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Still broken. Drove my 71 50 miles on the highway yesterday. Forgot just how bad it is. 3200 rpm and no idea just how far off the speedometer is. Know I wasn't going 80/90 mph.
Worked late to get ready for vacation, came home to change clothes before working on car and take a snack break ended up falling asleep watching tv. Good chance for rain tonight and tomorrow.Last edited by stu yoakam; June 7, 2018, 06:19 PM.
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Got it back together and made it 400+ miles today. Another 350 tomorrow gets us to Bowling Green.Chris - HRPT Long Haul 03, 04, 05, 13, 14, 15,16 & 18
74 Nova Project
66 Mustang GT Project
92 Camaro RS Convertible Project
79 Chevy Truck Project
1956 Cadillac Project
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Got all but one lug nut off using various methods. The last one I used a threaded(left hand) socket but it wasn't tight enough and it only loosened the chrome/stainless coating not the actual nut. Now it won't come back off and a lug nut is stuck in my 7/8" socket. One thing after another. I got new lug nuts for this wheel might have to replace the others eventually. Then I have to hope the spindle nut comes off.
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Got the last lug nut off. I stuffed grease in the socket and shoved a big bolt in and the jacket popped loose of the nut. It is still stuck in the socket. Wheel didn't want to come off so I had to put some weight back on it. Broke the spindle nut loose and now taking a break while I soak the caliper bracket bolts with PB blaster. My favorite spray and its non flammable. After re-watching youtube several times I finally got the belt on right. It needs a sticker under the hood. I waited till I had a new belt.
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Got the car all back together not counting the splash pan and I need a bunch of plastic rivets for the smaller pan that attaches to the nose. Got everything done and torqued. Magically its not any better/different than it was before. Then its probably something else, but it sure feels like its the wheel. Oh well just ignore it and it will go away I guess.
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If you pound a small chisel through the head of the lug nut all the way around it crimps the jacket to the core and then you can use a socket to remove it. But like I said it has to be hammered on and then you have to get them apart. It cost a hundred dollars to "rent" the torque wrench. If I return it I get all the money back on my card. If I want one amazon has the same one for $60 just have to wait for delivery. Don't really need it TBH.
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Originally posted by stu yoakam View PostYou could almost get a vintage air kit for that kind of money. Shop wants $825 to install my true trac and new gears(same ratio; old ring gear is chipped). I only paid $200-250? for them a year ago. Seems high to me. I have seen whole set ups for $1000-1200. Need to find one of those guys that works for beer. My charger alternator quit. Having trouble getting the bolts out. When I jacked up the car I noticed the rf wheel is loose might need a hub/bearing.
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New Radiator is still in the box along with new Powermaster mini starter...Old radiator has been removed. Have to also install the new O2 sensor in the exhaust. And change oil...Its just 2 Kold out in the garage rite now....#Chicagoweather69 SS
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Originally posted by BluLightning View PostWell, we put new speakers in and got the radio wired correctly. We still have to reupholster the passenger seat and get the starter rebuilt.
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I'll need to do a full set of fluid changes & cleaning on the wagon. Fresh fluids for Trans/rear axle/cooling system/brakes. Fresh plugs and wires too. Previous owner says he never did any of those (since 2004) "because the car runs great" Which is does. Drove it home 385 miles from South Dakota to Wisconsin in November -Zero issues and 14.5 mpg.'86 Monte SS (sold) ~ HRPT 2015, '17, '18 ~ Long Hauler
'73 Dodge Coronet Wagon ~ ‘19 Long Hauler
79 Trans Am project
’90 Chevy 454 SS
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