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General Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: 65gs76limited on June 06, 2009, 08:14:05 PM

Title: I'm doing the Happy Dance!
Post by: 65gs76limited on June 06, 2009, 08:14:05 PM

Took the convertible out today for it's maiden voyage.Went a little far for the first time (80 miles round trip) but it was running soooooo good.Now you have to remember,this car has sat in a building since 1978.I tuned it up,rebuilt the carb,changed belts and hoses,had the radiator recored,flushed the motor and cooling system,new water pump and stat.The car never missed a beat.Have a issue with a bad tire and a brake pedal not to my liking but i will address these this week.I'm just a happy little camper!    Tom

Title: Re: I'm doing the Happy Dance!
Post by: Chris on June 06, 2009, 08:31:57 PM

Hey Tom.. just think about how happy the car is!   ;D

Will she be making the trip to BPG?

Chris

Title: Re: I'm doing the Happy Dance!
Post by: 65gs76limited on June 06, 2009, 08:54:21 PM

I'm thinking very seriously about bringing it. Tried to call you tonight.

Title: Re: I'm doing the Happy Dance!
Post by: Mister T on June 08, 2009, 08:37:39 AM

Man, I thought you only won the lottery or something. This is even better. :)

Title: Re: I'm doing the Happy Dance!
Post by: 65gs76limited on June 09, 2009, 09:05:34 PM

I'm not happy and not dancing anymore!The ONLY part of the cooling system i didn't replace?You guessed it,the heater core.Started leaking today.I by-passed it but it looks like crap.The inner fender has to be dropped down i believe to access the core.Oh well you know what they say about idle hands.   "Leaking in Cleveland."

Title: Re: I'm doing the Happy Dance!
Post by: Loren At 65GS on June 09, 2009, 09:08:20 PM

Sorry to hear about the problem,Tom.
Good luck with the core replacement.

Loren

Title: Re: I'm doing the Happy Dance!
Post by: Chris on June 10, 2009, 07:53:20 AM

That seems to always happen to me also Tom...   :-\

When you make everything else stronger, it's always bound to break in the weakest spot.

Chris