicknamed it the day they bought it in 1972 or so), was going to be junked as it was not worth fixing...I talked her into letting me keep it if i could fix it- they gave me a month...got a dishwashing/bussing job at local chicken restaurant, bought some wire/tape/soldering iron/5 cent copies at the library from a 'motor' manual...made a new harness, painted the engine, had it running and looking good under the hood in a couple weeks.

Example of dogged perseverance if ever there was one.

God I loved that car. it got put in the garage till I got my permit months later, by then it was accell wires, new brake linings, the mint interior was all spiffed up- was a beast of a great running car. got my license at 16, 3 weeks later wrecked it (but STILL have the 429).

Kind of disheartening, but at least part of it is still surviving.

Anyways, know what you mean about being on the fence- might need to find a neighborhood/parts store kid that could lend a hand or two sometimes?

Well, there are no "neighborhood/parts stores, and don't know anyone who could help. If the Starter gets replaced, it will have to ME that will do it, and it will take some ingenuity to figure out HOW it can be done.

in any event, I'm sure youll remember to watch the wiring/exhaust- but ill post this reminder anyway

The Starter Cable goes around BEHIND the Cast Iron Shorty Headers, the forward to the Starter Terminal. Am thinking that it MIGHT be reachable by using either a "short" wrench, or maybe it can be gotten to with a Ratchet, Extensions, and U-Joint Sockets. Again, will just have to wait and see.

thats for sure

It's have to be a Lamborghini, or Ferrari next to the old Gal in order for her to get ignored, and even then, it might be a toss up.

not glamorous to say the least...but hopefully can get it a new lease on life... silly, my junkyard forklift i did last year sat in the garage all winter, while the 06 mustang had to sit outside. hoping to put a lean-to up this year too...too many projects.

Know what you mean. BUT, it just takes doing EVERYTHING in baby steps. It's amazing how will doing that works.

colorado springs/pueblo are closest big cities...the scenery here is just beautiful...Dads in a nursing home now(oddly now Mom and different stepdad live just a mile from nursing home Dad is in) and not well, but hanging in there...we try to get out at least once a year...taking Mom back home with us for a couple weeks to see old friends/relatives, then will fly here back here- good thing about the new truck, its got a boatload of room. never thought id have a aluminum truck, but gotta say, man did Ford make a nice vehicle...450(!!!) hp from its little v6 is a beast, every time I get on a on ramp the kids are tired of hearing me say 'I cant believe this is a six cylinder'

They've come a long way, haven't they. Still, one has to have all kinds of Computerized Equipment to work on one of them. They are obviously NOT like Lorrie's MIGHTY 225 Slant Six, or Ms. American's 3.14.

I actually thought I saw a dodge postal jeep yesterday in Canon City, tried to turn around, wifes like 'what are you doing?' and I had to go...too much traffic...was def RHD, sliding side doors, but had a rollup rear door-

Lorrie has a Roll-Up Rear Door! Alas the Cable that attaches to the Coiled Spring Assist has broken. Rear Door is Heavy, and when it is opened, it is held open by a Bungee Strap!

was kinda cut up for a icecream truck- if I see it again will find out for sure what it is.

Had a fellow some time ago ask to buy Lorrie. He said he'd turn her into an Ice Cream Truck.

hoping can get to work when i get home- our town has record flooding, lots of roads closed- son at home said lots of detours, and theyre expecting 2 more inches of rain tomorrow... they had 5.5" in 2 days already.

GADS! The stuff like this seems to just happen time and time again.

past my bedtime- talk to you soon- tim

All right. It's time to feed the felines here.

Anyway, be in touch. Hope you are well. Take care.

JC

[JCAllison]

Hey All,
Saturday, June 21, 2019, Afternoon Update:

As a prelude to going out and about, the first thing to do was to wash Ms. American's windows, and to move the Ramps out to the Car Port. With those TWO things done, it was time to get out and about.

Ms. American started right up and away we went.

First Stop was at the Inspection Station to see if the Inspector would look up on his computer to see if the Policy Number supplied by the NEW Insurance Company was in the Texas Data Base. Alas, he couldn't do that. Don't know if he couldn't, or just wouldn't, but in either case, it didn't get done.

It was then to the SAYCO Hardware where was acquired a NEW Genesis Brand SawZall, TWO Metal Cutting Blades and THREE Drill Bits the right size to drill holes for the Pop Rivets on hand.

Then twas on to the Circle K for TWO Gallons of Milk.

Upon arriving home, the old Gal's Front End was put up on the Ramps, in preparation for a bit of work tomorrow when it's cool and the 3.14 isn't hot from running.

Some time back, Ms. American had trouble starting. That was remedied by tightening the Nut on the Starter where the Cable from the Solenoid is attached. Tightening that NUT helped by lessening the hesitation in starting, but was not able to tighten it as TIGHT as it SHOULD be because of the limited room in that area. There is the Engine Block on one side, the Cast Iron Shorty Headers on the other side, and the Nut is on top of the Starter.

After thinking about it for some time, the thought occurred that a LONG Wrench was being used, and that a SHORT Wrench would give more TURNING ROOM. So have found the proper size Wrench, but a SHORTER length. Am going to see tomorrow morning if we can TIGHTEN the Nut and maybe make the 3.14 START better.

In any case, the old Gal did fine this morning. We're back to working on Lorrie Van Haul, thanks to Ms. American transporting me around.

Anyway, will keep you all updated if, when, and as progress occurs.

Take care everyone.

JC

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Hey All,

Saturday, June 21, 2019, Afternoon Update:

Did you make a stop at the peyote store in town ...

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Did you make a stop at the peyote store in town ...

Hey Mr. K,
No, no, no... If you'll look at all my posts, you'll notice that they are all Saturdays, except on Sunday. That's because I don't live on the same calendar as everyone else. I'm retired. It's an endless weekend.

Sunday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Sunday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday! !

It's the trick I use to get stuff done. When I was growing up, Monday through Friday was having to do what the world expected me to do. Sunday was Church, and a day of rest. That left only Saturday to do what I wanted to do.

Well, NOW... Sunday is still a day of rest, but the rest of the days are spent doing what I WANT to do. I awaken, and if it's not Sunday, it MUST be a Saturday. Get to do what I WANT to do. Makes doing stuff easy peasy.

What I find remarkable is that it took all this time for anyone to notice THAT.

Anyway, are you doing all right?

Take care.

JC

[40cpe]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

you'll notice that they are all Saturdays, except on Sunday.



JC

I like your perspective

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by 40cpe

I like your perspective

Hey Mr. 40C,
Remembering back to my youth, my parents used the way THEY were raised to raise my younger sister and me.

They were both raised in a little town in Wyoming. My Mother on a farm, owned by her father, a German immigrant, and my Father by a Swedish father, who was a "teamster" back when the term "teamster" meant having teams of work horses that pulled large Wagons hauling heavy stuff around.

From an early age, they were assigned "chores" to do. My mother had to milk cows, and work in crop fields. BTW, one of her more interesting chores was making moonshine for her father. Quite a complex process the way they did it.

My Father's chores included feeding HIS father's Clydesdale type horses morning and evening, and helping with the wagons, cleaning, and fixing stuff.

So my sister and I had to do stuff. Like wash the dishes after meals, and I had a particular specific thing of feeding the forty or so Chickens every morning before school, and every evening before supper.

But Saturdays were special. Of course the Chickens still needed feeding, but between then and the evening feeding, I was on my own. It had its own FEELING.

And here I am at the age of 80, retired, have an adequate income for which I have to do nothing. There are still chores to do to maintain myself, the vehicles, the house, the landscaping, but instead of feeding Chickens, I have to feed my four felines, morning and evening.

But every morning, I get up, and it FEELS like I remember Saturday feeling.

Am in a period of life known as my "Halcyon Days". I can do whatever I damn please, but find that I've developed a routine, that is gone through by the time it is light enough out to see, and that starts the day with enough momentum that doing whatever is going to be done that day just seems to flow.

Of course the seasons, and the daily weather play a large part, but the range of stuff that can be done compensates for and kind of determines WHAT actually gets done.

How long this kind of existence can continue is anyone's guess. Aging is NOT for sissies, and it's a matter of resisting the urge to let the old Rocking Chair get me.

Have found that the Energy&Focus necessary to do stuff is slowly diminishing, but the awareness of what is being done has taken on the characteristic of "working smarter". Wasting little energy, by planning out the tasks in detail.

There is still the factor of deciding WHAT to do, and the order in which to do it. And there are still little unexpected things that crop up, and occasionally there is a serious situation with which to deal, but all in all, am able to handle things without falling into despair, or becoming discouraged.

I make detailed lists of thing to do, dividing the tasks into doable sessions, and then mark off the things done if, when, and as they get done.

Today, am going to see if I can tighten the Nut on the Starter Terminal where the Cable from the Solenoid Connects to Ms. American's Starter. That should take less than an hour, and then will come the beginning of Pop Riveting Aluminum Bar Stock to Lorrie Van Haul's Front Sheet Metal which is in the process of being made removable.

That process is going to involve the use of a NEW SawZall Tool. Don't know how it is going to go since this is NEW to me, and we'll just have to see how it goes.

Of course the stuff that is on-topic here will be reported, and the stuff that is off-topic here will be reported where it is on-topic (which happens to be over at RamChargerCentral).

BTW, the vehicles in your Avatar are a couple of my favorites. Have owned a 1942 Mercury, and when I was in high school, the twin sons of the guy who produced the McCoy Model Air Plane Engines each got a 1955 Ford Crown Victoria (One was Lavender&White, and the other was PowderBlue&White). They were GORGEOUS. I was, at the time, the local car striper, and did some striping on the McCoy Brothers' Fords.

Anyway, hope this finds YOU doing well. Thanks for the response.

JC

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Did you make a stop at the peyote store in town ...

Originally Posted by JCAllison

No, no, no... If you'll look at all my posts, you'll notice that they are all Saturdays, except on Sunday. That's because I don't live on the same calendar as everyone else. I'm retired. It's an endless weekend.

...hmmpf ...

I stand corrected. I never thought of it as that. Good idea though ...

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

...hmmpf ... I stand corrected.

Hey Mr. K,
You didn't need correcting. You were RIGHT. It's just that you weren't taking into account the nut behind the steering wheel!

I never thought of it as that. Good idea though ...

Life sometimes takes all kinds of things to keep it interesting and livable. Everyone has a few tricks they use to KOKO (Keep On Keeping ON).

BTW, in case you haven't read the OTHER Caper Thread, Ms. American is no longer hesitant to start! The account of how THAT was accomplished is in this morning's Update over there.

The local Subway, huh? (tsk tsk tsk)!

JC

[JCAllison]

Hey All,
Saturday, June 26, 2019, Early-Afternoon Update:

Had to get out today for Water, and Vittles.

Got all ready to go, and keyed Ms. American's Starter, and got NOTHING!

Volt Meter read ZERO!

BATTERY appeared to be COMPLETELY DEAD!

Not even any Courtesy Lights.

Remember some time ago, the old Gal's Battery would drain down overnight?

It was because of THAT that a Quick Disconnect Switch was acquired, and installed, and then after being driven, the QDS would be disconnected.

Well, some time back, right after the Mustangs Etc. Manual Choke was installed, I forgot to disconnect the QDS. And the next time the 3.14 was started was a couple of days later, and the 3.14 started right up!

So this was attributed to the Electric Choke somehow draining the Battery. But since the Electric Choke was gone, the Battery didn't drain over night. Was delighted to have that happen, and so I had stopped disconnectng the QDS, and all was fine.

Then this morning, the Battery appeared to have again drained.

DRATS!

So, got the Extension Cord, and the Battery Charger, and was about ready to hook everything up to charge the Battery, when just on a whim, I disconnected the QDS, and then reconnected it.

Checked the Courtesy Lights, and they were BRIGHT!

Checked the Volt Meter, and it said slightly MORE then 12 Volts.

Keyed the Starter, and the 3.14 LIT RIGHT UP!

Somehow, the QDS had lost connection. OR... Ms. American was just messing with me.

But since there is really no reason to have the QDS on the Negative Pole of the Battery any more, am going to take it off. It MIGHT be causing some resistance in the Electrical.

Anyway, off we went to the Post Office.

Was just getting out of the old Gal when a fellow named Clayton Lorenz pulled up in his Pickup Truck, and was quite taken with Ms. American. Wanted to know if he could take some pictures of the old Gal.

While he was busy taking pictures with his cell phone, another fellow came up and started asking questions. What year? What engine?

Clayton finished taking pictures, and wanted to see the 3.14.

Opened the Hood, and he took some pictures of it.

The second fellow's wife came out of the Post Office, and the four of us talked for a good half hour about Ms. American. I told them about Lorrie Van Haul.

Clayton wanted my E-Mail address, and said he was going to post something somewhere in the Internet, and that he would alert me to where when he was finished.

So we all eventually went our way, and I headed for the Grocery Store.

Was going into the Store, when Clayton was just coming out.

I went in, and was going down the Bread Aisle, and a fellow was stocking the Shelves, and I asked how he was doing, and he said: "A guy was just in here and told me about YOU and your car!"

I stopped and asked: "How do you know that he was talking about ME?" He said: "You're the ONLY guy with the White Beard, Black Hat, and an old Ford Galaxie!"

Am waiting to hear from Clayton Lorenz. Will let you know what and where to find what he has written about Ms. PI, and ME.

Ms. American performed FLAWLESSLY while out today, and other than the little joke she played on me to start with, she seems to be fine.

On another note, Lorrie Van Haul's Sheet Metal Center Section has been removed. So THAT Caper is going well.

Anyway, hope you all are taking excellent care.

JC

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Got all ready to go, and keyed Ms. American's Starter, and got NOTHING!

Volt Meter read ZERO!

BATTERY appeared to be COMPLETELY DEAD!

Not even any Courtesy Lights.

JC

JC,

She is a lady and deserves to be treated as such. She needs constant attention, loving and care. Clean her BATT TERMIALS on a frequent basis.

Don't let me hear of inattention or abuse.

... damn, I want that car ...

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

JC, She is a lady and deserves to be treated as such. She needs constant attention, loving and care. Clean her BATT TERMINALS on a frequent basis.

Hey Mr. K,
The problem was in the Quick Disconnect Switch. Am thinking of taking it off since it is no longer needed to keep the Battery from draining, now that the Electric Choke has been deep sixed.

Don't let me hear of inattention or abuse.

She is treated as well as I know how to treat her.

damn, I want that car

Don't know what to tell you.

Anyway, awakened just before midnight sicker than a dog. Fever (101.4), Stomach Ache (with all that goes with THAT), Vomiting, Sore all over.

Chills, and Fever got up to 101.8, but is down to 101.2 now. Don't know what caused this. The last time that anything like this happened it was a burst Appendix! That's gone, so it isn't THAT. But this is VERY uncomfortable. Am in hunkered down mode, and feeling better than last night.

Weather is cool.

The Instructions from the Liver MDeities are: If the fever rises to 103, to head for the Emergency Room. Am monitoring it carefully.

Anyway, will be in touch. Or maybe NOT!

Take care.

JC

[40cpe]

Maybe it is just a bug. Hope you feel better soon.

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

JC,

Don't let me hear of inattention or abuse.
... damn, I want that car ...

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Hey Mr. K,

She is treated as well as I know how to treat her.

Don't know what to tell you.

JC

... ...

CLICK ON - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc_oLZuFwaI

Did you take her to DAIRY QUEEN last nite and she got you a double-size TEXAS ONION RINGS?

Hope you feel better JC.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by 40cpe

Maybe it is just a bug.

Hey Mr. 40C,
Normally this would just be taken in stride, but there is a mitigating circumstance.

Back in 1998, it was discovered that I had a rare autoimmune Liver disease, the therapy for which is Corticosteroids, which through a quite complex physical rigmarole suppresses the Immune System to keep it it from attacking the Liver.

BUT, a suppressed Immune System is ALSO unable to defend against OTHER invasions such as the "bugs".

As a result, have for the past twenty years lived a quite cloistered (it's called a "bubble") life, seldom getting out, having no visitors, and no physical contact with ANYONE other than medical personnel.

The foray to the Post Office, and Grocery Store, yesterday, and subsequent conversations with the people wanting to know about Ms. American was quite a cavalier event. I should have been more careful. I usually am, and it has become ordinary for me to notice if someone has the sniffles, cough, and etc. No one yesterday appeared to have any maladies, but one never knows.

But I don't think I came into contact with a BUG. This was more like food poisoning. There's a subtle, but discernible difference.

Fortunately, as the day has progressed the HIGH Temperature (it got up to 101.8) has gone down to 99.4. So I think I'm going to be all right.

The instructions from the MDieties (that's what I call the doctors) are: If the temperature gets to 103, head for the Emergency room.

The other thing is to just go onto cold water. Because of having nothing to eat since yesterday, am feeling kind of puny. Just going up the stairs takes a major effort.

Hope you feel better soon.

Am already on the rebound, thank you.

But this "speed bump" has put a kink in the roll that I was on for the past three weeks. It's going to take a few more days to get the Energy&Focus back. Fortunately, was able to dodge the bullet yet again. Will just have to wait, and see how things go.

Am going to put me back on the bed with another gallon of cold water.

Hope YOU are doing well.

JC

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Did you take her to DAIRY QUEEN last nite and she got you a double-size TEXAS ONION RINGS?

Hey Mr. K,
No. Onalaska isn't big enough to have a DAIRY QUEEN, and I don't eat fried fast food.

Hope you feel better JC.

Am not quite back to normal, but compared to last night, am MUCH better, thank you.

This episode is going to put me way behind. The Lawns need mowing, but it's too wet to mow. But everything happens when it's supposed to happen.

Will let you know how it goes.

Take care.

JC

[Nite-owl]

Hi there,

Thirsty Lady has a QDS too. For two reasons: Anti Drain over long periods of nothing and Anti Theft. That the choke is replaced doesn't mean that there are not other parasitical currents. Just keep in the habit of disconnecting everytime you park. That will also keep the terminals clean.

Did you over do it with the L van H's front sheet metal caper and thus caught a bug?
Hope it passes soon.
Y'all take carre now y'hear.

Mel

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by Nite-owl

Hi there, Thirsty Lady has a QDS too. For two reasons: Anti Drain over long periods of nothing and Anti Theft.

Hey Mel,
THERE YOU ARE! Had thought just recently that I hadn't seen a post by you for a while.

That the choke is replaced doesn't mean that there are not other parasitical currents.

You MAY be right.

Just keep in the habit of disconnecting everytime you park. That will also keep the terminals clean.

Want to run an experiment by removing the QDS, and see if it might remove some resistance in the Ground Line to the Block, and thus make Ms. American's Starter more eager.

Did you over do it with the L van H's front sheet metal caper

Don't think that THAT had much to do with this one day agony. BUT, by the time that the Sheet Metal Center Section was OUT, and sitting on the Bench I WAS a little overdone, but wasn't over the line.

and thus caught a bug?

As mentioned previously, don't think that this was a bug. With flu, or a cold there's congestion. Runny nose. Sore throat. Itchy eyes. Coughing, phlegm, and etc. Had none of that.

This episode was confined to the Digestive Tract. Nothing else was affected.

Hope it passes soon.

The last four hours of checking temperature every twenty minutes has it sitting solidly at 98.6! But am still having a slight nagging "sickie" feeling. Blood Pressure is also looking REALLY GOOD.

Y'all take carre now y'hear. Mel

The problem NOW is that I've slept most of the day, and am not sleepy! Have some meds that promote sleep, but they make the next day dull. Am going to have to figure out how to keep all the sleep today from altering the circadian rhythm, because the work on Lorrie HAS to be done in the cool of the morning. Am thinking of not going back to sleep till maybe midnight. Then be up at 5:00 in time to feed the Felines.

Also, because of having no appetite, and having fasted all day, am really low on Energy&Focus. Am feeling enthusiastic about spiffing up Lorrie's Sheet Metal Center Secton.

YOU take care too.

JC

[JCAllison]

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Hey All,
Saturday, July 2, 2019, Morning Update:

Was out and about yesterday in Ms. American. Had to get a Blood Test and Medication Prescription. Had to go to the Pharmacy. The old Gal performed FLAWLESSLY.

Will be getting out again this morning. Have to have some Insurance Documentation printed out, then go to the Post Office. Then to the Pharmacy. Then to the Grocery Store. Then to the Insurance Agency to cancel the Vehicles' OLD Insurance. Then to the SAYCO Hardware for a roll of Duct Tape. Can than head home.

Earlier, the Weather Guessers were saying that there would be Thunderstorms on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Then they changed that to Tuesday and Wednesday. Today they are saying just Wednesday, but the T-storms won't happen till late in the afternoon.

Am going to have to be getting out on Wednesday to the Bank.

Ms. American seems to be happy being driven more. She has a little bit of roughness while warming up, but her Idle is MARVELOUS.

Will keep you all updated if, when, and as progress occurs.

Take care everyone.

JC

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Hey All,

Saturday, July 2, 2019, Morning Update:

Earlier, the Weather Guessers were saying that there would be Thunderstorms on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Then they changed that to Tuesday and Wednesday. Today they are saying just Wednesday, but the T-storms won't happen till late in the afternoon.

JC

WEATHER GUESSERS ... Now that is an appropriate description.

I remember as a kid when the percentages came into play with regards to TV weather forecasting. It should simply state 50/50 as it either will or won't.

Guess you survived your earlier onset of skitters and are now doing well ...

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

WEATHER GUESSERS ... Now that is an appropriate description.

Hey Mr. K,
It never ceases to amaze me that the Weather Guessers, with their literally billions of dollars worth of cutting edge technology are unable to accurately predict the weather any better than I can just by looking out the window, or opening the door. The have been times that they were warning of SEVERE WEATHER, recommending that one take shelter in an inner room, stay away from window, and if one has a Cellar to retreat to it, and don't come out till they say it's safe.

There was an occasion when a Tropical Storm, that they said could turn into a Hurricane was about to hit Houston, Texas. I happened to get an E-Mail from a friend who sent a JPG of the STORM DAMAGE from that event. It was a picture of his front porch on which was a Rocking Chair, and next to the Rocking Chair was a can of Dr. Pepper that was lying on its side with a small puddle of Dr. Pepper that had spilled out of it. He estimated the damage at abut $.19!

I remember as a kid when the percentages came into play with regards to TV weather forecasting. It should simply state 50/50 as it either will or won't.

I don't watch TV as it will do to your mind what smoking does to your lungs, but I remember back at a time when I did watch the NEWS, which included the Weather Report, and actually the Weather Report was the BEST part of the evening NEWS because every station had a REALLY foxy chick, wearing super sexy clothes, and having the NICEST hair-dos, and one didn't get distracted by anything like information about atmospherics, precipitation, or humidity while they were on camera

Guess you survived your earlier onset of skitters and are now doing well ...

Am feeling MUCH better, thank you. BUT, am finding that I'm really low on Energy&Focus. And because the first few days of every month, there are things that need attention it takes about a week to recover.

I have a Rich Uncle who sends me money that I loaned to him when I was much younger, and it needs dispersing to the people who supply water, electricity, sewer service, phone, Internet, and insurance.

Plus, there is always a Blood Test, and Prescription Medication which has to be taken care of. And there's also the acquisition of stuff to eat. This entails a lot of walking and standing, and just wears me out.

