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Re: Water jacket side panel on drivers side

Jim Bollman
 

Edwards Crosley should have a good used water jacket plate and new gaskets probably cheaper than you could make them. Give him a call and he will get them right out to you. Dave Edwards 419-589-5767 chads58@...

Jim...

On May 2, 2023, at 9:25 AM, tri67chop <srcarrasas@...> wrote:

Well
I got the little motor running after a 25 year nap

I just went a head and replaced... plugs and wires..points condenser and cap, Solenoid and coil

This way I know all is new

Got it to start charging yesterday!

Only flaw is the side cover on the left side of the engine has bad rust and is seeping some water

Does anyone have a good spare for sale?

Looks like just a flat piece of metal with holes?........should I just make one?

I'll also clean out the rust around the clynders when I get it apart...(after seeing pictures of how it looks)

Lube stuff today

Thanks for any help


Re: Water jacket side panel on drivers side

Don Kasbohm
 

Clean as much of the crud out around the cylinders as possible, replace the covers, and then run some Thermocure through the system.

Re: Water jacket side panel on drivers side

James Dlapa
 

All the vendors should have side covers available.


On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, tri67chop <srcarrasas@...> wrote:

Well
I got the little motor running after a 25 year nap

I just went a head and replaced... plugs and wires..points condenser and cap, Solenoid and coil

This way I know all is new

Got it to start charging yesterday!

Only flaw is the side cover on the left side of the engine has bad rust and is seeping some water

Does anyone have a good spare for sale?

Looks like just a flat piece of metal with holes?........should I just make one?

I'll also clean out the rust around the clynders when I get it apart...(after seeing pictures of how it looks)

Lube stuff today

Thanks for any help

Re: Got it Running

tri67chop
 

Notice the reversed wheels barely on the frame....lol

Water jacket side panel on drivers side

tri67chop
 

Well
I got the little motor running after a 25 year nap

I just went a head and replaced... plugs and wires..points condenser and cap, Solenoid and coil

This way I know all is new

Got it to start charging yesterday!

Only flaw is the side cover on the left side of the engine has bad rust and is seeping some water

Does anyone have a good spare for sale?

Looks like just a flat piece of metal with holes?........should I just make one?

I'll also clean out the rust around the clynders when I get it apart...(after seeing pictures of how it looks)

Lube stuff today

Thanks for any help

Re: Got it Running

David Reina
 

Congratulations.  The motor sounds good!

Dave Reina
47 Sedan
51 Super Sport


-----Original Message-----
From: tri67chop <srcarrasas@...>
To: Crosley-Gang@groups.io
Sent: Mon, May 1, 2023 7:44 am
Subject: Re: [Crosley-Gang] New Crosley of the Month

Just got it running yesterday
It had a 25 year nap...lol
Lots more to do

On Mon, May 1, 2023, 7:27 AM Jim Bollman <Jim@...> wrote:
Here is this months CotM and a little history, enjoy https://crosleyautoclub.com/

Jim...

Re: Got it Running

tri67chop
 

Thanks Jim
I plan to join the club soon
Right now I'm spending money to get it going
Steve

On Mon, May 1, 2023 at 8:03 AM Jim Bollman <Jim@...> wrote:
I split your posting into its own thread so it would not get lost. There is. link to start a new Topic at the bottom of every eMail.

Looks like a nice 48 project.

Jim...

Re: Got it Running

Jim Bollman
 

I split your posting into its own thread so it would not get lost. There is. link to start a new Topic at the bottom of every eMail.

Looks like a nice 48 project.

Jim...

Got it Running

tri67chop
 

Just got it running yesterday
It had a 25 year nap...lol
Lots more to do

On Mon, May 1, 2023, 7:27 AM Jim Bollman <Jim@...> wrote:
Here is this months CotM and a little history, enjoy https://crosleyautoclub.com/

Jim...

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VID_20230430_100244.mp4

New Crosley of the Month

Jim Bollman
 

Here is this months CotM and a little history, enjoy https://crosleyautoclub.com/

Jim...

