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Kyana Region Meet date change

Tim Hamblen
 

The date in the Quarterly has been changed due to unforeseen circumstances. Meet is still at Barry Smedley's house and we will Crosley Caravan to Huber's for lunch.New Date is Saturday May 29 (Memorial Weekend) arriving between 9 and 10 am. For fun we might just tie Barry up and scour the grounds for needed parts.Barry's phone number is 812-704-4840.
Re: 48 CC Pick Up with crappy brakes

Tim Hamblen
 

You need to get the drums and shoes to a brake shop and have the drums turned and the shoes arc ground to match.
Re: Marine crosley engine

Butch
 

Yes, that is one of the best crankshafts to build a high performance Crosley engine with.

Butch

On 4/30/2021 8:11 AM, rgciba wrote:
My Aerojet Marine inboard (Crosley) engine crankshaft has the following "casting" markings:
ATLAS
PC-700-J

It also has stamped markings:
11B504
A25
It has machining marks:
Is this a Steel Crankshaft? Is it usable for high rpm Crosley engine build?

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Re: Marine crosley engine

rgciba
 

My Aerojet Marine inboard (Crosley) engine crankshaft has the following "casting" markings:
ATLAS
PC-700-J

It also has stamped markings:
11B504
A25
It has machining marks:


Is this a Steel Crankshaft? Is it usable for high rpm Crosley engine build?
Re: 1951 VC Super

Steve Olinger
 

Hi Dennis,
        My 51 Supersport is pretty well org. I have attached photos of the door rubber at the back and bottom of my doors which I feel is original. Its the reg Crosley style weatherstrip as used on the sedans & sw. The rubber goes on the doors not the body. The is a flat rubber seal on the front but mine is very deteriorated. 
Steve
Re: 1951 VC Super

crosleyshortsport
 

That metal sill is 1 and 1/4 inch wide by 1/2 inch thick and 31 inches long. With 5 pan head inset bolts.


On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 7:31 PM crosleyshortsport via groups.io <crosleyshortsport=gmail.com@groups.io> wrote:
Dennis, it is a metal sill with inset screws. You could make them up out of stock aluminum bar stock from tractor supply.

On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 7:28 PM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
Thanks! That is what I needed! Is that a piece of wood across the door sill? I would never have thought of that! Is it anything special? That will be an easier fix than I thought if indeed it is wood. I think I might have missed the picture earlier, but thank you for it!   Thanks: Dennis

On Mon, Apr 26, 2021 at 5:33 PM crosleyshortsport <crosleyshortsport@...> wrote:
I hope this photo helps

On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 5:55 PM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
Hi Jim: Mine has the bigger square doors and is the Super Sport model and not the hot shot . Your car is definitely looking great! Wish mine looked that good! Thanks for trying to help! Dennis

On Mon, Apr 26, 2021 at 4:11 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
Dennis, I am new to Crosley, Here is my Hotshot. I hope this helps, I don't know if it is correct or not.    ....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 5:29 PM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
This is a 1951 VC super sport roaster. Could you send me a picture with the door open? Need to see the sill panel. Thanks: Dennis

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 12:40 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
What car Dennis.    ....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 8:56 AM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
I was wondering if the door bottoms seal to the body? The floor has been replaced, but there is a gap between the door bottom and the door sill. Don't know if this is right, so was wondering if maybe someone out there could snap a picture of the door sill so I could see what it is supposed to look like? Floors were done before I purchased the car.
Thanks: Dennis   denkath5371@...

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Re: 1951 VC Super

crosleyshortsport
 

Dennis, it is a metal sill with inset screws. You could make them up out of stock aluminum bar stock from tractor supply.


On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 7:28 PM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
Thanks! That is what I needed! Is that a piece of wood across the door sill? I would never have thought of that! Is it anything special? That will be an easier fix than I thought if indeed it is wood. I think I might have missed the picture earlier, but thank you for it!   Thanks: Dennis

On Mon, Apr 26, 2021 at 5:33 PM crosleyshortsport <crosleyshortsport@...> wrote:
I hope this photo helps

On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 5:55 PM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
Hi Jim: Mine has the bigger square doors and is the Super Sport model and not the hot shot . Your car is definitely looking great! Wish mine looked that good! Thanks for trying to help! Dennis

