'55 on the road pic
Took a quick spin around the block ( OK, SEVERAL) to see how it steers and stops. Runs nice, held temp at 180 and ran smooth! Can't wait to get chrome back from shop.
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That looks great. Congratulations. I am glad to see that you were wearing the factory supplied seat belts, as your factory supplied door seems to be missing.
How are your seat belts anchored? Most of the 53-55 cars I have seen with seat belts just used a big washer on the underside.
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Russ, doors go on today or tomorrow, just easier to work on wiring with no doors closing on legs... Yep, jumbo economy size washers hold the belts down, hopefully I'll never have to test how well they hold...
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My 53 #276 has racing belts from the early 1960s installed. But these belts are secured by big washers as well. #276 has 314k miles on it, but the longtime owner never had an occasion to test the washers - no wrecks.
I know of a 54 where the owner anchored the belts with aircraft cable going thru some holes in the frame. No idea if that works any better than just using a big washer. But it looks more secure.
Your 55 looks great. Your pic motivates me to take my 59 out for a spin today. But I am going to keep my door on....
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Congratulations ,if people could see what you started with they would be amazed at what you've done.
Your first long trip should be coming over the hill to my house . May be putting the doors on first
Best ROY
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Thanks Roy! You have been a huge help and inspiration in getting this done. It was quite a mess when I started. It was like an onion: once I started peeling off layers, I couldn't stop until I finished. Still a lot more work ahead, but it is easy stuff now.
Thanks!
Mike
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Roy
I have the opportunity to buy a 1947 tear drop trailer. Any advice?
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You will love it ,good for hauling parts ,save room cost, bring home wife's buying stuff and most important carrying all her stuff when trailing. They go for big $$ here in the west .Comment
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You will love it ,good for hauling parts ,save room cost, bring home wife's buying stuff and most important carrying all her stuff when trailing. They go for big $$ here in the west .
Roy what year was your trailer made and what brand? Anything structural I should look for. The price on the one I am looking is very resaonable.
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1947 Kimskill made in Burbank Ca. , mine has two doors my wife likes because she can get out on her side. Look to see it's solid but they can be restored easy , mine goes fore about 5K out here.The 55 dont even know it's towing one vary easy and people love it , may be not NCRS
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