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Parts For Sale & Wanted / Body Parts for 1952 Kaiser Manhattan

« on: October 28, 2016, 11:29:33 AM »

When I purchased my 1953 Manhattan it came with 4 doors, both front fenders, the hood and the trunk lid off of a 1952 Manhattan.  I am cleaning up my shop and they take up a huge amount of space.  I want to get rid of them.  Do they have any value or should I scrap them.  Lee Crump, Olympia, Washington

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Parts For Sale & Wanted / Re: Searching for Parts Manual

« on: February 08, 2016, 12:20:32 AM »

Thank You

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Parts For Sale & Wanted / Searching for Parts Manual

« on: February 06, 2016, 11:41:40 PM »

Where can I purchase a parts manual for my 1953 Manhattan.

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General Discussion / Re: Old School Shop Jack

« on: November 26, 2015, 02:38:59 PM »

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/tls/5332141579.html

This is the link to where I purchased it.

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General Discussion / Old School Shop Jack

« on: November 25, 2015, 09:07:01 PM »

I just purchased an old school shop jack.  It is the type that lifts all of the front or rear.  What is the best way to make sure that I don't do any damage.

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Parts For Sale & Wanted / Wanted - Front Bumper for 1953 Manhattan

« on: November 11, 2015, 01:11:34 AM »

I would like to find a presentable front bumper for my 1953 Manhattan.  Mine is pealing.  Also have hood, trunk lid, doors and all 4 fenders for a 1952 Manhattan.  Would like to sell or trade.  I live in Olympia, Washington.  Any leads would be appreciated.

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General Discussion / Front Wheel Cylinder on 1953 Kaiser Manhatten

« on: August 15, 2015, 11:31:44 PM »

I am rebuilding the front brakes and I find that there are 2 bore sizes on the same cylinder.  1 1/8" to the front and 1" to the rear.  Does this make sense?

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Kaiser Forum / Re: Bumper Inter-changeability

« on: May 08, 2013, 07:43:46 PM »

My front bumper is pealing and will need to be re chromed or replaced.

As far as the manuals, I do not have the parts manual and supplement.  If anyone knows where I can get them I would appreciate the information.

Thank you,

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Kaiser Forum / Bumper Inter-changeability

« on: May 07, 2013, 11:01:52 PM »

Will the bumpers from a 1951 Manhattan fit a 1953?

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General Discussion / Re: Starting problems.

« on: September 23, 2012, 07:26:31 PM »

After sitting so lone there will be no oil on the cylinder walls and cranking it over will not do the job.  I would suggest that you put a couple of squirts of oil into each cylinder thurough the spark plug hole.  Let it sit to spread and then give it a try.  It will increase your compression significantly enough that if everything else is good it should start.

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Cars For Sale & Wanted / 1952 Aero Ace

« on: February 24, 2012, 11:39:58 PM »

I found this on line today.  I thought that someone might be interested.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/2866174133.html

Lee Crump
Olympia WA

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General Discussion / Re: Compression, head gaskets, etc.?

« on: January 16, 2012, 10:54:21 PM »

If you thoroughly flooded it you may have washed down the cylinder walls and lost compression.  When I let my Kaiser set for a couple of years an old mechanic had me put a little oil into each cylinder.  It worked but it smoked until the oil burned out.

Lee
Olympia Washington

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General Discussion / Battery tie down for 1951 Manhattan

« on: August 25, 2011, 07:14:55 PM »

I have a 1953 Kaiser Manhattan.  I don't have the battery tie down bolts or top rack.  Does anyone know where I can purchase these?

Thank you.

Lee Crump

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Parts For Sale & Wanted / Wanted - Thermostat Housing & Left Rear Bottom Shock Bracket for 53 Manhattan

« on: August 01, 2009, 11:30:30 AM »

I am looking for a thermostat housing and a left rear bottom shock absorber mount for a 1953 Kaiser Manhattan. 

Thank you.

Lee Crump
Olympia Washington

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Kaiser Forum / Re: Parts for 1953 Manhattan

« on: May 18, 2009, 08:09:15 PM »

It would be great to hear from you.  If it would work for you you could stop by for dinner.

We live in west Olympia about 3 miles off of I5.

Our phone number is 360-866-9466.

Lee Crump