Another great week with Archie!
Paula Taylor and Richard Mowry joined the group and were very willing and able contributors! The teams again were working on separate projects - The new motor mount went in at the front end, followed by draining the oil and removing the oil pan. It was exciting to see the crank in place, and working as it should. The crank shaft bearings were checked out by Bob and John Mennucci, and found they are in need of adjustments.
At the other end - the team working with the springs had a very difficult task removing the shackle bushings, but were successful! Then came getting the old springs greased up and "squished" together. Replacing the springs was another adventure - several methods were tried - using the many tools brought by team members for that purpose. What finally made it happen were ratchet straps and a lot of effort, Al Bowder's great idea!
In the middle, the second transmission was taken off only after half of the universal joint was removed. This allowed the transmission after many expletives to want to jump from the car. Then, Paula Taylor with Gene Andre's assistance, removed the clutch.
Lessons continued for Sue, and all who attended left more enlightened about the many ways each task could be approached! Dale Silvia and Joan Mowry joined the ladies group this week.
Dinner was scrumptious – Roselie Pagliarini made a delicious Lasagna, - we also had salad, garlic bread and some great brownies brought by Dale Silvia along with the cookies we did not finish at the meeting of the 8th! Along with many other deserts the ladies brought to share.
Thanks to the Howards, yet again!
Saturday was additional work day for Bob. He removed the cross member which mounts the second transmission. A re-build of the cross member is needed.
Check out the pictures below.....Next work session is on June 18th…
Little Rhody
John and Dawn's "Baby"
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
"ARCHIE PROJECT" 2nd Gathering - June 4, 2014
The group met for a second time on June 4th - Despite the scary weather reports through the early week, it was a good night for working on the old car. The rain held off and the evening was cool. The 12 member group separated into three teams. Members of the teams switched places off and on, and everybody was getting a look at what the others were doing and sometimes contributed another layer of manpower or expertise to the difficult tasks. The three "teams" tackled the engine/front end, the transmission in the middle, and the rear end team took on the removal of the spring(s) or suspension. The group at the front end was able to assemble the engine head - replacing the head gasket and then gapping and placing the spark plugs. A "fourth" team was a tutoring "team" who were teaching anyone who wanted to listen about what was going on. Susan Crowmack-Dunn was a willing student who benefited from working with John Mennucci, Ray Pagliarini, Albert Silvia, and Gene Andre and others. She was able to actually torque down the head bolts, gap the sparkplugs, and assist in replacing the distributor. Bob Osborne and Richard Preliasco were able to remove the second transmission with much effort. The group at the rear end included Dennis Allsop, Al Bowder, John Silvia, Moe Rousseau and others who came by to lend a hand and some muscle. Charlie Howard was a great support, and supervisor who was able to find and bring some of the tools needed to complete tasks. WD-40, a MAPP torch, and special pry bars, wrenches, and a grinding wheel produced a bit of excitement. The ladies brought food and comfort to the group - Rosalie and Ray Paliarini provided finger sandwiches, pies, and potato salad. In addition, the ladies also brought an assortment of pizza, cookies, cakes, chips & dips, etc.. Drinks were in abundance! Thanks to Dawn Mennucci, Ruth Andre, and Pat Howard. Again, Thanks to the Howards for providing the space and food and drinks! Looking forward to the third session on JUNE 11th... **If anyone would like to come and join the fun or have any questions about the “Archie Project” please call Bob Osborne @ 401-397-7725 We meet on Wednesdays, with a rain date of Thursdays.. **If you’re signed up and there’s a cancellation you’ll get a phone call. CHECK OUT THE PICTURES BELOW... MORE PICUTRES TO COME FROM OUR 3RD MEETING ON 6/11/14
Friday, May 23, 2014
Archie Project 05/21/14
The “Archie Project” is going full steam ahead.
We are meeting on Wednesday evenings at 5:30 PM (weather permitting)
On May 21st, the first session of Bob Osborne's "Archie Project" was held at Charlie & Pat Howards, on Hatchery Road in North Kingstown.
The engine head having been removed, revealed better than expected conditions. The ridges on cylinders were not bad and all valves appeared to be in fair to good condition.
On Archie’s back side, the rear end has been removed revealing a broken main spring leaf. We plan on removing the two transmissions next.
Bob went to Tam’s Thursday and an engine gasket set was purchased along with carburetor gaskets and distributor parts.
Ten men showed up for a very productive session. We all look forward to our next session on Wednesday, 5/28/14 @ 5:30pm
**If anyone would like to come and join the fun or have any questions about the
“Archie Project” please call Bob Osborne @ 401-397-7725 or 401-580-7721
All members are welcome. All input,hints,shortcuts, and/or suggestions are appreciated.
If you're not able to physically work on the project, please come anyway and join in on the fun.
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