Latest restoration project .

[davortho10]

Wow!

Thanks for all the responses, guess I'm a little suprised. In a good way though, and I'm very glad if all this helps anyone else with their projects. Fred "compactelectra" I would be more than happy to send you the photos when I'm done, thank you for asking. About the bearings and commutator, etc. Fred, I used a very low tech solvent. Lighter fluid, the kind made for zippo lighters and handwarmers. It's cheap and works extemely well in combination with a small brass bristle brush, fine bronze wool, felt, and paper towels for cleanup. Anything left damp afterwords I let evaporate off in an open metal container, in a safe place, before disposal. I did clean the commutator plates gently with a piece of felt dampened in solvent, although they were in great shape, no wear really. I learned not to get to aggressive on those, that's why they're still discolored where the brushes touch. Also cleaned the armature shaft top and bottom with the bronze wool dampened in solvent. The brushes were in excellant condition, which was a surprise. I do have replacements though if needed later. Also, a small 1/2", stiff, cheap paint brush works great for getting all the caked on dust loosened. Oh, and of course, I almost forgot...lol a vacuum. I could use some help with one thing. The rubber handle grip is completely gone. If anyone has a picture of the handle they could share for reference that would be Great! More pics. to follow tonight, hopefully. Jay

 

[davortho10]

oops, forgot

I did pack the bearings when I reassembled them using a tongue depressor and a small syringe. I used a multipurpose black high pressure bearing grease, same thing I use on my '30 Desoto. You can soak the felt pads in solvent too, and squeeze them out on a paper towel or rag. When dry, wet them with 30 weight oil. Just a few drops.

 

[davortho10]

Next

So I could do all the painting at one time, I decided to keep working on motor. I drilled out the bumper rivets on the lamp hood, and kept them so I could try to reuse them. Started polishing the hood and motor top, so there won't be to much polishing left after I paint the inside of the hood. I'll paint that and the handle at the same time so the paint can cure for a few days.

 

[davortho10]

etc.

Another view.

 

[myhooverco]

Here are some views of the handle grip...I have never taken one down this far...they are very well built...best of luck in your restoration....these are such classic machines.

--Tom

 

[myhooverco]

Here is a closer look...forgive the pic...I am sorry that they are not clearer.

--Tom

 

[compactelectra]

Jay

Do you reuse the carbon brushes?

 

[davortho10]

pictures

Tom, thank you so much, that will help. Not sure yet how I'll try to replicate that, but it gives me an idea. Guess I'll save that till everything else is done.

 

[davortho10]

brushes

I do reuse them if they're in good shape and have a lot of length left. No chips or burn marks or anything like that.

 

[hygiene903]

Thank You For Sharing

the photos of your project with us. It's almost as if we were watching the progress over your shoulder!! With the attention you are giving to all the details, you are going to have one fantastic Hoover when you are finished.
And you have a 1930 DeSoto?? Hope you post some pictures of that sometime, too.
Jeff

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Another Question...

Where'd you find that cloth covered wire? And was it difficult to re-wire the handle socket? How are the wires attached in the plug at the bottom of the handle? --I've never seen one apart...

~Fred

 

[davortho10]

To Jeff

Thanks, I'm really glad about the interest from everyone. I posted a picture of me and my car in the Off Topic Forum under the other "odd" collections thread. Jay

 

[davortho10]

To Fred

There's a hardware store here that sells some cloth covered wire, and also an online supplier. I'll look up the online address and let you know. The handle is fairly easy to rewire, the wires attach with screws to the socket, and switch. I'll take a couple of pics. this weekend. If anybody wants to email me directly about anything, that would be fine. I'm on call this weekend, so I'm not sure how much time I'll have to work on this. Jay

 

[hygiene903]

DeSoto

Jay,
I saw the picture of you and your DeSoto AFTER I sent the message. What a BEAUTIFUL car!!! And I'll bet it runs as good as it looks, too! Thanks again for sharing,
Jeff

 

[vacjwt]

sundial wire

sundial.com go thare I love the wire they sell it is grate and may be the place you all are looking for it is grate and you dont have to wory about that old wire with this stuff hope this helps john tyminski

 

[davortho10]

plug/socket and new wire

Hi, didn't get much done yesterday. Had to work most of the day and evening. I took pictures of the switch, the wires attach to the back of the socket with screws just like they do on the switch. If you look at the previous pictures you can see the insulator cap that covers the back of the socket. The wires were tied in a knot, so after you untie them you can slide the cap back and access the screws. Since this model is 2 speed, there are 3 wires in the handle. That's why I used the colored tape, just makes it easier later on so you don't make a mistake. Hope this helps. Jay

http://www.sundialwire.com

 

[davortho10]

another view

Other side of switch

 

[davortho10]

Finally, back to the project.

Not much done over the weekend, got called in to work alot, but I'm back into it. I mask off the lamp hood and handle, and will paint them tommorow I hope. It'll be good to let them cure for a few days. Next, I removed the front wheels at their attachment to the chassis, so all those parts can be cleaned. Unfortunately the bumper was much more brittle than I thought, and it just crumbled while I was doing this. So, guess that has to be replaced also. When I remove the rear wheels I'll show how the lock rings come off. Hopefully I'll have more to share tomorrow.

 

[davortho10]

Wheels

Front wheel removed

 

[davortho10]

etc.

Another view.

 

[davortho10]

Hey, how is everyone?

Sorry I haven't added anything for a nunber of days. I'm in the middle of trying to move into a new house, now that it's ready. I'll try and take pictures of the newly painted parts soon, and try and get back to working on this asap also. Hope everyone is well.