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Cars For Sale & Wanted / Re: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan
« on: July 23, 2020, 06:20:59 PM »
I brought the Kaiser out today and have many pics available but having issues posting them.  If you're interested please reply to me and I'll send them directly to you.

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / Re: 1953 Kaiser Manhattan
« on: July 22, 2020, 09:06:13 PM »
Yes, I plan on driving the Kaiser this weekend and will post more detailed pics.  As stated, this is an older restoration but dad went thru everything on the car at that time.  I had my local mechanic tune it up a few years ago. 

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / 1953 Kaiser Manhattan
« on: July 22, 2020, 09:00:21 AM »
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General Discussion / Re: H78-15 tires for 1953 Kaiser Manhattan?
« on: July 19, 2020, 03:56:10 PM »
Thank you. That's what I assumed.

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General Discussion / H78-15 tires for 1953 Kaiser Manhattan?
« on: July 19, 2020, 02:01:52 PM »
Has anyone tried H78-15 tires on their Kaiser?  I realize this is several sizes larger tha the factory tire but wondering if anyone's tried these. 

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General Discussion / Re: Radial tires on factory wheels?
« on: June 07, 2018, 01:27:32 PM »
Good points Joe, thanks.  the particular tires I'm considering are a new set of older wide whitewall radials that the owner's estate is selling.  I can buy the set for $150 and am going to check them out tonight.  so yes, definitely cheaper than $800 for a new set of bias ply which is why I'm asking.  thanks.

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General Discussion / Re: Radial tires on factory wheels?
« on: June 07, 2018, 01:12:19 PM »
Thank you for the responses.  The tires I've located are Uniroyal Tiger Paw radials in 205/75R15 which appears to be a direct replacement for the 6.70-15 tires from the factory.  My father had put G78-15 wide whites on it, which is what is currently has. 

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General Discussion / Radial tires on factory wheels?
« on: June 07, 2018, 09:32:29 AM »
I'm considering a set of modern radial tires to improve the handling of my 1953 Kaiser Manhattan.  Is there any issue mounting these on the factory wheels?  I currently have a very worn set of bias ply wide whitewall tires on the car now.  Thanks.

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / Re: 1953 Manhatten and 1951 Kaiser Deluxe for sale
« on: October 01, 2017, 10:49:02 PM »
That is correct!  He spent many years on the '51.

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / Re: 1953 Manhatten and 1951 Kaiser Deluxe for sale
« on: September 28, 2017, 09:53:12 PM »
Thank you Joe!

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / Re: 1953 Manhatten and 1951 Kaiser Deluxe for sale
« on: September 28, 2017, 09:52:09 PM »
Dad had the top installed when he had the car painted.  Turned out very nice. 

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / 1953 Manhatten and 1951 Kaiser Deluxe for sale
« on: September 28, 2017, 08:32:11 PM »
My dad, Lee Bennett, owned and restored both these Kaisers and left them to me after he passed away in 2006.  I simply don't drive them enough to justify keeping them.  Dad spent many years restoring these cars and truly loved driving them.  They have been stored in his garage since then.  Please contact me for full details.  david943@centurytel.net or text or call me at 815-291-8108.  David Bennett, Hazel Green, WI.

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / Re: Selling my father's 1951 Kaiser "South Seas" Edition
« on: July 14, 2014, 10:36:47 PM »
Thank you for the reply.  Dad spent many hours on the interior and really wanted it to be unique and true to the South Seas concept.  I appreciate your comments.

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / Re: Selling my father's 1951 Kaiser "South Seas" Edition
« on: July 14, 2014, 06:25:27 PM »
Thank you.  I was at the show in Galena with him in 2003. 

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / Selling my father's 1951 Kaiser "South Seas" Edition
« on: July 14, 2014, 04:58:04 PM »
My father, Lee Bennett of Platteville, WI passed away in January 2006.  I inherited both of Dad's Kaisers, a 1953 Manhatten and his 1951 Kaiser Deluxe South Seas Edition.  Dad restored the 1953 Manhatten while I was growing up in the 70's and it was the car we took to prom, had in our weddings and have many fond memories of driving around with him.  I've decided I need to sell one of the cars and will keep the '53 and sell the '51.  I'm hoping one of the KFOC members remember this car and if anyone has any interest in buying it, please contact me directly at david943@centurytel.net.  The car is located in SW Wisconsin and has been stored safely and driven rarely.  Dad decided to replicate the 1951 Kaiser South Seas show car and spent many years and hundreds of hours doing his best to duplicate to the best of his knowledge what the car looked like.  As I recall, dad didn't have much to go on, as there were only a few pictures of the South Seas Edition available.  I've attached some pics of the car.  As far as asking price, I could use some of your opinions on what you think the current value is.  I don't really have anything to compare this car to, so any opinions would be appreciated.
Thanks,
David Bennett

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