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1949 frazer restoration
« on: November 13, 2017, 12:15:08 PM »
Hi.
I am from South Africa and recently acquire a Frazer sedan. I don't know of any other in Africa as I also received the 1947 Frazer which is waiting for its repairs.
I would like to know more info about these beauties and also where I can acquire parts that is needed.

thanks Hercules

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Re: 1949 frazer restoration
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2017, 01:01:58 PM »
Hello,  congratulations on your purchase and you have chosen a very special car and we are a club devoted to Kaisers and Frazers and you can find just about anything that you would like to know about them in our Forum, newsletters and websites.  By joining the Kaiser Frazer Owners Club you will have access to get-togethers, calendars  and information about your car.  Let us know what you need first and we will try to get you started with your restoration.  Mechanical parts are almost always available and some body parts are more difficult to find.
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Re: 1949 frazer restoration
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2017, 12:24:16 AM »
i am in search for a water pump kit and a full gasket kit on the 226cu motor

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Re: 1949 frazer restoration
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2017, 01:11:58 PM »
If you go on the site "eBay" and go to auto parts and Kaiser-Frazer you will find thousands of parts offered on line by various sellers.  Perhaps one of our members knows of an exact email address of one of these suppliers.  One is rudyskfparts@sbcglobal.net
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Re: 1949 frazer restoration
« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2017, 07:40:48 AM »
thank you all for the help. I have sent an email
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Re: 1949 frazer restoration
« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2017, 06:02:38 AM »
I also would like to know, can I fill engine with latest spec engine oil or must I stick to the original spec oil

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Re: 1949 frazer restoration
« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2017, 10:03:23 AM »
During my posting at Ford Motor Company's Cleveland Engine Plant #2, I had the opportunity to meet one of Ford's lubrication specialists and asked him the same question about oils.  He recommended Quaker State or Shell Rotella type oils.  These still have good trace elements of Zinc which the older engines need as part of lubrication.  While straight weight oil (consult the shop manual for grades, based on temperature) was originally specified, 10W-30 (SAE standard) will work ok.   

Some will say non detergent oils should be used rather than degergent, but he didn't think it would make a difference in the long run.  The detergent oils will open up areas that may have been plugged over the years, especially if prior owner(s) used oil with a bit of parrifin in them.

This is only an opinion.  I would recommend you contact the customer service departments of the companies mentioned (both are units of Royal Dutch Shell) for better info and something "official".

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Re: 1949 frazer restoration
« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2017, 10:04:19 AM »
Also, Hercules, can you please send an email to me.  I have a couple questions about the two KF cars you have.  kaiserfrazerlibrary@yahoo.com.  Thanks.

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Re: 1949 frazer restoration
« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2017, 12:11:07 PM »
Also, Hercules, can you please send an email to me.  I have a couple questions about the two KF cars you have.  kaiserfrazerlibrary@yahoo.com.  Thanks.
I will send you and email in the morning.

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Re: 1949 frazer restoration
« Reply #9 on: December 14, 2017, 01:24:32 AM »
thanks

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Re: 1949 frazer restoration
« Reply #10 on: December 14, 2017, 02:01:13 PM »
In regards to engine oil for old flat tappet engines it is necessary to add zinc such as ZDP or use a racing oil which already have zinc added.  Zinc is a pressure additive necessary to make flat tappet camshafts live.  Actually those engines don't don't have much valve spring pressure and would probably survive, but why take the chance.  Tom.
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Re: 1949 frazer restoration
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2017, 11:09:33 PM »
Hercules sent me photos of his body tag and his door post serial number tag.  He has one ofthe last F495 Frazer sedans built.

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Re: 1949 frazer restoration
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2017, 11:56:46 AM »
thanks for the info.

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Re: 1949 frazer restoration
« Reply #13 on: December 19, 2017, 11:18:10 AM »
cleaning engine

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Re: 1949 frazer restoration
« Reply #14 on: December 19, 2017, 11:21:56 AM »
after paint