On Mon, Apr 26, 2021 at 4:11 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
Dennis, I am new to Crosley, Here is my Hotshot. I hope this helps, I don't know if it is correct or not.    ....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 5:29 PM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
This is a 1951 VC super sport roaster. Could you send me a picture with the door open? Need to see the sill panel. Thanks: Dennis

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 12:40 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
What car Dennis.    ....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 8:56 AM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
I was wondering if the door bottoms seal to the body? The floor has been replaced, but there is a gap between the door bottom and the door sill. Don't know if this is right, so was wondering if maybe someone out there could snap a picture of the door sill so I could see what it is supposed to look like? Floors were done before I purchased the car.
Thanks: Dennis   denkath5371@...

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Re: 1951 VC Super

Dennis Wilkinson
 

Thanks! That is what I needed! Is that a piece of wood across the door sill? I would never have thought of that! Is it anything special? That will be an easier fix than I thought if indeed it is wood. I think I might have missed the picture earlier, but thank you for it!   Thanks: Dennis


On Mon, Apr 26, 2021 at 5:33 PM crosleyshortsport <crosleyshortsport@...> wrote:
I hope this photo helps

On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 5:55 PM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
Hi Jim: Mine has the bigger square doors and is the Super Sport model and not the hot shot . Your car is definitely looking great! Wish mine looked that good! Thanks for trying to help! Dennis

On Mon, Apr 26, 2021 at 4:11 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
Dennis, I am new to Crosley, Here is my Hotshot. I hope this helps, I don't know if it is correct or not.    ....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 5:29 PM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
This is a 1951 VC super sport roaster. Could you send me a picture with the door open? Need to see the sill panel. Thanks: Dennis

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 12:40 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
What car Dennis.    ....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 8:56 AM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
I was wondering if the door bottoms seal to the body? The floor has been replaced, but there is a gap between the door bottom and the door sill. Don't know if this is right, so was wondering if maybe someone out there could snap a picture of the door sill so I could see what it is supposed to look like? Floors were done before I purchased the car.
Thanks: Dennis   denkath5371@...

Attachments:

Attachments:
Re: 1951 VC Super

crosleyshortsport
 

I hope this photo helps


On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 5:55 PM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
Hi Jim: Mine has the bigger square doors and is the Super Sport model and not the hot shot . Your car is definitely looking great! Wish mine looked that good! Thanks for trying to help! Dennis

On Mon, Apr 26, 2021 at 4:11 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
Dennis, I am new to Crosley, Here is my Hotshot. I hope this helps, I don't know if it is correct or not.    ....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 5:29 PM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
This is a 1951 VC super sport roaster. Could you send me a picture with the door open? Need to see the sill panel. Thanks: Dennis

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 12:40 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
What car Dennis.    ....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 8:56 AM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
I was wondering if the door bottoms seal to the body? The floor has been replaced, but there is a gap between the door bottom and the door sill. Don't know if this is right, so was wondering if maybe someone out there could snap a picture of the door sill so I could see what it is supposed to look like? Floors were done before I purchased the car.
Thanks: Dennis   denkath5371@...

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Re: 1951 VC Super

Dennis Wilkinson
 

Hi Jim: Mine has the bigger square doors and is the Super Sport model and not the hot shot . Your car is definitely looking great! Wish mine looked that good! Thanks for trying to help! Dennis


On Mon, Apr 26, 2021 at 4:11 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
Dennis, I am new to Crosley, Here is my Hotshot. I hope this helps, I don't know if it is correct or not.    ....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 5:29 PM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
This is a 1951 VC super sport roaster. Could you send me a picture with the door open? Need to see the sill panel. Thanks: Dennis

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 12:40 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
What car Dennis.    ....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 8:56 AM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
I was wondering if the door bottoms seal to the body? The floor has been replaced, but there is a gap between the door bottom and the door sill. Don't know if this is right, so was wondering if maybe someone out there could snap a picture of the door sill so I could see what it is supposed to look like? Floors were done before I purchased the car.
Thanks: Dennis   denkath5371@...

