hairnet Posted June 14, 2022 Posted June 14, 2022 Visit to eye doctor needed I thought you'd slammued it till I realised you'd put the spat back in *Goes and whimpers in corner PhilA 1
PhilA Posted June 15, 2022 Author Posted June 15, 2022 Couple boxes arrived. New alternator, same as the last but not worn out. Also with much smaller pulley, so now it charges at idle. It went where the old one went. New dash bulbs. Not totally sold. Was aiming for turquoise/EL green but got something closer to Cherenkov. A little bit blue. Still, goes with the car. Phil Datsuncog, BlankFrank, Low Horatio gearbox and 13 others 14 2
PhilA Posted June 16, 2022 Author Posted June 16, 2022 Hot damn, this alternator packs a punch. The old one topped out at about 30 Amps. It was meant to be 63. This one slammed 70+ earlier after I had been giving the battery a hard time with the starter motor. I'm glad I put a shunt in the ammeter. I'm also glad I uprated the wire to a couple sizes too big. With everything on the ammeter reads halfway to max on DIS. It nearly pegged to CHG earlier. Fun times. Phil somewhatfoolish, LightBulbFun, Dan_ZTT and 1 other 4
Rocket88 Posted June 16, 2022 Posted June 16, 2022 On 6/15/2022 at 3:54 AM, PhilA said: Couple boxes arrived. New alternator, same as the last but not worn out. Also with much smaller pulley, so now it charges at idle. It went where the old one went. New dash bulbs. Not totally sold. Was aiming for turquoise/EL green but got something closer to Cherenkov. A little bit blue. Still, goes with the car. Phil The “‘originality police” will be around in the morning…..😂 PhilA and Low Horatio gearbox 1 1
PhilA Posted June 16, 2022 Author Posted June 16, 2022 5 hours ago, Rocket88 said: The “‘originality police” will be around in the morning…..😂 They already have been. I don't care, the alternator is significantly better than the generator the car had when it was new. There's always things that the manufacturer wished they could do better- windscreen wipers being vacuum operated, simply because of a patent on electrical wipers that didn't expire until 1957... With the advent of capable solid state diodes, the alternator is a viable proposition. Technically you could make a control, rectification and regulator pack from vacuum tubes if you wanted, to keep it period correct. somewhatfoolish 1
Fumbler Posted June 16, 2022 Posted June 16, 2022 9 minutes ago, PhilA said: They already have been. I don't care, the alternator is significantly better than the generator the car had when it was new. There's always things that the manufacturer wished they could do better- windscreen wipers being vacuum operated, simply because of a patent on electrical wipers that didn't expire until 1957... With the advent of capable solid state diodes, the alternator is a viable proposition. Technically you could make a control, rectification and regulator pack from vacuum tubes if you wanted, to keep it period correct. Now, that would be interesting, but boy it'd be big and hot!
PhilA Posted June 16, 2022 Author Posted June 16, 2022 35 minutes ago, Fumbler said: Now, that would be interesting, but boy it'd be big and hot! The main problem would be the rectifiers- most small Hewittic rectifiers 1) don't like being moved and 2) only pass a few amps. The glow would be impressive (and give you a decent sun tan at the same time). LightBulbFun and Fumbler 2
PhilA Posted June 18, 2022 Author Posted June 18, 2022 Today was 98°F (36.6°C), with humidity at 85%, which gave a heat index (feels-like) of 108°F (42°C). I caved in and bought a fan. This temperature is fine so long as you're moving. Stop in traffic and it becomes unpleasant. Cheap Chinese fan for $16, same molding they've been making since the 70's. LightBulbFun, Dyslexic Viking, Mrs6C and 1 other 4
LightBulbFun Posted June 18, 2022 Posted June 18, 2022 9 minutes ago, PhilA said: Today was 98°F (36.6°C), with humidity at 85%, which gave a heat index (feels-like) of 108°F (42°C). I caved in and bought a fan. This temperature is fine so long as you're moving. Stop in traffic and it becomes unpleasant. Cheap Chinese fan for $16, same molding they've been making since the 70's. knowing the skills you have I would not be surprised if you have plumbed in a full functioning but entirely period/stock looking air conditioning system by the end of the week like @mat_the_cat did with the V8 Stella
PhilA Posted June 18, 2022 Author Posted June 18, 2022 15 minutes ago, LightBulbFun said: knowing the skills you have I would not be surprised if you have plumbed in a full functioning but entirely period/stock looking air conditioning system by the end of the week like @mat_the_cat did with the V8 Stella I have been looking at them, it would be possible, but it would have to be an under-dash unit. There's physically no space underneath to put anything else in. There's no vents for pointing at you; the only ventilation comes from up under the dash. Phil LightBulbFun 1
hairnet Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 9 hours ago, PhilA said: Today was 98°F (36.6°C), with humidity at 85%, which gave a heat index (feels-like) of 108°F (42°C). I caved in and bought a fan. *Would donate ice box and or ice creams PhilA 1
2flags Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 36.6c That is hot! We start complaining when it gets to about 23c-24c. Fan, lots of water and ice creams are an essential in those conditions. Love old cars, but I do love my climate control! mk2_craig and PhilA 2
hairnet Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 58 f and windy here Not too bad the catamaran left with me on swl not compromised
Fumbler Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 17 hours ago, PhilA said: I have been looking at them, it would be possible, but it would have to be an under-dash unit. There's physically no space underneath to put anything else in. There's no vents for pointing at you; the only ventilation comes from up under the dash. Phil I wonder if Vintage Air could do something for your vehicle.
