He only has asked how much I was willing to spend. I replied with a number…haven’t heard anything else yet.

This is the result of overheating a coil…owner left the key in the on position overnight.

Derek,

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It seems like the prevailing suggestion is to get the engine in and get her on the road. Yes, Maine summers are short, but with an un-heated garage summer is when I can work out there without freezing! Regardless, to that end I think I’ll keep the immediate project list short and to the point, body on. Breaking it down into short, mid, and…[Read more]

Still awaiting word from the Muffler Man.

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I’ve bought ball joint boots from cip1 They also have tie rod end boots for $15-$20.

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Its a grand list. I sent a message to seller concerning selling parcels.

From there it’s all binge drunks and cafeteria food.

I’m with the “drive it now” group. Also, John is right…AAA all the way. I was in Maine last year. Roy is right in recommending the disc brakes. Too many winding hilly roads to overheat the drum brake setup. But, overall, just enjoy it.

as HappyJack would tell you, I try to prioritize my TDr projects into two major categories: miserable summer weather projects and then winter projects.  This is to try and maximize driving time and minimize TDr down time during beautiful days.

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Imho, any car that’s drivable ought to be driven, especially in Maine in the summer. Put in the engine and go. But don’t go too far too fast before you check/get tires. If they date to the last Presidential administration then replace them right away.

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I’ll make sure to compliment my mother on being the cool one, she’s visiting this weekend for my niece’s graduation. I’m sure she will be happy to see the new engine too.As she was the original owner, I’ve got some of the paperwork buried here somewhere. I’ll look for it and post what I have if it helps the club/community any. There wasn’t a lot,…[Read more]

Bring ‘me donuts in the morning and pizza at lunch. Project done.

Welcome… enjoy

Welcome, Steve. We’ll do everything we can to get you up and running–and hope to see you next May in Carlisle, PA. 

Your cam specs explain the engine’s beastly feel when you put your foot down. FUN!! I’d go with a high zddp oil in that one. Stock motors can live without it but yours sounds like the kind of engine the zddp was made for. 

Visited the muffler shop this a.m. to check progress on Bridget. The exhaust was all-but done and the passenger half of the coolant lines were also pretty much complete. They had not yet started the driver’s side. Mike told me maybe by the end of the day tomorrow. Finger’s crossed on that.

Good idea on turning the Tach — think I’ll go out and do that now while I’m waiting for the new sand seal and pulley to arrive…

Dana,  I believe that I remember correctly: the bolt that attaches the shift rod to the transaxle must be completely removed in order to separate the components.  Take it all the way out as the rod that comes out of the transaxle has a groove that captures the bolt even if it is loose and apparently free.

Ditto. I’d turn the tach to show 6k at 12 o’clock but hardly ever get there. Shift at 5k unless a virtuous woman’s honor is at stake.