Re: Boat seats

Kenn Cahill
 

From what you say, you are not really altering the car. And if you or anyone else ever wanted to return it to original seats, that would not be a problem. This plan sounds very reasonable to me.

Re: Boat seats

Terrance Robinson
 

They look great!  Terry


On Fri, Apr 28, 2023 at 9:54 AM tri67chop <srcarrasas@...> wrote:
Wow
They look Fabulous 

On Fri, Apr 28, 2023, 8:32 AM Tim King <lking124@...> wrote:
I have these type of seats in my 1949 Panel wagon. They work great!
image0.jpeg

On Apr 28, 2023, at 7:59 AM, tri67chop <srcarrasas@...> wrote:



Since I'm not a "Purist"

I'm thinking about buying these seats for my 1948 Crosley Wagon

The height and with seem to be close..and look similar to the Stock seats
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-100188587

I'll use the stock "Tilt Up" bottom seat frames and modify (my Stock seats are now just springs)

I can always buy stock seats down the road since the floor brackets will be the same

I plan on keeping the engine and everything else "Stock"

What does everyone think?

I can't buy the material and have my stock seats done for $100 bucks

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Re: Boat seats

tri67chop
 

Wow
They look Fabulous 

On Fri, Apr 28, 2023, 8:32 AM Tim King <lking124@...> wrote:
I have these type of seats in my 1949 Panel wagon. They work great!
image0.jpeg

On Apr 28, 2023, at 7:59 AM, tri67chop <srcarrasas@...> wrote:



Since I'm not a "Purist"

I'm thinking about buying these seats for my 1948 Crosley Wagon

The height and with seem to be close..and look similar to the Stock seats
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-100188587

I'll use the stock "Tilt Up" bottom seat frames and modify (my Stock seats are now just springs)

I can always buy stock seats down the road since the floor brackets will be the same

I plan on keeping the engine and everything else "Stock"

What does everyone think?

I can't buy the material and have my stock seats done for $100 bucks

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Re: Boat seats

Matt wagaman
 

I have a set of boat seats in my 48 pickup. Works well.


On Apr 28, 2023, at 8:24 AM, christopher cochrane via groups.io <Pisarunner@...> wrote:


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I am running the same style in my Crosley hot rod. They do work great. 
On Apr 28, 2023, at 5:32 AM, Tim King <lking124@...> wrote:

I have these type of seats in my 1949 Panel wagon. They work great!


On Apr 28, 2023, at 7:59 AM, tri67chop <srcarrasas@...> wrote:



Since I'm not a "Purist"

I'm thinking about buying these seats for my 1948 Crosley Wagon

The height and with seem to be close..and look similar to the Stock seats
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-100188587

I'll use the stock "Tilt Up" bottom seat frames and modify (my Stock seats are now just springs)

I can always buy stock seats down the road since the floor brackets will be the same

I plan on keeping the engine and everything else "Stock"

What does everyone think?

I can't buy the material and have my stock seats done for $100 bucks

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Re: Boat seats

christopher cochrane
 

image0.jpeg
I am running the same style in my Crosley hot rod. They do work great. 

On Apr 28, 2023, at 5:32 AM, Tim King <lking124@...> wrote:

I have these type of seats in my 1949 Panel wagon. They work great!


On Apr 28, 2023, at 7:59 AM, tri67chop <srcarrasas@...> wrote:



Since I'm not a "Purist"

I'm thinking about buying these seats for my 1948 Crosley Wagon

The height and with seem to be close..and look similar to the Stock seats
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-100188587

I'll use the stock "Tilt Up" bottom seat frames and modify (my Stock seats are now just springs)

I can always buy stock seats down the road since the floor brackets will be the same

I plan on keeping the engine and everything else "Stock"

What does everyone think?

