Recent content by tjaybo

thanks for the advise and the info on Larescorp

my steering has a lot of slop at the steering wheel, does anyone have a suggestion where to get a new or rebuilt box

I need one original wheel to match my other 3 wheels. 1955 fairlane club sedan. I am also looking for a hood latch. Thanks Jim

Might you try an upholstry shop that has an old seat laying around to get some from?

Thanks for the insight Dave. I dont have the original clips. So this is what I have done so far. turned the cover inside out then pulled the top 6 inches onto the seat back. the cover is in position to just below where the trim piece attaches to the seat backrest. Then I quit for the night...

I am installing a new original type interior in my Club Sedan. On the back of the front seat there is a piece of stainless trim that is apparently to be attached withe 5 clips. I don't see how to put those clips in after the seat cover is pulled down into place. I need to know what type of clips...

Did you just buy the hand held punch that you use with a hammer or is there more to it . Could you post up what part numbers you bought instead of the web site? Thanks Jim

Bill, that looks good. How did you make the top setting tool with the pin sticking down?

All the normal suppliers sell both stainless and regular staples. I bought the stainless. They are a little to big wire diameter so I drilled all the original holes and put them in. I actually drilled the new rubber to match also.Then bent them over with 2 pairs of plyers.

I have a road draft tube off a 55 club sedan you can have. It had a pcv valve in the top hose fitting and the bottom of the tube is cut cut straight instead of at a 45 degree cut. easy to change back. get to me your address and I will send it to you. Cheers Jim

In a different but similar situation I ground down the head of the rivet gun. Buy a cheap one at harbor freight and dont worry if you ruin the head. I still use the one I modified.

thanks Dobie

I am trying to install in 55 club sedan. What am I missing? When I slide the column over the steering shaft there is a space between the shaft and the I.D. of the column. Also when I put the steering wheel on, it hits the turn signal housing. Is there a roller bearing or bushing that goes at the...

Thanks dmsfrr, A trans shop did it but not open today. I think I can use a fluid pump like we use for rear end oil. Or just pull it back out. It is heavy.

I am putting a original rebuilt trans and torque converter back in my 1955 fairlane. Do I have to put fluid in the converter before bolting the transmission in? I didnt think about this until I after I bolted the converter and bell housing to the engine. P.S. what type fluid to use? Thanks Jim