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**JDP** · 02-08-2007, 07:19 PM

quote: Last time I put an engine in this thing ('96) the front clip was lying about in pieces. This time, I confess, I cheated. I took my portable band saw to the upper part of the radiator frame. I'll weld it back on when the engine's back in

Gez Bob, the six bolts that hold the frame in too much for ya.

64 Commander 2 dr.
64 Daytona HT
63 R2 4 speed GT Hawk (Black) #2
63 Avanti R1
63 Daytona convert
63 Lark 2 door
63 Lark 2 door #2
62 Daytona HT/ 4 speed
62 Lark 2 door
62 GT Hawk 4 speed
60 Lark HT
60 Hawk
59 3E truck
52 Starliner
51 Commander

**Anne F. Goodman** · 02-08-2007, 08:43 PM

Hello Bob what's the update on Pete? "Mabel's On the Road Again" Yeah there were four more people working on her though.

Mabel 1949 Champion
1957 Silverhawk
1955 Champion 4Dr.Regal
Gus 1958 Transtar
Fresno,Ca

**Anne F. Goodman** · 02-08-2007, 08:43 PM

Hello Bob what's the update on Pete? "Mabel's On the Road Again" Yeah there were four more people working on her though.

Mabel 1949 Champion
1957 Silverhawk
1955 Champion 4Dr.Regal
Gus 1958 Transtar
Fresno,Ca

**Roscomacaw** · 02-08-2007, 09:08 PM

OK - Rich, I don't have a PS-equipped Transtar .... YET! But seeing Dave Lester's Goliath in Omaha, I took pitchers![

] I happened to have the extra stud-bolts layin' around and figured I'd put them in - just in case.

I DO have a PS sector like was used in Goliath, so it's just a matter of gettin' brave and whackin' off the end of the original steering column and doing so in such a way as to retain the stick shift levers and such.

JDP, I don't like the idea of having to realign everything if I unbolt that big rad frame. Silly maybe, but I'm actually thinking about making that upper section I cut off to where I can unbolt it in the future to facilitate work. Might as well plan for the future (however many years that might be) since I figure ol' Pete will be part of my "estate".

As to an "update" Anne, all I did today was knock off the tranny and bellhousing along with small bits an pieces like the mount brackets 'n such. All of a sudden we've got some "family" dropping by for a visit on Friday, so I shift gears now and become homemaker to a degree as well as trying to straighten up a bit after the contractor we had in here last week.

I don't mind havin' to do this stuff - it's just that right now I'd rather be concentrating on Pete instead of dolling the place up for my sister-in-law to evaluate.[xx(]

I will say I was amazed at how LITTLE wear there was on the clutch, PP and flywheel! Damned clutch plate looked like I'd put it in last month! And in spite of my most FERVENT wishes, that damned T-85 doesn't weigh any less than it did last time I dealt with it.[xx(]

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe

**Roscomacaw** · 02-08-2007, 09:08 PM

OK - Rich, I don't have a PS-equipped Transtar .... YET! But seeing Dave Lester's Goliath in Omaha, I took pitchers![

] I happened to have the extra stud-bolts layin' around and figured I'd put them in - just in case.

I DO have a PS sector like was used in Goliath, so it's just a matter of gettin' brave and whackin' off the end of the original steering column and doing so in such a way as to retain the stick shift levers and such.

JDP, I don't like the idea of having to realign everything if I unbolt that big rad frame. Silly maybe, but I'm actually thinking about making that upper section I cut off to where I can unbolt it in the future to facilitate work. Might as well plan for the future (however many years that might be) since I figure ol' Pete will be part of my "estate".

As to an "update" Anne, all I did today was knock off the tranny and bellhousing along with small bits an pieces like the mount brackets 'n such. All of a sudden we've got some "family" dropping by for a visit on Friday, so I shift gears now and become homemaker to a degree as well as trying to straighten up a bit after the contractor we had in here last week.

I don't mind havin' to do this stuff - it's just that right now I'd rather be concentrating on Pete instead of dolling the place up for my sister-in-law to evaluate.[xx(]

I will say I was amazed at how LITTLE wear there was on the clutch, PP and flywheel! Damned clutch plate looked like I'd put it in last month! And in spite of my most FERVENT wishes, that damned T-85 doesn't weigh any less than it did last time I dealt with it.[xx(]

Miscreant adrift in
the BerStuda Triangle

1957 Transtar 1/2ton
1960 Larkvertible V8
1958 Provincial wagon
1953 Commander coupe

**Anne F. Goodman** · 02-08-2007, 09:34 PM

I got those motor mounts today. Sent you an email with pictures. If you need them they are yours.

Mabel 1949 Champion
1957 Silverhawk
1955 Champion 4Dr.Regal
Gus 1958 Transtar
Fresno,Ca

**Anne F. Goodman** · 02-08-2007, 09:34 PM

I got those motor mounts today. Sent you an email with pictures. If you need them they are yours.

Mabel 1949 Champion
1957 Silverhawk
1955 Champion 4Dr.Regal
Gus 1958 Transtar
Fresno,Ca

**monomaniac** · 02-09-2007, 07:55 AM

Since you're so good at recording everything and you even have photos, I would sure like to see a story in Turning Wheels about this transplant. I think a few people would read every word.
I may continue to harrass you, Bob.

**monomaniac** · 02-09-2007, 07:55 AM

Since you're so good at recording everything and you even have photos, I would sure like to see a story in Turning Wheels about this transplant. I think a few people would read every word.
I may continue to harrass you, Bob.