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biggd 08-06-2013 02:41 PM


Originally Posted by jimmies63 (Post 1584600746)
I had everything replaced professionally over the last 18 mos and I am stunned at the amount of parts that failed new from the suppliers. We went through multiple clocks, wiper motors, carbs, vacuum switches, fuel sender, speedo still not working after 30 years and a complete trans rebuild. Had it out twice now and still no workie workie. $600 for a radio? Hasn't worked properly yet. Two months on the road and lots of issues still. Going to tackle them in the winter.

Car still looks great. Runs more or less fine. Rides like new.

That's why guys build resto mods. Modern drivetrains and modern electronics are much more dependable. Electronic fuel injection, electronic gauges, modern transmissions with internal linkage, hydraulic clutches, electronic internal fuel pumps, quarts clocks, all these items make for a more dependable and enjoyable ride. No matter how many new parts you put into a restoration it's still old technology.

65 vette dude 08-06-2013 04:15 PM


Originally Posted by 66jack (Post 1584588563)
I also had more hair when i started restoring this beast...and fewer injuries, Thes just occured on this latest install...

FIRST DAY UNDER CAR

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ps971ead1f.jpg

SECOND DAY UNDER CAR

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j2...psb3d0ae4f.jpg

HOLY COW man:eek:.......you look like that guy Woggy in "There's Something About Mary." :D

GreaseMonkey 08-06-2013 07:22 PM


Originally Posted by biggd (Post 1584602107)
That's why guys build resto mods. Modern drivetrains and modern electronics are much more dependable. Electronic fuel injection, electronic gauges, modern transmissions with internal linkage, hydraulic clutches, electronic internal fuel pumps, quarts clocks, all these items make for a more dependable and enjoyable ride. No matter how many new parts you put into a restoration it's still old technology.

JC.... THROW MORE ELECTRONICS INTO THE MIX???!!! Nope. That's why I want to dump my '93 ZR-1. The beyatch is smarter than I am.

GreaseMonkey 08-06-2013 07:24 PM


Originally Posted by 66jack (Post 1584588563)
I also had more hair when i started restoring this beast...and fewer injuries, Thes just occured on this latest install...

FIRST DAY UNDER CAR

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ps971ead1f.jpg

SECOND DAY UNDER CAR

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j2...psb3d0ae4f.jpg

Jack,
My problem would be I would still be bleeding from that. On coumadin since my mechanical valve job on 12/25/2011.... Merry F'ing Christmas to me.... :D

Oh, my new alternator was at my door from Summit when I got home tongiht at 7. I ordered it Sunday. SwEEt


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