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Cars For Sale & Wanted / Re: 1955 Kaiser Manhattan for sale

« on: April 15, 2016, 04:31:20 PM »

SOLD

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / 1955 Kaiser Manhattan for sale

« on: April 07, 2016, 11:10:07 AM »

I've decided to sell my '55 Manhattan , too many cars.  Details on craigslist. Click on link below. 
Thanks for looking
http://lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/5527223513.html

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / 1955 Kaiser Manhattan for sale

« on: April 07, 2016, 11:06:59 AM »

I've decided to sell my '55 Manhattan , too many cars.  Details on craigslist. Click on link below. 
Thanks for looking
www.lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/5527223513

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Kaiser Forum / Re: Overdrive on 1955 Manhattan

« on: October 10, 2015, 10:46:36 AM »

Thanks to all for great info.  I will check it out tomorrow and see if OD engages over 30mph and disengages properly.

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Kaiser Forum / Overdrive on 1955 Manhattan

« on: October 09, 2015, 04:23:26 PM »

I recently purchased the car and the OD wasn't working.  I replaced the solenoid with a rebuilt one and the relay 20 amp fuse.  Being new to the Kaiser  automobiles I am not sure how to check out the OD .  Is OD engaged when the handle under the dash is pulled out?  Can I engage or disengage while moving or must I stop first?  Since I don't have a tach in the car, how can I tell if OD kicks-in?  Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Frank

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Kaiser Forum / Re: Removing Inside Door & Window handles

« on: September 27, 2015, 01:55:25 PM »

I did check the arm rest screws and they were not the problem.  Purchased an ice pick and got the pins out and panel off.  A bolt came off one of the track pcs and it was hanging down hitting the bottom of the door inside.  All fixed.  Thanks for all your help.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: Converting Kaiser 3 speed w/OD to a Hydramatic

« on: September 27, 2015, 01:51:30 PM »

I finally got my '55 Manhattan about 3 days ago.  Thanks for the tip Orphanauto.  I did check the fuse on the relay and have just put the car up on jack stands.  I will follow your advice and clean all connections. 
MilesP...I haven't had a chance to talk to anyone but the car looks original re: transmission, etc.  I did verify that the car is a '55 #163 and all #s match the registry.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: Removing Inside Door & Window handles

« on: September 16, 2015, 10:12:54 PM »

Thanks to all of you for your very helpful info.  This is a great forum & a great club.  Hope my membership application is approved.

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Kaiser Forum / Removing Inside Door & Window handles

« on: September 15, 2015, 10:44:46 AM »

Good Morning,  Does anyone know how to remove the door & window crank inside handles on a '55 Manhattan?  Is there a special tool needed?  My rear window is hitting something about half way down and I am trying to remove the door panel.  Any help would be appreciated.

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Kaiser Forum / Re: Converting Kaiser 3 speed w/OD to a Hydramatic

« on: September 06, 2015, 01:24:28 PM »

Thanks HJ-ETEX for the advice.  I went with option one.  I just bought a 1955 Manhattan with a 3 speed.  OD doesn't work and I am hoping its just the solenoids.

The car will be delivered 9/11/15.  I also applied for KF club membership, it looks like a great organization.

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / Re: 1955 Kaiser 2-dr

« on: August 24, 2015, 04:47:12 PM »

Thanks Fid, I'm new to the forum

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / 1955 Kaiser 2-dr

« on: August 24, 2015, 01:01:47 PM »

I found this on craigslist.  Asking $35k, says he just bought it at an auction a month ago and it doesn't run. No other details.                   http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/5186816260.html

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Kaiser Forum / Re: Converting Kaiser 3 speed w/OD to a Hydramatic

« on: August 21, 2015, 12:55:20 PM »

Thanks to both of you (Fid & dpledger).  Not being a mechanic it sounds like its a lot of work.  I'll probably keep looking for a '54/55 with hydramatic already in it.
Thanks again

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Kaiser Forum / Re: Elwood Dapp car

« on: August 20, 2015, 12:54:42 PM »

I believe he had gotten rid of it a year or so before he died.  He was working on (and finished) a Chrysler when he passed away.  Not sure who he sold it to.

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Kaiser Forum / Converting Kaiser 3 speed w/OD to a Hydramatic

« on: August 20, 2015, 12:52:08 PM »

I am looking to buy a 1954 Manhattan that currently has a manual transmission.  Can anyone advise on what would be involved to convert to a hydramatic.  Also, any suggestions on finding a hydramatic.  I found vendors for rebuild kits.  Thanks for any help.