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Title: DARRIN 145 "hits the streets"
Post by: darrin145 on June 19, 2009, 03:48:39 PM: Hi everyone! Happy day!! After more than 1500 hours of labor, I test drove the Darrin at 4pm today! KOOL!!

Gary, (darrin 145)
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Post by: Weaz on June 19, 2009, 07:12:14 PM: Pictures, or it never happened. ;D
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Post by: darrin145 on June 19, 2009, 08:25:00 PM: Weaz - I have several hundred pictures of the restoration, but don't know how to load them here!

Gary.
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Post by: Weaz on June 20, 2009, 08:57:34 AM: If you have one of you cruising in the Darrin, send it to me and I'll post it up for you. We'd all love to see you doing a victory lap.
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Post by: darrin145 on June 20, 2009, 01:41:54 PM: Weaz, I'll try to get one on Monday. I just noticed, you offer no Darrin T-shirts! Now that the car is "ready", it's been selected for a special exhibit at the 3 day Syracuse Nationals at the New York State Fairgrounds, in mid July!

Gary.
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Post by: Weaz on June 20, 2009, 03:17:12 PM: :D

You know, I was working on a Darrin t-shirt, but I couldn't get it right...

I'll have to try again!
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Post by: Weaz on June 20, 2009, 04:20:15 PM: Here you go!

(http://img.printfection.com/2/111/7775728/Wybqy.jpg) (http://www.printfection.com/weaztees/Kaiser-Darrin-T-Shirt/_p_4048961)
click image
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Post by: Weaz on July 02, 2009, 07:31:14 PM: Check out the "victory pics"...

(http://www.mortalenema.com/images/darrin145/darrin%20001.jpg)

(http://www.mortalenema.com/images/darrin145/darrin%20003.jpg)

(http://www.mortalenema.com/images/darrin145/darrin%20004.jpg)

(http://www.mortalenema.com/images/darrin145/darrin%20005.jpg)

BEAUTIFUL!
Title: Re: DARRIN 145 "hits the streets"
Post by: darrin145 on July 02, 2009, 09:16:32 PM: Thanks Weaz! She looks pretty good on "the big screen".

Gary.
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Post by: Fid on July 03, 2009, 12:01:47 AM: Congrats on getting her back on the road. Nice looking car.
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Post by: Logan on July 07, 2009, 10:01:20 PM: 100 points in my book! Good job on a nice restoration.
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Post by: darrin145 on July 15, 2009, 07:29:19 AM: Good morning! Thanks for the kind words! I've had her to a couple of cruise nights and took a trophy this past Sunday at a 300 car show. The response to this car is phenominal, way more than any of the other 46 cars in the collection! Tomorrow I'll be setting up to display her at a 3 day show, with approximately 7000 cars, so I guess I know what I'm doing for the weekend!

Thanks again, Gary.
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Post by: kdar353 on November 04, 2010, 02:00:10 PM: Darrin 145 looks super. Great job!!!! I am currently reassembling my car (353) and may need some advise. Would you be willing to provide some mentoring? Thanks in advance.
Bill Morgan
brmorgan4@windstream.net
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Post by: darrin145 on November 04, 2010, 03:56:41 PM: Hi Bill - Thanks for the compliment! Advice is always free, it may not be the best, but the price is right! I am not a Kaiser or a Darrin expert, but, there are many on this forum with a great deal of knowledge of these cars. Feel free to ask all the questions you want to, everyone on this forum knows that I did! Someone will chime in sooner or later with the answers to your questions or advice or whatever. Now, get out in the garage and get to work on that Darrin! Oh, by the way, where in the world are you located?

Gary, cold and wet in Syracuse, NY.
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Post by: kdar353 on November 06, 2010, 01:15:53 PM: Gary,
I am in Kentucky and we had a skiff of snow this morning. Talk with you soon.
Thanks,
Bill
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Post by: kdar353 on November 07, 2010, 06:31:02 AM: Gary,
Where (company) do we get trunk/door/hood rubber seals? Please advise me.
Thanks,
Bill #353
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Post by: darrin145 on November 08, 2010, 08:34:41 AM: Hi Bill - I purchased these rubber parts from Rudy's KF Parts in Ramona, California, (Rudy Phillips, rudyskfparts@sbcglobal.net, 1.760.789.3608). There are several outlets for parts, try posting to the "general discussion" area also, I think more people read that section than the Darrin area! Also , the club has a manufacturing fund and they offer parts for sale. I hope this helps a bit.

