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Sugarmaker 
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 Posted: 19 Sep 2024 at 8:48pm |
Folks, This small change to allow some actual work area near the lift has been wonderful! We have the front of the Comet apart and it is being reassembled. The work surfaces provide the space for new and old parts and help that antique car project to move along easily. Thanks for checking in on me. Regards, Chris and Cheryl
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D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet.
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GSTROM99
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Posted: 20 Sep 2024 at 7:00am |
What are you doing to the Comet?
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Sugarmaker
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Posted: 21 Sep 2024 at 1:43am |
GSTROM99, Putting new front suspension, steering components, and disc brakes with dual master cylinder on it. 60 years, it's time for a upgrade!. Just set it down on the new coils and the front is 2 inches higher than it was. Car is level with the air shocks in the back now. Still have the master cylinder to install, and a rear brake hose. Then can start to bleed the system. Should be fun! Then to the alignment shop! Regards, Chris and Cheryl
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D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet.
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GSTROM99
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Posted: 21 Sep 2024 at 7:18am |
Disc brakes, and dual master are great upgrades. Power or manual?
Either way, being able to stop when needed is a pretty good plan.
Edited by GSTROM99 - 21 Sep 2024 at 7:19am
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Sugarmaker
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Posted: 27 Sep 2024 at 7:26pm |
Gstrom99, Folks, Well as I pulled the rear axles to replace the seals I found the old wheel cylinders were frozen and or really rusty. So new NAPA wheel cylinders were installed on the rear. Bleed the rear brakes again. Checked the vent of the rear end while we were in there. Several test rides: The brakes work really well with good pedal, not power for sure but confident of the stopping ability. Drivability is much better! Maybe 80 % better. Can't wait to see if the alignment makes additional improvements. Now thinking there rear springs may need some help as its now a little soft in the rear. Regards, Chris and Cheryl
Edited by Sugarmaker - 27 Sep 2024 at 7:27pm
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Sugarmaker
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Posted: 06 Oct 2024 at 5:41pm |
Allis folks, Grandson has started his new shop:
My job: pick up tools, get in the way, make comments, consume beverages! Regards, Chris and Cheryl
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Alberta Phil
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Posted: 06 Oct 2024 at 5:44pm |
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Hey Chris. I like the pic of the "job site boss" makin' sure it's done right! LOL
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Sugarmaker
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Posted: 06 Oct 2024 at 6:52pm |
Phil, We are so lucky to have this sweet woman in our lives! She doesn't comment much at this point, but loves to go see what's going on our projects! I am learning things to do to help us get through the day and have fun too. We took the 65 Comet to breakfast, then took the 32 truck to the nearby job site to help on the building. Our lives have changed a lot. I miss Cheryl's cooking!! Regards, Chris and Cheryl
Edited by Sugarmaker - 06 Oct 2024 at 6:54pm
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