BUT am all caught up for the month already, and so tomorrow, there will be a short visit to the BANK, and then will be able to get back to working on Lorrie Van Haul's Sheet Metal Center Section.

Have been out and about in Ms. American for the last two mornings, and will be out tomorrow again.

She is doing MARVELOUSLY! Just wish she would start more enthusiastically. Am going to do as you suggested: Clean&Tighten the Electrical Connections.

There is a BRAND NEW Starter here on the Shelf, and if servicing the Electrical doesn't help, am thinking of either trying to install the NEW STARTER myself, or have Wesley Smith at Smith Auto Electric put it in for me. Will have to wait and see.

But for now, the old Gal will be taking me out and about tomorrow, and then we're all set for maybe two weeks. We'll just have to wait and see.

Hope YOU are doing well. Take care.

JC

[KULTULZ]

Just a thought, you know how to perform a VOLT DROP TEST and STARTER DRAW TEST, correct? Might save the trouble and expense of replacing the starter motor.

I am doing well with what little I have left to work with ...

[Nite-owl]

Hi theere,

Just a thought, you know how to perform a VOLT DROP TEST and STARTER DRAW TEST, correct?

Well, I don't. Please go ahead and teach me (us).

Mel

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by Nite-owl

Well, I don't. Please go ahead and teach me (us).

Mel

Us? Who's us? You got a mouse in your pocket?

Yes, I am an a-hole ...

Here is a basic tutorial- https://axleaddict.com/auto-repair/A...e-Drop-Testing

Combine this with the correct year SERVICE MANUAL for your car. GEN Systems are a little trickier as they rarely keep the BAT up to snuff.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Just a thought, you know how to perform a VOLT DROP TEST and STARTER DRAW TEST, correct?

Hey Mr. K,
Have done that in the past with Randy over at FordForumsOnline mentoring the procedure, but I've slept a number of times since doing it, and couldn't just go out and do it again without being reminded on how it is done.

Might save the trouble and expense of replacing the starter motor.

At this point, am leaning toward the problem being the Electrical Connections. The GROUND Cable Connection MIGHT be a little "iffy". Am going to remedy THAT to begin with.

Some time ago, Lorrie Van Haul was having unenthusiastic starting. Installed a NEW Starter, and THAT made all the difference in the world. Lorrie's Starter is a breeze to replace, as it is right on top of the Flywheel. Ms. American's Starter is down underneath, and entails taking the Center Link Bracket loose from the Frame to get the Steering Linkages out of the way. Then there is getting the Starter into the Hole in the Transmission Back Plate without the Bendix locking up. Have come up with a way to do that that is pretty ingenious. Will have to expostulate on THAT method should the time come that the NEW Starter just HAS to be installed.

I am doing well with what little I have left to work with ...

Some quotes on THAT subject:

"Aging in NOT for sissies!"

"I'm not good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was!"

"What I used to do all night, now takes all night to do!"

The BEGINNING of each month takes about three days to get everything set up for the rest of the month. Am going to be getting out and about for the third time in a row today. This will set up the Month, and we can then work unimpeded on Lorrie Van Haul's Sheet Metal Center Section.

Had a pretty good night's sleep last night, and am feeling PRETTY good. Should be able to take care of a number of housework, and maintenance issues.

Weather Guessers are saying Thunderstorms beginning around noon. Will have Ms. American take me out and about before then, and we should be COMPLETELY done by about 10:30 a.m., so she won't have to be out in the wet.

Will let you know how it goes.

Hang in there.

JC

[all american boy]

Mr Allison


I traveled around the US for 14 years up to 3 years ago.


Where is Onalaska,TX? What is it near?


Are you any relation to the racing Allison's?


Have a nice day.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by all american boy

Mr Allison, I traveled around the US for 14 years up to 3 years ago.

Hey Mr. AAB,
Have done a bit of traveling myself.

Once rode a 1967 Kawasaki MachIII from Houston to St. Louis, to Chicago, to Seattle, to San Diego, to Las Vegas, to Phoenix, to El Paso, to Austin, and back to Houston. Took four months, as there was not hurry, Stopped in little towns along the way, My home town, Greybull, Wyoming, and between El Paso, and Austin rode through a Hurricane that was dying in Central Texas.There was no place to stop, as there was no place open. Ran out of Gas. Stopped at a house, and the guy gave me the Gas out of his lawnmower!

Where is Onalaska,TX?

It is at the East End of the Highway 290 Bridge across the MIGHTY Trinity River.

What is it near?

It is 33 miles East of Huntsville, Texas, the Capital Punishment Center of the World. It is just another 13 mile to Livingston, Texas, where the Texas Death Row is located. Know that THAT is a dubious claim to "fame", but there's nothing else that the area is known for, other than being in the Sam Houston National Forest, the WORLD'S Largest Pine Tree Forest.

Are you any relation to the racing Allison's?

No, but once on an airplane going to Dayton Beach, Florida, the guy sitting next to me heard the Flight Attendant call me "Mr. Allison", and this guy said: "I thought you looked familiar!"

Have a nice day.

For sure. YOU too.

JC

[all american boy]

Hello Mr Allison


'1967 Kawasaki MachIII'


My buddy had one in the 80's.Crotch rocket.Tennis ball green I think.


Just a Saturday rider.Lots of fun.


'33 miles East of Huntsville, Texas'


Makes me think of Huntsville AL . Some kind of aerospace thing there.


You said 'back to Houston'.So you are near Houston generally?


Near the gulf.East side of Texas?


Did not get down to Houston much.That other place down there.


That New Braunfel is a suburb of.San Antonio! That's it!


Plus Laredo.Fun place(stayed this side of the border.ALWAYS!)


And El Paso.Always fun there.


You are talking to somebody that owns Ruddock shirts.The best!


Have a nice day


Bob

[scicala]

Quote:
Where is Onalaska,TX? It is at the East End of the Highway 290 Bridge across the MIGHTY Trinity River.
Quote:
What is it near?
"It is 33 miles East of Huntsville, Texas, the Capital Punishment Center of the World. It is just another 13 mile to Livingston, Texas, where the Texas Death Row is located. Know that THAT is a dubious claim to "fame", but there's nothing else that the area is known for, other than being in the Sam Houston National Forest, the WORLD'S Largest Pine Tree Forest."


Online maps are your friend.


Sal

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by all american boy

Hello Mr Allison

Hey Mr. AAB,

'1967 Kawasaki MachIII'. My buddy had one in the 80's.Crotch rocket.Tennis ball green I think.

I had TWO of them, both Metallic Black. An EARLY 1967, which was stolen. Insurance replaced it with a LATER 1967 model which had some modifications that were a bit more sophisticated.

The Engine was a Three-Cylinder, Two-Stroke of 500 CCs. HOT little Engine. Smoother than a Honda Four-Cylinder, Four-Stroke of 750 CCs. The Honda had a power stroke every 180 degrees. The Kawasaki had a power stroke every 120 degrees.

At the time I was driving a 1967 Fiat Abarth OT1000 Bertone Spyder. Was in a shopping center when I heard what I thought was a Ferrari V12 at maybe 8,000 RPM. Looked around and here came a Kawasaki MachIII. It was love at first hearing!

It was a DANGEROUS MURDERCYCLE. If the Throttle was WIDE OPEN in First, Second, Third, or Fourth Gear when the RPMS got to 5,000, there was no way to keep the Front Wheel on the Ground other than shut down it down.

Just a Saturday rider. Lots of fun.

It was chain drive, and had Fish Oil in Front Forks. It was Kawasaki's first serious entry into the world off Murdercycles. They KNEW it was DANGEROUS... So what did they do? They made a 750 CC Three-Cylinder, Two-Stroke!!!

'33 miles East of Huntsville, Texas'. Makes me think of Huntsville AL . Some kind of aerospace thing there.

I believe so. But NASA is in Clear Lake, just South of Houston.

You said 'back to Houston'.So you are near Houston generally?

At the time I was living in Houston. Owned an Advertising Agency (Mediassociates), a Modeling Agency (The Mob Modeling Group), and a Commercial Art Studio (Prelude Art). Had earlier in life been a Musician. Was raised in Ontario, California, and worked as a studio musician in L.A., and Hollywood. In 1968, I was married, and went through a divorce. Shut down the businesses, went on the MachIII Pilgrimage, got back to Houston and went back into the Entertainment Industry. Own the AllisonWonderland Concert Lightshow. Had a TV show in Houston and Lubbock, Texas called "Sensatiation". See here:

http://www.branam.com/video/sensatiation.shtml

That's me on the Right in the photograph. Onalaska is 100 miles North of Houston.

Near the gulf. East side of Texas?

Am 160 Miles North of Galveston.

Did not get down to Houston much.That other place down there. That New Braunfels is a suburb of.San Antonio! That's it!

That's West of Houston in what is called "The Hill Country". Beautiful area. Near San Antonio, San Marcos, and Austin.

Plus Laredo. Fun place(stayed this side of the border.ALWAYS!)

Have passed through there on the Rock&Roll Concert Tour Circuit.

And El Paso. Always fun there.

El Paso is the last stop before going into New Mexico on Interstate 10 to California.

You are talking to somebody that owns Ruddock shirts. The best!

Just Googled Ruddock Shirts. So you're in El Paso? That's quite a ways from here.

Have a nice day. Bob

For sure. Hope YOU are doing well. Got a LONG weekend coming up? I'm retired, and life is an eternal weekend!

Take care.

JC

[all american boy]

Hello Mr Allison


'1967 Fiat Abarth OT1000 Bertone Spyder'


I will look that up.We had a '59 Bianchinii.The same car that George Lucas almost killed himself in when he was a kid.The license plate number on his was THX 138.That is why he uses THX for sound system name in his movies.
I think he bought mine.Because two 'old guys' came and looked at it when I sold it.They took one look and just bought it.No questions, no haggling.


' been a Musician' What instrument? What albums did you play on?

[all american boy]

Continued.


'"The Hill Country"


Yep.Like the maps on the plaques at rest areas.


'Just Googled Ruddock Shirts'


I mean the old ones they don't make any more.High quality fabric in conservative patterns.'Country'.Shirts are only sold sized.Carried at quality country clothing stores.Like the one smack in the middle of town at the crossroads in 'Bricktown' neighborhood of Amarillo.Think that is the city.


'Hope YOU are doing well.'


Yes Quite well.Never better! Thank you sir.


Happy 4th of July to you!

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by all american boy

Hello Mr Allison, '1967 Fiat Abarth OT1000 Bertone Spyder'

Hey Mr. AAB,
There were two Abarth's at Rudy's Fiat dealership in Houston. The son of Red Adair, the Oil Well Fire-Fighter got one, and I got the other. It was a GREAT little car. Good looking, and the one liter engine had a red-line of 8000 RPM. It was head and shoulders above anything in its class at the Dickenson Drag Strip.

I will look that up.

It had the same body as the Fiat 850, but Abarth had tweaked the Engine, added an Abarth Exhaust System. It was a screamer. Had also bought an 850 for my wife. The Abarth was RED, the 850 was British Racing Green.

We had a '59 Bianchinii.

The Bianchinii was more like Mini.

The same car that George Lucas almost killed himself in when he was a kid.The license plate number on his was THX 138.That is why he uses THX for sound system name in his movies.

Strange bit of minutiae there.

I think he bought mine. Because two 'old guys' came and looked at it when I sold it.They took one look and just bought it.No questions, no haggling.

When I got divorced, the settlement gave the Abarth to my ex-wife. She sold it to a guy in Houston. He had it sitting out in front of his place of business. Someone stole the Wheels&Tires off of it, leaving it sitting on the ground. Then the next week, they came back and got the rest of the vehicle. The guy my ex sold it to came to visit me, thinking that I might have been the thief. I wasn't. Don't know what ever happened to it.

' been a Musician' What instrument?

Guitar, Keyboards, Violin, Drums. Had been a classically trained musician when a young child. Was a Violinist with the Long Beach Junior Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of eight.

What albums did you play on?

Back then, there wasn't the system that there is today. The Tape Recorder had just been invented (Middle 1950s), and the only people who made "Albums" were like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Perry Como, Tony Martin.

I was a junior in high school when Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Little Richard appeared on the scene. There was at that time (1956), the mania of making a HIT record.

Everything was on 45s (Little Disks with a big hole in the middle).

So anyone who could afford a couple of Ampex 1/4" Tape Decks started a Recording Studio.

There were lots of guys who had the funds to pay for studio time. They were called "Talent Scouts", and they would find kids that played and sang. They would bring the kids to a studio, and have them record a couple of songs, which were called "Demos".

They would then take the Demos around to the various recording company (Capital, A&M, Decca, and etc.) and try to get them to record their hopeful rock stars. Each studio had a roster of musicians that would be used to record the Demos. I happened to have gotten a reputation as one of the people who the Recording Studios could call on to provide backing for the Talent Scout's kids.

As for having played on any "hit" records, probably the best known was by Gary Paxton, who released the song "Ally Oop", which was supposedly done by the "Hollywood Argyles", though there really wasn't a band called the Hollywood Argyles. The Demo for "77 Sunset Strip", AND "Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb" was done at the Henry Russel Studio where I worked.

There were other musicians at the time who later became actual "Stars", who started out as studio musicians. Probably best know was Glen Campbell, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Richie Valens, Jimmy Bowen, and Jeane Black.

The gaggle of unknowns included Dave Dillard, Bud Coleman, Jerry Brock, Bob Walker, Gene Dodson, Richard Kinkaid, George Cardin, and others who were not performers, but competent musicians like myself.

If you'd like to hear some of my stuff, click here:

https://ourstage.com/profile/allisonwonderland/songs

It was never about becoming famous. It was more about being an artist.

Anyway, later in the 60s, I invented a "Vusic" Instrument (called a Crystalume)which was used to do the AllisonWonderland Concert Lightshow. It made "visual music". It is an instrument, not automated. It has to be "played". There are now a number of them. One in Dallas, who is owned by Kent Skinner. Another in Atlanta Georgia, owned by Jeane Champion (The EyeDream of Jeane), and of course I have the ORIGINAL one.

For examples of the Vusic made on the Crystalume, see here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP8...able_polymer=1

Anyway, this is all way off topic for here which probably doesn't make any difference.

Am hearing Thunder in the West. Am gong to get the Computer off the Electrical Grid because of the lightning.

Hope you have a GREAT fourth. Take care:

JC

[all american boy]

Mr Allison


Sent you a very important personal message.


'Am hearing Thunder in the West'


Sounds like you could use an 'Arkansas Weather Station'.


It is a rock on a string you hang on your porch.


If the sun is shining on the string it is a nice day.


Ir the rock and string are wet, it's raining.


If the rock and string are gone.There is a tornado.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by all american boy

Mr Allison, Sounds like you could use an 'Arkansas Weather Station'. It is a rock on a string you hang on your porch. If the sun is shining on the string it is a nice day. If the rock and string are wet, it's raining. If the rock and string are gone.There is a tornado.

Hey Mr. AAB,
Cute!

This year has been STRANGE. In the thirty years that I've lived here, we have NEVER had this kind of weather pattern. It starts by having HEAVY overcast that moves in at night. Then COLD air from the North meets the Moisture in the atmosphere that comes North from the Gulf of Mexico, and from the respiration from the Pine Trees, and that produces lines of Thunderstorms, the Southern end is at Brownsville, and the line extends up the Gulf Coast moving Northeast, sometimes clear up to New England. This whole system then moves Southeast, as the now COOL air pushes it Southeast.

Then we get two to three days of GORGEOUS, LOW HUMIDITY WEATHER.

This is followed by HUGE Cumulus Clouds, that progressively turn into the Heavy Overcast, and the cycle repeats.

So far this year, we've had seventeen of these cycles. The Forest and Thicket LOVE it. But it makes it to where one has to use the three NICE days to mow the lawns, and do whatever one can outdoors before the RAIN (T-Storms) chase one indoors again.

The Weather Guessers are saying we're supposed to have NICE Weather for the next week, except for it being in the Mid 90s.

Right now, it's waning overcast, and is supposed to clear this afternoon. We'll see.

Will respond to your PM next. Take care.

JC

[all american boy]

Mr Allison


About your Abarth.Abarth was the Shelby of Italian cars.There were quite a few that would come up for sale.The bugaboo with them is working on 'em.
You have to do things different.Roll on the throttle not just tromp on it.


Always wanted to get one of the big Alfa Romeo's.2600 Spyder's.and the like.
Blew the deal on two 70's Italian cars.Alfa Romeo and sister car Maserati BiTurbo.Biturbo was one of the worst cars ever made.They went too far to fast and had 5 or 7 computers(probably CAN microprocessors,not really 'computer's').Sure looked neat though.Squarish styling.Leather interiors.



These were serviced and storage space kept low dollar deals and we blew it!
Owned by one of the Hickman brothers.One had been Dobie Gillis and the other was a child and adult actor.He was in a couple John Wayne Batjac movies.Island In the Sky and such.Darrel and Dwayne Hickman.


About your starter being slow.Make sure and check battery and connections.


Have a nice day

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by all american boy

Mr Allison, About your Abarth. Abarth was the Shelby of Italian cars.

Hey Bob,
Right. Knew how to set them up to where nothing in their class could keep up.

There were quite a few that would come up for sale.The bugaboo with them is working on 'em.

Never found that to be so. They were pretty basic.

You have to do things different. Roll on the throttle not just tromp on it.

Actually, they were a sports racing car, not a dragster. But the one I had dominated its class at the Strip.

About your starter being slow.Make sure and check battery and connections.

That is on the agenda.

Have a nice day

Have been keeping pretty busy as long as it wasn't too hot to be out. Can work between about 6:30 a.m. and Noon. Will be out this morning doing a bunch of fitting details, and then it will be time to start actually making the fitting permanent. Everything is easy, it's just figuring out what needs to be done next. The order in which to do stuff makes the flow of the work go much easier. Don't have to back-track to do something that should have been done earlier.

Hope YOU are well.

JC

[all american boy]

Good morning Mr Allison!


About your 390.Yours truly owned two of them or 1 1/2 really.


First one was a '80 or '82 Ford LN600 Louisville cab bobtail truck.
20' box with a liftgate.Allison automatic trans and 370.Small world.Allison trans and you're Mr Allison.How about that?


Second one was '76 Ford F100 longbed with 390 no options, roll up windows.
Actually it was called an Explorer, I think.
With the 390 they gave you power steering.Nice little truck.Had that double I-beam front axle to give it sort of independent front suspension.Just like the ad's on tv.
It was a Cowboy Hot Rod not a Cowboy Cadillac.Texas Mile Eater.


The pickup I am really kicking myself for getting rid of was the '66 Dodge D200 crewcab 3/4 ton pickup.Ouch! That's another story! Longbed that was the good bed not the stupid looking narrow tailgate with the round headlight.That bed looked just like later conventional style beds.
Polyspherical head early 318 2 bbl with GIANT HD trans with handle that went right into the top of trans.Granny gear was walking speed.


Oh well! Que sera,sera.


We are doing great here!


Stay out of trouble or if you can't don't use my name!

[JCAllison]

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Hey All,
Saturday, July 6, 2019, Noon Update:

After a short half-drowse nap, got up, and gathered the Craftsman RotoTool, a Sanding Drum Fitting, a Tube of Dielectric Silicone, and a set of Wrenches. Gathered up the courage to challenge the Mosquitoes out at the Car Port, and proceeded to clean Ms. American's Electrical Connections.

Disconnected the Quick Disconnect Ground Switch.

Removed the Ground Cable at the Block and cleaned the Fitting with the Sanding Drum.
There was another Cable connected to the SAME Bolt. Not sure what it was, but cleaned it with the Sanding Drum. Gave both a good slather of Dielectric Silicone and reinstalled the Bolt.

Removed the Positive Battery Cable from the Positive Post, and cleaned both with the Sanding Drum. Slathered the connection with Dielectric Silicone, and reinstalled the Cable.

Removed the Battery Cable, and two other Wires from the Starter Relay, cleaned them with the Sanding Drum, slathered them with Dielectric Silicone, and reinstalled the Nut.

Removed the Quick Disconnect Switch from the Negative Battery Post, and the Ground Cable from the QDS. Cleaned everything with the Sanding Drum, reassembled with Dielectric Silcone.

Cleaned the Negative Battery Post, and reinstalled the QDS to the Negative Post.

Removed the Starter Relay Cable Fitting from the Starter Relay, and cleaned it with the Sanding Drum. Reassembled the QDS to Negative Battery Post with Dielectric Silicone.

Cleaned up all the Tools, and Materials, and then needed to start Ms. American.

Went through the Start Procedure: Four pumps on the Accelerator. Hold the last pump, and pull out the Mustangs Etc. Manual Choke. Gear Shift in Neutral. Clutch depressed. Keyed the Starter.

ABSOLUTELY NO HESITATION! STARTER CRANKED STRONG! 3.14 STARTED RIGHT UP! THE BLINKING OF THE GEN LIGHT AT IDLE IS GONE! THE OLD GAL JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER!

Brought all the stuff in, and am sitting here feeling REALLY good for not feeling too well.

Am no longer going to have to worry that Ms. American might not start. The problem all along has been tenuous electrical connections, just as Mr. Kultulz suspected.

There was nothing wrong with the Starter.

Nothing wrong anywhere.

It was just a thin coat of oxidization on the Fittings which is now gone, and with the Dielectric Silicone on everything, it should take a LONG time to return.

Will keep you all updated if, when, and as progress occurs.

JC

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by all american boy

Good morning Mr Allison!

Hey Bob!

About your 390.Yours truly owned two of them or 1 1/2 really.

As I understand it, they built a few of them back in the day.

First one was a '80 or '82 Ford LN600 Louisville cab bobtail truck.
20' box with a liftgate. Allison automatic trans and 370. Small world.Allison trans and you're Mr Allison.How about that?

Did you know that they put Allison Engines in Mustangs?

Second one was '76 Ford F100 longbed with 390 no options, roll up windows. Actually it was called an Explorer, I think. With the 390 they gave you power steering. Nice little truck. Had that double I-beam front axle to give it sort of independent front suspension.Just like the ad's on tv.

I remember seeing those commercials. Kind of a strange Front Axle Arrangement.

It was a Cowboy Hot Rod not a Cowboy Cadillac. Texas Mile Eater.

There's lots of them to eat here.

The pickup I am really kicking myself for getting rid of was the '66 Dodge D200 crewcab 3/4 ton pickup. Ouch!

Don't know if you're aware of Lorrie Van Haul. She's my sweetheart. 1967 Dodge P200 Post Office Vehicle. Right Hand Drive. Dodge 225 Slant Six. Bendix Stromberg Model W Carburetor. Big Three HEI (Mopar Electronic Distributor/GM Control Module/Ford Ignition Coil). Have had her since 1975.

That's another story! Longbed that was the good bed not the stupid looking narrow tailgate with the round headlight.That bed looked just like later conventional style beds.

Some people just like pickup trucks.

Polyspherical head early 318 2 bbl with GIANT HD trans with handle that went right into the top of trans.Granny gear was walking speed.

Sound like a real workhorse. How come you let it get away?

Oh well! Que sera,sera.

Looking back on all the vehicles I've had, I wish I had them all back. Alas, am having to be satisfied with Ms. American, and Lorrie Van Haul.