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Re: 1951 VC Super

Jim Liberty
 

Dennis, I am new to Crosley, Here is my Hotshot. I hope this helps, I don't know if it is correct or not.    ....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 5:29 PM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
This is a 1951 VC super sport roaster. Could you send me a picture with the door open? Need to see the sill panel. Thanks: Dennis

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 12:40 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
What car Dennis.    ....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 8:56 AM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
I was wondering if the door bottoms seal to the body? The floor has been replaced, but there is a gap between the door bottom and the door sill. Don't know if this is right, so was wondering if maybe someone out there could snap a picture of the door sill so I could see what it is supposed to look like? Floors were done before I purchased the car.
Thanks: Dennis   denkath5371@...

Re: 1951 VC Super

Dennis Wilkinson
 

This is a 1951 VC super sport roaster. Could you send me a picture with the door open? Need to see the sill panel. Thanks: Dennis


On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 12:40 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
What car Dennis.    ....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 8:56 AM Dennis Wilkinson <denkath5371@...> wrote:
I was wondering if the door bottoms seal to the body? The floor has been replaced, but there is a gap between the door bottom and the door sill. Don't know if this is right, so was wondering if maybe someone out there could snap a picture of the door sill so I could see what it is supposed to look like? Floors were done before I purchased the car.
Thanks: Dennis   denkath5371@...

Re: 1950 HOTSHOT

Jim Bollman
 

Sorry no extra parts. Try our vendor list. The top 3 on the list have a lot of parts that are not on their parts list.

JIm...

On Apr 25, 2021, at 8:00 PM, Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:

Jim, I'm missing everything but the "T" piece in the back and the pull handle. Do you have any extra stuff. I can't see how the calipers get activated. None of those parts either.   .....Jim.

PS. The pictures are GREAT, thanks so much.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 2:59 PM Jim Bollman <Jim@...> wrote:
Not sure these pictures will help much. They are in the  in the restoration folder of the message board photo section.


Photo is a little confusing because it shows several E brake changes, less confusing in person. These brake displays are shown at Nationals every year.

Maybe somebody with an actual car installation will crawl under and snap some photos.

Jim...

On Apr 25, 2021, at 5:33 PM, Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:

Picture or sketch please. I see no connections on the rear brakes.    .....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 2:22 PM crosleyshortsport <crosleyshortsport@...> wrote:
Yes, a cable runs off the end of that t- handle and then actuates a metal lever/bar, near the back of the transmission, then would have a cable and adjuster "horshoe" running the cable to both rear brakes. 

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021, 4:15 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
I have a, new to me 1950 HOTSHOT. It has (4) wheel disc brakes. There is an emergency brake "T" pull under the dash, to the right of the steering wheel. However there are no fitments under the car. Does this car get an emergency brake set up ???        ...........Jim.
Re: 48 CC Pick Up with crappy brakes

Jim Liberty
 

I have a brake re-lining shop "Turn" my drums, and match the linings to them. I don't have my '47 PU on the road yet, so no comment on performance. Mine are mechanical UG !!!     .....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 3:11 PM Michael Braun <mwbraun@...> wrote:

My 48 Pick Up’s brakes were done by a prior owner.  The car has the hydraulic brakes.  Braking on this vehicle sucks and I can’t drive this thing in traffic.  I believe I have identified the problem as the brake shoe’s surface is uneven and does not match the drum  As a result very little of the brake shoe surface actually engages the drum.  I read an article that said to use “stick-on” sand paper inside the drum.  As you rotate the drum the sandpaper cuts down the high spots on the shoe.  I am in the process of doing this now and it appears to be working.  My question for the group is the size of the shoes.  The shoes on my pick up are 1” wide while the drum surface is almost 2”.  Do I have the correct shoes on the vehicle??

 
Re: 1950 HOTSHOT

Jim Liberty
 

Jim, I'm missing everything but the "T" piece in the back and the pull handle. Do you have any extra stuff. I can't see how the calipers get activated. None of those parts either.   .....Jim.

PS. The pictures are GREAT, thanks so much.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 2:59 PM Jim Bollman <Jim@...> wrote:
Not sure these pictures will help much. They are in the  in the restoration folder of the message board photo section.


Photo is a little confusing because it shows several E brake changes, less confusing in person. These brake displays are shown at Nationals every year.

Maybe somebody with an actual car installation will crawl under and snap some photos.

Jim...

On Apr 25, 2021, at 5:33 PM, Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:

Picture or sketch please. I see no connections on the rear brakes.    .....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 2:22 PM crosleyshortsport <crosleyshortsport@...> wrote:
Yes, a cable runs off the end of that t- handle and then actuates a metal lever/bar, near the back of the transmission, then would have a cable and adjuster "horshoe" running the cable to both rear brakes. 