PhilA Posted June 19, 2022 Author Posted June 19, 2022 31 minutes ago, Fumbler said: I wonder if Vintage Air could do something for your vehicle. They have a few kits that would probably work. Can't really afford it right now though.
PhilA Posted June 19, 2022 Author Posted June 19, 2022 Damn it, now I am looking at options and how to build A/C into the car as it sits... The system is not really designed for it; however I am going to go look under the wheel well because there might be space to put an evaporator there, but I would also need to design in a new flap to block the air from outside and force it to recirculate. Not impossible. LightBulbFun, Dyslexic Viking, GrumpiusMaximus and 1 other 4
2flags Posted June 19, 2022 Posted June 19, 2022 For a man of your talents I think this is very doable. It seems that with the temperatures you get there aircon is a necessity not a luxury. PhilA 1
PhilA Posted June 20, 2022 Author Posted June 20, 2022 Couple photos from tonight because the weather's nice. "Down on Main Street". Up by the church. Zelandeth, D.E, Matty and 14 others 17
PhilA Posted July 6, 2022 Author Posted July 6, 2022 Out and about again. Got that post-apocalyptic feeling going on. Had to go change a failed card last night. Bought some Meguiar's wax, which is of the wash car/spray wax/dry car type. Initial results are interesting, it's a bit difficult to dry it off without getting it a little streaky. It did however dry off very nicely this morning after the dew so that's something. Phil RayMK, Low Horatio gearbox, LightBulbFun and 1 other 4
PhilA Posted July 6, 2022 Author Posted July 6, 2022 Well, that looks okay. I'll see what it looks like when it rains. Phil puddlethumper, DVee8, Dyslexic Viking and 2 others 5
PhilA Posted July 6, 2022 Author Posted July 6, 2022 There's the rain, on cue. Quite impressed with that. It should dry out in the next hour. Shall see if it leaves marks. Phil Dyslexic Viking 1
Jenson Velcro Posted July 6, 2022 Posted July 6, 2022 Is that paint prone to fading easily? I’d be interested to see if it retains its gloss for a fair period of time. Is the Meguiars one of the new ceramic based waxes? Sorry for all the questions, but I’m fed up with cutting back faded paint, waxing it and then having to do it all over again in 2 months time. PhilA 1
PhilA Posted July 6, 2022 Author Posted July 6, 2022 19 minutes ago, Jenson Velcro said: Is that paint prone to fading easily? I’d be interested to see if it retains its gloss for a fair period of time. Is the Meguiars one of the new ceramic based waxes? Sorry for all the questions, but I’m fed up with cutting back faded paint, waxing it and then having to do it all over again in 2 months time. Easily? I'd say moderate. The dark blue certainly. I'll keep putting it on- it's easy in terms of that, wash, spray on in sections and dry off with a microfiber cloth. https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/products/meguiars-hybrid-ceramic-wax-easy-use-ceramic-wax-protection-g190526-26-oz This is the stuff. Phil Jenson Velcro 1
hairnet Posted July 6, 2022 Posted July 6, 2022 felipe....... you know how the lacker (!) was falling off the roof (from bought) apart from the goes at buffing it and stuff did you go deeper into it or decide to leave it alone (life things going on notwithstanding) thanks yall
PhilA Posted July 7, 2022 Author Posted July 7, 2022 15 hours ago, hairnet said: felipe....... you know how the lacker (!) was falling off the roof (from bought) apart from the goes at buffing it and stuff did you go deeper into it or decide to leave it alone (life things going on notwithstanding) thanks yall Just scraped the clear coat off as best I could and cut/polished the paint.
PhilA Posted July 19, 2022 Author Posted July 19, 2022 You know what's fast? A 6V lighter in a 12V socket. Popped the fuse in the socket the other day lighting sparklers for the kids, just got round to fixing it. Fan works again! Fumbler, Dan_ZTT, LightBulbFun and 1 other 4
Rocket88 Posted July 19, 2022 Posted July 19, 2022 5 minutes ago, PhilA said: You know what's fast? A 6V lighter in a 12V socket. Popped the fuse in the socket the other day lighting sparklers for the kids, just got round to fixing it. Fan works again! It’s hilarious when, due to “ electricity “ the lighter fires itself out of the dash and sets fire to your rear seat….. Dan_ZTT and PhilA 2
PhilA Posted July 19, 2022 Author Posted July 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Rocket88 said: It’s hilarious when, due to “ electricity “ the lighter fires itself out of the dash and sets fire to your rear seat….. Normally the lighter plug is in the ashtray, the dash mounted fan is plugged into the socket. I think that's probably the first time the lighter has been used since the fifties. Rocket88 1
PhilA Posted August 26, 2022 Author Posted August 26, 2022 Nothing real to report. Over just been driving around in the Chieftain. It's been doing An Car duties well. Fixed the heater fan the other day by giving it a gentle thump, one of the brushes must have gotten sticky. Glad it's working now because a rainstorm blew in this morning; before work I went get coffee and sausage burrito from McDonald's. Sitting in the drive-thru the windows fogged up so I put the heat on the screen. At the same time I have got cool air blowing on me. Thats a feature modern cars lack- for down here where you need heat on the screen to clear it but it's far too warm outside to actually be running the heater. Sometimes modern is not better. Rust Collector, LightBulbFun, dome and 3 others 6
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