project 1951 Pontiac Chieftain

[cort1977]

Very worthwhile that I think. People aren't used to the old style lights and just don't see them.

(Of course they should, but they don't).

[PhilA]

4 hours ago, cort1977 said:

Very worthwhile that I think. People aren't used to the old style lights and just don't see them.

(Of course they should, but they don't).

Agreed, on a test run last night multiple cars behind me didn't come flying up in back when I signaled then braked to turn into a street.

 

They're not massively bright but it's an improvement, for sure.

A good test will be in the sunshine. Afternoon headed down the highway with the sun on the back of the car, in school traffic.. that's always a time where I look in my mirror and try to decide if I should abandon the turn and stamp my foot on the gas...

 

Phil

[PhilA]

A real world test today; the Cold Morning.

Left to idle on choke (can you tell?) and the screen defrost heater on, it cleared the glass quite effectively. Picture when In that picture I had arrived back from getting McMuffin and coffee, driver's window was down for the whole way so didn't defrost.

Lights are evidently bright enough because cars behind backed off when I put my indicators on, even with the sun to the back of me.

 

Phil

[PhilA]

Sunlight test. Nicely visible.

[PhilA]

Sunset was pretty tonight so I went out and finished the roll of film.

I'll send that roll off for development.

 

Radiator really needs taking off and repairing again (my first repair held, this is a new fracture).

 

Phil

[PhilA]

New LED indicator bulbs arrived.

 

Phil

[PhilA]

Failure followed success.

The white ones are too wide and the other one are stamped 120v

 

Awesome

[PhilA]

Took a hacksaw to the white ones. Now they fit.

120v ones found a home in the sewing machine.

12v versions ordered.

 

Spare white bulbs fitted to Renault.

Phil

[Andyrew]

Im sure ive said it before but this is a fantastic thread and beautiful car. 

Id comment more but you seem to execute your repairs and modifications to such a neat standard , that theres nothing that needs adding! 

 

 

[PhilA]

Something missing from the front of the car tonight.

 

There it is, on my newly brightly lit workbench. Heavy damn thing particularly with wet slick antifreeze in your hands and when it decides to get hung up on a fan blade on the way out.

 

Good tools: Fire and a wire brush

 

Old solder looks kinda ropey. I need a better brush, that one's all bent up.

 

Cleaned up where the paint was coming off. Yup, that's a couple fractures too. 

 

I'll get that cleaned up and soldered and hopefully watertight again.

Phil

[PhilA]

My new LED bulbs arrived in the mail.

Interior light with the original 14W filament bulb in.

Fitted the new LED unit, which is made from clear silicone potting compound.

A bit brighter and the gamut isn't strange enough you'd day it was an LED, especially not behind the old ivory color lens.

Fitted the other one under the hood, which is a bit brighter than the regular bulb.

 

Phil

[PhilA]

Rad-jee-aiter. Started to clean, flux and solder.

 

Ain't tidy because I had to pick the top seam open like on the other side but it does at least pass the initial leak test. I'm going to check again tomorrow with some soapy water sprayed on it.

 

Phil

[PhilA]

Tonight, dish soap and water in a spray bottle.

Apply air pressure, check for bubbles. Repair area that bubbles.

Uglier but no more bubbles. That's going to dry overnight, I'll paint it up and get it fitted back in over the weekend.

 

Phil

[PhilA]

A cold start video bonanza!

[hairnet]

😀

[hairnet]

no dis frog

oh itll stall

'mais non'

lol at the when you talked about the smell and you flipped the camera reno had RHD for 0.05 secs

freak out the car show people more

garage needs more wall art - reno isnt deserving tho - youll have to buy something else......

thats not a bayou le batre accent y'all

 

[LightBulbFun]

44 minutes ago, PhilA said:

A cold start video bonanza!

the timing of the Renault stalling and your reaction was hilarious  

(whats the Large GLS bulb over the doorway about BTW? dont think I would not notice that because I did!  )

[PhilA]

1 hour ago, LightBulbFun said:

the timing of the Renault stalling and your reaction was hilarious  

(whats the Large GLS bulb over the doorway about BTW? dont think I would not notice that because I did!  )

I added it to the appropriate thread.

[PhilA]

Turn signal blinker relay arrived today. This one's good for LED bulbs only- most relays need at least one 21W incandescent bulb to trigger the blink correctly.

Works nicely with LED's on both ends.

 

Phil

[PhilA]

Silly little thing today.

New exhaust pipe end, I got fed up leaving sooty marks on the concrete.

 

Phil

[somewhatfoolish]

You haven't mentioned it, but are you getting any of the bonkers weather that's hitting Texas?

[PhilA]

1 hour ago, somewhatfoolish said:

You haven't mentioned it, but are you getting any of the bonkers weather that's hitting Texas?

Not half as bad as they've had it, no. It has been cold by the standards here (under 10c).

All my plants have died (tropical plants) and I'm in the garage right now with my kerosene lantern on for a bit of heat.

 

Phil

[PhilA]

Exhaust manifold leak sorted.

 

Two of the nuts holding the flange together had fallen off...

[hairnet]

As long as it wasn't important that's ok lol

[PhilA]

Bumped into a local guy who just got his Rocket 88 running, which is great. Nice to see it on the highway.

 

Phil

[PhilA]

A hallmark day. The first car you ever drive might as well be a memorable one.

She didn't do too badly, all things given.

 

Phil

[mat_the_cat]

On 2/8/2021 at 2:13 AM, PhilA said:

Sunset was pretty tonight so I went out and finished the roll of film.

That just looks SO right!

[hairnet]

2 hours ago, PhilA said:

A hallmark day. The first car you ever drive might as well be a memorable one.

She didn't do too badly, all things given.

 

Phil

JELUS

[PhilA]

1 hour ago, hairnet said:

JELUS

Come visit, I give you the car keys.

[hairnet]

ps seat covers - never take them off