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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 week 10 pictures 081314

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!  

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

Archie Project update week 8 -- July 23, 2014

Week 8 - we had a week off last week elated to rain and more rain.  Today, the group started again with troubleshooting why the engine did not start last time.  The voltmeters came out again, connections were checked, the spark plugs were re-evaluated and the gaps checked.  The distributor was inspected, the points cleaned as necessary and, the timing was re-checked with the crank.  After a couple tries, Archie's engine sprang to life with some smoke and a sputter and then it sounded pretty good!  Al Sylvia tightened up some bolts on the front end, and the rattles decreased.  The water pump and fan were lubricated.  In the mean time, the first transmission was readied for installation.  The first transmission looked like it was working well.  The cross-member was aligned with the second transmission universal. A need to alter a portion of the (throw-out bearing guide) on the second transmission, which is only used as a guide seal & bearing retainer was tasked to Ray Pagliarini.  The second transmission went on, but after it was in place, it appeared  to be out of alignment.  At that point, so was the first transmission.  So the men tried to take the second transmission off again and re-group.  At this point, it was getting dark, and it was time to eat.  But, SUCCESS tonight was when the engine started!  The ladies had a delightful "breakfast" meal prepared  - frittata, ham with pineapple, muffins and bagels, apple and blueberry baked French toast,  chicken wings and a gelatin mold.  Desserts included blueberry cheesecakes, Ambrosia gelatin, cookies, and biscotti - wonderful!!!  Our thanks again to Pat and Charlie for hosting the project!

Archie Project week 8 - July 23rd - Pictures