We are doing great here!

Same here. Just another eternal weekend.

Stay out of trouble or if you can't don't use my name!

Am a little too old to get into any kind of trouble. Besides, who'd believe that my name was "All American Boy"?

So have used up the supply of Energy&Focus working on Lorrie, and Ms. American this morning. Am going to take the rest of the day off.

Hope this finds YOU continuing to do well. Take care.

JC

[dmsfrr]

Sounds like you had a more productive morning than I did.

When you're feeling better there's another connection that sometimes likes attention,
the starter end of the heavy cable down from the starter solenoid.

My son's first car (Ford) developed a problem with the starter, it only worked 'most' of the time.
I found the nut holding the large cable lug onto the starter stud was slightly loose and it would arc a bit. The weak connection would occasionally break, until it re-welded itself.
Filed all the crud off and added a (missing?) flat and lock washer to hold the nut tight on the lug & starter stud.

Originally Posted by JCAllison

...
Removed the Ground Cable at the Block and cleaned the Fitting with the Sanding Drum.
There was another Cable connected to the SAME Bolt. Not sure what it was, but cleaned it with the Sanding Drum.
...

That other cable might have been a Ground cable for the body of the car, with all its lights and accessories. Eventually cleaning the other end of it would be a good thing too.

.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by dmsfrr

Sounds like you had a much more productive morning than I did.

Hey Mr. D,
After a night's sleep, I have about a four hour Energy&Focus life. That's all right, considering that at this time of year, about four hours is all it takes to get TOO HOT to be out after the sun rises.

When you're feeling better there's another connection that sometimes likes attention, the starter end of the heavy cable down from the starter solenoid.

It was less than a couple of weeks ago that THAT Connection was dealt with. Had some time ago, fabricated a Heat Shield between the Starboard Cast Iron Shorty Header, and the Starter. Putting Ms. American up on the Ramps, and going under her head first, it was found that reaching the Starter Terminal was nearly impossible, but just barely do-able. BUT there was a problem. Couldn't get enough stroke in the Space between the Block and the Header to get another grip on the Nut. I agonized over that for quite a while. But then it occurred to me that if I went under the old Gal FEET FIRST, AND with a SHORT/SHORT Wrench, that I might be able to tighten that Nut.

So the next time that were out and about, when we got home, up on the ramps she went, and was left to cool overnight. Crawled under FEET FIRST, and with the Short Wrench was able to not only REACH the NUT, but was able to really tighten it down.

Just doing THAT made a world of difference, but still the Starter was kind of WIMPY. There is a NEW Starter and Starter Cable here on the Shelf, but I have serious doubts that I'm able to install it.

Then Mr. Kultulz mentioned that I was going to have problems with him if I didn't treat Ms. American better. Well, not wanting to have problems with Mr. K., I decided today to go out and spiff up ALL the connections.

WONDER of WONDERS, the improvement was MIRACULOUS! It's amazing what being threatened by Mr. K. can accomplish!

Before, even with the Starter Terminal tightened, when Keying the Starter, it would grab... hesitate... turn a little... the begin a kind of anemic cranking, and would eventually catch, and start.

Today after all that was done, the Keying of the Starter produced a STRONG CRANK, and everything is copacetic.

My son's first car (Ford) developed a problem with the starter, it only worked 'most' of the time.

I know the feeling.

I found the nut holding the large cable lug onto the starter stud was slightly loose and it would arc a bit. The weak connection would occasionally break, until it re-welded itself.

When I went in Feet First, I got a little more than a quarter turn on the NUT. It's amazing how that affects an electrical circuit.

Filed all the crud off and added a (missing?) flat and lock washer to hold the nut tight on the lug & starter stud.

YES!

That other cable might have been a Ground cable for the body of the car, with all its lights and accessories. Eventually cleaning the other end of it would be a good thing too.

Actually, the Body Ground Cable is back at the Firewall. And it is almost BRAND NEW. A Braided Cable.

I think the other Cable is from some part of the PerTronix Ignition System, but that is just a suspicion.

Started Ms. American's 3.14 twice today after doing the cleaning and Dielectric-izing of the Connections, and both times, there was just an INSTANT STRONG CRANK. No more hesitation, or anemic wimpiness.

In all the years that Ms. American has lived with me (that was on June 6, 1985), today was the BEST she has EVER started. That has been kind of a trend that has been happening with each thing that has been done, even going back to the installation of the Mustangs Etc. Manual Choke, which worked wonders.

At this point in time, there are two things that NEED doing, but that will probably not get done by ME. One is a NEW Exhaust System. The other is a NEW Pilot Bearing/Bushing in the Flywheel. But who knows? Everything happens when it's supposed to happen.

Anyway, thanks for the response. Hope you're having a GREAT weekend.

JC

[JCAllison]

Hey All,
Saturday, July 8, 2019, Morning Update:

Am all set up to Epoxy/Aluminum Foil the EXTERIOR Bend on the Sheet Metal Center Section.

Once that it done, while it is curing, am going to have to remove Karel, the Craftsman Riding Lawn Tractor's Cutting Blades, and sharpen them. Will reinstall them and then HAVE to cut the lawns. With all the rain that we've had, the grass is growing faster than it every has in all the thirty years that I've lived here.

Have been remonstrating on what to use to fasten the TOP of the Sheet Metal Center Section to Lorrie's Front End. Need a bit of Metal Strap Material. Last evening, while contemplating the issue, the thought occurred that I could cut the MYSTERY STRAP that was removed a while back, and it would take but BENDING it properly, and locating it to be Pop Riveted down, to make it fit into the Vertical Structural Members at the TOP of the Sheet Metal Center Section. It is going to take a bit of careful cutting on the Vertical Structural Members, and maybe a slight bit of Bending of the Cut Places to get them to accept the MYSTERY STRAP TABS.

Got an E-Mail this morning saying that the Pitman Arm Puller, AND the Hood Hold Down Pin Mechanisms are due to be delivered today. Already have the Angle Pieces that will be fastened to the Front Frame Rails, which will but entail Drilling the holes in the Frame Rails, and bolting the Angle Pieces down in the proper locations, and then Drilling the Holes for the Hood Hold Down Rods to go through the bottom of the Grille.That ought to look really spiffy, and am sure it will work as advertised.

There are still some Pop Rivets that need to be installed holding the Grille to the Sheet Metal Center Section.

Am going to have to prep Lorrie's Front Sheet Metal to make it ready to accept the Herculiner Bed Liner which is scheduled to arrive next Thursday. That will be done by first washing the entire Front End, then abrading it with a COARSE Sand Paper. Then it will be wiping everything down with Lacquer Thinner, which will make the Herculiner Bed Liner adhere.

The Weather Guessers are predicting temperatures in the Low to Mid 90s. There are some things that can be done to the Sheet Metal Center Section indoors as they do not require being out where Lorrie is parked to do. That will entail the Epoxying of Nylon Strapping to the perimeter Flange Edges of the Sheet Metal Center Section, then trimming them using the Soldering Gun with the Nylon Strap Cutting Tool. That may sound a bit ambiguous, but will have JPGs of the process to clear up any misconceptions.

Anyway, it's coming up to the time to feed the Felines, and as soon as it is light enough to see, be out to work on the Epoxy/Aluminum Foil-ing of Lorrie's Sheet Metal Center Section.

Will of course keep you all updated if, when, and as progress occurs. Take care everyone.

JC

[JCAllison]

Hey All,
Saturday, July 8, 2019, Early-Mid-Morning Update:

Got Karel, the Craftsman Riding Lawn Tractor serviced, and fueled, and was done mowing the lawns by 6:30 a.m. (MY TIME (I don't do daylight savings time because it confuses the Felines)). Am all set up to Epoxy/Aluminum Foil Lorrie Van Haul's EXTERIOR Bend on the Sheet Metal Center Section before it gets to be too HOT.

Will have JPGs of the finished product.

Will keep you all updated if, when, and as progress occurs.

JC

[all american boy]

Mr Allison


You are a little late checking in today.



We're a little concerned out here in your old hometown.


We are eagerly anticipating those promised pictures of a 'lawn tractor'.


Let me think how many of those I have seen out here over the years.


Pretty sure answer is 'none'.


Just big ones mowing the fields at high schools and what not.


Have a nice day


Bob

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by all american boy

Mr Allison, You are a little late checking in today.

Hey Bob,
Nothing on topic to report.

We're a little concerned out here in your old hometown.

And well you should be. Earthquakes, Homelessness, the Tsunami just waiting to happen. Have often said that California is a nice place to be "FROM"!

We are eagerly anticipating those promised pictures of a 'lawn tractor'.

"Promised"?

Let me think how many of those I have seen out here over the years.
Pretty sure answer is 'none'.

Am thinking that you've seen more of them than you realize. You just didn't know that THAT is what they are called. See here:

https://www.searsoutlet.com/br/plp/t...g-lawn-tractor

Just big ones mowing the fields at high schools and what not. Have a nice day. Bob

For sure. You too.

JC

[Nite-owl]

Hi there,

I know you want to keep L van H in Dodge and Ms. A in the Barn.
I shoulda and woulda posted this there but they won't let me in. I may have to sign up again under a different name. Besides, you broke your own rule with Post nr. 50. and Fordnatics can benefit too.

I used these wheels to strip T L's entire body inside and out. They come in 3 flavors: Soft(black); Medium (blue) and Hard(purple), as a single and double wheel. I used the blue.

The wire brush wheel can't hold a candle to them. They are faster than a "Flappy wheel" and can get into places the "Flappy wheel" can't.




Your faithfull follower,

Mel

[Nite-owl]

Hi there,

Bigger pic:

[KULTULZ]

Then Mr. Kultulz mentioned that I was going to have problems with him if I didn't treat Ms. American better. Well, not wanting to have problems with Mr. K., I decided today to go out and spiff up ALL the connections.

WONDER of WONDERS, the improvement was MIRACULOUS! It's amazing what being threatened by Mr. K. can accomplish!

Before, even with the Starter Terminal tightened, when Keying the Starter, it would grab... hesitate... turn a little... the begin a kind of anemic cranking, and would eventually catch, and start.

Today after all that was done, the Keying of the Starter produced a STRONG CRANK, and everything is copacetic.

... curses ... FOILED AGAIN!

Was hoping you would get upset with her and sale her to me ...

Does she have a GEN or ALT JC?

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by Nite-owl

Hi there, I know you want to keep L van H in Dodge and Ms. A in the Barn.

Hey Mel,
It's not that I WANT to keep Lorrie in a Dodge Forum, and Ms. American in a Ford Forum, it's that some people want to complain, and the Moderators can't do anything about it. So rather than having to deal with what the "haters" are putting out, have just gone with something that can't be complained about, without letting it bother me.

I shoulda and woulda posted this there but they won't let me in.

RamChargerCentral won't let you post there? Have they said why?

I may have to sign up again under a different name. Besides, you broke your own rule with Post nr. 50. and Fordnatics can benefit too.

I sometimes make mistakes. But I don't have "rules". It's OTHERS that have rules, and like to be "enforcers". I just consider them "Control Freaks", and let it go at that.

I used these wheels to strip T L's entire body inside and out. They come in 3 flavors: Soft(black); Medium (blue) and Hard(purple), as a single and double wheel. I used the blue.

Your JPGs didn't seem to make it into the posts.

The wire brush wheel can't hold a candle to them. They are faster than a "Flappy wheel" and can get into places the "Flappy wheel" can't.

I suspect that I've seen the "wheels" of which you speak. There happens to be here a Tool called a "Wagner Paint Eater" See here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqXARDjhxaU

The problem with it is that it has an odd-ball connection to the Abrasive Disk that makes it to where one has to buy a Wagner Disk, and they are expensive. Auto Zone has the same ABRASIVE material that can be used with an Electric Drill.

Is this the stuff of which you wrote?

The following Image Code made it into the QUOTE, but there are no images that show in the post. Also, just "PREVIEWED" my response, and the Image Code didn't make it into MY post either! Makes me want to go "Hmmm!"

Your faithfull follower, Mel

Have YOU and TL been doing all right? Have been working steadily on LVH. Everything is coming along nicely.

Hope YOU are well.

JC

[Nite-owl]

Hi there,

I no naught about the "Wagner" but it looks like the same material.

Auto Zone has the same ABRASIVE material that can be used with an Electric Drill.

That's what I'm talking about.

I haven't mastered the image thing yet.

RamChargerCentral won't let you post there? Have they said why?

Application pending approval, STILL!

Have been working steadily on LVH. Everything is coming along nicely.

I know

Side note: Is it possible to insert JPG's in the tekst? As you do it (ahead of me) it's:

read tekst; scroll down to Jpeg; scroll up to next tekst; scroll down to next Jpeg; scroll up... etc.


Mel

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by Nite-owl

Hi there, I no naught about the "Wagner" but it looks like the same material.

Hey Mel,
You say that your stripped TL with this stuff. When Lorrie was being refurbished after sitting for sixteen years, the Wagner Paint Eater was used to COMPLETELY denude her exterior. Then it was brush painted with "Bar-OX Black, and White Enamel. Bar-OX is some of the BEST paint I've ever used, and I was a sign painter for years. Back then Sherwin Williams was the BEST paint.

That's what I'm talking about.

Have a little secret about this particular product. Auto Zone sells it for about $10.00 a Unit. Wal*Mart sells it for about $8.00 a Unit. Auto Zone's Unit works GREAT. Wal*Mart's Unit is out of balance, and won't last more than one session. Have found that the reason that Wal*Mart can sell for less is because they are selling "seconds". Seconds are products that are NOT "First Quality".

Even their Health Nut Bread is "seconds". Have bought Health Nut Bread from H.E.B. and they are nice, fat, full length loaves. Have bought Health Nut Bread from Wal*Mart, and the loaves are skimpy, and have two or three ADDED slices because the loaf is SHORT.

All products are made, and then graded. The "seconds" are sold to discount outlets for less than "First Quality" Units, and because they cost the discount outlets less, they can be sold for less. But they are defective, but can't be detected as defective just by looking at them.

I haven't mastered the image thing yet.

You'll get the hang of it. Don't give up.

Application pending approval, STILL!

Rattle their cage a little.

I know

Lorrie is going to be so PROUD! New Door Handles. New Front End Configuration. New Steering System. New Paint. I promised her that I would do this if she would just hang in there while we were getting Ms. American back to being reliable. She did. Ms. American did. And so now it's up to me to keep my promise. Am going to do it till I can no longer do it.

Side note: Is it possible to insert JPG's in the tekst (text)?

Yes, but it's a PITA with this word processor. It was EASY at FFO. But the a$$hole over there just wasn't worth the irritation that he decided he was going to be as vengeance for my not letting him control me.

As you do it (ahead of me) it's: read tekst; scroll down to Jpeg; scroll up to next tekst; scroll down to next Jpeg; scroll up... etc. Mel

Know what you mean.

Mr. Kultulz told me how to do it, but I don't at the moment remember EXACTLY how it was done. It has to do with finding out what the JPG Code is, and inserting THAT code where the JPG is desired.

Anyway, the Weather Guessers are all screwed up here. Hurricane Barry is unpredictable. Have been seeing Lightning flashes to the East and South, but they are so far away that there's no thunder. At least it's cool here, and the Weather Guessers are saying "no rain".

Hope this finds YOU and TL doing well. Take care.

JC

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

... curses ... FOILED AGAIN! Was hoping you would get upset with her and sale her to me ...

Hey Mr. K,
In all seriousness... I don't know what is ever going to become of Ms. American, and Lorrie Van Haul.

My father died at the age of 84. My mother died seven years later at the age of 84. The Liver MDeity replied, when I asked her how long I had left to live, after she had told me I was going to die in five months when they first discovered this Liver Disease, and then when I responded so MIRACULOUSLY to the therapy (that was twenty years ago), that I would "Probably live as long as my Father and Mother."

So I'm 80 years old now. If I've got only four more years, between now and then. During that time, I am going to have to figure out what is going to be done with both Ms. American, and Lorrie Van Haul.

Also what is ever going to become of my two Guitars (one VERY expensive Martin D35-12 Acoustic Twelve-String, and one VERY expensive Ovation 1285 Preacher Electric Twelve-String.

I can't bring myself to sell them. I don't need the money. They would feel betrayed if I sold them, I'm sure.

So what to do?

Don't want to leave any of them to people who haven't the slightest idea of what it takes to keep them happy.

And a problem is that even if I did find someone who could take care of them properly, the only people that I know who would do that are also around MY age, and what would THEY do with them when THEY passed away?

When I contemplate this problem, the only thing that I can come up with is that it REALLY WON'T BE MY PROBLEM ANYMORE! But that doesn't keep me from wondering.

I just have to continue to believe, and content myself with the belief that everything works out the way it is supposed to work out. And then just let it go at that.

Does she have a GEN or ALT JC?

Ms. American has an Alternator." Why do you ask?

Presently, Ms. American is proving to be back to being her old reliable self. She is in the BEST condition she has ever been in since coming to live with me. She is starting the BEST she has ever started.

She could use a NEW Pilot Bearing in the Flywheel, but I compensate for THAT by the way I drive her.

Even her exterior is a WONDER. It isn't "pretty", but it has a "GENUINE" patina that can't be faked. She has "earned" how she looks. There are people who TRY to make their cars look like Ms. American, but there's no substitute for AUTHENTICITY.

And on the underside, she is PERFECT.

The Front Suspension is EXACTLY as it should be.

Her ENTIRE Brake System is NEW.

From the Center of the Flywheel to the Rear U-Joint, she is kind of loosey-goosy, but THAT could all be fixed just by replacing parts.

Her EXHAUST Pipes are GOOD... not GREAT, but adequate.

Am thinking that just the Exhaust Pipes from the Cast Iron Shorty Headers to the front of the Mufflers should be replaced, but without taking the Bolts out of the Flanges connecting them to the Header, but rather just cutting them off about six inches from the Header Flanges, and welding expanded NEW Pipes to them.

Could take the Clamps off of the front of the Mufflers, and fasten the NEW Pipes to them. The Exhaust System doesn't have a "cross-over". It never has.

So in the meantime, we are just going along, living a REAL life, in REAL time, doing what can be done with the Energy&Focus available. Don't know how much longer this can continue, but everything happens when it's supposed to happen. Attitude is everything. Acceptance is the key. Am carrying on as if we're ALL immortal.

Hope this finds YOU doing well, and taking excellent care.

JC

[Nite-owl]

Hi there,

Sixteen tons: Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go
I owe my soul to the company store
Meaning you can't afford to pass on!
84 isn't absolute, but, in the realm of reality.

I gather you have an "ex" but no kinfolk.

Possible solution:

Will and testement the gitar's to an auction house under condition that the proceeds go to a charity of your choice.

Will and testement the cars to whomever you fancy.

Then, what about the property?

Mel

[KULTULZ]

Ms. American has an Alternator." Why do you ask?

FORD was just coming through with ALT at that point. Only high-end and emergency got them. being a P-CODE, it should have the ALT unless some other option was ordered in the particular POLICE PACKAGE.

Maybe an idea, as that car is extremely uncommon/rare, as it has GALAXIE TRIM and is a 4DR HDPT WITH a POLICE PACKAGE. As much as we would miss you, it would be a shame for the car to be scrapped.

Maybe leave a descriptive letter over the sun-visor or in the glove box so that possibly someone will notice it?

No disrespect intended ... I truly hope your health stays good.

What does HE say? Thou Shall Not Covet Another Man's Wife and/or car.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by Nite-owl

Hi there, Sixteen tons: Saint Peter don't you call me 'cause I can't go, I owe my soul to the company store. Meaning you can't afford to pass on!

Hey Mel,
This would be OFF TOPIC, were it not for the fact that the song was a hit by "Tennessee" Ernie FORD.

84 isn't absolute, but, in the realm of reality.

Actually, from what the monthly blood tests show is that I have the metabolism of a 50 year old. The cocktail of medications that I take seems to have had the effect of remarkably retarding the aging process, while strengthening the recuperative powers. If you will remember back when I had a Squamous Cell Carcinoma surgically removed from my Left Forearm, it was supposed to take a year to heal. It was healed up in three months, and ten days.

Were it not for the effects that are the result of the catastrophic murdercycle crash in 1987, I would essentially be in the condition of a person in their 50s.

I gather you have an "ex" but no kinfolk.

Yes, but I have a "family" of Felines.

Possible solution: Will and testement the gitar's to an auction house under condition that the proceeds go to a charity of your choice.

The Guitars going to someone unknown is what I'm avoiding. Why would I trust them to someone who is going to bestow them on some stranger. Hell, I can do THAT myself!

Will and testement the cars to whomever you fancy.

That too is easier said than done. It needs to be someone who knows what they're doing when it comes to automobiles, and appreciates RARE stuff. Will just have to wait and see what happens.

Then, what about the property? Mel

One of the stipulations of the State of Texas is: For providing Medical Insurance in the form of Medicai, the State gets my real estate when I demise. So THAT is THAT.

But there is so much more that is included: Felines; Tools; Lightshow equipment; Concert Equipment; Computers; Library; and etc. It boggles me to contemplate the problem that someone will have disposing of all the STUFF.

Anyway, everything happens when and how it is supposed to happen, but I appreciate your concern.

Take care.

JC

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

FORD was just coming through with ALT at that point. Only high-end and emergency got them. being a P-CODE, it should have the ALT unless some other option was ordered in the particular POLICE PACKAGE.

Hey Mr. K,
While Ms. American DOES have an Alternator, she is otherwise a PERFECTLY PURE vehicle. No foof of any kind.

AND, as mentioned previously, the components from the Pilot Bearing in the Flywheel, to the Rear U-Joint, are the only UN-RESTORED parts of Ms. American. EVERYTHING ELSE has been properly massaged to the point of being BETTER than ORIGINAL!

That is not counting the Seats&Headliner. The Seats need to be completely redone. And there is a NEW Headliner here on the Shelf awaiting installation.

The Rear Seats are in storage.

Also, there is a NEW Starter, a NEW Electronic Distributor, and a bunch of NEW Parts such as Bushing, Seals, Gasket Sets, and etc., that are safely stored, along with ALL the ORIGINAL stuff (Mustard Top Ignition Coil and Brackets, Rebuilt Alternator, PI Cam, and etc.)

This other NEW stuffs were acquired because they were going to be needed to replace OTHER stuffs that at the time appeared to need replacing. But then what they were meant to replace straightened up with some "proper" attention, at which time the NEW stuff became just EXTRA stuff.

Maybe an idea, as that car is extremely uncommon/rare, as it has GALAXIE TRIM and is a 4DR HDPT WITH a POLICE PACKAGE. As much as we would miss you, it would be a shame for the car to be scrapped. Maybe leave a descriptive letter over the sun-visor or in the glove box so that possibly someone will notice it?

Actually, am suspecting that I won't be able to get a Driver's License when this one expires on my birthday in 2023. At THAT time I will HAVE to do something to make sure that Ms. American and Lorrie Van Haul are provided for.

It has been my experience that everything happens JIT (Just In Time). I have no reason to expect it NOT to happen in this instance also. We'll see.

No disrespect intended ... I truly hope your health stays good.

Am on track to being IMMORTAL.

Besides, there are OTHER factors involved. And with "no disrespect intended" either, am going to have to quote JBS Haldane: "Not only is existence stranger than we think, it is stranger than we CAN think." I have reason to suspect that there is a whole OTHER situation afoot, which will only be revealed at the time it will be revealed.

