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Parts For Sale & Wanted / Re: NEED REAR BRAKE SHOE SPRINGS FOR KAISERS

« on: July 11, 2010, 06:13:33 PM »

I have those do you still need them? I have dismantled a 1953 Manhattan and have all the parts cheap. Dan fljags95@aol.com

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Kaiser Forum / 1953 Kaiser Manhattan parts for sale

« on: July 11, 2010, 11:17:01 AM »

The 53 that I have has been pronounced dead. I have the wholecar taken apart so if there is a part you need ask and if I have it in good shape I will sell it to you cheap. Ihve both front and rear windshields. Also all knobs from the interior. If you need a mechanical part ask me. I live in Jacksonville, Florida so any shipping would be from here. I have taken the car totally apart so I can send pics of what you want. Thanks, Dan

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Kaiser Forum / Re: 1953 kaiser manhattan steering column

« on: March 14, 2010, 03:37:58 PM »

Thanks for all of your help. Since I don't have anything in the way I will pull the box and shaft. I should know by now that nothing is easy on this rebuild. Dan

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Kaiser Forum / 1953 kaiser manhattan steering column

« on: March 11, 2010, 08:16:38 PM »

how do you get the column free from the steering box? Dan #9792

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Parts For Sale & Wanted / Re: Wanted: Small Parts

« on: February 26, 2010, 09:49:07 AM »

Send me your address and I will send you the parts free of charge. Dan Gunsolus, Jacksonville, Fl member #9792

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Parts For Sale & Wanted / 1953 manhattan doors wanted

« on: January 16, 2010, 03:03:54 PM »

I live in Jacksonville, Florida and I need both doors on the passenger side. The front one due to rust and the back one due to a large dent. Willing to travel to get let me know where so i can make an informed decision. thanks, Dan

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Kaiser Forum / Re: 1953 Kaiser coil springs

« on: December 19, 2009, 12:56:29 PM »

I appreciate all the help. I will call both Larry and Rudy and see what i end up with.

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General Discussion / Re: 1953 Kaiser project

« on: December 19, 2009, 12:54:45 PM »

When I looked at the threads on the control arms I might need to replace one or two. Has anyone repaired damamge to these threads without replacement? How can I contact Mr. Barker?

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Kaiser Forum / 1953 Kaiser coil springs

« on: December 18, 2009, 10:50:10 AM »

i need to replace both front coil springs on a Manhattan. When I removed them both of them were broke at one coil up from the bottom. Is this something the Kaiser does or was it Hard driving by previous owner? Does someone have a pair for sale? Dan

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General Discussion / Re: 1953 Kaiser project

« on: December 18, 2009, 10:47:09 AM »

I just finished pulling the front suspension completely apart to get it rebuilt. I thought when I first got the car it actually had the 68,000 miles on it. Once I saw how bad the condition of the floors were i thought 168,000. Now that the front end is apart I am thinking 268,000. Both coil springs were broken and some of the grease was so thick and hard I had to chip it off with a hammer. I now see how the front end is adjusted. It was an interesting removal. I will post some more pics later.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: 1953 Manhattan

« on: November 13, 2009, 10:49:45 AM »

So the skirts are actually the stainless trim pieces? Dan

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Kaiser Forum / 1953 Manhattan

« on: November 09, 2009, 01:32:03 PM »

On the rear wheel wells I have some fittings for ?? Since the Stainless trim was already gone si that the only item that goes there? Is this considered the fender skirt or is that another part. I know what a regular skirt is but i don't know if that applies to the trim or not. Thanks, Dan

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General Discussion / Re: 1953 Kaiser project

« on: November 04, 2009, 01:04:44 PM »

Here are some more pics   http://www.flickr.com/photos/41239823@N03/sets/72157622608981831/

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General Discussion / Re: 1953 Kaiser project

« on: November 04, 2009, 12:20:20 PM »

I am still in the taking the car down to the base parts so I can see what I need to do to it. I am working on getting the doors off and taking all the windows out. I have to replace most of the glass due to cracks. I saw Kaiser Bill's recommendation on taking your car apart so you know how things go back but I bought this car in a dissasembled condition except for the body and frame. I will post some more pics later. Dan

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General Discussion / 1953 Kaiser project

« on: October 26, 2009, 09:55:15 AM »

[img]http://www.flickr.com/photos/41239823@N03/[img] I think I am getting the hang of actually posting pictures. Here is my manhattan as I first got it.