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Kaiser Forum / Re: 1954 Manhattan Fuel and Engine

« on: August 27, 2009, 10:51:46 PM »

Well I looked in the shed and guess what I found? An air box to cover the carburetor. That makes me happy. At least now I have a temporary solution. I got the rear tires off so I can start some refurbishing of the brakes. After that, the front. Is there anything that I should know before I start puddling around with the brakes??

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Kaiser Forum / Re: 1954 Manhattan Fuel and Engine

« on: August 23, 2009, 05:40:02 PM »

@ mbflemingkf, If I had the money I would totally buy it. But I'm starting my freshman year of college in a week and a half and have to pay for books and tuition. I don't come from a cash ready family, due to certain circumstances. I appreciate the suggestions you are giving me but right now I'm trying to keep it cheap by doing little things. Thanks.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: 1954 Manhattan Fuel and Engine

« on: August 16, 2009, 03:48:07 PM »

Awesome, I really appreciate the offer, jsgmpeek. However, I am looking around in my late grandpa's shed for one. He liked to collect things. He had a 47 Frazer among other things. I will take up the offer if nothing comes up.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: 1954 Manhattan Fuel and Engine

« on: August 14, 2009, 10:15:28 AM »

Awesome, thanks for that info. Now I can fix that leak.

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Kaiser Forum / 1954 Manhattan Fuel and Engine

« on: August 13, 2009, 01:41:58 PM »

So, I have postponed work on the 54 Late Special considering its condition and the lack of time. Instead I started work on another 54. It's mostly complete and the stuff that isn't installed, like the door panels, are sitting in the trunk. I got the car running for the first time in over 10 years. I changed the coil and spark plugs and ran a fuel line right into a gas can. However, I can't find the right fitting to go into the fuel pump because the one that was supposed to be in it wasn't there. The one I have fits barely, but enough to get fuel through.

So the question is, what is the size and thread pattern for the fitting that goes into the fuel pump? My uncle says it could be pipe thread.

Another question. The car is missing the supercharger. Is it true that the same supercharger was made for Kaiser-Jeeps? If so, where can I find one?

Thanks.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: 54 Special Late Model

« on: July 27, 2009, 01:54:56 PM »

Wow, thanks for all of that information Fabian. Now I'm sure I can figure out what that mysterious engine and transmission are. Thanks.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: 54 Special Late Model

« on: July 25, 2009, 09:13:25 AM »

Thanks greatly Fid. You made so much sense. The only problem with finding the numbers on the title, is that we don't have one. Some guy gave it to my uncle over 35 years ago. But it makes me feel better about putting any old Kaiser engine in it. Thanks.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: 54 Special Late Model

« on: July 22, 2009, 08:05:18 AM »

If that is true ben-tex, then how could one prove that a car is numbers matching? There has to be some correlation. But besides that, how does one recognize a hydramatic transmission versus a manual?

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Kaiser Forum / Re: Home made headers let me know what you think

« on: July 20, 2009, 10:54:20 AM »

I agree as well. Looks very great. Are you going to keep the old air cleaners? Great job. Keep up the good work.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: 54 Special Late Model

« on: July 20, 2009, 10:49:17 AM »

Thanks Logan for getting me some of that information. Unfortunately, I am starting college, so for the next 4 years I won't have much cash on hand. The person who I have acquired the car from is my great uncle. His name his Clay Hennessey if anyone wants to know. My car sits in the same shed as his. He tells me that he has an engine, and I've seen it, in another shed. We just aren't sure how to figure out if the transmission is a hydramatic. I'm still interested in knowing if there is a way to get numbers to an engine from the body number. Thanks.

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Kaiser Forum / 54 Special Late Model

« on: July 19, 2009, 09:34:05 AM »

Alright, I have just joined the forum. I'll be sending a check to join the club too before August  . Anyway, I have acquired a 1954 Late Model Kaiser Special and yes it has the thin rocker panel trim. The only problem... it looks like crap right now and it doesn't have an engine or the hydramatic transmission, but I am determined to fix it up. Here's the big question, should I put a Kaiser engine in it even though it wouldn't be #'s matching, or should I go for what will be easier to find parts for. Oh, and is there a way to figure out what engine number I'd need by looking at the body number? Thank you all who can help me.