Gary. (sunny & 33 degrees this am) can I go to South Florida now?
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Post by: kdar353 on November 09, 2010, 02:48:17 AM: Thanks Gary. Nice in Ky today. I now have sources/options. Much appreciated.
Bill #353
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Post by: kdar353 on August 01, 2011, 05:25:14 AM: Gary,
I need sorce for winshield post rubber seal (mount to body). Can you direct me?
Thanks as always,
Bill #353
Title: Re: DARRIN 145 "hits the streets"
Post by: darrin145 on August 01, 2011, 07:34:32 AM: Bill - The windshield posts mount without a gasket. They bolt directly to the fender and they try to scratch the paint while doing so! The only weatherstrip (other than around the glass itself) listed in the "sports car" parts list is #215420 which fits under the lower w/shield chrome to the cowl, and is available from the club's manufacturing fund.

Gary.
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Post by: kdar353 on August 02, 2011, 06:42:31 PM: Gary,
As always thanks. I got one off the post when disassembly took place. It is not pretty but!!!!!!!!!!!!! I suppose I can try to repair or leave off, It had a small lip around the border like many body gaskets are made.
Bill
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Post by: Terry T on August 03, 2011, 06:19:07 AM: There is in fact a formed rubber seal between the body and the windshield posts.
You do not want the posts hard mounted to the body. This can lead to windshield breakage.
During restoration, body resurfacing should allow a gap to the posts which then can be filled with rubber flat stock cut to fit.
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Post by: darrin145 on August 03, 2011, 07:19:17 AM: Hi Terry - Mine had no evidence of any type of gasket, which I thought was odd. I searched through the "sports car" parts book and found nothing about a gasket at the w/shield post. Is there a photo or a part # somewhere that you found? As I mentioned previously, the parts list shows a gasket only where the lower w/shield moulding meets the cowl.

Gary.
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Post by: Terry T on August 03, 2011, 08:26:34 AM: You are correct about the parts book--but it is not 100% correct on other items.
The one on my car cme off in very small pieces since it had become intimately bonded to the body throughout the years.
It did have a very small lip around the edge.
I have seen it on other unrestored cars.
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Post by: darrin145 on August 04, 2011, 07:07:48 AM: Well then...I do believe I'll leave well enough alone! The w/shield posts conform to the body, the w/shield itself is secure and frankly I'm just not into adjusting the posts to install a piece of rubber that's probably not available!

Gary.
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Post by: kdar353 on August 04, 2011, 06:00:12 PM: Gary,
Can't say i blame you. Your car still looks super.
Bill #353
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Post by: kdar353 on December 17, 2011, 01:09:53 PM: Gary,
When you had the upholstry done in your Darrin, did you find the thread size to be different in the door stitching and seat stitching? Please advise me. Also, do you have a source for the thread colors that are right for the various cokors of Darrin interiors?
Thanks, Bill#353
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Post by: darrin145 on December 19, 2011, 09:13:56 AM: Hi Bill - I did not replace the upholstery in the Darrin. I just "spruced" it up a bit. It was redone at some point decades ago and is in nice shape. Oddly though, the door stitching seems to be smaller than the seat stitching. The seat thread is neutral in color while the door panel thread has a red tint to it. But, as I said, it appears to have been replaced long ago.

Gary.
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Post by: kdar353 on December 19, 2011, 01:58:51 PM: Gary,
Again my thanks for your quick response and helpfulness. Merry Christmas.
Bill #353
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Post by: kdar353 on January 22, 2012, 08:45:48 PM: Gary,
Darrin #353 is going back together and I now find I need more small parts. When I look under the hood of you car, there is a short electrical bar with 3 post with some kind of ceramic looking parts on it that the headlight wiring attaches to. Where did you get this part? Info much appreciated. Thanks.
Bill #353
Title: Re: DARRIN 145 "hits the streets"
Post by: darrin145 on January 23, 2012, 09:50:00 AM: Hi Bill - If you're talking about the 2 pieces by the hood latch, they are original to the car, just cleaned up a bit. I would suggest one of the usual vendors, perhaps they were used on HJ's also. I'm not sure though.