What does HE say? Thou Shall Not Covet Another Man's Wife and/or car.

"I'm not convinced that there is an 'Almighty Father God'. I suspect there is NOT. I'm not certain that there is a Cosmic Universal Mind, but I suspect there IS. And to call the Cosmic Universal Mind a "god" is demeaning. So with no one watching over me, I'm thus free to be, within the boundless, unlimited vastness of the 'Realm of Existence.' " (M.E.Lenns)

Mr. K, what is your age?

JC

[KULTULZ]

Mr. K, what is your age?

JC

I am @ 71 at this writing. It (aging) has been put on hold after the last tragic birthday. I have too many aches and pains to get use to on the time left and of course there is the bad case of ugly.

I keep getting questionnaires from John Hopkins, should I be concerned?

[JCAllison]

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Originally Posted by KULTULZ

I am @ 71 at this writing.

Hey Mr. K,
We first met in 2007. You seemed to be wise beyond your years.

I got the impression that you had experience with Fords that was well beyond that of the others who were also on FMF at the time.

My referencing the term "Hard-Top Convertible" when referring to Ms. American, took many by surprise. They'd never heard the term before.

Remember Mr. Deadhorse? He seemed to be totally nonplussed by it. His comments were a mixture of amazement, and incredulity. His comment: "I'd like to see THAT!" was part curiosity, and part challenge. And he was joined by Deb Demele, and Gary Kitchens.

My being a NEW arrival, impelled him to doubt what I had written, and THAT lasted till YOU intervened, and explained to everyone that back-in-the-day, that what is today is simply called a "Hard-Top", was called a "Hard-Top Convertible". THAT seemed to satisfy most of those involved. Then once everyone had digested THAT bit of information, the realization that Ms. American, was not just a Four-Door without a "B-Pillar", but was also a PI seemed to FURTHER "boggle" the locals there.

It was THAT "boggle" that was my FIRST realization that Ms. American was GENUINELY unique and unusual.

At the time, I knew that she was somehow "special" due to having stopped at a Classic Car place in Houston looking for Shock Absorbers (which BTW, on the REAR of a PI are what would be considered up-side-down), and when I told the guy that I needed Shocks for a PI, he looked out the window at Ms. American, and said: "That's NOT a Police Interceptor". He then took the time to go out and look at the old Gal's Warranty Plate, and then at the VIN Tab over the Heater.

At that point, he perked up, and we went back into his shop, and he made a phone call, explaining to whomever he had called what he had just seen.

When he had finished with his call, he told me that he didn't have any Shocks for a PI but that he could get them, but they would have to be a "SPECIAL ORDER".

His next step was to give me an exorbitant quote, which I had to refuse because at the time they were un-affordable.

THEN he asked me if I'd like to sell Ms. American! Of course I wouldn't.

I went quite a while before finding Shocks that were configured properly, and when I finally found them, and set out to install them, I found that before Ms. American came to live with me that someone had put Shocks on her, but they were just NORMAL Shocks installed up-side-down, and they were full of water.

The Shocks that were RIGHT for a PI came from the John Mecom Goodyear Tire outlet at the Hobby Airport in Houston, which was also the headquarters of Mecom Racing Team.

It (aging) has been put on hold after the last tragic birthday.

"Tragic"? You're still a young man!

I have too many aches and pains to get use to on the time left and of course there is the bad case of ugly.

I know what you mean. But a strange thing has happened on THAT account. In the past twenty years, since being diagnosed with this Terminal Liver Illness in December of 1998, that was supposed to kill me in five months, there has occurred a "separation " between ME, and the Body.

I don't know if this happens normally as one ages, but I have come to realize that I am NOT my Body. IT aches and pains, like IT sweats and strains, and while I can "feel" what it is feeling, it is ITS feeling, and NOT mine. I am able to make it DO stuff that hurts, but I have also learned that when THAT happens, that I have to be considerate of it, and not to over-do it because IT doesn't stop hurting when I stop making it do whatever.

It's a matter of being careful not to "damage" IT, which is of what ITS pain is warning.

I keep getting questionnaires from Johns Hopkins, should I be concerned?

They are probably wanting to initiate a "screening program"? At Seventy-One, you should be on Medicare, and Medicare prefers (almost to the point of demanding) that one gets screened for health issues. They'd rather have you find out early if something is amiss, than have you wait till it is already SERIOUS and is going to cost a LOT to deal with.

The main things that they screen for is cancer of all kinds, prostate, thyroid, cardio, blood pressure, kidney, liver, pancreas, and gall bladder issues.

It's a matter of finding a GOOD Primary Care Physician, and working out a schedule of screening. It's not something that just happens automatically. It's like having a maintenance schedule for one's car. Many are unaware that it is not only available, but necessary. The BODY is a vehicle (of sorts).

Was out and about in Ms. American today. She does quite well, although there is an occasional "shudder" which I suspect is due to the Pilot Bearing in the Flywheel allowing the Clutch to grab the Driven Disk a bit off-center, which "shakes" the Transmission. When THAT shudder is felt, all it takes is to push IN on the Clutch Pedal, rev the 3.14 a bit, and slowly re-engage the Clutch.

By the time we got home, put everything away, had something to eat, and a bit of a nap, it was too hot to do anything outdoors.

But am all caught up on everything, so that means that tomorrow morning while it's still cool, will be working on Lorrie Van Haul's Sheet Metal Center Section installation, and ultimately painting with Herculiner Bed Liner.

Anyway, when THAT is finished, am going to take a couple of days to catch up on other stuff, and then we're going to be starting on Lorrie's Steering System.

Hope this finds YOU feeling well, and taking care.

JC

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

We first met in 2007. You seemed to be wise beyond your years.

Well, that has been open to debate for many years.

At the time, I knew that she was somehow "special" due to having stopped at a Classic Car place in Houston looking for Shock Absorbers (which BTW, on the REAR of a PI are what would be considered up-side-down), and when I told the guy that I needed Shocks for a PI, he looked out the window at Ms. American, and said: "That's NOT a Police Interceptor". He then took the time to go out and look at the old Gal's Warranty Plate, and then at the VIN Tab over the Heater.

Now you see why I participate so much, everyday I learn something new. I had no idea there were special shocks for the 61/64 PC. You would think that the same were also used on the HP cars but wasn't.

They are probably wanting to initiate a "screening program"?

JC

No, I think they are monitoring me for possible study when I am tagged and bagged.

So what you are saying is that by using state MEDICAID, they will take your possessions after death to settle the account? I knew that if you came into money that they would require immediate payback but not after death.

Luckily, I only have MEDICARE to worry about. Thanks for that revelation.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Well, that has been open to debate for many years.

Hey Mr. K,
It appears to be a multi-level type of knowledge. Have always appreciated that you seemed to know the "reason" or "logic" behind something in question.

Now you see why I participate so much, everyday I learn something new. I had no idea there were special shocks for the 61/64 PC. You would think that the same were also used on the HP cars but wasn't.

Don't know WHY the difference. When Ms. American's Front Suspension was rebuilt a relatively short while back, NEW Shocks were installed all around. It seems that since that FIRST set of Rear Shocks were acquired, that the rarity of them has lessened because when they were last gotten, there were more choices available. The ones that got put on were "Classic" Brand.

No, I think they are monitoring me for possible study when I am tagged and bagged.

I have that arrangement with the Liver Center in Houston. There is a reason. This Liver Issue is called PBC (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis), and one person in 10,000 gets it. Out of 100 people who get PBC (that's 100 out of 1,000,000), only 2 of them will be Male. So only two out of a million people who get PBC are men. Not many Liver Specialists ever get to see a Male with PBC. That makes getting an opportunity to "study" (to use YOUR term) a reason for doing all kinds of special things.

Like when I first was found to have this condition, they were amenable to provide care, and meds for free. It also was an occasion to try experimental stuff. And they were quite interested in being able to have the body for study.

My attitude was that they were somehow mistaken.

Normally, when someone gets this malady, and it finally gets to the point of HAVING to seek medical attention, the condition will have progressed to where it is fatal in about five months.

Walter Peyton, the football player got the sister disease to PBC which is called PSC (Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis), and he died in five months.

The difference in the two diseases is that PSC affects the Veins and Ducts going TO and FROM the Liver. PBC affects the Veins and Ducts INSIDE the Liver.

The reason that I didn't die in five months was because I wasn't seeking medical attention because of the disease. I was seeking a Hip Replacement because of having been in a murdercycle crash. Then when they did the lab work to determine what is called Prothrombin Time (that how fast blood will clot), they found that mine was elevated.

ProTime is a function of the Liver. So they did the Liver Function Tests and found anti-nuclear, and anti-mitochondrial antibodies.

When these anti-bodies are destroying the nucleus, and mitochondria of the Liver Parenchyma (tissue), it releases a couple of enzymes into the blood stream.

One is called AST (Aspartate Transferase), the other is called ALT (Alanine Transferase).

My ALT and AST were elevated. AHA! Liver Disease!!! Going to die in five months! BUT... they found this just as it had started... Not because I was feeling bad. Thus the therapy was especially effective, and I didn't die.

So what you are saying is that by using state MEDICAID, they will take your possessions after death to settle the account?

Not "possessions". Just real estate.

I knew that if you came into money that they would require immediate payback but not after death.

What has to be remembered is that Government is just a Business. Business principles apply.

Luckily, I only have MEDICARE to worry about. Thanks for that revelation.

Well, the Texas Medicare is WONDROUS. It pays for EVERYTHING that Medicare doesn't pay for. Plus it pays everything that MEDICARE charges. Plus it pays for Meds, except for the cost that the Pharmacy charges for the little plastic bottles, labels, and the filling of the little plastic bottles.

But the Liver Center in Houston monitors my condition with monthly Blood Tests.

I have OpenOffice Spread Sheets with Monthly Blood Test Results going back to November of 1998. Have done the research into what each test is for. I know as much about this disease as do the MDeities. PLUS, I know how it FEELS, which they don't. I've learned to use the proper terms, and I've become more of a "colleague" than just a "patient".

Anyway, time to go feed the Felines, and get on with the day. Am going to install Lorrie Van Haul's Sheet Metal Center Section between her Diamond Deck Plate Fenders this morning while it's cool.

Hope you are well. Enjoy the KNOCKERS!

JC

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Don't know WHY the difference. When Ms. American's Front Suspension was rebuilt a relatively short while back, NEW Shocks were installed all around. It seems that since that FIRST set of Rear Shocks were acquired, that the rarity of them has lessened because when they were last gotten, there were more choices available. The ones that got put on were "Classic" Brand.

Hope you are well. Enjoy the KNOCKERS!

JC

That's an easy one JC. One car (PC) is a highway car and has to handle well under all conditions. The HP car(s) were high powered straight line cars from the factory. Their shocks were designed to control axle hop/spring wrap from hard acceleration.

I had a 64 GALAXY 500 390/4S when I left for the ARMY. I also had one beautiful girlfriend to make it appear even better. Guess that may be a reason I am so interested in yours.

As for the KNOCKERS now, all I can do is smile and when she turns to go get a little misty ...

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

That's an easy one JC. One car (PC) is a highway car and has to handle well under all conditions. The HP car(s) were high powered straight line cars from the factory. Their shocks were designed to control axle hop/spring wrap from hard acceleration.

Hey Mr. K,
Back in the late 60s, I had a 1959 Studebaker Hawk with a 402 CID Packard Engine that my next door neighbor had had in a G-Gasser that he had crashed. He traded the Packard Engine, Transmission, and Rear End with me for the Engine, Transmission, and Rear End out of the Hawk to put into a 1953 Studebaker Coupe. In order to control Axle Hop/Spring Wrap, "Traction Masters" (remember them?) were installed. The Rear End out of the G-Gasser had four Shock Absorbers, and with the addition of the Traction Masters, it had absolutely no issues during hard acceleration

I had a 64 GALAXY 500 390/4S when I left for the ARMY. I also had one beautiful girlfriend to make it appear even better. Guess that may be a reason I am so interested in yours.

Am afraid that Ms. American doesn't come equipped with a "beautiful girlfriend", but I might be able to add a GORGEOUS Feline!

As for the KNOCKERS now, all I can do is smile and when she turns to go get a little misty ...

But you can still appreciate an attractive lady, especially one bringing something to eat!

Anyway, time to feed the Felines. Am working on Lorrie Van Haul's Sheet Metal Center Section's Draw Latches. Got one installed yesterday. It was quite a process. The second one will be done today. Should go a lot faster since all the stuff necessary to do the Caper has been found, and how to do it has been learned.

Take care.

JC

[Nite-owl]

Hi there,

JC, did you get my PM?

Mel

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by Nite-owl

Hi there, JC, did you get my PM? Mel

Hey Mel,
No. Didn't notice that they were there. Then when THIS post came, I tried to look at the Video. Tried three times. It would start to play, then would freeze. Then a window would open that said: "This page has become unresponsive."

About cutting the Steering Shaft... Had thought about that, but first wanted to make sure that the Gemmer Y4D-335 is NOT a Stub Shaft Version. If it ISN'T then was going to communicate with Dan Jones, and Kal Uthe at Lares Corp to see what THEY had to say about maybe cutting the Steering Shaft. It would take figuring out a way to RECONNECT it afterwards.

So how are YOU doing?

Am braving the Summer Heat&Humidity by working in the morning till it just gets TOO HOT&HUMID to be out. Everything is moving along. Am hopefully going to be installing the Second Hood Hold Down Pin this morning. Checked yesterday, and it appears that it CAN be mounted on the Starboard Front Frame Rail without being in the way of the Adjusting Mechanism on the Gemmer Y4D-335. We'll see.

With the installation of the Second Hood Hold Down Pin, Lorrie is going to be able to be driven. Am going to spend some time rearranging the work area.

Have to move Karel, the Craftsman Riding Lawn Tractor.

Have to move Lorrie's Front Bumper.

Need to clean up the ENTIRE Work Area.

Then may either move Lorrie South into a constantly shady area, OR may turn her around, so that her Front End in facing North which will put her Front End it in the Shade of its OWN Body.

Again, we'll see.

In any case, sorry that I didn't notice that you had sent a PM. Will have to start noticing that.

Wish I could have seen the Video, but for what ever reason, it goes "un-responsive". Will try it again.

Thanks for sending it.

JC

[Nite-owl]

Hi there,

I am STILL not allowed in Dodge!

So, must post here. You might try your own search:

Wheeler Dealers S10E10 FSM Syrena 105L

Basiclly:

Cut the shaft about 6" from the box.

On reassembly: taper both ends of the shaft to get a strong weld.
Insert a rod, about 10" long, inside the shaft to insure straightness and strength.
Grind off excess weld.
Drill holes in a 10" sleeve that slides over the shaft. Spot weld the holes.

Mel

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by Nite-owl

Hi there, I am STILL not allowed in Dodge!

Hmmm! Wonder what is their problem?

So, must post here. You might try your own search:

Wheeler Dealers S10E10 FSM Syrena 105L

Did this. Think I know what the problem with the unresponsive page is. It did it again with me pasting the link above into the browser. Am using BRAVE Browser, and it blocks ads. I think when Wheeler Dealer's page gets denied putting up an ad, it becomes "unresponsive". So I tried the Microsoft 10's Edge Browser, and the video came right up! Haven't the time to watch it right now, but will take a look and report back. OK?

Basically: Cut the shaft about 6" from the box. On reassembly: taper both ends of the shaft to get a strong weld. Insert a rod (SLEEVE?), about 10" long, inside the shaft to insure straightness and strength.
Grind off excess weld. Drill holes in a 10" sleeve that slides over the shaft. Spot weld the holes. Mel

Can imagine this.

Have been researching the kinds of Couplers that are used to connect Steering Shafts to Steering Gear Boxes. There are a number of them. Too complex to describe, but will do the research again, and provide links to show examples.

BTW, how in the heck did you find this link? The vehicle that the guy is referencing is a REALLY weird car, and an example in relatively good shape is EXPENSIVE!

Have spent most of the afternoon cleaning up the Driveway Work Area.

Have moved Karel, the Craftsman Riding Lawn Tractor, and used her to drag Lorrie's Diamond Deck Plate Front Bumper to a location that is out of the way.

Am going to relocate Lorrie so that she is in more shade for longer periods of time.

Then find where Karel can be parked so that she can be gotten out to mow the Lawns.

Lorrie's Front Bumper was on a piece of Carpet, and wanted to get the Carpet out from under the Bumper. Am unable to lift even one end of the Bumper, but was able to tip it over to where it was on a couple of 2X4 Blocks. Then put a CrowBar under one end, and pried it up high enough to put another 2X4 Block under the end. Did the same thing to the other end, and that lifted the Bumper high enough and the Carpet could be pulled out. So that is where it sits at the moment.

It's above 90 degrees outside right now, and my T-Shirt is dripping wet. Have put everything away, and am sitting in front of a Box Fan staying cool.

Anyway, thanks for taking the time, and making the effort to help figure out what to do with Lorrie's Steering if perchance the Gemmer Y4D-335 is NOT a Stub Shaft Version.

We're getting close to the time when we find out.

There are just a few more things that need doing with the Sheet Metal Center Section, and then we'll start the interesting part of all this folderol.

Hope you're staying cool. Take care.

JC

[Nite-owl]

Hi there,

I am STILL not allowed in Dodge! So, must post here.

BTW, how in the heck did you find this link?

Wheeler Dealers is a TV serie on Discovery. I remembered this episode and looked it up.

I may have a plan "B" up my sleeve! Time will tell.

Mel

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by Nite-owl

Hi there, Wheeler Dealers is a TV series on Discovery. I remembered this episode and looked it up.

Hey Mel,
Have to say that from what I saw of the episode, the content is quite strange. They were being quite effusive about an ugly little car that had some weird mechanical features.

I may have a plan "B" up my sleeve! Time will tell. Mel

Today is going to be an organizing day. Too complex to explain, but will set the scene for the main part of this whole Caper. It's going to entail a bunch of detailing work on the area between Lorrie's Diamond Deck Plate Fenders.

The Weather Guessers are taking one last shot a predicting REALLY hot temperatures. That's the BAD NEWS. The GOOD NEWS is that I've seemed to have adjusted and acclimated to the HEAT&HUMIDITY, and am almost comfortable with it. Am just having to be VERY aware of when enough is enough.

Hope you are well.

JC

[all american boy]

Long Beach


What's up?


Have you been taking some days off?


We don't take days off in this man's Army!


Hope to hear from you.


Bob

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by all american boy

Long Beach

"Long Beach"?

What's up? Have you been taking some days off? We don't take days off in this man's Army!

Would I do a thing like THAT?

Actually, have been working long hours, in the BLAZING HEAT on Lorrie Van Haul, the ONLY surviving (out of 3,500 built) 1967 Dodge P200 Post Office Vehicle.

Lorrie is presently in the process of having her Gemmer Y4D-335 Right Hand Drive Manual Steering Gear Box rebuilt.

There has been TWO years of research put into the Caper.

Have spent the past TWO months in preparation to remove the ENTIRE (from the Steering Wheel to the connection of the Pitman Arm to the Drag Link) Steering System, which was finished just YESTERDAY.

Have started this morning cleaning all the Components.

If you'd like to catch up on all that has been done to Lorrie Van Haul (with JPGs)... click here:

https://ramchargercentral.com/vans-caravans/

The reason that there has been little to no activity by me HERE at FordBarn is because everything that has been done is "off topic" HERE.

And no one has posted anything HERE to which I could respond.

Hope to hear from you. Bob

Here it is.

Are you working on anything "FORD"?

JC

[all american boy]

'"Long Beach"?'


That non Ford thing you did in Long Beach.


Our non Ford instrument got here about a week and a half ago.


'working on anything "FORD"?'


Thinking on it mostly.


Our Lincoln 430 angle block V8 is safe and sound in open storage.


So not handy to tear down and see what is up with it.


You can't have everything!


Plans for near road racer/rolling engine test stand are shaping up most excellent!


Simplicity is our motto!


Figured out to use whole front suspension off a factory car.


Man that is going to work out like a dream!


What is a Lorrie? I am not a good guesser.


Have a nice day


Bob

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by all american boy

'"Long Beach"?' That non Ford thing you did in Long Beach.

Hey Bob,
What about it? Has anyone ever told you that most of what you write is "cryptic"?

Our non Ford instrument got here about a week and a half ago.

More "cryptic". You are meaning the Viola?

'working on anything "FORD"?'

Are you asking me? Or are you quoting me? If you are quoting me, you should learn how to do it. If you don't do it right, what you post is unintelligible.

If you can't do it correctly, am going to ask you to stop posting to me. If you don't do it correctly, am going to stop responding.

Thinking on it mostly.

More "cryptic". Thinking on WHAT mostly?

Our Lincoln 430 angle block V8 is safe and sound in open storage.

More "cryptic". WHAT "430 angle block V8"?

So not handy to tear down and see what is up with it.

Would guess that's as good an excuse as any.

You can't have everything! Plans for near road racer/rolling engine test stand are shaping up most excellent! Simplicity is our motto!

Simplest thing is just to continue to "think on it mostly". That way, you won't EVER have to do it.

Figured out to use whole front suspension off a factory car.

If you figure out how to use the whole rear suspension, and everything in between, and you won't even have to do it. What could be more simple?

Man that is going to work out like a dream!

More "cryptic". WHAT is going to work out like a dream?

What is a Lorrie? I am not a good guesser.

Did you read my post about Lorrie? Here, let me quote ME again:

Lorrie Van Haul, the ONLY surviving (out of 3,500 built) 1967 Dodge P200 Post Office Vehicle.

Had you read THAT, you wouldn't have to guess.

Have a nice day Bob

Sure. You too.

JC

[40cpe]

^^^

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by 40cpe

^^^

Hey Mr. 40C,
?

JC

[40cpe]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Hey Mr. 40C,
?

JC

It was just a cryptic message affirming your response to All American Boy.

[all american boy]

Mr Allison


Okay.Sounds like you are fine.


Stay out of trouble and if you do get in trouble don't use my name.


Have a good evening.


Bob

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by 40cpe

It was just a cryptic message affirming your response to All American Boy.

Hey Mr. 40C,
It's hard to converse when one doesn't know what the conversation is about.

There used to be a guy who knew what he was talking about when he wrote what he wrote, but when I tried to know what he was talking about it was impossible because his posts went:

Sometimes yes, sometimes no.
Allright.
Well, we'll see.
Yesterday.
Yes, finally.
OK.
Later gator.
Frank.

Sometime I could go back to what I had posted to him, and could make out to what his answers referred. But the problem was that he didn't have the same number of answers as there were comments to answer, so any answer could have been to any comment.

That's why one should quote the comment, and then write one's response. Otherwise it's just ooblegobble.

I sometimes think that posting is not really for communicating. It's just to be posting.

Anyway, am in the process of cleaning Lorrie Van Haul's Steering System Components. It's one of the fun parts of the Old Car Hobby.

Take care.

JC

[40 Deluxe]

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Originally Posted by JCAllison

Hey Mr. 40C

That's why one should quote the comment, and then write one's response. Otherwise it's just ooblegobble.