I can't buy the material and have my stock seats done for $100 bucks

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Re: Boat seats

Tim King
 

I have these type of seats in my 1949 Panel wagon. They work great!
image0.jpeg

On Apr 28, 2023, at 7:59 AM, tri67chop <srcarrasas@...> wrote:



Since I'm not a "Purist"

I'm thinking about buying these seats for my 1948 Crosley Wagon

The height and with seem to be close..and look similar to the Stock seats
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-100188587

I'll use the stock "Tilt Up" bottom seat frames and modify (my Stock seats are now just springs)

I can always buy stock seats down the road since the floor brackets will be the same

I plan on keeping the engine and everything else "Stock"

What does everyone think?

I can't buy the material and have my stock seats done for $100 bucks

Boat seats

tri67chop
 

Since I'm not a "Purist"

I'm thinking about buying these seats for my 1948 Crosley Wagon

The height and with seem to be close..and look similar to the Stock seats
https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-100188587

I'll use the stock "Tilt Up" bottom seat frames and modify (my Stock seats are now just springs)

I can always buy stock seats down the road since the floor brackets will be the same

I plan on keeping the engine and everything else "Stock"

What does everyone think?

I can't buy the material and have my stock seats done for $100 bucks

Re: Spark Plugs and wires

Butch
 

Neither coils nor solenoids are polarity sensitive, but they are voltage specific. Any 6 volt solenoid will work.

Someone mentioned using a 12 volt coil with a ballast resistor, that is a double no! The 12 volt coil already has too much resistance. The ballast resistor, which is used to add resistance to the circuit as it heats up, to save the points, will pretty much eliminate any spark at all.

A chick point cleaning is always in order. They make (but are getting increasingly difficult to find) a special "point file", which is thin, hard and fine cut. If you're going to mess with old, point ignition cars, get one, preferably, two. Keep one in a plastic zip lock bag in the  glove box, the other one in a zip lock in your tune up tool box.

Keeping them clean is imperative, otherwise you are deeply contaminating your points as you clean them.

After a couple of strokes, a quick follow up with a business or index card, to clean any fine residue is also a good idea.

I find that doing the cleaning with the points closed, and adding a bit of finger pressure to increase the tension, makes very quick work of the task.

Butch

On 4/26/2023 9:11 PM, tri67chop wrote:

Well

After buying a new battery, changing oil and filter, cleaning out Carb, cleaning points and plugs

the old girl wanted to start, but....... no luck today

She hasn't ran in 20 years

I did jump the coil to the battery

It seems the points and plugs are getting very little 'Spark"

So off to order plugs, cap, rotor condenser and wires
What brand and number plug number is everybody using?

Do you make your own plug wires or order a set?.....off a tractor or something?

I'll try this first and if not a hot enough Spark, Ill buy a coil

Does it have to be a special 6 volt coil for Positive ground?


The solenoid was also sometimes working.....Does a new solenoid need to be 6volt positive ground?

Thanks for all the help



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Re: Tires

Tim King
 

I bought mine online from a company called giga-tire. The ones I purchased were 4.80 x12’s and were by a manufacturer called Deestone. The tread design is similar to original. The 5.30-12’s may rub when turning depending on your vehicle. I think your wagon would be ok though. I yield to smarter minds than my own. Giga-tire got them delivered to me within 4 days. There is a rumor that the correct sized 4.50-12’s may be available soon. Keep checking here and on the Facebook page…


On Apr 26, 2023, at 1:58 PM, Blair Armbrister <1957chevy3600@...> wrote:

I'm new to the world of Crosley so please forgive my ignorance.  I'm going to have to put new tires on my 51 Crosley before I tow it home.  It will be towed on a trailer.  I've seen some recommendations for Carlisle USA Trail 5.30-12 tires and some 4.80-12 tires that Tony sells.  Are these trailer tires and are they safe on an automobile.  I've also read some warning about using radial tires because of steering and differential issues.  Does the differential work like a modern differential around corners? Thanks for your help.  BTW, my intent with this vehicle is to stay as close to original as possible.  

Re: Differences Between a Crosley Super Station Wagon and a Standard Wagon

Kenn Cahill
 

In addition to the super model having the bird emblem on the hood, it had trim pieces on the top of both front fenders.

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