Gary.
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Post by: darrin145 on January 23, 2012, 01:58:44 PM: Bill - I was just on ebay and noticed Terry Zeug, in California, has one of those pieces listed!

Gary.
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Post by: pnw_oldmags on January 23, 2012, 01:59:48 PM: Hi Bill,

I think you are looking for the Headlight Terminal Block
http://circlekf.com/kflit/kfpartresults.php?q=201598 (http://circlekf.com/kflit/kfpartresults.php?q=201598)
If I am not mistaken it is Part No. 201598 - That Part Number is shown in 47-48 K-Fs, Henry Js and Darrins.
Also Note that Terry Zeug has that part in stock.
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Post by: Fid on January 25, 2012, 12:18:10 PM: If that is the piece you are looking for, you can get them brand new at www.northstarwillys.com and Walcks 4WD website - I don't remember the link but if you google "Walcks 4 WD" I'm sure you'll find it.
www.kaiserwillys.com may have it too.
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Post by: AZ_HJ on January 25, 2012, 02:07:58 PM: Based on what Fid said, I did some internet searches and came up with the following:

Kaiser Willys has it: http://www.kaiserwillys.com/product/212/willys-jeep-electrical-headlights-parts-accessories

Walcks 4 Wheel Drive as well: http://walcks4wd.com/fender-terminal-or-junction-bl.html

Could not find Northstar Willys online catalog.

Hope this helps.
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Post by: darrin502 on February 02, 2012, 12:19:40 AM: The porcelain terminal blocks are available from Studebaker restoration parts. I will find my book and give the part #. They are exact replica of original part.
Lee
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Post by: AZ_HJ on February 02, 2012, 08:46:35 AM: Lee,

Can you also provide the contact info for the company as well?

Best,

Mark
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Post by: darrin502 on February 03, 2012, 12:28:34 AM: yes i will do it tomorrow got tied up today. I will find the catalog and post the info.
Lee
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Post by: darrin502 on February 03, 2012, 11:33:35 AM: Here is the info on the junction blocks.
They can be bought at Studebaker international inc.
www.studebaker-intl.com
part #198061 they cost $38.00 ea a little pricey but really nice.
Lee
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Post by: kdar353 on February 06, 2012, 05:02:37 PM: You guys are the best. Thanks for the great links. I got one!!! Very nice piece. Now, can you tell me where I can find one knurled (nut) piece for the winshield wiper stud than the arm presses onto? Any other Kaiser car have the same or HJ product?Help!!!
Thanks as always #353 is coming back to life (slowly but beautifully)
Bill #353
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Post by: Terry T on February 06, 2012, 08:03:23 PM: May I suggest that a new thread be started for new info/parts needed.
This thread was for a Darrin that was just restored and somehow it keeps being used for other subjects.

For example, if you are looking for parts, post it in the parts wanted part of the forum with the item named. In this fashion, someone in the future that may need the same part can see it in the title and get the answer.

This current thread has been bastardized way too often for means other than its original intent.
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Post by: kdar353 on February 10, 2012, 10:57:49 AM: Sorry,
I will do as requested. I did not mean to violate the forum.
Bill
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Post by: kdar353 on March 02, 2012, 11:02:41 AM: Gary,
What is the composition of the carpet for a Darrin (wool, synthetic), color?, Loop? Is it bound on the edges? Same color? Also, where did you get new pedal pads for clutch/brake? Sources.
Thanks,
Bill #353
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Post by: darrin145 on March 02, 2012, 11:53:58 AM: Hi Bill - The pedals came from Rudy Phillips, 2136 Walnut St., Ramona, CA 92065. Phone is 1.760.789.3608. If his info has changed I'm sure someone will advise. The carpet was in the car, it's some type of loop with color matched binding. Hopefully someone can help with what type of material it is made of, I can't seem to find the info but I maintain a collection of 36 cars and sometimes I can't even find them! Also, don't forget to try the manufacturing fund thru the club.

Gary.
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Post by: kdar353 on March 05, 2012, 04:49:47 AM: Thanks again Gary. I understand I have violated rules on posting but will correct my error. Gary you have been a fantastic source of info as I have been trying to get another one back on it's wheels. I can hardly thank you enough for you help.
Bill #353
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Post by: darrin145 on March 12, 2012, 09:33:03 AM: Glad to help out, Bill. Oh, and I don't feel violated at all!!

Gary.