JC

"ooblegobble"?! Is that Texan for "gobbledygook"?? Is it "kittycornered" or "cattywumpus"? "Pop" or "soda"? Regional dialects are sure interesting, how different words carry the same meaning.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by 40 Deluxe

"ooblegobble"?! Is that Texan for "gobbledygook"??

Hey Mr. 40D,
As a matter of fact, there is quite a story behind my use of the word "OOBLEGOBBLE".

Back in the early 1970s, I happened to be living in Dallas, Texas, and had all the equipment to do Concert Lightshows. Had worked on the Rock&Roll Concert Tour Circuit with some of the period's name bands, and had gotten kind of burnt out with all the traveling.

Decided that I wanted to settle down for a while, and maybe have a place where I could do shows every night. Was working as a designer of electrical displays for a large company, when I was approached by a couple of guys who wanted to help out to start a Theater, to do Lightshow, have concerts, show Old Tyme Movies, Serials, and be kind of a center of the Hippy Scene in Dallas.

They had the funding, I had the equipment, and so we found a place called the Knox Street Theater, which was an ideal place to do this project.

For more information about THAT scene see HERE:

http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/27935

You'll have to scroll down on the page to the post by MELenns, and it's a pretty interesting read.

Nonetheless, one of the Old Tyme Flicks that we showed was the movie "Freaks", which was produced in 1932, and was arguably the FIRST Horror Movie ever made. For more information see HERE:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freaks_(1932_film)

In the film, one of the "HORROR" scenes was when one of the members of "Circus", Venus, who was a beautiful lady, was transformed into a "freak' by the other freaks.

The transformation was accompanied by all the freaks encircling the beautiful as she was being changed into a "ChickenHuman" as retribution for her dastardly deed of... well, you can read about it in the Wikipedia Article... while all the freaks chanted: "OOBLEGOBBLE, OOBLEGOBBLE, OOBLEGOBBLE, OOBLEGOBBLE".

Is it "kittycornered" or "cattywumpus"? "Pop" or "soda"? Regional dialects are sure interesting, how different words carry the same meaning.

Well actually, I'm not a native of Texas. I was raised in Southern California during the "Happy Days" era. Graduated High School in 1957. Was the Year Book Art Director, designed the cover for the Chaffey High School Year Book call "Fausti" (See HERE):

https://www.classmates.com/yearbooks...seSegment=free

It was a time of Hot Rods, Rock&Roll, Drag Racing, was probably the best of times to grow up in. Life was relatively simple. Ontario, California was on the furthest Eastern edge of the Los Angeles Suburbs, and I grew up on what was at the time Route 66.

As for interesting words, cattycorner means diagonal, cattywumpus means that it's not quite straight, tilted, and then there is here in Deep East Texas, words for inclement weather: FrogStrangler, GullyWasher, DuckDunker... And odd named towns: Cut and Shoot, which was originally Cutting Chute (that was an area where cattle was sorted), and Point Blank. Then there are substitute words for things that one doesn't know the proper words, like Thingamabob, Doohicky, Jobbie, and the list goes on and on.

So today, got Lorrie Van Haul's Gemmer Y4D-335 Right Hand Drive Manual Steering Gear Box and Steering Shaft COMPLETELY cleaned, ready to be packaged and sent to Lares Corporation for rebuilding. Lares is a GREAT company that is probably the BEST in the world at what they do. (See HERE):

https://www.larescorp.com/

Anyway, it's time for me to clean up the Tools, Equipment, and Materials, and get ready for Meds&Bed. Am going to cleaning more of Lorrie's Steering System Components tomorrow.

Hope you all have a GREAT weekend. Take care.

JC

[Nite-owl]

Hi there,

Thingamabob, Doohicky, Jobbie, and the list goes on and on.

You ommited "thingofajig" "What's his face".

Mel

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by Nite-owl

Hi there, You ommited "thingofajig" "What's his face". Mel

Hey Mel,
Those were some of the "list that goes on and on."

JC

[Nite-owl]

Hi there.

GIMPY left leg vs clutch:

Is the problem the movement of your leg or is it overcoming the clutch resistance?
Inquiring minds want to know.

Mel

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by Nite-owl

Hi there. GIMPY left leg vs clutch: Is the problem the movement of your leg or is it overcoming the clutch resistance? Inquiring minds want to know. Mel

Hey Mel,
YES!

As you may or may not know, back on April 27, 1987, was going along on the Kawaskai 1100 LTD B1 Shaft Murdercycle, when a secretary from a nearby automobile dealership had picked up the Parts Manager at the Wal*Mart across the street from the dealership, and was taking him back to work, and she didn't see me.

Pulled right in front of me, and I T-Boned the Beretta she was driving going about 60 mph. Broke the Femoral Head off of my Left Thigh Bone, and crushed my Right Foot.

In the ensuing thirty-two years, the Left Leg has deteriorated till it is now two inches shorter and about 2/3rds the diameter of my Right Leg. It hurts to lift it, and push the clutch, but it has to be done.

BUT... That crash saved my life!

Twelve years after, the crash, went to get a hip replacement, and when they did the lab work in preparation for the procedure, they found this autoimmune Liver disease just as it had started.

Had they not found it till I started feeling bad from it, I would have died in five months.

Also, the auto dealer's insurance paid $1,000,000.00, of which the Doctors, Hospitals, and Lawyers took all but $283,000.00.

That's what made it possible for me to buy the place where I now live on January 30, 1989 (my fifty-first birthday).

Then was scheduled for the hip replacement on December 1, 1998. The therapy for the Liver disease suppresses my immune system, so I have to live a "bubble life". No visitors. No going out around people. Have to be careful when shopping not to get around anyone with a cold, or flu, as I have no immune system.

So here I am, eighty years old, and working on Lorrie, and Ms. American. Writing Books. Recording Music. Recording Vusic. Writing on the Ford Barn, and RamCharger Central, taking care of my felines, and keeping Karel, the Lawn Tractor in good shape so that the landscaping can be maintained.

Anyway, It has been a long, strange existence.

YOU and TL doing all right?

Take care.

JC

[JCAllison]

Hey All,
Saturday, August 7, 2019, Late Afternoon/Early Evening Update:

Had a bit of a REMARKABLE experience with Ms. American 3.14159 this morning.

As you may or may not know, or even care to know, but Ms. American has a running mate, a 1967 Dodge P200 Post Office Vehicle, whose name is Lorrie Van Haul.

When either vehicle is being worked on and is not able to be driven, the OTHER one takes on the duty as the Daily Driver. Ms. American is in THAT mode at this time because Lorrie has had her Gemmer Y4D-335 Right Hand Drive Manual Steering Gear Box removed in order to have Lares Corporation in Cambridge, Minnesota rebuild it.

Have done a couple of years of anticipation in preparation for this event, and the past two months modifying Lorrie's Sheet Metal Center Section to make it removable, and replaceable in order to be able to remove the Gemmer Gear Box, which has a nearly 5'-0" Steering Shaft that is integral with the Worm Gear in the Gemmer's Gear Case.

After all the preparation, it took but four hours to extract the Gemmer from where it was connected to the outside of Lorrie Starboard Front Frame Rail.

It was subsequently cleaned and made ready to be shipped to Lares Corporation.

In order to ship it, had to make a Shipping Case. Was going to make it out of 1/4" Plywood, but when Ms. American and I went to the Hanson's Lumber Yard, found that they were no longer in the Lumber business.

So, Lorrie's Gemmer's Shipping Case was made out of SCRAP materials left over from numerous OTHER projects that were done during the past thirty years here at the AllisonWonderland Compound in the Forest of Deep East Texas.

Had spent a week fabricating a very nice Shipping Case for the Gemmer, and this morning it was finished. The Gemmer was secured inside the Shipping Case which was then wrapped with Corrugated Pasteboard which had formerly been a Water Heater Box.

The Shipping Case turned out to be 1'-0"X 1'-0"X 5'-0" EXACTLY.

Had to load it into the Back Seat Area of Ms. American, which doesn't have the Back Seat in place.

Put a Blanket, and a heavy Quilt on the Ms. American's Floor, and put the Gemmer's Shipping Case in, and closed the door. Had rolled down all the Windows, and when I checked to see how everything fitted, found that the distance between the Rear Seat's Arm Rests was EXACTLY 5'-1/4"! There was EXACTLY 1/8"clearance between each end of the Shipping Case, and the Rear Seat Arm Rests!

The upshot of all this is that Lorrie's Gemmer's Shipping Case is, as of 10:00 a.m., on its way to Cambridge, Minnesota, scheduled to arrive on Friday, August 9, 2019.

Ms. American came through FLAWLESSLY yet again!

Anyway, will keep you all updated if, when, and as progress occurs. Take care everyone.

JC

[JCAllison]

Hey All,
Saturday, August 8, 2019, Almost Coming Up To Noon Update:

Got the Hand Truck out of Ms. American's Back Seat Area.

Also noticed yesterday that the Lacing that holds the Cover on the Steering Wheel had come loose, and had started to unravel. So when going out to get the Hand Truck, took a roll of Black Electrician's Tape, and a pair of Scissors, and spent about twenty minutes re-lacing the Steering Wheel Cover, then ran the end of the Lacing UNDER itself tightly, and wrapped the Bottom of the Steering Wheel where the End of the Lacing is attached with the Electrician's Tape. It should be quite secure for some time.

Have promised Ms. American that if she will just see us through the Lorrie Van Haul Steering Caper, that when it is finished, will give the old Gal a THOROUGH Cleaning, and see what we can do to maybe put some kind of protection on her nicely patina-ed Paint.

Will also polish up her Bright Work and spiff up her Engine Compartment.

She has been being REALLY reliable, starting easily, driving smoothly, though have noticed that when the Autolite 4100 C4AF-9510 DG is just SLIGHTLY off-throttle, that there is occasionally a TINY amount of "stumble" that goes away IMMEDIATELY if the 3.14 is given a little more gas. It's not like it's a problem, just noticeable. Wonder what THAT is?

Have spent the morning doing catch-up on the neglected environment in the house, and noticed while out at the Car Port that the grass needs mowing again. May do that this evening when the Sun is down behind the Trees to the West of here. It's hard on Karel, the Craftsman Riding Lawn Tractor if the Grass gets too tall before mowing.

Anyway, will keep you all updated if, when, and as progress occurs.

JC

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Have promised Ms. American that if she will just see us through the Lorrie Van Haul Steering Caper, that when it is finished, will give the old Gal a THOROUGH Cleaning, and see what we can do to maybe put some kind of protection on her nicely patina-ed Paint.

Will also polish up her Bright Work and spiff up her Engine Compartment.

You really know how to tease and hurt a fellow ...

She has been being REALLY reliable, starting easily, driving smoothly, though have noticed that when the Autolite 4100 C4AF-9510 DG is just SLIGHTLY off-throttle, that there is occasionally a TINY amount of "stumble" that goes away IMMEDIATELY if the 3.14 is given a little more gas. It's not like it's a problem, just noticeable. Wonder what THAT is?

JC

Usually JC, TIP-IN HESITATION on this era car is usually caused by a mis-adjusted/bad accelerator pump and/or vacuum advance.


Take it easy in the heat.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

You really know how to tease and hurt a fellow.

Hey Mr. K,
Didn''t intend to tease&hurt.

About putting something on Ms. American's paint, am thinking about one of the Pigmented Waxes. Maybe a Gold Color. Something to kind of enrich her Chantilly Beige. There are places where her Paint is really good, but other places where it is really dull. Whaddaya think?

Usually JC, TIP-IN HESITATION on this era car is usually caused by a mis-adjusted/bad accelerator pump and/or vacuum advance.

"TIP-IN HESITATION"? What is happening is like we've started from a stand-still. Gone to Second Gear. And usually around town, where the Speed Limit is 35 in some places, and 40 in other places, I don't generally go to Third Gear, but rather let the Transmission drop into Second Overdrive. Then we get to Speed Limit, and can back off the Throttle, and as were're going along steadily, can feel like there a kind of "miss" that isn't steady, but rather intermittent.

The reason that I do Second Overdrive instead of straight Third Gear is because over 28 MPH (no matter what gear), the Overdrive will drop in, and Third Overdrive at 30 to 40 MPH "lugs" the 3.14.

There are some places where every-once-in-a-while, am going along at 35 to 40 MPH in Second Overdrive, and can gently push the Accelerator to the floor. The 3.14 starts to respond gradually, and of a sudden, the Transmission "kicks" out of Overdrive into straight Second. The Throttle at this point is wide open, and the kick-down from Second Overdrive to straight Second is AMAZING! GAWD-AWFUL ACCELERATION! Seldom do this. And I back off at about 50 MPH, which is the Speed Limit on the Farm-To-Market Road leading to where we live, BUT the old Gal seems to REALLY enjoy getting to breathe deep like that.

The Engine idles turbine smooth, and other than the mini-burble at just off-throttle, the 3.14 is running WONDROUSLY.

Anyway, am going to be getting ready to mow the Lawns at about 4:30 p.m. Have to fuel up Karel, the Craftsman Riding Lawn Tractor, and check her Oil level.

Take it easy in the heat.

By 4:30 p.m., the Weather Guessers are saying it will be 90 degrees, but most of the Lawns are in the shade by 4:30 p.m. Have gotten used to the heat, and 90 isn't too hot for me as long as I'm not doing anything strenuous.

Anyway, am enjoying your "That's when the fight started" comments. Are you making them up? Hope you're doing well. Take care.

JC

[Nite-owl]

Hi there,

Re

GIMPY left leg vs clutch

Except from standstill, there is a way to shift gears without the clutch. I made a sport of it when I was jonger. On up-shifting, apply slight presure to the lever and lift off the gas pedal. When there is no more torque you get into neutral. The tricky part to master is to wait for the gears to line up and then shift. On down-shifting apply slight presure to the lever. When there is no more torque you get into neutral. Floor the gas pedal, let go,(like double clutching, remember that?) and wait for the gears to line up and then shift.

Even from stand-still it's possible, but hard on the car. I once borrowed a VW bus. It had a bad clutch. Of cource it failed when I had it. To get home I had to put in 1st, then start the engine. Bumpy get go. Used the technic above.

Mel

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by Nite-owl

Hi there, Re Except from standstill, there is a way to shift gears without the clutch.

Hey Mel,
YES. But even if done CAREFULLY, you can, over time, still mess up the synchronizers. Also, with Ms. American's BorgWarner T85 Overdrive Transmission, one can shift without the Clutch as long as one is going along UNDER 28 MPH. First Gear is NOT Synchromesh, but one can still shift from Second to First without clashing the Gear if it is done below 28 MPH.

I made a sport of it when I was jonger.

We all did strange stuff when we were kids!

On up-shifting, apply slight presure to the lever and lift off the gas pedal. When there is no more torque you get into neutral. The tricky part to master is to wait for the gears to line up and then shift.

I know that THAT is possible, but am reticent to do it to Ms. American, if for no other reason than her Shift Linkage is REALLY "loosey-goosey". Have done much to tighten it up, but the looseness is in the Shift Levers IN the Transmission.

On down-shifting apply slight presure to the lever. When there is no more torque you get into neutral. Floor the gas pedal, let go,(like double clutching, remember that?) and wait for the gears to line up and then shift.

Right. And yes, I do remember Double Clutching. It was necessary in many trucks, as they didn't have Synchromesh Transmissions.

Even from stand-still it's possible, but hard on the car. I once borrowed a VW bus. It had a bad clutch. Of cource it failed when I had it. To get home I had to put in 1st, then start the engine. Bumpy get go. Used the technic above. Mel

Ms. American will start in low gear, which I attribute to her having a 4.11:1 Differential. Had to do that on a Crimmas Eve when her Driven Disk Failed. Springs in the Center of the Disk came apart. Also, Lorrie doesn't have an Automatic Lock-Out Switch on her A727 Torqueflite Transmission. and she will start with the Gear Selector in P, R, N, D, & L.

But if you're worrying about my Gimp Left Leg, you don't REALLY need to. Am not going to explain this, but "I" am NOT my body. And while I can "feel" the pain that the body experiences, it's NOT "MY" pain. Besides, the pain that the body experiences from Clutching is so brief, and only happens when Pushing or Letting Off the Clutch. When the Left Leg has the Clutch pushed all the Way DOWN, the Leg is straight, and doesn't hurt in that position.

Have already taken my meds, and am ready for bed, but Karel and I just finished mowing the lawns, and I'm in cool-down mode in front of the fans in the Music/Sound Studio.

Had a pretty nice day. Did a lot catching up with all that was neglected while pushing to get Lorrie's Steering Gear Box sent off yesterday. It's supposed to arrive in Cambridge, Minnesota TOMORROW! Tracked it, and the last place that was listed, it was at the North Houston Distribution Center at 12:51 a.m. this morning.

Anyway, am cool enough to head for bed. Hope YOU and TL are doing well. Take care.

JC

[JCAllison]

Hey All,
Saturday, August 10, 2019, Not Far From Noon Update:

Went to SAYCO Hardware and got Bolts, Nuts, Washers, and Lock Washers. then stopped at the Circle K for Milk.

Came out of the Circle K, and was walking to where Ms. American was parked, and there was a fellow standing a ways from her, and when the Cane was put in through the open window, this fellow walked up and said: "This your old Ford?" Told him "Yes". He asked: "How much would you take for it?" Stock answer: "How much would you give me for it?" He said thought for a bit, and said: "Actually, am looking for a parts car! Am building a Ford Thunderbolt."

Now I don't know what a Ford Thunderbolt is, so I replied: "You mean a ThunderBIRD?" He said: "No, a ThunderBOLT. Two-Door Hard top with a 410 FE, Four-Speed for drag racing."

I said: "Well, let me tell you about this old Gal. Her name is Ms. American 3.14159, and she is the only 1964 Ford Galaxie 500, Four-Door, Hard-Top, Fast-Back, Police Interceptor that Google finds on the whole world wide web."

His response was: "Really?" He then said: "I didn't notice that it was a Fast-Back. What's the Engine?"

Told him it is 390 FE P-Code with Solid Lifters, Cast Iron Shorty Headers, Kelsey Hayes Severe Service Wheels, Borg Warner Three-Speed T85 Overdrive Transmission, 4.11:1 Differential, and she's almost all brand new underneath this OLD paint job.

He said: "I kind of thought that it might be hi-po because you have the Hood cocked up." I replied: "Oh that's not for any kind of reason. She just need NEW Hood Hinges."

We talked for a bit, but were out in the sunlight, and he finally said: "Well, interesting story... It'd be a shame to part her out."

I asked his name, he said it was "Tracy", I told him my name, we shook hands, and he stood back while I got in, started the 3.14, and backed out. He watched as Ms. American and I headed home.

Anyway, am home for the rest of the day. Need to have some lunch, and then have some stuff to do to Lorrie Van Haul. Hope this finds you all doing well. Take care, and try to stay cool.

JC

[KULTULZ]

Now I don't know what a Ford Thunderbolt is, so I replied: "You mean a ThunderBIRD?"

He said: "No, a ThunderBOLT. Two-Door Hard top with a 410 FE, Four-Speed for drag racing."

The 1964 FORD Fairlane Thunderbolt was a HI-PO 2DR Sedan released by FOMOCO for SUPER/STOCK COMPETITION for that year along with a LIGHTWEIGHT 1964 CUSTOM.

Both had a 427HR and were sedans for strength and reduced weight. For the AT classes, they used the LINC HX.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

The 1964 FORD Fairlane Thunderbolt was a HI-PO 2DR Sedan released by FOMOCO for SUPER/STOCK COMPETITION for that year along with a LIGHTWEIGHT 1964 CUSTOM.

Hey Mr. K,
Well, you see? There you go! Was kind of amused that Tracy wanted to buy Ms. American for a "parts car". On the way home I apologized to the old Gal for what Tracy had said right in front of her!

Both had a 427HR and were sedans for strength and reduced weight.

"HR"?

For the AT classes, they used the LINC HX.

"AT"? "HX"? I love it when you talk "High Tech"!

JC

[KULTULZ]

AT = AUTO TRANS

HR = 427 Engine Style (High Riser) - Required Bubble Hood for carb(s) clearance.

The 427 had several design changes in its history.

HX was the LINCOLN version of the FX-MX Trans Series


BTW - I came across a 64 4DR HDTP XL that was ordered with the P-CODE. Tell her she has a long lost sister ...

[all american boy]

' NEW Hood Hinges.'


I don't think so.Unless you have money you don't know what to do with.


Just get some WD 40 or 3 in 1 oil and put some on where the pressed pins


are.


Work the hood back and forth CAREFULLY after you put it on.


THEN wait half a day or overnight and work it back and forth again.


That is Old Car 101 stuff.


Probably will have to push hood down at the back forever but


we put that money towards speed equipment here in Southern California.


NOT unnecessary brand new parts in little FoMoCo boxes.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

AT = AUTO TRANS

Hey Mr. K,
Of course, I should have known.

HR = 427 Engine Style (High Riser) - Required Bubble Hood for carb(s) clearance.

Of course, I should have known.

The 427 had several design changes in its history. HX was the LINCOLN version of the FX-MX Trans Series

THAT'S a little more esoteric.

Back in the 1950s Southern California HotRod Culture, the Lincoln Manual Transmission was all the rage. They were called "AbeCogs". At the time Lincoln was DOMINATING the Mexican Road Race known as the Carrera Panamericana.

https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2016/0...ritage-museum/

BTW - I came across a 64 4DR HDTP XL that was ordered with the P-CODE. Tell her she has a long lost sister ...

Tell me more about THIS.

Some time ago, a fellow wrote me an E-Mail saying he had a 1964 Ford Galaxie XL with a "P" in the VIN. Turned out the P was in the second position, and not the fifth. The P in his VIN was an indication that the vehicle was built in the TwinCities (Minnesota) Ford Plant. Are you sure that Ms. American's "long lost sister" is REALLY a P-Code?

Anyway, time to clean up the cat's mess, and get on with the day.

Take care.

JC

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by all american boy

' NEW Hood Hinges.'

Hey Mr. AAB,
Ms. American USED to have NEW Hood Hinges.

I don't think so.Unless you have money you don't know what to do with.

I happen to have a VERY rich Uncle to whom I loaned a LOT of money when I was younger, and he promised to pay me back when I turned Sixty-Five. So NOW, each month he sends me a payment. It's a LOT more than it takes to live on, so I don't mind spending it on nice things for Ms. American, and Lorrie Van Haul. After all, it's FREE money.

Just get some WD 40 or 3 in 1 oil and put some on where the pressed pins are.

REALLY? Is THAT what YOU would do? Put a Water Dispersant OR Oily Substance on the Hinges? There's no Water to disperse, and Oil would only GUNK up the Hinges, make stuff stick to it.

What I use on them is LPS1 Greaseless Lubricant.

https://www.lpslabs.com/index

Keeps them clean, AND lubricated with no mess.

There IS an adjustment that is possible to make that would make it to where the Hood would fit down, BUT I kind of like it up, as it lets heat out of the Engine Compartment, AND no one can open the Hood if they don't know how.

Work the hood back and forth CAREFULLY after you put it on. THEN wait half a day or overnight and work it back and forth again. That is Old Car 101 stuff. Probably will have to push hood down at the back forever but
we put that money towards speed equipment here in Southern California.

I was raised in SoCal (Ontario). It USED to be a GREAT place to be FROM!

