Test Drive after 3 Years WORK!!! Pics
09-29-2003, 06:46 PM
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Test Drive after 3 Years WORK!!! Pics
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Okay guys after 3 years we finally got her back on the road for a test drive. Electric fan burnt out, carb ran like crap, steeroids system was catching on the headers, and the gas gauge burnt out but I could not be happier. We have some bugs to work out but my baby lives again. Check out the dirty pics.
Moss
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Okay guys after 3 years we finally got her back on the road for a test drive. Electric fan burnt out, carb ran like crap, steeroids system was catching on the headers, and the gas gauge burnt out but I could not be happier. We have some bugs to work out but my baby lives again. Check out the dirty pics.
Moss
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09-29-2003, 07:05 PM
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Re: Test Drive after 3 Years WORK!!! Pics (ScubaJKD)
CONGRATS!!! I am heading down your road with my 68 vert. Already got the dewitts twin rad elec fan combo in. Have the steeroids (not installed yet, but I am pretty sure I am going to have the header issue so I am waiting till I talk to my exhaust guy) I think mine will be done in 3 years.
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09-29-2003, 10:13 PM
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Re: Test Drive after 3 Years WORK!!! Pics (DGT76)
I looked at your web site. You got a lot of premo hardware there. I really like the rim set-up too.
Does the cam give your vacuum booster too little vacuum?
Brent...
Does the cam give your vacuum booster too little vacuum?
Brent...
09-29-2003, 10:17 PM
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Re: Test Drive after 3 Years WORK!!! Pics (MN-Brent)
Must of been a great ride..Looks like your hood blew off as you pasted 140 mph.. :lol:
That is a awesome looking ride
Neil in Tenn
That is a awesome looking ride
Neil in Tenn
09-30-2003, 05:01 AM
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Re: Test Drive after 3 Years WORK!!! Pics (stinky)
What excellent work!!! Read all your stages of build up- good stuff. Nice clear photos, they should give me some nice tips on my own 70 resto. :D :cheers:
09-30-2003, 08:03 AM
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Re: Test Drive after 3 Years WORK!!! Pics (MN-Brent)
Thanks for the nice comments and ecouragement guys. To the vacum question I am currently running the hydratech boost braking system which does not require vacum but rather power steering line pressure to apply the brakes. I dont like the pedal feel on the road though so I am going to change it back to stock booster. Should not be a problem as I have a aluminum vacum canister.
Moss
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10-09-2003, 10:04 PM
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Re: Test Drive after 3 Years WORK!!! Pics (crf311)
What did you use for your heater hoses??? Is that a cover over the rubber hoses? Where did you get it at?
Oh yea, sweet ride again
Neil in Tenn
Oh yea, sweet ride again
Neil in Tenn
10-10-2003, 08:49 AM
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Re: Test Drive after 3 Years WORK!!! Pics (ScubaJKD)
Moss, looks great. Your attitude on the problems makes me feel better after spending a ton on a bb rework and having it burning oil from most likely crap guides and seals the machine shoip put in.
10-10-2003, 02:47 PM
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Re: Test Drive after 3 Years WORK!!! Pics (Nomad78SA)
I used the summit stainless heater hoses as well as for the radiator. They are really nice. You can get them with rubber or stainless covers. I choose stainless and really like them.
Moss
Moss