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It looks like Mr. Buddy is throwing some gang signs with his hands!
sda wanted some other pics, here you go:
Engine - these pics remind me I need to wrap a few exposed wires, after more than a half century, things decay:
Interior:
Dash:
View from today:
Getting the LeMans out was a bit more work, though. I initially tried to drive it yesterday, but it was dead, so I put a battery charger on it. But today, it cranked pretty strong, and fired up on the third try. Its battery is about 8 years old (6/07 date on it), so I'm thinking it might be due for a replacement before I try to go anywhere too far in it.
One of these days, maybe I'll video a cold start on one of these cars, to show just how much of a pain in the butt they can be sometimes.
Years ago, before all of this high quality phone video stuff, I made a few of the fintail
I got about 7 and a half years on the fintail's old battery, not bad for a generator car. The generator/voltage regulator issue last year pushed it over the edge.
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/5012819299.html You don't really see the patina thing in these parts, but a nice one of these could be cool. I wish he had better pics of the interior
http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/cto/5012797774.html A little more patina for you. The coolness ceiling for this car is much lower IMO
And is patina French for rust and mold?
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Also, the guy selling the cars was also charged with getting all of them running. He said it was not going to be that hard, because it wasn't really a "barn find" - the cars had been carefully stored.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Yrhy5pDMY
The 1969 Chevrolet C20 started up exactly as it has for the past eighteen years. Not too shabby for an original engine (307 V8) that's 46 years old.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntEEdyBbMoo
Ah, I forgot to mention above, but it has the 302 V8.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Makes me appreciate fuel injection
Actually, it's not the initial start on these older cars that bothers me, but when you have to do a hot start. Like, if you've been driving for awhile and then stop off at a gas station or to get a bite to eat. I always feel a bit of a lump in my throat when I turn the key and there's that momentary stumble, making me think, is this going to kill the battery? And then the sigh of relief when it turns over and fires up.
85 911 turbo
83 911
69 427 Vette
80 Vette
71 Malibu
Any bargains from Uncle Sam?
Never really got it sorted out in the 2+ years I had the car. Fortunately (!) I totaled it about 2 months before graduating.
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I drove to the liquor store after work to stock up, actually driving right past my house in the process. Loaded up for the week, and then hopped in the car, and nothing but a strained sounding click, as the starter refused to budge the flywheel. So, I called home, and one of the house mates came out to pick up me, and the booze.
Then, as if to rub salt in the wound, when I got home, there in a pile of mail was the latest issue of "Collectible Automobile" which decided that would be a good issue to spotlight the '73-77 LeMans. What impeccable timing.
We went back up to that liquor store after dark, to try and retrieve the car. It was still sweltering hot, but fortunately, the car was cooled down enough that it fired right up.
To add insult to injury, because I bought the car in CA, it didn't have A/C ... survived 3 Arizona summers with that car. I did buy some good sheepskin seat covers to help mitigate the heat.
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I think part of the issue is just the starter's location. In my van, it is sandwiched next to the block on one side, the exhaust manifold above, and the exhaust pipe on the other side. That's one seriously hot spot! My truck is still using its original starter. But, it is starting to get cranky (er, perhaps the opposite of cranky, actually!) on hot-starts and could definitely use replacement.
When it comes to starting these old things, I'm convinced that technique counts for a lot (but maybe that's just superstition). My father has an old 1960-something International tractor, and it will start right up if you know *exactly* how to do it. Otherwise, may the Force be with you! LOL
the 911 was at $16K. With 147k clicks, and what sounds like a totally trashed interior. wires hanging out all over. So heaven only knows how poor the mechanical condition is. Scary potential massive money pit.
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The 80 Vette bid to $9K is worth maybe $6K on a good day and $4500 if it's as ratty as it sounds
Not enough info on the other cars to really comment except that they had better be pretty freakin' nice for the bids showing.
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The photo of the engine bay is not encouraging however.
that engine? Put some gas in it, and should fire right up, even with a rag for a carb. Heck, the slant 6 probably doesn't even need oil.
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I had a picture in my mind of repainting in dark blue and adding mag wheels to it ...
Not sure exactly why the transaction didn't go through .. gotta ask my folks about it next time I talk with them (if they even remember).
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The one slant six I owned was a '69 Dart GT hardtop, with a 225. I thought it was a good blend of power and economy at the time, although I'm sure it would feel horribly slow today, after getting used to faster cars. It was smooth and quiet, too. I used to think it was amusing when those Lexus commercials came out bragging about the quietness...sure, when a Lexus is so quiet you can't hear the engine running, it's because it's sophisticated. When a Dart is so quiet you can't hear it running, you give it a little gas to make sure it didn't stall out!
Looks like an Organ Donor and one that wouldn't be in high demand.
I love those rugged little Darts with that tough little slant six and I wouldn't mind finding one in much
better shape. That rusted out pillar is what really scares me the most. Probably from the rust belt.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/4995521880.html
It's been advertised constantly for at LEAST three years now.
Same ad, same photos, same price!
You would THINK the seller would at least change the ad and lower the price!
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/5026693146.html Nuts
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/5021273705.html Far nicer
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/4992179101.html Besides the seats, where did the 18 grand go? Could be an awesome resto-mod, but long way to go
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/5026286841.html 'Super nice" but 34 grand? I know that they have a following but can these really be there?
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/5017955250.html How cool is this for the summer
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/5025591917.html Another nice summer car but don't know about the splitter
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/5025420872.html I guess that this is pretty cheap entry into the game. Would like more details and an engine pic
http://longisland.craigslist.org/cto/5023493591.html Now this is cool
The car got a bit of attention. I went to a yard sale where the people running it had to check it out, got a few other positive reactions from passersby.
Did a little work on the car today. Last year, the mechanic mentioned I have a risk of intermittent electrical issues, as some of the fabric covered wiring under the hood is starting to decompose - the fabric is falling away. Exposed wires make me feel uneasy. I wrapped some exposed wires with cloth tape (hockey stick tape) to at least make it look safer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_uD9QKxqGM&feature=youtu.be
Took three tries to get it started, and then I put it into gear too soon, so it stalled. There's also a bit of power steering groan, as it "wakes up" for lack of a better word. And a little heavy-sounding breathing from me...it's amazing how much that iPhone picks up! Oh, and that one sound isn't what it sounds like...it's the vinyl creaking as I get in and slide over!
Anyway, it made it to the bank today, and the gas station, and back home. It's going in the shop on Tuesday to get an oil change and general looking-over.