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Post by leonardabell on Jun 3, 2011 16:47:56 GMT -5
I got the insurance up to date, put on the license sticker, put on a 30 amp battery charger, and fired it up. One wheel was stuck, so had to loosen the brake shoe, and kick the wheel a few times, and then readjust the brake. The Battery is toast, so sprung for a new $75 sealed one, and I'm a happy person. It's been on jack stands for 3 years now. I will clean it up tomorrow, and put it in a car show Sunday in Big Rock Illinois. The following Sunday, there is a car show in Hinckley. Yeah.
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Post by Jeff Troy on Jun 3, 2011 21:48:02 GMT -5
Good for you, Leonard. Enjoy!
Warmest...
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Post by pappawoody on Jun 3, 2011 22:13:15 GMT -5
Good luck to ya . Let us know how you did in the car show.
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Post by leonardabell on Jun 5, 2011 15:45:55 GMT -5
I didn't send my regeristration in the mail, so didn't get a goodie bag. Looked like rain all morning, but cleared up by show time. Lots of EXPENSIVE old restores there. They did not have classes, so I never stood a chance at any prize. I did enjoy a delicious Pork Chop dinner for $10 and two strawberry shortcakes for $4. Tied for 2nd jplace on a casting contest, but lost the coin toss. :-( On my way to the 50-50 drawing, I found $40 on the ground, so made out really well. :-)
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Post by leonardabell on Jun 5, 2011 20:56:27 GMT -5
I'm hi-jacking my own thread, so I guess it's ok. The Bradley locks up the front left wheel when I put on the brakes. It also has an oily look on the back side of the drum case. My first guess is leaky wheel cylindar. Would it be better to try to rebuild it if it is or just buy another new one from Napa?
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Post by Dan MacMillan on Jun 5, 2011 22:46:47 GMT -5
Buy a new one. It is cheaper in the long run. Get new shoes as well
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Post by leonardabell on Jun 6, 2011 19:32:06 GMT -5
I got one for $10.05 total with tax at AutoZone. They told me I could clean up the shoes and they should be OK. I will give it a try, I can always replace them if they don't want to work right.
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Post by rebel67 on Jun 6, 2011 21:37:19 GMT -5
Congrats on getting yours going! My experience with brake shoes tells me you should just replace them while its apart and be done with it. Shoes that get fluid on them will always grab at the least appropriate time.
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Post by leonardabell on Jun 7, 2011 12:34:16 GMT -5
You win, I lose. While cleaning them up, I discovered that the glue that holds the pad to the shoe isn't holding up. I can peel the pad half way off of the shoe. New ones on order, should be here tomorrow morning.
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Post by rebel67 on Jun 7, 2011 20:46:03 GMT -5
You know what they say, (or used to, anyways) Brakes are the most important system on a car once you get it running!
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Post by smyrnaguy on Jun 7, 2011 21:39:38 GMT -5
I'd rather have a car that won't go than one that won't stop.
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Post by leonardabell on Jun 12, 2011 18:47:18 GMT -5
Brakes all fixed, and I went to the car show in Hinckley today. I was only able to be there till 12:00 noon, and the judging was at 2:00, but I got a pancake and sauage breakfast out of the $10 entery fee. Also a goodie bag with a Lions Club Tee shirt. Beautiful day for it.
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Post by roughly on Jun 30, 2011 14:25:10 GMT -5
great to hear it Leonard ! We are back at it again now too... after nearing 3 years of recovery (we were in an auto wreck ) and other projects. Just like old times !
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Post by leonardabell on Aug 13, 2011 12:02:21 GMT -5
Drove my Granddaughter to Soccer about 25 miles away today. Ran like a champ. Got a few stares from the soccor fans as I parked it.
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