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fljags95

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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.
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51henryj

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Re: 1953 Kaiser project
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2009, 05:08:13 PM »
Cool,, show some more... welcome to the site by the way..  Im fairly new here also..
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Logan

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Re: 1953 Kaiser project
« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2009, 10:17:04 PM »
Is it still in this condition?  Would like to see pictures if you have done work on it.
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Re: 1953 Kaiser project
« Reply #3 on: October 26, 2009, 11:20:59 PM »
You are not afraid to take on a major project. How long will it take you to restore the Manhattan?
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Re: 1953 Kaiser project
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2009, 05:38:57 PM »
glad to know there is someone like me out there, LOVE IT
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fljags95

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Re: 1953 Kaiser project
« Reply #5 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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fljags95

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Re: 1953 Kaiser project
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fljags95

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Re: 1953 Kaiser project
« Reply #7 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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Re: 1953 Kaiser project
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2009, 12:33:46 PM »
That's similar to the way my '51 Frazer looked when I disassembled it.
I'm replacing all the bushings, tie rod ends, idler arm, king pins, etc. and I just found out I need to replace one of the lower control arms.  The bushing seat was destroyed, the metal cracked and bent.
Luckily my springs appear to be in decent condition.

Try Larry Barker for the springs.

The Kaiser Store     
623.486.1403  602.373.1456c     
TheKaiserstore@gmail.com
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Re: 1953 Kaiser project
« Reply #9 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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Logan

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Re: 1953 Kaiser project
« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2009, 04:41:39 PM »
Larry Barker's information is in the post right above yours.
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