As far as getting Ms. American some "speed equipment", that'd be like getting your grandmother a boob job, a lip plump, and a booty enhancement.

NOT unnecessary brand new parts in little FoMoCo boxes.

Right.

What have YOU been working on recently?

JC

[Hot Rod Reverend]

what is going on with the "caper" these days?

[JCAllison]

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Originally Posted by Hot Rod Reverend

what is going on with the "caper" these days?

Hey Mr. HRR, Ms. American 3.14159 is alive and well, having just recently gotten a NEW Water Pump. The Water Pump that the NEW unit replaced is the old Gal's ORIGINAL Pump that had been on the 3.14 for over 300,000 miles.

The NEW unit is MUCH heavier than the ORIGINAL unit.

Have found a place in Houston that rebuilds Water Pumps, and just to keep Ms. American as close to stock as possible, have plans to send the ORIGINAL unit off for a rebuild/restoration. Probably won't install the rebuilt ORIGINAL, but whomever inherits Ms. American when I'm gone will be able to have it in case they want to do a restoration.

In the meantime, the old Gal is doing wonderfully. Starts right up, drives good, and has proven to be reliable transportation since getting the AutoLite 4100 Rebuilt by Champion Carburetor in Dallas. And probably the best thing that was ever done to the AutoLite 4100 was to convert it to Manual Choke.

Anyway, thanks for inquiring. Hope this finds YOU doing well, and staying safe.

JCAllison

[40cpe]

Hi Mr Allison. I'm glad to hear from you. I had thought of you a year or so ago and inquired through Google for any information on you. I found that a tornado heavily damaged your home in 2019 and the van body was destroyed. It's good to hear that you are still able to be about the business of keeping Ms American 3.14159 in good shape. May God Bless you and keep us posted on your activities.

[KULTULZ]

!!! HEY JC !!!

Glad to see you are up and about and your health has held.

Listen, I used to have a few beauty shots of MISS AMERICAN but have lost them. Any chance of a few 8 X 10 GLOSSIES?

That is a very special car. I wonder what it would appraise at?

I must remember -

10 “You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not covet your neighbor's wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor's.”

... including his car ...

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by 40cpe

Hi Mr Allison. I'm glad to hear from you. I had thought of you a year or so ago and inquired through Google for any information on you. I found that a tornado heavily damaged your home in 2019 and the van body was destroyed.

Hey Mr. 40C, The tornado hit here on April 22, 2020 at 5:34 p.m., and dropped a 112 foot tall pine tree on her, folding her up like a taco. It almost completely destroyed my sweetheart Lorrie Van Haul, who was just two weeks away from being finished after a two year restomod job. Her Engine, Transmission, Differential, and Chassis is setting here awaiting her eventual fate, whatever THAT may be. Was heartbroken, but such is life.

It's good to hear that you are still able to be about the business of keeping Ms American 3.14159 in good shape. May God Bless you and keep us posted on your activities.

It is with great difficulty that work gets done on the old Gal. Am able to work about an hour in the morning (if it isn't too cold), and an hour in the afternoon (if it isn't too hot).

A while back, the 3.14 needed a NEW Ignition Switch, and Starter. Tried to do it myself, but couldn't get the OLD Ignition Switch to come out, and am no longer strong enough to lift a Starter into place. So it was taken to the best Auto Shop in the area, and they fixed what was needed, though in the process they messed up more stuff than they fixed. They made a bunch of modifications to make their job easier, but didn't tell me they what they were going to do. Wouldn't have had them do what they did, and eventually what they did will have to be undone, but it is doubtful that it will be done by me.

Anyway, thanks for the response. Hope you are well, and staying safe.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

!!! HEY JC !!!

!!! HEY MR. K!!!

There you are!!! Had looked for you a number of times, all to no avail.

Glad to see you are up and about and your health has held.

Seems to be hanging here. Have to say "Aging is NOT for sissies!" (Bette Davis)

Listen, I used to have a few beauty shots of MISS AMERICAN but have lost them. Any chance of a few 8 X 10 GLOSSIES?

Don't have any glossies, but do have some JPGs. Would gladly send what is here if how to do it can be remembered. Memory is almost gone. Told the doctor that I couldn't remember things from minute to minute. She asked "How long had this been going on?" I said "How long has WHAT been going on?"

That is a very special car. I wonder what it would appraise at?

I one time asked Greg Donahue that same question. He said that there are some deep pockets that like to have things that no one else has or can get. That if I could get some of those guys to bidding on it, that there's no telling how much she could go for.

But I don't want to sell her to anyone. Am looking for someone who can appreciate her for what she is, and to just give her to him since my days are numbered. Have any idea who THAT might be?

Anyway, am going to have to have something to eat, and get on with the day. Glad to hear from you. Take excellent care, stay well, and safe.

JCAllison

[Daves55Sedan]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Am looking for someone who can appreciate her for what she is, and to just give her to him since my days are numbered. Have any idea who THAT might be?

Sure, anybody can donate easily to religious charities. Years ago, when I wrote up my "last-will-and-testament", I declared A L L of my belongings (house, cars, other properties and funds) to be donated to a ministry called "Secrets Unsealed".
You don't have to wait to donate. I have also been donating to "Lightbearers" ministry and plan to donate to 3ABN TV.

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

!!! HEY MR. K!!!

There you are!!! Had looked for you a number of times, all to no avail.

Seems to be hanging here. Have to say "Aging is NOT for sissies!" (Bette Davis)

Well, I have to lay somewhat low due to those few Federal warrants still outstanding.

If you could E-MAIL a few shots (or attach them here) I would appreciate it. Had a couple of computer meltdowns and can't find 'em ...

[email protected]

Be Safe -

[JCAllison]

Listen, I used to have a few beauty shots of MISS AMERICAN but have lost them. Any chance of a few 8 X 10 GLOSSIES? That is a very special car.

Hey Mr. K, tried to sent some JPGs of Ms. American 3.14159, But they didn't go. Will try sending them to your E-Mail address.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Hey Mr. K, thought about E-Mailing you to see if the post that was sent earlier had gotten through, but then snapped to the fact that if it didn't, that sending another E-mail to the same address wouldn't get through either. So am asking here. Did the JPGs make it to your E-Mail In Box?

JCAllison

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Hey Mr. K, thought about E-Mailing you to see if the post that was sent earlier had gotten through, but then snapped to the fact that if it didn't, that sending another E-mail to the same address wouldn't get through either. So am asking here. Did the JPGs make it to your E-Mail In Box?

JCAllison

Yes, they did come through and is muchly appreciated.

Imagine us two old guys fighting over the same woman ...

It is such an unusual build that makes it so special.

THANX again ...

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Yes, they did come through and is muchly appreciated. Imagine us two old guys fighting over the same woman ... It is such an unusual build that makes it so special. THANX again ...

Hey Mr. K., I don't seem to be able to post the JPGs that were sent to you here at FordBarn. Do you know how to do that? If you do, could you post them so that others can see what we are talking about? Thanks in advance if you can.

Hope you are well. Stay safe.

JCAllison

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Hey Mr. K., I don't seem to be able to post the JPGs that were sent to you here at FordBarn. Do you know how to do that? If you do, could you post them so that others can see what we are talking about? Thanks in advance if you can.

Hope you are well. Stay safe.

JCAllison

No problem -

This car is unique in that it is a 4DR HDTP ordered with the 390PI, 3/S OD and was also built with the HP options (brakes - wheels, etc) of 1960-64 HP cars.

OH!

If she doesn't mind lifting her skirt a little, need a photo of the engine please ...

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

No problem - This car is unique in that it is a 4DR HDTP ordered with the 390PI, 3/S OD and was also built with the HP options (brakes - wheels, etc.) of 1960-64 HP cars.

Hey Mr. K., don't forget the Solid Lifters.

OH! If she doesn't mind lifting her skirt a little, need a photo of the engine please ...

Could you do me a favor and teach me how to upload JPG to Ford Barn? There are lots of little nuances of which there are JPGs, but sending them to YOU first and having you upload them is too convoluted.

The nuances are things like:

The Manual Choke System on the AutoLite 4100 Carburetor.

The 4100 being set up to idle on its Secondaries.

There is also the Oil Cleaning System that replaced the Oil Filtering System, which has made it possible for the old Gal, at a little over 300,000 miles on her odometer, to have had only one oil change (NEW oil put in when the 3.14 was rebuilt at 167,000 miles in 1987) in her lifetime.

There is also a Carburetor Priming System that makes it possible to not have to crank the Starter to get gas to the Carburetor when the gas has evaporated from the Carburetor after sitting for a week or more. That's a problem here in Deep East Texas.

There are JPGs of these and some other things that would be of interest, I'm sure.

Anyway, thanks for posting the JPGs of Ms. American. She is going to be taking me out and about tomorrow.

Hope you are well. Take care. Stay safe.

JCAllison

[Hot Rod Reverend]

glad to hear you both are alive and kicking!

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Could you do me a favor and teach me how to upload JPG to Ford Barn? There are lots of little nuances of which there are JPGs, but sending them to YOU first and having you upload them is too convoluted.

JCAllison

I'll try -

At the bottom of the screen you are posting on is a box titled ATTACHMENTS. Open that and see if it makes any sense to you.

I don't mind transferring at all.

Anywho, the reason I am asking is that I was going through our old posts on ANOTHER FORUM and found a shot of your air cleaner/PCV SYSTEM. Being a CA car, it is different from 49 STATE but the photo was embedded with PHOTO-BUCKET so I was wondering if there is a clear shot.

Nothing special ...

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

I'll try - At the bottom of the screen you are posting on is a box titled ATTACHMENTS. Open that and see if it makes any sense to you.

Hey Mr. K., Didn't see that. There is in the Tool Bar above the Reply Window a little Paperclip Icon. It opens a Window that has places for File Names on the Computer. BUT, the window isn't very big. Found that if that Window was enlarged, that the was a Button (Upload) on which to click that would send the Inserted Files to the Thread. Have tested it, and everything is in order.

Anywho, the reason I am asking is that I was going through our old posts on ANOTHER FORUM and found a shot of your air cleaner/PCV SYSTEM. Being a CA car, it is different from 49 STATE but the photo was embedded with PHOTO-BUCKET so I was wondering if there is a clear shot.

Actually there IS a bunch of them! Find them attached below! You'll notice that in a couple of the images that there are two different styles of Air Cleaners. The Open Element Style is stock for Ms. American, but here in Onalaska, the DPS Storm Trooper doesn't want Open Element Air Cleaners on HIS highway. So the other Air Cleaner is an Enclosed Filter Element Style. It gets put on for the yearly inspection, and when the old Gal gets home from inspection, it is removed and Ms. American gets her stock Air Cleaner put back on.

Anyway, hope this is what you were desiring. If there's anything else you'd like to see, if there are JPGs of it, then you have only to ask.

Hope you are well. Take care. Stay safe.

JCAllison

[KULTULZ]

I got your E-MAIL JC yesterday (finally checked my E-MAIL yesterday). It was yard duty day and I didn't get back right away, sorry.

So you found the process for attachments? Good! I was going to write a dissertation this morning. I am a horrible one to instruct another.

Say TX DPS doesn't approve of the OEM ACL/PCV install even though the car has CA EMISSIONS? If the car was in MD, they would have a heart attack if the EMISSIONS SYSTEM was not OEM correct.

THANX! for all that you have shown me, fascinating car. I only have one more question to ask and I will leave you two in peace ...

Hope you are feeling well ...

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Say TX DPS doesn't approve of the OEM ACL/PCV install even though the car has CA EMISSIONS?

Hey Mr. K., it isn't the TX DPS that doesn't approve of the OEM ACL/PCV. It's just this one Trooper.

In Texas, portions of the State Highway System are assigned to DPS Troopers, and the Inspection Stations in the vicinity of that Highway are under that Troopers auspices.

This particular Trooper has told the Inspection Station Owners that he wants to get the OLD "clunker&junkers" off of HIS Highway, and one of the ways to do it is to deny Inspection Stickers to cars with Open Element Air Cleaners.

Thus the reason that Ms. American has TWO Air Cleaners.

Anyway, what is the OTHER question?

Take care. Stay safe.

JCAllison

[KULTULZ]

! TOP OF THE MORNING JC !

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Hey Mr. K., it isn't the TX DPS that doesn't approve of the OEM ACL/PCV. It's just this one Trooper.

In Texas, portions of the State Highway System are assigned to DPS Troopers, and the Inspection Stations in the vicinity of that Highway are under that Troopers auspices.

This particular Trooper has told the Inspection Station Owners that he wants to get the OLD "clunker&junkers" off of HIS Highway, and one of the ways to do it is to deny Inspection Stickers to cars with Open Element Air Cleaners.

Thus the reason that Ms. American has TWO Air Cleaners.

Anyway, what is the OTHER question?

Take care. Stay safe.

JCAllison

... hmmpf ...

You would think that a free state like TX would not have to endure this crap. What does TX STATE INSPECTION LAW state?

Anywho, two last questions if you will -

1) You stated that your 64 P-CODE does not have the inline fuel filter housing as found on HP cars. Does your fuel filter reside in a canister attached below the pump or is the spin-on canister remote mounted?

2) When you have a chance, I would like a photo of the complete PCV SYSTEM on the car. Most likely will have to remove the ACL for a clear shot.

Also, any CASTING ID on the intake manifold. You gave the CARB ID so I am good there.

Let you get back to your grits and gravy (you all do eat grits down there I hope) ...

[mercman from oz]

The 1964 FORD Fairlane Thunderbolt was a HI-PO 2DR Sedan released by FOMOCO for SUPER/STOCK COMPETITION for that year

[mercman from oz]

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LIGHTWEIGHT 1964 CUSTOM had a 427HR and was based on the Two-Door Sedan body for strength and reduced weight

[mercman from oz]

A "high performance" 1964 Ford Fairlane 427 that now calls Australia home.

[JCAllison]

You would think that a free state like TX would not have to endure this crap. What does TX STATE INSPECTION LAW state?

Hey Mr. K., it probably says that if the Air Cleaner is stock, then it is all right. But, if one contested the issue, the inspector could find something else to fail the test with. It's just easier to put on the Enclosed Filter Element Air Cleaner than to do anything else.

Anywho, two last questions if you will -

1) You stated that your 64 P-CODE does not have the inline fuel filter housing as found on HP cars. Does your fuel filter reside in a canister attached below the pump or is the spin-on canister remote mounted?

The Filter Canister is attached below and is part of the Fuel Pump. But Ms. American has another Fuel Pump that is part of what is called "Rosemary's Miscarriage". Will have to tell you the story about how it got THAT moniker sometime. Rosemary's Miscarriage is a Carter Electric Fuel Pump with a Two Position Switch that makes it function as long as the Switch is manually held ON, but when the Switch is released, it goes OFF. OR the Switch can be put in the Second Position and it will say ON till it is turned OFF. This is used for Priming the AutoLite 4100 after it old Gal has sat for a while, and the gas has evaporated out of the Float Bowls. There is another Fuel Filter (an in-line type) integrated into this system. Will post a JPG of it when the time comes to reveal this wondrous device.

2) When you have a chance, I would like a photo of the complete PCV SYSTEM on the car. Most likely will have to remove the ACL for a clear shot.

See the JPGs below.

Also, any CASTING ID on the intake manifold. You gave the CARB ID so I am good there.

Will have to go out when it is light enough to see the Casting ID. Don't have a camera anymore, so there won't be any pictures.

Let you get back to your grits and gravy (you all do eat grits down there I hope) ...

Afraid I don't eat like that, which is not to say that I haven't had G&G, nor that it isn't eaten in this area. Don't eat Fried Chicken either.

Anyway, hope you are well. Stay safe.

JCAllison

[KULTULZ]

Ain't this something? A rogue trooper setting safety inspection standards. What are you going to do?

Anyway, thanks for the photos, it explains a lot.

One question. On the heater hose that runs through the carb spacer, yours shows going to a ninety-degree fitting before entering the heater core. There is something inserted there with what looks like a capillary tube to me. Is there a mechanical water temp gauge on this car?

I also had to cut back on my diet. First sex, then honky-tonk, cars and now diet. Getting old is a b!tch.

Appreciate your help. It could take me days to go over that build.

Take Care!

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Ain't this something? A rogue trooper setting safety inspection standards. What are you going to do?

This has been going on for over five years. All it takes to get Ms. American inspected is to put the Enclosed Element Air Cleaner on before going to the Inspection Station. Then when we get back home, the Enclosed Element Air Cleaner gets taken off, and the Exposed Element Air Cleaner goes back on for another year. It's no big deal.

Anyway, thanks for the photos, it explains a lot.

You are, of course, welcome.

One question. On the heater hose that runs through the carb spacer, yours shows going to a ninety-degree fitting before entering the heater core. There is something inserted there with what looks like a capillary tube to me. Is there a mechanical water temp gauge on this car?

BINGO! There is a Three Gauge Array under the Dashboard (Temperature, Voltmeter, and Oil Pressure). The Ninety-Degree Fitting is actually a "T" Fitting, and the Sensor for the Temperature Gauge is on the Port closest to the Fire Wall.

I also had to cut back on my diet. First sex, then honky-tonk, cars and now diet.

Here too. No more wine, women, and song.

Getting old is a b!tch.

"Aging is NOT for sissies!" (Bette Davis)

Appreciate your help. It could take me days to go over that build.
Take Care!

For sure. You too.

JCAllison

[KULTULZ]

BINGO! There is a Three Gauge Array under the Dashboard (Temperature, Voltmeter, and Oil Pressure). The Ninety-Degree Fitting is actually a "T" Fitting, and the Sensor for the Temperature Gauge is on the Port closest to the Fire Wall.

Now is all of this OEM or something added afterwards? If the OIL PRESSURE GAUGE is mechanical, where is the port for the line? It still has an oil pressure indicator lamp, correct?

I appreciate all of your time. I am on a steep learning curve here. The HP cars are more open to information and build data but the PI PACKAGES are kinda a close-knit secret. Most of it was in special parts cataloging and only the dealer(s) that had POLICE ACCOUNTS sourced them.

As for women, it seems all I dated had the same middle name, KARMA ...

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Now is all of this OEM or something added afterwards?

Hey Mr. K., This was added when the 3.14 was rebuilt in 1998.

If the OIL PRESSURE GAUGE is mechanical, where is the port for the line?

There is a "T" Fitting between the Oil Filter Fitting and the Oil Indicator Lamp Fitting.

It still has an oil pressure indicator lamp, correct?

Yes.

I appreciate all of your time. I am on a steep learning curve here. The HP cars are more open to information and build data but the PI PACKAGES are kinda a close-knit secret. Most of it was in special parts cataloging and only the dealer(s) that had POLICE ACCOUNTS sourced them.

Had one time talked to Greg Donahue about getting NEW Front Brake Drums. He asked me if I would like to have Finned Aluminum Brake Drums? I told him that they wouldn't be stock. He said yes they would!That they were made for NASCAR, and because they were special, Ford had put them in the PI Catalog, so technically they WERE stock for Ms. American. Asked him how much they cost? He said "Are you sitting down?" Turned out the were $850.00 each!

Had him send me two Cast Iron Drums. $45.00 each.

Anyway, over the years that Ms. American has lived with me, have added some tweaks that made her more reliable. Manual Choke. This Triple Gauge Set. Rosemary's Miscarriage. Quick Disconnect Battery Switch. All replaceable if someone wanted to go back to strictly stock.

As for women, it seems all I dated had the same middle name, KARMA ...

Know what you mean.

Take care. Stay safe.

JCAllison

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by mercman from oz

LIGHTWEIGHT 1964 CUSTOM had a 427HR and was based on the Two-Door Sedan body for strength and reduced weight

HERE IS MORE INFO ON THE 1964 427 LIGHTWEIGHT -

http://427galaxieregistry.com/1964modelyear.html

Anyone notice that is it is wearing 1963 hub caps?

The front ALUM DRUMS were released for TAXI SVC. I am sure racers found out about them.

[JCAllison]

The front ALUM DRUMS were released for TAXI SVC. I am sure racers found out about them.

Hey Mr. K., the Aluminum Front Brake Drums with which Greg Donahue tried to tempt me were, as I understood him, finned (much like the old Buick Finned Drums, and according to GD, were made for use by NASCAR Fords, and were "hidden" (his term) in the Police Interceptor Catalog.

Anyway, stay safe.

JCAllison

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Hey Mr. K., the Aluminum Front Brake Drums with which Greg Donahue tried to tempt me were, as I understood him, finned (much like the old Buick Finned Drums, and according to GD, were made for use by NASCAR Fords, and were "hidden" (his term) in the Police Interceptor Catalog.

Anyway, stay safe.

JCAllison

It makes sense and I in no way doubt what he said.

The problem is the 60-64 MPC (and that is not always concise) calls out for TAXI use only, which makes little sense to me as a TAXI would eat brakes like crazy (even offered special linings). The only reason I would think they were called-out is possibly a better heat sink?

I can understand the APPL for a LIGHTWEIGHT but not for normal street, circle track and/or POLICE usage. Warped drums at 100MPH plus with a hard braking event would be a seat cover stretching event.

You never say NO regarding FOMOCO and I learn something new everyday. That's why I am here, to learn.

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ View Post

Now is all of this OEM or something added afterwards?

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Hey Mr. K., This was added when the 3.14 was rebuilt in 1998.

There is a "T" Fitting between the Oil Filter Fitting and the Oil Indicator Lamp Fitting.

You tricked me. It appears as OEM.

[KULTULZ]

Where did you get off to JC? You doing alright?

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

You tricked me. It appears as OEM.

Hey Mr. K., right now the Volt Meter on the Triple Gauge Array isn't functional. When the guys at Smith Auto Electric installed the NEW Ignition Switch, they didn't hook up the Volt Meter, AND there is a broken wire that I don't know where it goes. So right now the Oil Pressure, and Coolant Temperature Gauges are the only ones functional.

More in the next post...

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Where did you get off to JC? You doing alright?

Hey Mr. K., have been getting Ms. American ready for inspection which has to be done by the end of this month. Headlights (both Low Beam, and High Beam) work. Turn Signals (Front and Rear) work. Running Lights work. Horn works. Windshield Wipers work. Tail Lights work but are quite dim. Brake Lights don't work. Have traced the problem to the Hydraulic Brake Light Switch. Put a Jumper Wire between the two Fitting that go onto the Brake Light Switch, and the Brake Lights came on. So there's nothing wrong with the Wiring, or the Bulbs. Have ordered a couple of Hydraulic Brake Light Switches from the nearest O'Reilly's, and they are scheduled to be in later this morning. Will call to see if they arrived, and if they have, will go get them.

Don't know exactly what to do to get the Tail Lights to be brighter. Have done some research on the necessary Bulbs (1157), and that there is another bulb that is brighter that will fit. Also there are LED that will fit, but am not sure that that is the way to go.

Once the Brake Light problem is solved, will address the Dim Tail Light problem. Am thinking of removing the Tail Light Lenses, and seeing what Bulb is providing light for the Tail Lights. Also, will check to see if the Connections are clean and tight. Also the Ground. But all the Rear Lights are BRIGHT.

Don't know exactly what to do, but will work it out somehow. Still have about three weeks to get it done.

Anyway, hope this finds YOU doing well. Take care. Stay safe.

JCAllison

[KULTULZ]

Don't know exactly what to do to get the Tail Lights to be brighter.

