OT, what do you fellows, and gals know about a '29 chrysler 75?

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Christopher Lang - Brentwood Bay BC on Monday, September 20, 2010 - 12:47 pm:

I figured this would be as good a place to ask, as I know there are a whole lotta old car people on the board here.
This week, I'm going to stop by and have a look at a 1929 Chrysler model 75. I searched on the net, but didn't glean too much information. All I learned, is that the car should be a three speed, have a flathead silver dome six in it, and have four wheel hydraulic brakes. Possibly, it might have radiator shutters, instead of a typical thermostat.

From searching around a bit, I can see that parts are difficult to find, though not impossible. The car in question, is said to have a rebuilt engine, working brakes. Now, I'm a pretty skeptical fellow, because its cheap, I assume its in a bad way, but figured I'd have a look, as I'm going to be in the neighbourhood anyway.

Other than the usual old car problems, rust and rotten wood, is there anything special I should be looking for in a Chrysler?

Have I missed somewhere on the net that I could be reading about the wheel base, and other dimensions? I assume it has seating for six, as its a four door. I assume its a babbitt engine, and not insert bearings. I had found some stuff on the Imperials, but this is a much less fancy car.
I'm just looking for more general knowledge, so I can make a better decision about this.

At any rate, thanks everybody.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Norman T. Kling on Monday, September 20, 2010 - 09:08 pm:

The only thing I know about it is that the hydrolic brakes have a backup mechanical feature. If you push the pedal, you get hydrolic, but if it fails, and you push harder, you apply the mechanical brakes.

This was what I learned in 1957 when I drove one and the hydrolic brakes didn't work but the mechanicals did. I thought about buying the car but did not.

Of course that was over 50 years ago, so someone might have changed the brake system since then.
Norm


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Christopher Lang - Brentwood Bay BC on Monday, September 20, 2010 - 09:17 pm:

Well, I did some more scouring, and found this:

http://www.geaaonline.org/chrysler2830.htm

It answers some of my questions, the engine has insert bearings, and at least has some tune up stuff.

Thanks Norman. Always good to have a back-up.
Sure is different from looking for T information.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dolores Fillman, Edinburg,Tex on Monday, September 20, 2010 - 09:43 pm:

I looked under 1929 Chrysler Model 75 and came up with a little info on ConceptCarz site, gives wheelbase and some general info about how many sold, etc.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By CoreyWalker, Brownsboro, Texas on Monday, September 20, 2010 - 09:43 pm:

I've got a 47 Hudson with that feature, mechanical brakes to back up the hydraulic ones. That was a good idea. Could've used it in my 88 GMC the other day. The master cyl went out and I sailed right past my driveway. Glad I wasn't in town. To top it off it was a new master cyl. only a couple weeks old I just put on to replace the 22 yr old one. I always liked Chrysler products. I have a 59 that I'd like to restore one day.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dolores Fillman, Edinburg,Tex on Monday, September 20, 2010 - 10:09 pm:

Went from the overview tab to specifications and it is packed with info, but I don't know how to provide link, again it was conceptcarz-1929
Chrysler Model 75.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Christopher Lang - Brentwood Bay BC on Monday, September 20, 2010 - 10:32 pm:

Dolores, I missed that entirely, especially the spec tab.

It was the wheel base and weights I was pretty interested in. You might remember me going on about building a huckster, or station wagon on a model AA chassis, then I saw this picture of what I believe is a Caddy wagon, and it opened up a whole new thought for me. Building a wagon on a sedan chassis, I'd get the volume I want, with a much better ride, and higher speeds.
Here's the picture I stole from the internet. I realize the Chrysler isn't as fancy as a Caddy, but still would be classy.

pic 1

Thanks again Model T'ers!


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dolores Fillman, Edinburg,Tex on Monday, September 20, 2010 - 10:36 pm:

Build 2, one for me, one for you.:-)


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Aaron Griffey on Monday, September 20, 2010 - 10:39 pm:

I'm working on a '26 Chrysler Imperial roadster.
It has 4 wheel hydraulic brakes (no back-up mechanicals), a clock, an amp meter, a temp gage, an oil pressure gage and a fuel gage.
It even has a stop light.
Info is hard to come by on those cars.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dolores Fillman, Edinburg,Tex on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 04:07 pm:

Aaron, have you tried the Online Imperial Club, go to Imperials by year, then it has repair and literature, literature includes specs. Hope it can help.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dolores Fillman, Edinburg,Tex on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 04:11 pm:

I just learned from that site that the 26 Imperial was the introduction year of that line, so pretty special, and was an offical pace car. I had an uncle who was an Imperial fan, he also had Cords and Auburns. Guess why I love old cars!


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