Archie Project- week 11 - August 31, 2014 Update

This is week 11 on the project  - a week's delay occurred when a prime member had a health problem last week, but onward and upward this week!  John and Gene tackled the wiring and did a great job demonstrated by working lights, horn and installation of the dashboard controls by the end of the session.  The long angle irons supplied by Charlie were cut to length by Bob by grinder and Ray by hacksaw!  The seats were installed after adjusting the floorboards and testing a support board that was donated by Franklin and  adjusted by Al Silvia and Al Bowder. It did not work out, but other modifications were made.  Bob had installed adjusters on the seats.  The levers on those mechanisms were bent for safety and comfort by Dennis and Charlie. The angle iron pieces were bolted to the frame to become the base for the truck body that is coming soon.   The floorboard was cut to fit the seats and bolted to the new framework.   At the end of the session, Dennis and Bob drove the car around the yard with lights on and signaling the ladies with the horn so they knew it was time for dinner!  The food was, as always, welcome and wonderful!  Sandwiches were made by Ruth along with potato salad provided by Dawn Mennucci. Pat made coleslaw;  Evie provided a cold cut platter and rolls/bread were abundant.  Chips, pickles, condiments for making sandwiches and a huge assortment of desserts were brought by Rosalie, Dennis, Sandy Bowder, &  Janice Rousseau.  Another  WOW meal!    Check out the pictures below......

Archie Project - August 31 week 11- Pictures

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Archie Project Update week 10 August 13, 2014

This is week 10 on the project - Last week we took off for members to go up to Stowe, then it rained (a lot) on Wednesday, so we met on Thursday. The engine was running last time, so today the aim is to get Archie up and moving. To that end, the group was looking like bees on a hive! The front wheels came off , brakes were checked, re-adjusted, the hubs were greased and the wheels were replaced. Dennis corrected a leak in the radiator system. Albert and Ray worked on modifying metal parts and attaching the muffler/tailpipe. Just about all hands worked on trying to pull the rear brakes to inspect . The effort took a long time, but did not end up happening. Sue and John greased up the wheel anyway. Gene and Albert installed the brake rods. The pedals were hooked up to the brakes and they tested "OK". The transmissions were checked again. Dennis and Charlie finalized the steering connections. Ray and Gene tried the hood on or size and found it needs some adjustment, so off it came again. Franklin worked on a possible electrical problem in the engine compartment and tested the generator. Richard got his hands on the pedals and the exhaust system. Just as the group was breaking up for dinner - Bob got a milk crate to use as a seat and commenced to driving Archie around the yard...OMG, IT WORKED!!!! Dinner was again terrific - pizza, salads, home-made pickles and more and a slew of desserts.
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Archie Project - Update 07/30/14 - week 9

Officially week 9!    This week's  session started with an assessment of the rear springs as there were missing leaves when they were rebuilt.  David Peck had some, and offered them to the project - so off came the springs, and the new leaves were placed - easy to say but a big job!  It was accomplished by Dennis, Allan, Charlie and our new team member, Franklin Barker.  Franklin  also helped with  the reattachment of the drive shaft to the second transmission - another task fraught with problems to solve.  The headlights were reinstalled and temp. tested.  Larry Beauchaine  joined the group and assisted  Dennis tackling the steering system.  Dennis  also coached others on the steering system functions and adjustments.  Gene set the pedals in place.  John M and Bob were able to place the fly wheel dust shield plate in tight quarters under the car.  Sue was able to help out with the installation of the headlights and filling the second transmission with lubricant.  Archie ended up back on all four tires, and was started up again this week!  The meal was amazing with Chip Howard doing the grilling of hot dogs and hamburgers, and a plethora of side dishes made by the ladies including potato & pasta salads, cucumber salad, condiments & chips. Jane Howard also contributed to the meal and helped get things set up for serving the crowd.  The desserts were almost too numerous to mention, but included pie, donuts, cookies, brownies, and more!  

See the pictures below... enjoy!

Archie Project - week 9 - Pictures 7/30/14