Bonneville convertable64

I need to replace mine as well. Anxious to see what you come up with

One of the things both of my rebuild jetaway’s do is need a warm up to go in gear. Apparently the oil can drain out of the converter overnight. Does yours  do that, or can it be started and put into gear first thing? 
thanks!

Here it is at rockauto. Same switch but you need to transfer it to your original bracket. I did one Bonneville but still need to do the other. I also need to find the switch in the column connected to the arm. It is tight compared to a new one.

On a side note, I’ve had several people tell me they drove the 64 Bonneville over 120mph back when they came out.

I don’t believe the shift down adjustment rod is your problem. If you disconnect it, it should still drive great except it won’t do a fast downshift on big acceleration. The more you tighten the rod nut, on the rod coming up vertically, the earlier it will shift into 2nd on hard acceleration. Again, If it was too tight(shortened) it will shift into an easier, higher rpm gear. So if you disconnect it or loosen the nut almost all the way off it will not shift out of 4th into second or 3rd with pedal to the metal. I think there is another issue causing your trans problem. I noticed the two I had rebuilt shifted hard from 2nd to 3rd but never ever slipped. As i rack up a 2000 miles it shift better. The only problem is the trans oil will drain from the converter overnight causing a decent warmup to start driving right. It is a known issue I guess.

I have been searching for replacement pins to recrimp/rebuild  the fuse panel. So far nothing. I think most people buy a replacement harness but the wire harness is fine except for the fuse clips which are rusted and pitted.

10 minutes ago, 64 kiwi boni said:

i have to ask, did you get the whole wire loom ? as in right to the fire wall plug?????

Yes. It would need to be repinned.

Big day today! Christmas in January. The delivery of motor, transmission, and dash came. I spent most of the day taking the parts off the dash. Almost too many to list. I was like a kid in the candy store; clock, ignition, ac/heat controller, wiper switch, drive park display, lighter, ashtray lights, speedometer box, radio, speaker reverb, headlight switch, total wire harness with fuse panel. Tons of cool stuff. Now I have a dash for ac if I decide to add it to Bonnie #1. Tomorrow I will check out the motor and transmission. I can’t wait!

1 hour ago, 64 kiwi boni said:

Great pictures Del!!! thank you!!! 

i like those leather boots over the A arms!! AND that fan shroud!!! 

it looks to connect to the underside of the plate over the radiator ?

Del , is that another seal in front of the radiator???

From day one this bit of carpet had been glued down in the trunk !!

i have already seen from the underside that it has had a new floor in the past 

but when it goes to be checked they will want to see the top side too !

That explains what this seal is for !! 

Wow. I never noticed that. It is another seal. It mounts under the top rail 

My pleasure!

This is another hood seal along the mother end.

Check out the leather boot over the front wheel parts

This is the original fan shroud. It seal off nicely 

4 minutes ago, 64 kiwi boni said:

Del, wrongway do either of you have this seal on your cars ???? 

I never took it off but it looks to go along. The radiator cross member ????

Yes, My mostly perfect original has that. I would like to know where to buy one for the other Bonnie. I think maybe it helps to keep the hood from popping open at higher speeds. The clips to hold it looks unique 

9 hours ago, 64 kiwi boni said:

Now that the 64 can’t move and is on the hoist 

it’s time to refurb the brake drums 

new shoes and I am going to pull the springs and have them raised justA little 

I feel it’s too low 

new wheel bearings and replace all the brake springs 

I am holding off refurbing the rims till I get my white walls in February 

Do you have someone to line the brake drums?

Feeling a little freedom to get loose with current motor before pulling it. After school today my son says “floor it”! Now how could I say no?

Treat him well. I think the transmission is the weakest link for the Bonnie longevity and performance. The motor can take some serious abuse.

Picked up my original motor from the fresh rebuild. Can’t wait to install this baby

Nice

4 hours ago, 64 kiwi boni said:

i certainly can mate... 

it would pay to give me some measurements so i can compared  them to my fans diameter and distance off the radiator

yes i bet that restoparts one would be different if its for the totally different bodied car

I have an original on one of the Bonnie’s. When I get a chance, I will pull it off to take pictures and measurements.

9 minutes ago, 64 kiwi boni said:

no !! i was looking at that yesterday !! i am going to make one! might even get onto that today... bloody flooring contractor rang and is now coming tomorrow, so i am heading home.

i will fold a template up out of carboard first and perfect it first, the sheet metal shop wont be open till next week i expect, and they can justA copy my template.

If you have him make 2 I would love to buy one. I bought one from opgi  but it is about 4” to short. I’m not sure how much that matters but the car is running a little on the hot side. 

4 hours ago, Andy H said:

That came out clean, could have been factory, what is the little red thingy next to coolant bottle?

I can’t remember… do you have a shroud for your fan?

16 minutes ago, Frosty said:

Sounds like you've done my homework Del.

I guess the new assignment is where can you get the proper oil pressure sender, right?

Thank to you buddy. I appreciate all the help