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021, 4:15 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
I have a, new to me 1950 HOTSHOT. It has (4) wheel disc brakes. There is an emergency brake "T" pull under the dash, to the right of the steering wheel. However there are no fitments under the car. Does this car get an emergency brake set up ???        ...........Jim.
Re: 48 CC Pick Up with crappy brakes

Jim Bollman
 

The stock 9” Bendix brakes are 1 inch wide.

On Apr 25, 2021, at 6:11 PM, Michael Braun <mwbraun@...> wrote:

My 48 Pick Up’s brakes were done by a prior owner.  The car has the hydraulic brakes.  Braking on this vehicle sucks and I can’t drive this thing in traffic.  I believe I have identified the problem as the brake shoe’s surface is uneven and does not match the drum  As a result very little of the brake shoe surface actually engages the drum.  I read an article that said to use “stick-on” sand paper inside the drum.  As you rotate the drum the sandpaper cuts down the high spots on the shoe.  I am in the process of doing this now and it appears to be working.  My question for the group is the size of the shoes.  The shoes on my pick up are 1” wide while the drum surface is almost 2”.  Do I have the correct shoes on the vehicle??
 
48 CC Pick Up with crappy brakes

Michael Braun
 

My 48 Pick Up’s brakes were done by a prior owner.  The car has the hydraulic brakes.  Braking on this vehicle sucks and I can’t drive this thing in traffic.  I believe I have identified the problem as the brake shoe’s surface is uneven and does not match the drum  As a result very little of the brake shoe surface actually engages the drum.  I read an article that said to use “stick-on” sand paper inside the drum.  As you rotate the drum the sandpaper cuts down the high spots on the shoe.  I am in the process of doing this now and it appears to be working.  My question for the group is the size of the shoes.  The shoes on my pick up are 1” wide while the drum surface is almost 2”.  Do I have the correct shoes on the vehicle??

 
Re: 1950 HOTSHOT

Jim Bollman
 

Not sure these pictures will help much. They are in the  in the restoration folder of the message board photo section.


Photo is a little confusing because it shows several E brake changes, less confusing in person. These brake displays are shown at Nationals every year.

Maybe somebody with an actual car installation will crawl under and snap some photos.

Jim...

On Apr 25, 2021, at 5:33 PM, Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:

Picture or sketch please. I see no connections on the rear brakes.    .....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 2:22 PM crosleyshortsport <crosleyshortsport@...> wrote:
Yes, a cable runs off the end of that t- handle and then actuates a metal lever/bar, near the back of the transmission, then would have a cable and adjuster "horshoe" running the cable to both rear brakes. 

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021, 4:15 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
I have a, new to me 1950 HOTSHOT. It has (4) wheel disc brakes. There is an emergency brake "T" pull under the dash, to the right of the steering wheel. However there are no fitments under the car. Does this car get an emergency brake set up ???        ...........Jim.
Re: 1950 HOTSHOT

Jim Liberty
 

Picture or sketch please. I see no connections on the rear brakes.    .....Jim.

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021 at 2:22 PM crosleyshortsport <crosleyshortsport@...> wrote:
Yes, a cable runs off the end of that t- handle and then actuates a metal lever/bar, near the back of the transmission, then would have a cable and adjuster "horshoe" running the cable to both rear brakes. 

On Sun, Apr 25, 2021, 4:15 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
I have a, new to me 1950 HOTSHOT. It has (4) wheel disc brakes. There is an emergency brake "T" pull under the dash, to the right of the steering wheel. However there are no fitments under the car. Does this car get an emergency brake set up ???        ...........Jim.
Re: 1950 HOTSHOT

crosleyshortsport
 

Yes, a cable runs off the end of that t- handle and then actuates a metal lever/bar, near the back of the transmission, then would have a cable and adjuster "horshoe" running the cable to both rear brakes. 


On Sun, Apr 25, 2021, 4:15 PM Jim Liberty <jimliberty356@...> wrote:
I have a, new to me 1950 HOTSHOT. It has (4) wheel disc brakes. There is an emergency brake "T" pull under the dash, to the right of the steering wheel. However there are no fitments under the car. Does this car get an emergency brake set up ???        ...........Jim.
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