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    Posted: 11 Sep. 2019 at 1:33am
Couldn't help it, I'm too excited and can see the finish line...lol. 



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What a great feeling.  That's awesome!  Congrats
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Nice
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Scratch Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 11 Sep. 2019 at 3:06am
Nice!  It's very satisfying being able to finally drive it at that stage isn't it!
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Nice! How'd you get your cameraman to stand there that long?
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Congrats!
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I'm looking forward to the same thing in a few months (years?)


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That's awesome Thumbs Up

Though somehow sitting on the gas tank doesn't seem so bad with the tub on, lol....
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very nice! Im almost there on my first 2A project.Thanks for the boost.
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Congrats on your first drive.Look like you disappeared for a long drive.LOL

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Originally posted by Flat40 Flat40 wrote:

very nice! Im almost there on my first 2A project.Thanks for the boost.


Thanks!  This is also my first 2A project!

I can't get a straight answer from the guy who knows the previous owner of mine.  I have parts receipts that say 1994...so I "think" the restoration began around then.  The guy who knows the previous owner says he told him the last time the engine started was around 2000 after some engine work.  So the actual moving under it's own power may have been pushing 25-30 years...I don't know for sure.

I got the 6v electrical figured out with a new battery, new starter, 02ga battery cables, new points/cap/rotor, new Autolite plugs, and sanding/cleaning all of the grounds to get the engine started.  Once started, she fires up every time now.

Changed out the front end brake lines and T manifold and bleeders, drained, flushed, serviced, and bled the brakes.  Ops check good.

Drained and reserviced the transmission, transfer case, and both differentials with 80/90 oil (stanky old stuff!!!).

Prodded by some here and my good friend at work to just drive it around the yard, so I bowed to peer pressure...lol.


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