JC, usually on this vintage it is a poor ground or poor contact within the socket. Metal housings and sockets.

You had me worried there ...

FORGOT -

Some years ago, there was a flood of CHI-COM 1157 bulbs that had poor contacts.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

JC, usually on this vintage it is a poor ground or poor contact within the socket. Metal housings and sockets.

Hey Mr. K., have this morning acquired a NEW Brake Light Switch, two 1157 Bulbs, and two 2357 Bulbs. Installed the NEW Brake Light Switch, and got nothing. So NOW... Am waiting for the evening when it is not so bright out, and am going to:
1. Use a Diamond Dremel Tool to scratch up the inside of the Fittings that go onto the Brake Light Switch.
2. Crimp the Fittings a little to make them fit a bit tighter.
3. Use a Jumper Wire to connect the two fittings together to see if the Brake Light come on.
4. Check between the Brake Light Switch Terminals with the Brake Pedal depressed to see it there is continuity.
5. Put everything back together and see if depressing the Brake Pedal will light the Brake Lights.

Once the Brake Light Problem is solved, am going to:
1. Take the Lenses out of the Tail Lights, and see what the arrangement of the Bulbs is.
2. Try changing out the Bulbs that dimly light when the Headlights are turned on.
3. Try the NEW 1157s to see if they will be brighter. If they are fine, can just put the Tail Light Assemblies back together.
4. If they are not bright enough will try putting in the 2357s.

You had me worried there ...

Don't worry about me. I'm fine.

FORGOT - Some years ago, there was a flood of CHI-COM 1157 bulbs that had poor contacts.

Will see if the NEW Bulbs acquired this morning are any better.

The trepidation that I have is that Ms. American's Wiring is old and fragile. Am hoping that nothing get broken. Am not very good with wiring and electricity.

It's not that hot here today, but it is 1000% humidity, and just being outside makes one sopping wet with sweat that won't evaporate. The saving grace of all this is that there is almost three weeks left to get this all sorted out.

Anyway, hope this finds YOU doing well. Take care. Stay safe.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

JC, usually on this vintage it is a poor ground or poor contact within the socket. Metal housings and sockets.

Hey Mr K., Will check all this tomorrow.

But there's GOOD news! Did all that was planned to do and STILL the Brake Lights wouldn't come on. As a last resort, Got in, and pumped on the Brake Pedal a bunch of times, then set the Brake Pedal ON, and checked the Tail Lights. The Brake Lights were ON!!!!!

So packed up all the tools, and came in. Have to go take my medications, and can rest easy for the remainder of the day. Will check tomorrow morning to see if everything still works. At least we now know that everything is functional. Now if we can just get it all to function ALL the time.

Isn't this fun you guys?

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Hey Mr. K., and All, went out this morning to see if the Brake Lights still worked. THEY DID NOT!!!

That was just the start of a patience trying morning.

Checked the Brake Light Switch for continuity with the Brake Pedal depressed. Got an OPEN circuit. Brake Light Switch wasn't working.

Next thing that needed to be ascertained was: Do the Brake Lights still work.

Made a procedural error in doing this.

Had a Jumper Wire to put between the Brake Light Wire Fittings.

The procedural error was that the Quick Disconnect Switch hadn't been deactivated. As a result, one of the Jumper Wire Clips hit a Ground Source, and blew the Brake Light Fuse (Buss SFE14).

So what to do NOW?

Checked in the Ford Shop Manual, found the Fuse Panel. The Brake Light Fuse is the third one from the top on the Driver's Side of the Panel.

Checked the supply of Fuses here, and didn't have a single one that would fit.

But not to fret... The third fuse from the top on the Passengers Side of the Panel is also a Buss SFE14. It protects the Heater. Am not needing to use the Heater, so swapped out the blown Fuse with the Heater's Fuse and we're back to where we were when this morning's activity started.

The next thing that was done was to order a supply of fuses from Amazon Prime which should be her next Thursday.

Now... About the Brake Light Switch not having continuity when the Brake Pedal is depressed. It appears to be a faulty switch, but it worked last evening. Did the pumping on the Brake Pedal routine again, but it didn't help. The Switch is non functionaltoast.

Fortunately, when getting the Brake Light Switch, got TWO of them.

Am going to install the Second Brake Light Switch, and see if it works. Have done some research on this problem, and it seems to be ubiquitous.

Are there any little tricks, or tips that might help?

It seems that there should be some way to bleed the Switch, but there's no instructions on how to do so in the Shop Manual, nor on any of the Forums, and in looking at the Part, there isn't any way to do any bleeding.

If the second Brake Light Switch does what the first one did, then we have a problem.

There has been mention on the Forums that a Harley Davidson Brake Light Switch will fit, but it has Spade Terminals instead of the kind of Terminals on the Stock Type Switch.

It's not very hot her today, but it is uber-humid. Am taking a break, and will go out to install the Second Brake Light Switch. If it works, will then see if the Dim Tail Light Problem can be solved.

Will let you all know what happens. Take care everyone, stay safe.

JCAllison

[KULTULZ]

There has been mention on the Forums that a Harley Davidson Brake Light Switch will fit, but it has Spade Terminals instead of the kind of Terminals on the Stock Type Switch.

Correct, the HD switch has blades rather than pins. Here is what you need -

https://www.inlinetube.com/products/bs04

Present day replacements are junk.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Here is what you need -
https://www.inlinetube.com/products/bs04
Present day replacements are junk.

Hey Mr. K., installed the other Standard Brand SLS27 Brake Light Switch, and it doesn't work either! Can push the Brake Pedal past as far as it will go, and test the Terminals for continuity, and get nothing but an open circuit.

What are the chances that TWO brand new Switches are both non-functional?

Thought that maybe filling the Switch with Hydraulic Fluid before installing might help. Tried that to no avail.

The thought occurs to me that there is something else going on here, but can't for the life of me figure out what it is.

Is the Brake Light Switch that you posted of higher quality? It is exactly like what was gotten at O'Reilly's. But have never had you lead me astray, so will order one of what you recommended.

This has really gotten me flummoxed.

Such is life.

Take care. Stay safe.

JCAllison

[KULTULZ]

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You have good hydraulic pressure and full of fluid?

When you remove the two contacts and use a jumper wire the lamps should come on. One lead should always be hot, even with the key off. If not possibly a bad bulb contact/socket(s)? Your directional signals work?

That switch shown requires much less hydraulic pressure to operate it. STANDARD is (was) a good brand. Do you see a COUNTRY of ORIGIN on the box?

It MAY be that the BRAKE LAMP SW CIRCUIT is routed through the turn signal switch (to break the lamp during braking and turning). Do you have a wiring schematic?

Check for power first at switch lead and fuse holder.

[40cpe]

That is strange. You know there is power to the switch. The probability of three switches being bad is almost nil. I know it would be highly improbable, but I wonder if the passage to the brake light switch is blocked. That could be checked by removing the switch and press the brake pedal. Two people should be available, one to press the pedal and the other to observe for flow. A heavy stream should flow, not a dribble. If flow is observed, the pedal should not be released until the switch is replaced to avoid drawing air into the system.

Air could be purged by leaving the switch loose and pressing the brake until air bubbles turn to steady fluid seepage. Hold the pedal down and tighten the switch.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

You have good hydraulic pressure and full of fluid?

YES. 1" of Brake Pedal travel will skid all four wheels. Reservoir is full.

When you remove the two contacts and use a jumper wire the lamps should come on.

This is what happens. AND the Turn Signals work, so the Wiring is good.

One lead should always be hot, even with the key off.

Right. That's what blew the Fuse. Should have disconnected the Quick Disconnect Switch on the Battery before connecting the Jumper Wire

If not possibly a bad bulb contact/socket(s)?

NO. Everything works as advertised with the Jumper Wire in place.

Your directional signals work?

YES. Perfectly.

That switch shown requires much less hydraulic pressure to operate it. STANDARD is (was) a good brand. Do you see a COUNTRY of ORIGIN on the box?

Made in Mexico!

It MAY be that the BRAKE LAMP SW CIRCUIT is routed through the turn signal switch (to break the lamp during braking and turning).

It is. The Brake Lamp Circuit goes through the Turn Signal Switch, and is turned OFF when the Turn Signal Light is ON. It then turns ON when the Turn Signal Light is OFF. The other Brake Light stays on when the Turn Signal is functioning. EXACTLY AS IT SHOULD BE.

Do you have a wiring schematic?

Yes. It is in the Ford/Mercury Shop Manual. There is nothing wrong with the Wiring.

Check for power first at switch lead

It has full Battery Voltage

and fuse holder.

It has full Battery Voltage

Mr. K., everything is exactly as it should be, except for the Standard Brand Brake Light Switch. The Brakes Work. The Master Cylinder obviously works. The Brake Light Circuit Works when the Jumper Wire is in place. The Turn Signal Circuit Works. The Turn Signal Flasher Works. The only problem is that when I push on the Brake Pedal, the Brake Light Switch doesn't turn the Brake Lights ON. But it DID last evening, but NOT this morning.

Have ordered TWO of the Brake Light Switches that you recommended. They are on their way, or at least in the process of being on the way. Two of them plus shipping came to $37.50.

QUESTION: Does the Master Cylinder do anything other than just pressurize the Brake Lines? The reason I ask is because in the Shop Manual, there is an exploded view of the Master Cylinder Assembly. It shows a Valve Seat, and Check Valve in the forward end of the Cylinder. I don't know what those two parts do. This particular Master Cylinder was gotten from NAPA not all that long ago. It has never been opened, taken apart, or anything.

It was just installed along with a total NEW Brake System.

All four Brakes were rebuilt. NEW Wheel Cylinders, NEW Brake Shoes, NEW Brake Hardware, and NEW Brake Lines were installed. Everything has been functioning wondrously since then. Pedal is rock solid at about 1" Travel.

By all reasoning, the culprit in this malfunction is the Brake Light Switch. BUT it doesn't stand to reason that TWO BRAND NEW Brake Light Switches would malfunction one right after the other. If the NEW Switches that you recommended arrive and do not function properly, where else should we look for the problem?

Anyway, this has been the first time that replacing a Brake Light Switch has been a problem. Am quite thorough at diagnosing the system. Everything is exactly as it should be. Am resigned to the reality that the Brake Light Switches are the problem. It just seems so improbable that two of them failed to work right out of the box.

OR, it could be that Ms. American is just messing with me because she enjoys my company and attention. You know how women are!!!

Stay safe. Take care.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by 40cpe

That is strange.

Hey Mr. 40, Isn't it though?

You know there is power to the switch.

YES, enough to blow a Fuse this morning

The probability of three switches being bad is almost nil.

Have to agree. It just doesn't make sense if it were not for the word "Mexico".

I know it would be highly improbable, but I wonder if the passage to the brake light switch is blocked.

Have considered that too. Were that the case, then why did the System work last evening?

That could be checked by removing the switch and press the brake pedal. Two people should be available, one to press the pedal and the other to observe for flow. A heavy stream should flow, not a dribble. If flow is observed, the pedal should not be released until the switch is replaced to avoid drawing air into the system.

Well, that presents a problem. There is no second person here. I live alone, and have been living a bubble life for the past twenty-three years due to health issues. All my friends have either moved away or passed away. I have no friends because the health issues have precluded my getting out and about.

Air could be purged by leaving the switch loose and pressing the brake until air bubbles turn to steady fluid seepage. Hold the pedal down and tighten the switch.

Yes. But here again the problem of there not being a second person rears its ugly head.

BUT in thinking about it, there MIGHT be a way to check this. To wit: When the Switch is removed, there is a bare minimum of Brake Fluid that slowly seeps out. It might be possible to take the Switch out, and with a piece of wire, probe down into the threaded port where the Switch goes to see if there is any obstruction. Shoot me down if you think that that is not feasible.

Anyway, everything will work out when it's supposed to. Thanks for taking the time to respond. Hope this finds you doing well. Take care. Stay safe.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Hey Mr. K., or anyone, Quick Question: What are the Fittings that connect to the Brake Light Switch Terminals OFFICIALLY called?

JCAllison

[KULTULZ]

Hey Mr. K., or anyone, Quick Question: What are the Fittings that connect to the Brake Light Switch Terminals OFFICIALLY called?

Terminals ... Do they fit the switch pins tightly?

QUESTION: Does the Master Cylinder do anything other than just pressurize the Brake Lines? The reason I ask is because in the Shop Manual, there is an exploded view of the Master Cylinder Assembly. It shows a Valve Seat, and Check Valve in the forward end of the Cylinder. I don't know what those two parts do. This particular Master Cylinder was gotten from NAPA not all that long ago. It has never been opened, taken apart, or anything.

That is the RESIDUAL PRESSURE VALVE JC.

You know, a bit of trash in the fluid might be the culprit. How clear is the fluid?

You know what else, there may be a bubble trapped under the switch as mentioned. You would need two people though, one to depress the pedal while the other barley cracks the switch and see what comes out. With the pedal about halfway depressed, have him/her/it/mutant hold the pedal stationary while you tighten the switch.

Was the NAPA MC a rebuild or an aftermarket new? It appears similar to the OEM MC you took off?

[40cpe]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Hey Mr. K., or anyone, Quick Question: What are the Fittings that connect to the Brake Light Switch Terminals OFFICIALLY called?

JCAllison

That round, hollow female terminal is commonly referred to as a "barrel terminal".

[40cpe]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Have considered that too. Were that the case, then why did the System work last evening?
JCAllison

You said you had "pumped on the Brake Pedal a bunch of times" to make the brake lights come on. Maybe that forced enough fluid by to actuate the switch.

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

What are the Fittings that connect to the Brake Light Switch Terminals OFFICIALLY called?

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Terminals ... Do they fit the switch pins tightly?

Originally Posted by 40cpe

That round, hollow female terminal is commonly referred to as a "barrel terminal".

To be more concise, those terminals are referred to as a Stud Socket. They are serviced only in the original harness or as a repair socket and is shown in the referring URL below. They come with a short lead that has to be spliced into the harness lead.

- https://www.repairconnector.com/prod...-Pigtail-.html

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Terminals ... Do they fit the switch pins tightly?

Hey Mr. K., They go on the Switch Pins with a distinct "snap". Just to make sure, the Female Fittings were given a bit of a squeeze to tighten the fit. Am not absolutely certain that they are making contact, but think that they are because two evenings ago, the Brake Lights worked.

That is the RESIDUAL PRESSURE VALVE JC.

Will have to do some research on that to find out exactly what it does.

You know, a bit of trash in the fluid might be the culprit.

Yes. Have given that consideration some thought.

How clear is the fluid?

The Brake Fluid is not contaminated, but that doesn't mean that something has broken off inside the Master Cylinder and is acting as the "culprit".

You know what else, there may be a bubble trapped under the switch as mentioned.

In doing the research into all this, came across a place that said that the Diaphragm that is pushed against the Internal Contact Points is "Air Operated". Meaning that the Hydraulic Fluid pushes the Air, which pushes the Diaphragm. So there IS a "Bubble" involved, but THAT shouldn't negate the Switch function. Remember, it was reported that some Brake Fluid was put into one of the NEW Switches and then installed. When this was done, it was with an Eye Dropper, and the Brake Fluid was held in place with Capillary Contraction. That was an effort to eliminate the Air in the Switch.

You would need two people though, one to depress the pedal while the other barley cracks the switch and see what comes out. With the pedal about halfway depressed, have him/her/it/mutant hold the pedal stationary while you tighten the switch.

Yes. But there isn't another him/her/it/mutant available. But in thinking about this, have come up with a scheme that will maybe allow this to be done solo.

Was the NAPA MC a rebuild or an aftermarket new? It appears similar to the OEM MC you took off?

YES. I assumed it was NEW. It looked NEW! But what do I know?

Anyway, am going to respond to the rest of the posts, and then will do a post about what is planned to solve this problem (if it works as it is supposed to). Coming soon to a Forum near you. Watch for it.

Take care.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by 40cpe

That round, hollow female terminal is commonly referred to as a "barrel terminal".

Hey Mr. 40, the reason for wanting to know is to be able to do a proper search for them in case I have to resort to a different kind of Brake Switch without altering the Stock Arrangement so that it can be reversed back to being ORIGINAL at some future time.

Thanks for the response.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

To be more concise, those terminals are referred to as a Stud Socket. They are serviced only in the original harness or as a repair socket and is shown in the referring URL below. They come with a short lead that has to be spliced into the harness lead.

- https://www.repairconnector.com/prod...-Pigtail-.html

Hey Mr. K., AHA! An actual source of this doohicky thingamabob! Amazing.

So now... On to what MAY be the solution to the problem, in the next Post.

Thanks for the reference.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Hey Mssrs. K, and 40, and everyone else... Have snapped to the fact that what may be happening is that there is something blocking the pressure from going up into the Brake Light Switch. Maybe a bubble. Maybe something solid. Or something else. Don't know THAT to be an actual fact, but it is not out of the realm of possibility.

In thinking about it, the thought occurred that a Flare Fitting that would go into the Threaded Port into which the Brake Light Switch is screwed, with a Flared Tube (like a Brake Line) that would be bent in such a manner that it would go back into the Master Cylinder Reservoir under the Brake Fluid Surface, would make it possible to pump the Brake Pedal, which would cycle the Brake Fluid through the Switch Port, and back to the Reservoir without introducing any air into the Brake Line System. It would also eliminate the need for another him/her/it/mutant.

If there is something in that Circuit, it would hopefully be flushed out of where it is and into the Reservoir. If it is too big to be flushed out, then there would be a hardening of the Pedal Pressure which could then be dealt with some other way.

In doing the necessary gathering of the parts to do this, have found that a Brake Line Fitting is a PERFECT fit for the Brake Switch's Threaded Port. Have made up this item, and have but to go out and see if what has been imagined will actually do the deed.

Was out and about this morning for Blood Tests at the Clinic, and will have to wait till Ms. American's 3.14 has cooled off.

In the meantime, if any of you foresee a problem with this agenda, shoot me down. This should be interesting. Will let you know what happens.

Take care. Stay safe.

JCAllison

[dmsfrr]

Could there be a compatible mechanical brake light switch assembly that mounts to the pedal hardware under the dashboard, perhaps from a following model year?

Except for getting under the dash to install it that might be a better option than more hydraulic plumbing.

An aftermarket example (for an earlier different model)...
https://www.classictbird.com/Mechanical-Brake-Lite-Switch-Kit-1-Per-car/productinfo/13480MK/

.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by dmsfrr

Could there be a compatible mechanical brake light switch assembly that mounts to the pedal hardware under the dashboard, perhaps from a following model year?

Hey Mr. D., the questioning about the Fittings that go onto the Hydraulic Brake Light Switch was related to EXACTLY what you are postulating.

Except for getting under the dash to install it that might be a better option than more hydraulic plumbing.

Was not contemplating more Hydraulic Plumbing. The Hydraulic Brake and Line is a diagnostic tool to see if there is an obstruction in the Master Cylinder.

An aftermarket example (for an earlier different model)...
https://www.classictbird.com/Mechanical-Brake-Lite-Switch-Kit-1-Per-car/productinfo/13480MK/
.

This is all quite a bit more complex than what I had in mind. There is already here a Mechanical Brake Light Switch that is from the late Lorrie Van Haul, the last 1967 Dodge P200 Post Office Vehicle. For those of you who don't know about Lorrie, am attaching a JPG of how she looked in April of 2020. The second JPG is how she looked after a tornado dropped a 112 foot tall Pine Tree on her.

I miss her terribly.

JCAllison

[KULTULZ]

As a last resort, Got in, and pumped on the Brake Pedal a bunch of times, then set the Brake Pedal ON, and checked the Tail Lights. The Brake Lights were ON!!!!!

... hmm ...

Sounds like maybe you have air in the system. What brake fluid did you use after overhaul?

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

... hmm ... Sounds like maybe you have air in the system.

Hey Mr. K., doubt that THAT is the case. Pedal is rock solid at about one inch of movement. If there was air in the system, it would be soft and squishy compared.

What brake fluid did you use after overhaul?

Got it from NAPA, it is DOT3.

Had to get up and out to the clinic early this morning, and it just wore me out. Didn't get anything else done due to fatigue, heat, and humidity. But will be rested in the morning.

Am going to see if there's any obstruction in the Switch Port in the Master Cylinder first thing tomorrow morning. If there is an obstruction, and it gets cleared, we'll be in good shape.

Got an E-Mail from the people who are sending the Brake Light Switch that YOU recommended. It shipped today should be here by Friday.

Will also be working on brightening the Tail Lights.

Will keep you all updated if, when, and as progress occurs.

Take care.

JCAllison

[KULTULZ]

Quote:

Was the NAPA MC a rebuild or an aftermarket new? It appears similar to the OEM MC you took off?

YES. I assumed it was NEW. It looked NEW! But what do I know?

The reason I asked is that NEW now is cheaply made off-shore that the original design/function may not be the same as OEM.

It is best (IMO) to have something like this professionally rebuilt with sleeving if necessary.

DRUM BRAKE RESIDUAL VALVE - https://www.freeasestudyguides.com/r...eck-valve.html

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Was the NAPA MC a rebuild or an aftermarket new? It appears similar to the OEM MC you took off? The reason I asked is that NEW now is cheaply made off-shore that the original design/function may not be the same as OEM.

Hey Mr. K., Got an E-Mail this morning saying that the Brake Light Switch will be arriving on Monday! Am hoping against hope that it (they) will solve the problem.

It is best (IMO) to have something like this professionally rebuilt with sleeving if necessary.

Logistics raises its ugly head!

First: there isn't anyone in the area that I would trust to do a "professional rebuild" (I'm probably the most competent Galaxie mechanic in the area!).

Second: Even if there was someone that I would trust, would have to remove the Master Cylinder, and with no Master Cylinder in Ms. American, would have no way to get it to the "Professional Rebuilder".

It is raining here today. Dark Overcast. Not a condition to be working on the old Gal. Rain is forecast to continue indefinitely.

There is also a Major Glitch in the plan to purge the Master Cylinder's Brake Switch Port. Thought I knew where the Tool with which to do it was, but it is not where I thought it was. This is yet another residual of the tornado which hit here and caused an ongoing chaos due to everything having to be shuffled around in order to repair the damage done.

Getting this all done by the end of October is very stressful. Am just going to have to go with the flow. Everything happens when it's supposed to happen. Will let you know how things are going when I find out how things are going.

Take care.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Hey Mr. K., and All, in rummaging around looking for the aforementioned Tool, the Tube was found. As I recalled, it was flared. But apparently it wasn't. Also have found the necessary fitting to make up the assembly.

A little more searching, found a couple of JPGs of the Assembly, and they revealed how the Tool was set up for use. In actuality, it was meant to be used to bleed the NEW Master Cylinder. It worked MARVELOUSLY! It should work to do the purging of the Brake Light Switch Threaded Port as well.

So here are the JPGs that were found, and am going to give this a try as soon as the weather permits.

Will let you know what happens.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

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Hey Mr. K., and Everyone, Am sitting here contemplating the doing of the purging of the Brake Light Switch's Threaded Port, and came up against a contingency which has prompted me to put off doing the deed till after the NEW Brake Light Switches that Mr. K. has recommended have arrived. The reason is that they MAY be the solution to this rather knotty problem, but if going ahead with the purging perchance renders Ms. American unable to go to the Post Office on Monday, would be up creek without a paddle.

