First of all, want to thank everyone that contributed suggestions for frozen engine on the '57 Plymouth. Finally got the last two pistons out, and the block is at the machine shop getting cleaned up, re-bored and new freeze plugs and cam bearings installed. Little by little the work is moving forward. Now, new challenge, one that I understand may be familiar to some of you who have worked on cars that have set awhile. Rear wheels locked solid. Brake pedal frozen. I know that eventually will have to pull the drums, but the garage that the car has called home for 14 years is pretty tight working quarters, and if that could wait until car is out in the open it would be much easier. The parking brake had been set when I parked the car long ago, so don't know if I have a bind there as well. My first concern is to deal with the most obvious problem. Again, many thanks to all who have provided suggestions and encouragement. Hoping to have the engine going before end of the year. By the way, if anyone would like to see a pic of work in progress, it is at: http://www.pixhost.com/pixc/cedarlane/witmore.jpg Sincerely, Steve Chou rural Hannibal, MO
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