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K-F Cory: A Dragon Comes Home
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A blog about Kaisers . and Frazers. Sunday, March 22, 2009. A Dragon Comes Home. The Kaiser in its new home. I drove back to the grocery store, put the new battery in the trunk, drove home, put the tools I would need in a bag and walked back to the grocery store, where I replaced the battery and started the car right up. The important thing, though, is that the car is here. I am excited to get it into proper running order and register it so I can do with it what I bought it for: drive it! Hey, nice car.
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K-F Cory: Brakes, Part II: Wheel Cylinders and Lines
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A blog about Kaisers . and Frazers. Thursday, January 13, 2011. Brakes, Part II: Wheel Cylinders and Lines. I had planned to do the same thing with the wheel cylinders as I was going to do with the master cylinder, viz. rebuild them. But they were in just as bad condition as the master cylinder, so it ended up that I bought new ones instead of rebuilding the old. It is not always easy finding parts for Kaisers and Frazers now, but there are a number of sources. Kaiser Willys. New brake line installed on ...
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K-F Cory: March 2009
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A blog about Kaisers . and Frazers. Sunday, March 29, 2009. My son and I in front of the Kaiser. Any time you buy an old car you have to decide what you want to do with it. Just drive it? This could be as simple as a basic tune-up or involve new paint, upholstery etc.- or restore it? And if it is a restoration you want to do will you aim for a concours quality job (meaning absolutely correct and as good as or better than the car rolled off the assembly line floor at the factory), or for a "driver? So the...
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K-F Cory: Brakes, Part I: Master Cylinder
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A blog about Kaisers . and Frazers. Sunday, May 24, 2009. Brakes, Part I: Master Cylinder. Before I bought the car the owner told me the brakes "needed some work." After getting it here and starting to assess the brakes I learned just how much work they needed: a complete overhaul. Automotive brakes use a hydraulic system having either disc or drum brakes or a combination of both. Kaiser, like most 1950's American cars, had drum brakes, so the following explanation will be based on that system. Cleaning ...
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K-F Cory: Restoration
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A blog about Kaisers . and Frazers. Sunday, March 29, 2009. My son and I in front of the Kaiser. Any time you buy an old car you have to decide what you want to do with it. Just drive it? This could be as simple as a basic tune-up or involve new paint, upholstery etc.- or restore it? And if it is a restoration you want to do will you aim for a concours quality job (meaning absolutely correct and as good as or better than the car rolled off the assembly line floor at the factory), or for a "driver? So the...
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K-F Cory: January 2011
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A blog about Kaisers . and Frazers. Saturday, January 15, 2011. Brakes, Part III: Shoes and Drums. I knew before buying the car that I would have to replace at least some of the components of the hydraulic system ( I ended up replacing most of it), but after assessing the condition of the brake shoes and drums I realized I would also have to replace the shoes and turn (repair) the drums. Notice oil-soaked and corroded hardware. A very handy product to have on hand! I had Austin Brake & Clutch. Road teste...
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K-F Cory: February 2009
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A blog about Kaisers . and Frazers. Thursday, February 5, 2009. Chromed dashboard, radio with rear speaker, electric windshield wipers, windshield washer, tinted glass, and genuine 14 carat gold plated hood ornament, hood and deck "V," name plates, and even the trunk keyhole cover! And this is not a complete list of the options. Only 1,200 Dragons were made for 1953, making it a very rare and desirable car. The taillights on this car are from a '54/'55 Kaiser, rather than a '53. Car, the first with compl...
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Built to better the best: May 2007
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Built to better the best. This title was used by Kaiser-Frazer as a slogan in advertising their cars. They did not always succeed but they did produce some sleek designs and cars that have a dedicated group of enthusiasts around the world today. These scribblings are dedicated to helping to maintain that enthusiasm. Thursday, May 24, 2007. Kaiser Frazer Owners Club, Int. That includes information on membership including a way to join online. With all the details of the events. Tuesday, May 22, 2007.
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K-F Cory: Covering the Dragon
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A blog about Kaisers . and Frazers. Sunday, April 5, 2009. But the Kaiser ended up being too long for that. After some searching I decided on the Covercraft Evolution Car Cover. And marked the spot where the antenna goes. Then I drew a circle for the cutout. And put in the retainer ring. Next step is to tie it down. And now the car is protected. It seems like a really good cover and I am glad to have it since I cannot put it in a garage now. But I plan to do that as soon as I can. April 8, 2009 at 8:22 PM.
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K-F Cory: Brakes, Part III: Shoes and Drums
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A blog about Kaisers . and Frazers. Saturday, January 15, 2011. Brakes, Part III: Shoes and Drums. I knew before buying the car that I would have to replace at least some of the components of the hydraulic system ( I ended up replacing most of it), but after assessing the condition of the brake shoes and drums I realized I would also have to replace the shoes and turn (repair) the drums. Notice oil-soaked and corroded hardware. A very handy product to have on hand! I had Austin Brake & Clutch. Road teste...
