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Post by 64b09 on Mar 15, 2015 16:41:32 GMT -5
Finally have wheels,tires and plates on the car. So I took it for its first spin around the block..... Needs a bath and to finish some things up, but it felt awesome driving it for the first time since picking it up as a roller back in 2006. Going to be a fun summer.   |
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Post by familyrides1965 on Mar 15, 2015 19:27:26 GMT -5
Very few things are more enjoyable than the sense of accomplishment getting a car running again...have fun!
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Post by boba65442 on Mar 15, 2015 19:30:51 GMT -5
Great job, Car looks nice, enjoy the summer.
Bob
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Post by stan65cutlass on Mar 16, 2015 8:35:46 GMT -5
wheels look great,
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Post by 64b09 on Mar 16, 2015 9:51:40 GMT -5
Thanks, still have to put the center caps on them yet. I will say, not a fan over the manual drum brakes so far. Lol.
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Post by oldstata on Mar 16, 2015 10:58:13 GMT -5
Looks super clean I really like the color choice !
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2015 17:23:13 GMT -5
Looks great, I like the "stance"
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Post by 64b09 on Mar 17, 2015 20:53:20 GMT -5
Looks great, I like the "stance" Thanks ! Me too. Rear springs are brand new and fronts as far as I know are 1964. Lol Worked out ok. And the 1" increase in tire height was enough so that the mufflers clear the driveway entrance without scraping. Still going to play around with the exhaust a bit. But the important thing is that it's on the road. :-) |
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Post by fredcdobbs on Mar 17, 2015 21:13:03 GMT -5
I like it, my first run in my wagon after a 4 year sleep was without doors and expired New Mexico plates in Arizona.
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Post by alldun5 on Mar 18, 2015 7:09:06 GMT -5
The condition of our cars, on our 1st run, after having them down, would be an interesting thread.
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Post by keener on Mar 21, 2015 9:49:06 GMT -5
That is great, Jamie. Was wondering if you had her on the road, yet. Congrats!! I've always liked the white top on your car.
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Post by 64b09 on Mar 21, 2015 10:28:35 GMT -5
Thanks!
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Post by realfast65 on Mar 24, 2015 12:38:23 GMT -5
Congrats!!! I see you fill out the drivers seat pretty good. Like someone else I know LOL. I moved my seat back 6 inches it helps a bunch for comfort.
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Post by 64b09 on Mar 24, 2015 14:16:22 GMT -5
Lol. Yeah seemed more roomy back in the late 80's early 90's when I had my first one. Of course I was a little smaller then. Lol.
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Post by 64b09 on Mar 26, 2015 15:49:19 GMT -5
Well I couldve sworn I had checked the rear lights previously, but I was having an issue with the left turn signal. Come to find out, none of the rear lights worked except the right turn signal. Looked at the socket on the left side and it was all corroded. So I replaced it and it wasn't any better. Looking more into it today..... I find this.  When I touched the sending unit wire, it came out. Lol. Guess that was part of my gauge problem. Luckily a number of years ago, a guy that I bought some 64 doors off of, gave me a few wiring harnesses and I have a new one to use that's in great shape. And the gas gauge works now. Also found out the connector on the flat strap was on backwards, fixed that too. |
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Post by bil on Mar 26, 2015 19:22:14 GMT -5
Very nice! Enjoy your topless summer!
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Post by oldsproject on Mar 28, 2015 9:51:44 GMT -5
Car looks great, no doubt the feeling of the first drive is indeed awesome. Congrats
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Post by 64b09 on Mar 28, 2015 14:12:14 GMT -5
Thanks!
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Post by 64b09 on Mar 30, 2015 19:34:50 GMT -5
Worked on it some more today. Left turn signal wasn't working even after replacing the socket. Ran a ground wire from socket to body and BINGO, it works!
Another victory. LOL
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Post by 64b09 on Apr 3, 2015 17:42:45 GMT -5
Took it out for a shakedown run. 40 or so miles through three counties, some freeway, some city, some country roads. A few minor issues, but nothing major. Had fun, even the heat works since it was a little chilly. Lol One of my stops today...  |
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