51 Kaiser restoration

[jreeder41]

We are starting the disc brake conversion today. I will post some pics once we get some mock-up done. Hopefully on Saturday we will be installing all the suspension and engine!

[jreeder41]

Engine is installed!!

[Logan]

Very pretty, thanks for the pictures.

[Fid]

Very impressive -  you've got a lot of work ahead of you but  you'll really have something when you're done. THanks for the progress reports, they are appreciated.

[mbflemingkf]

I really like the paint on the exhaust manifold and the water pump.  What did you use on these?  Thanks for the posts.

[jreeder41]

The paint is Eastwood's manifold paint. It is meant to look like a cast gray. We use a brush on, but they do make it in an aerosol can also. Thanks for the compliments. I'm at the shop to install the rear end today, so I will post some more pics this afternoon. If anyone is coming to spring or fall Carlisle we will have the frame there.

[Weaz]

Hey, jreeder41.

Did we ever get a definitive answer on wether or not the F-100 hood springs were the answer for replacing weak springs in Kaisers?

Let us know...

Can't wait for the next update on this project.

[jreeder41]

Weaz, we replaced the one on the pass sideright before we left for Carlisle last year. I think had we replaced both sides it would work. The pass side wanted to stay up, but I think the drivers was too weak.

[jreeder41]

Back from Carlisle

[Weaz]

That's pretty hot.

[Logan]

You are really cruising through this restoration!  It's taking me weeks and weeks just to do my brakes!  Oh well, full time grad school, 1/2 time work, family, etc.  You know how it goes.  That looks great, buy the way.

[jreeder41]

Thank you guys. It has gone quickly, but remember we have everything we need in our shop to do this which makes it much easier. Before we had the shop this would have taken me months.

[ben-tex]

Do you plan to do or have you done the disc brake conversion? Some pics would be nice!

[jreeder41]

I have all the parts I need, just ran out of time before Carlisle. I plan to spend hopefully the next couple Saturdays making the brackets. You can see in the pic the rotors I think.

[jreeder41]

I sent in my application for membership and registered for the national convention. I will be bringing the frame up thurs morning. I can't wait to see so many K/F's in one spot!