As the old Gal sits presently, she is mobile and functional, so have decided to leave well enough alone until next Monday. Probably just as well since it is terribly mucky outdoors, even under the carport.

So, in the meantime, should the weather straighten up, can proceed with the Brightening of the Taillights Caper.

Will keep you all updated if, when, and as progress occurs.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

https://www.repairconnector.com/prod...-Pigtail-.html

Hey Mr. K., what is the Pin that fits into the Stud Socket called.

Am seriously considering going to a Mechanical Brake Light Switch. Tried to insert a URL, but couldn't get it to show up in a Preview. It is for a Borg Warner S237 Brake Light Switch. If the URL doesn't come up in the post, you could google what is above in BOLD type to see the part.

(Just as I feared, the URL didn't come up!)

This Borg Warner S237 Brake Light Switch is what was in Lorrie. I think that it is around here somewhere, but if it isn't or can't be found, could have one here next week.

Making a bracket for it would be simple. Maybe mount it on the Steering Column with some Hose Clamps.

The reason that I need to know what the Male Stud Socket Pin is called is because I would like to connect them to the existing Female Stud Sockets that fit the Pins on the Hydraulic Brake Light Switch. That way, if it is ever decided to go back to the Hydraulic Brake Light Switch, all that would have to be done is remove the Pins from the Female Spade Connectors and put the Stud Sockets on the Hydraulic Brake Light Switch.

Already have the Female Spade Connectors to fit the BW S237, but need the Pin Fittings to go into the existing Female Stud Sockets.

Can you help me out here?

Thanks in advance. Take care.

JCAllison

[oldave57]

Hello JCAllison,

I thought about suggesting a mechanical switch mounted to the steering column. Just about any type of microswitch would work but if you have one that you have some experience with, so much the better.

I measured the pin size on the brake switch on my 1957 Skyliner and it is a 0.156" diameter male pin (the terminals are called bullet connectors). I am sure that the 1964 model would be the same size. I'm sure there are some that you could find in a local hardware store, but the link below takes you to a proper sized bullet connector on Amazon (unfortunately there are a lot of them in this listing, 100 pieces).

Good Luck. I enjoy reading your adventures with Ms. American
Dave

https://www.amazon.com/AIRIC-100pcs-...4256805&sr=8-3

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by JCAllison

Am seriously considering going to a Mechanical Brake Light Switch. Tried to insert a URL, but couldn't get it to show up in a Preview. It is for a Borg Warner S237 Brake Light Switch. If the URL doesn't come up in the post, you could google what is above in BOLD type to see the part.

JCAllison

Frustration factor settling in JC?

Consider this kit, it is for a BIRD but I imagine it can be adapted to a '64 fairly easily. It's just like PREGO, the connectors are in there (included).

- https://www.classictbird.com/Mechani...tinfo/13480MK/

NOTE - Study Install Sheet In Website

- https://www.ctci.org/mechanical-brake-light-switch/

Appreciate your concern to not cut into the factory harness.

ADDENDUM - (Fr. For I Forgot)

Bullet Connector Selection - https://www.repairconnector.com/cate...et-Connectors/

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by oldave57

Hello JCAllison, I thought about suggesting a mechanical switch mounted to the steering column. Just about any type of microswitch would work but if you have one that you have some experience with, so much the better.

Hey Mr. OD., as you might suspect, I would much rather have the Hydraulic Switch working to where it would just have to be hooked up, and VOLIA' be done with it. Alas, that has obviously NOT been the case.

So here is where Uncertainties intrude into the melange.

First Uncertainty: We don't know if the problem is in the Mexican Switch(s), or if it is something in the Master Cylinder that is keeping the Brake Lights from working. So in order to work around THAT Uncertainty, we have ordered Higher Quality Switch(s), which are supposed to be here Monday.

Second Uncertainty: We don't yet know whether the NEW Higher Quality Switch(s) will function as advertised. If they DO, we are home free. If the DON'T, then we can pretty much assume that the fault lies in the Master Cylinder.

Third Uncertainty: If the problem IS in the Master Cylinder, we don't know if the problem can be solved by purging the Switch Port in the Master Cylinder, and we don't dare try to see if it will before we get the NEW Higher Quality Switch(s) out of fear that something might occur to render Ms. American totally non-functional which would make it impossible to go to the Post Office to get the NEW High Quality Switch(s).

Fourth Uncertainty: We don't know if the NEW High Quality Switch(s) will work, and we don't know if purging the Switch Port on the Master Cylinder will render the Brake Lights functional. We DO know that the Master Cylinder actuates the Brakes though. So the logical solution to all the Uncertainties is to figure out a way to actuate the Brake Lights OTHER than using the Master Cylinder/Hydraulic Brake Switch Method. Thus the decision to have on hand all the alternate stuff to install a Mechanical Brake Switch.

I measured the pin size on the brake switch on my 1957 Skyliner and it is a 0.156" diameter male pin (the terminals are called bullet connectors). I am sure that the 1964 model would be the same size. I'm sure there are some that you could find in a local hardware store, but the link below takes you to a proper sized bullet connector on Amazon (unfortunately there are a lot of them in this listing, 100 pieces).

Valuable information. As for the chances of the local hardware store having such items, there are two possibilities: Fat and Slim!

Good Luck. I enjoy reading your adventures with Ms. American
Dave

Thanks for the kind words. Weather here today is right on the edge of being inclement, with the added inconvenience of swarms of mosquitoes! Am going to try to get out to the carport and see what can be done to brighten the Tail Lights. Have NEW Bulbs, and am sure that the Electrical Connectors have NEVER EVER been apart and cleaned. Am scared to death that the fragility of the Wiring will be a factor, but will do what can be done to disturb the Wiring as little as possible.

Thanks for the link to the needed connectors, and ancillary specification. Am going to order the necessary stuff to go Mechanical. Have already ordered the Borg Warner S237 Mechanical Light Switch, because finding Lorrie's OLD Switch amid and amongst the tornado chaos here is another Uncertainty.

Anyway, hope this finds you taking excellent care. Stay safe.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Frustration factor settling in JC?

Hey Mr. K., as a matter of fact, I seem to have limitless patience due to the medication that I take for this damned liver issue. It's an autoimmune disease, and the therapy for it is to chemically suppress the immune system. The immune system is powered by adrenalin. So having suppressed adrenalin production has rendered me almost incapable of becoming irritable, or frustrated. Which is not to say that I'm not aware of things that don't go very well, but they don't piss me off.

Consider this kit, it is for a BIRD but I imagine it can be adapted to a '64 fairly easily. It's just like PREGO, the connectors are in there (included).

In doing all the research into this dilemma, ran across what you have found. It's much more complicated than that with which I am able/willing to deal. But I thank you profusely for taking the time, and making the effort to help me solve this problem.

Appreciate your concern to not cut into the factory harness.

Almost everything that has been done to Ms. American over the years has been done so it could be reversible. Meaning it could be put back the way it was originally. Can think of only one thing that was done that violated that reversibility, and that was during the installation of the Manual Choke System, I had to cut a "Tang" off of the Autolite 4100's Choke Linkage Mechanism.

ADDENDUM - (Fr. For I Forgot)
Bullet Connector Selection - https://www.repairconnector.com/cate...et-Connectors/

Valuable Information.

But... Let me relate something... Last evening, was doing some contemplation of this situation, and came upon an idea that is what my father used to call "Joe McGee-ing" a situation. Which means: It isn't the RIGHT way to do something, but will work as well as if it were the right way.

Follow along while I describe what I saw in my contemplative vision: Imagine decapitated 1" long Bolts that will fit tightly into the Existing Stud Sockets. Those Bolts will be inserted into Butt Connectors, and crimped into place, and proper sized wiring crimped into the other end of the Butt Connectors. This assembly is then encased in Heat Shrink Tubing. The Wire will be cut to the proper length to reach the S237 Brake Light Switch, and will then have Female Spade Connectors that will fit onto the Male Spade Connectors on the Brake Light Switch crimped in place. Those Bolts will work as well as a "Bullet Fitting". The difference being that all the stuff to make these Joe McGee Brand Wires is already here. AND in fact, Lorrie's OLD Borg Warner S237 might even be able to be found if I just go look for it. In any case, have already ordered another S237, which should be here next Tuesday.

Anyway, Ms. American has a three week deadline to meet before she is illegal. Can all this happen in three weeks? It all depends on how things go. Weather is a factor. Parts are a factor. My energy/endurance is a factor. All that can be done is to make the effort, show some class, and see how it goes.

Will keep you all updated if, when, and as progress occurs.

Take care.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Hey All, got Ms. American's Driver's Side Tail Light almost finished. Here is what was done:

Removed Tail Light Lens
Turn on Headlights
Noted which Bulb is burning (There is only one Bulb, with two Filaments)
Removed the Backup Light Bulb Receptacle from Lens
Replaced the OLD Bulb with NEW 1157 Bulb
Checked the Tail Ligh & Turn Signal, Both were working fine
Cleaned Tail Light Bucket
Cleaned Tail Light Lens
Installed Backup Light Bulb Receptacle
Installed Tail Light Lens. Got only one Screw back in before it go too hot to be out. Think The Mounting Screw needs a Nut.

At this point, the Sun had reached the area of the Tail Lights, and I had to get back inside before I got overheated.

Some comments on what was done:

Had to pry the Backup Bulb Receptacle out with a Screw Driver. There isn't a reason for that fitting to be that hard to remove. The little "Fingers" that hold the Fitting in place are too stiff. To put the Receptacle back in, two things were done. 1. Used a pair of Pliers to bend the Fingers toward the center of the Fitting, and 2. Gave the Fingers a light coat of Petroleum Jelly. These two things made installing the Fitting much easier.

Don't know why the Tail Lights seemed so dim when I first check them. It was the same Bulb for the Brake Light and Turn Signal, and they were quite bright. But the Lens and Bucket were really dirty. They are clean now. We'll see later how the brightness is affected.

Am invoking Grandpa's First Law ("If it ain't broke, don't fix it!") on the Wiring. Everything seems to be working as advertised. This is a relief because I was scared stiff of mucking up the Wiring.

Noticed that there are tiny hair-line cracks around the four Mounting Holes of the Tail Light Lens. Also, there is some of the Gasket on which the Flange of the Lens rests that is missing.

Otherwise everything seems to be copacetic. Will probably have all this done by the end of tomorrow. Then it will be Monday when the High Quality Hydraulic Brake Light Switches arrive. Will see if they solve the Brake Light Malfunction Problem. If they do, WooHoo!, if they don't then we have a Mechanical Brake Light Switch System to fabricate.

If that can be done, then the next thing is to get Ms. American Inspected, and Licensed, and she'll be good for another year.

There is still some stressful times ahead though. My Driver's License expires at the end of this coming January. Here in Texas, applicants over eighty years old have to pass an actual Driving Test. Also, will have to pass an Eye Exam. So between now and the end of next January, am going to have to get NEW Glasses. "It's always something!" (Roseanna Roseanna Dana)

Anyway, time for lunch. Hope you all are well. Take care. Stay safe.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Hey All, Hey All, got Ms. American's Passenger's Side Tail Light finished. Here is what was done:

Removed Tail Light Lens
Turn on Headlights
Noted which Bulb is burning (There is only one Bulb, with two Filaments)
Removed the Backup Light Bulb Receptacle from Lens
Replaced the OLD Bulb with NEW 1157 Bulb
Checked the Tail Ligh & Turn Signal, Both were working fine
Cleaned Tail Light Bucket
Cleaned Tail Light Lens
Installed Backup Light Bulb Receptacle
Installed Tail Light Lens. Got only one Screw back in before it go too hot to be out. Think The Mounting Screw needs a Nut.

Tail Lights, and Rear Turn Signals are working as advertised.

Earlier today, found Lorrie' Borg Warner S237 Mechanical Brake Light Switch, but the two Mounting Nuts were not with it. Many of Lorrie's little parts were put into Containers and put on the Shelf. Will just have to see if they can be found. In any case, both the NEW Hydraulic Brake Light Switches AND a NEW S237 Switch will be here next week. We will then have a little over two weeks to get the Brake Lights sorted out.

Am going to scope out what kind of Bracket will be needed to install the S237 Switch, which we will be installing if the NEW Higher Quality Hydraulic Brake Light Switches don't work.

Weather here is GORGEOUS. 75 degrees, 30% humidity, zephyrs wafting about. It is supposed to be like this for a week.

Hope you all are well. Take care.

JCAllison

[junkyardjeff]

Have not read all the posts but is it getting 12 volts to and from the switch,many years ago on a 65 Galaxie the turn signal switch in the column went bad and no brake lights.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by junkyardjeff

Have not read all the posts but is it getting 12 volts to and from the switch,many years ago on a 65 Galaxie the turn signal switch in the column went bad and no brake lights.

Hey Mr. JYJ, there IS 12 Volts available to the Hydraulic Brake Light Switch, but NO Continuity between the Switch Terminals when the Brake Pedal is depressed.

The problem, at first, appeared to be a non-functioning Brake Light Switch.

The OLD non-functioning Brake Light Switch was swapped out for a NEW one. Alas, it too was non-functional. Figuring that the problem was NOT in the Brake Light Switch, the attention then turned to the Wiring Circuitry.

A Jumper Wire between the Fittings that go onto the Brake Light Switch was installed, and THAT succeeded in activating the Brake Lights AND the Turn Signal Lights!

So that led to the the conclusion that MAYBE the NEW Switch was faulty. This conclusion led to installation of yet a second NEW Brake Light Switch. It too proved to be non-functional.

This led to the conclusion that there is something going on between the Master Cylinder and the Brake Light Switch.

But noting that the two NEW Brake Light Switches were both made in Mexico, it was recommended by Mr. Kultulz that a higher quality Hydraulic Brake Light Switch with a lower operating pressure (45 PSI) be acquired.

Ordered two of them. They are supposed to arrive tomorrow. If they solve the problem, we are home free.

If they DON'T solve the problem, we are going to convert to a Mechanical Brake Light Switch.

An OLD, but functional Borg Warner S237 Mechanical Brake Light Switch is already here on the bench, and there is another NEW S237 due to arrive between this coming Tuesday and the following Monday.

Have already figured out how to install the S237. Have all the Material with which to make the Brackets. Have all the Equipment to do the fabrication, and all the Wiring, and Fittings to hook everything up.

Could do the Fabrication and Installation of the OLD S237, but am waiting to see if the NEW higher quality Hydraulic Brake Light Switches will function as advertised. Would prefer to keep Ms. American's Brake Light System ORIGINAL.

Also, the way that the Mechanical Switch is going to be installed will be done in such a manner as to render it reversible should we ever decided to go back to being ORIGINAL.

We are facing a DEADLINE of October 31, (with a five day "grace period") to have everything functioning as advertised. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we should be good to go in plenty of time.

Will keep the updates coming for those interested.

Anyway, hope this finds YOU doing well. Take care. Stay safe. Thanks for the response.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Hey All, have just returned from the Post Office where TWO NEW High Quality Hydraulic Brake Light Switches were acquired. AND, wonder of wonders, the NEW Borg Warner S237 Mechanical Brake Light Switch, which wasn't supposed to be here till Wednesday, was also in the P.O.Box! So all the stuff with which to get Brake Lights to working on Ms. American is here on the Bench. Am waiting for Ms. American to cool off from the jaunt to the P.O. Will then go out and remove the OLD NEW non-functioning Hydraulic Switch, and install one of the NEW NEW (hopefully functioning) Hydraulic Switches.

Weather is GORGEOUS. 75 degrees. 30% humidity. Should be comfortable to work out at the carport.

If the NEW NEW Hydraulic Switch doesn't function, will proceed with the fabrication of the NEWLY DESIGNED Mounting Bracket for the Borg Warner S237 Mechanical Switch, which will be attached to the Steering Column, and with the Switch Actuator Bracket which will be attached to the Brake Pedal. Then will come the Fabrication of the Wires with which to connect the S237 Switch to the Fittings that ORIGINALLY attached to the Hydraulic Brake Light Switch.

Will keep you all updated if, when, and as progress occurs.

Take care everyone.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Hey Mr. K., and Anyone else interested: Just finished installing the NEW NEW Hydraulic Brake Light Switch. Before turning on the Quick Disconnect Switch, checked the Switch's Terminals with the MultiTester. Got a "SHORT"! WooHoo!

Put the Stud Fittings on the Switch's Pins, activated the Quick Disconnect Switch and checked the Brake Lights, and they were ON! WOOHOO!

Put the Key in the Ignition Switch, turned it to "Accessories", and checked the Turn Signals. They worked as advertised.

Am feeling pretty good about this, but the real test will come tomorrow morning when we will see if everything STILL works. It didn't LAST time, but think it will THIS time.

Will let you know what happens tomorrow morning. Till then, take care everyone.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Hey Mr. K., and anyone else interested: Those of you who have followed the Ms. American Capers Saga over the years will remember my having alluded to the postulation that Ms. American has become "imbued" with a "life force" from having been messed with almost continuously since 1986, when she came to live with me. You will also remember my alluding to the idea that she is not only alive, but also somewhat sadistic, but with a sense of humor which she exercises by always doing the "unexpected".

Well, this morning was one of those times.

Remember the other night, when her Brake Lights worked in the evening, then didn't work the following morning? Well, last evening, after installation of the NEW NEW Brake Light Switch that Mr. K., recommended, her Brake Lights worked just fine. So this morning, came the REAL test. Would the Brake Lights STILL work after having sat overnight?

It came time this morning to go out and see.

Took the Ignition Key, and went to the Carport. Set the Brake Pedal, and went around to the back of the Old Gal. The Driver's Side Brake Light was ON. The Passenger's Side Brake Light WAS NOT!

First inclination was to conclude that somehow the Wiring had, as I had feared, gotten messed up due to being fragile. If that was the case, we were in deep trouble.

So to check to see if the Wiring to the Passenger's Side was all right or not, decided to check the Turn Signal. It it worked, the problem would not be the Wiring.

Put the Ignition Key in the Ignition Switch, turned it to Accessories, noticed that the Passenger's Side Turn Signal was already activated. Noticed that the Turn Signal Indicator on the Dash was Blinking. Went around to the rear of the Old Gal, and VOILA' had a Blinking Light!. So the problem was NOT the Wiring.

My next inclination was to conclude that the NEW 1157 Light Bulb had blown one of the Filaments. But just to double check the Wiring, turned off the Turn Signal, then set the Brake Pedal again.

With some amount of trepidation, went back to see the result, and wonder of wonders, BOTH Brake Lights were SHINING BRIGHTLY!

What to conclude? Ms. American was messing with me again?

The fact is that yesterday, when the Brake Lights were working, and the Passenger's Side Turn Signal had just been checked, I triumphantly un-set the Brake Pedal, and turned the Ignition Switch to OFF without returning the Turn Signal Wand to OFF.

Don't know this to be a fact, and don't even know if it is possible, but the Passenger's Side Brake Light didn't work this morning because I had not turned the Passenger's Side Turn Signal OFF, and the Brake Light didn't light this morning because the Turn Signal Switch was BETWEEN Blinks, and as everyone knows, between Blinks, the Brake Light is OFF.

Whew!

Anyway, am planning on cleaning Ms. American's Windows, putting the Enclosed Element Air Cleaner on the 3.14, and will then be heading to the Inspection Station to see if she will pass inspection.

If she does, will go from there to the Courthouse, and get her 2022 Sticker, and she will be good to go for another year.

This year's Inspection preparation has been one of the most difficult in recent memory. Hope all goes well. Will keep you all updated if, when, and as progress occurs.

Take care, stay safe.

JCAllison

[40cpe]

Well, halloween is near. Maybe she IS haunted and is practicing on you. I hope the inspection goes well. Thanks for keeping us updated.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by 40cpe

Well, halloween is near. Maybe she IS haunted and is practicing on you.

Hey Mr. 40C, Mentioned the word "imbue" in the post above. It is as Merriam Webster says: "imbue implies the introduction of one thing into another so as to affect it throughout." I sometimes am almost convinced that because I have had my hands of almost EVERY part of Ms. American, that the warmth of life from my hands has imbued the Old Gal with a form life force. (see also: Anthropomorphize) I know that sounds kind of whacky, but there have been so many times that THAT idea is the most reasonable explanation for why something has happened.

I hope the inspection goes well.

Have done all the stuff in preparation for the Inspection (Washed the Windows, Headlights, Front Turn Signal's Lenses, and put on the Enclosed Element Air Cleaner), and after having had a bad night (pain from a broken hip) have decided that Ms. American will go for Inspection tomorrow.

Thanks for keeping us updated.

You are, of course, welcome.

This morning while doing everything in preparation for the Inspection, had something strange happen. The other day while servicing the Tail Lights, one of the Lens Mounting Screws got dropped. It hit the pavement, bounced, and just completely disappeared. Looked everywhere for it, all to no avail. This morning when I walked out to Carport with the Windex and a clean towel, looked down right under the Passenger's Side Tail Light, and THERE was the Screw! Don't know how it could have missed while searching for it. Kind of weird.

Anyway, am going to see if this hip pain will respond to some heat, and relaxation. Hope this finds YOU doing well. Take care, and stay safe.

JCAllison

[JCAllison]

Hey All, went out to the Carport early this morning to check to make sure that Ms. American's Brake Lights were still working. They were.

At 9:00 a.m., Ms. American pulled into the local Inspection Bay, and the Inspector asked for Proof of Insurance. Gave it to him. He checked it on the Computer. He then went through the whole routine, and finally asked how many miles were on the Odometer. I told him 599. That's what was on the Odometer (but that's the third time around). He printed out a form, signed it, handed it to me and said: “Seven bucks.”!

Gave him $7.00, said “Thank you.”, and drove to the County Courthouse, where for $75.50, a lady named Oralia gave Ms. American her 2022 Registration Sticker.

This was the quickest inspection the Old Gal has ever had, if we don't count all the time spent on getting the Old Gal ready for inspection. BTW, the Brake Lights are REALLY bright.

Whew!

JCAllison

[40cpe]

Good for you! Sometimes things go right.

[JCAllison]

Originally Posted by 40cpe

Good for you! Sometimes things go right.

Hey Mr 40C, well, the Old Gal was all set to pass. Everything worked exactly like it was supposed to.

Would like to mention something that might shed a little light on this Hydraulic Brake Light situation. This is just speculation, but the difference between the Switches that were gotten from O'Reilly's and the ones that Mr. K., recommended is that the ones that Mr. K., recommended activate at 45 PSI, and have found that the Standard Brand units from O'Reilly's activate at 60 to 90 PSI.

Also, in looking in the Ford and Mercury Shop Manual, there are two different places that the Hydraulic Switches are mounted. On a Manual Brake, it is mounted upright on the upper side of the outlet on a Master Cylinder. On a Power Brake it is mounted upside down on the under side of the outlet on the Master Cylinder.

The speculation is that on a Power Brake Master Cylinder, the Hydraulic Brake Fluid can get down into the Switch, where as on a Manual Brake Master Cylinder it cannot, and there is a bubble of air in the Switch.

This can lead to a conclusion that the 45 PSI unit is for a Manual Brake System, and the 60-90 PSI Switch is for a Power Brake System.

Whaddaya think?

Take care.

JCAllison