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JimR
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Sunday
For the record this is Sajeev’s fault...and that’s the story I’m sticking with. So I don’t intend to show any sympathy when he reads this, and has to deal with it on Monday morning. 😛
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Sunday
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Well if we’re going there...how about silicone? Works to install rubber grommets and rubber seals. A skim of clear silicone caulk works great to stop plastic on plastic interior squeaks. And I think we all know what’s it’s good for on humans. 🤔 😉
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Thursday
Just thinking out loud... are there any engine mounts remaining? Something that might point to what powered it might be a clue to who made it.
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Thursday
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Might be something to the concept car or styling exercise. I’m leaning that way. Early post-war (46-54) styling if I’m allowed guessing. Things like the angle on that dash and it’s absolute but unneeded symmetry, the rear “scoops” presumably running to nowhere...or maybe they’re aero head rests with a fuel cap impractically located right in the middle? And then there is the lack of access to the rear wheels and apparent lack of doors. To me it suggests this wasn’t meant to be practical or functional. And never intended for production...at least in this form. It was just meant to look good.
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Thursday
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Carefully inspect all the hard lines for any kinks or damage. If there is none it could be the proportioning valve...especially if it’s just a trickle at both rear wheels. But if it’s just one rear wheel that won’t pass fluid I’d look a t the soft flex line. I have seen them fail internally with the inner lining essentially forming a one-way check-valve. As for the “brake light”, are you talking about a dash light or the rear exterior brake lights?
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Thursday
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Uh...no. You buy a Ferrari as the great ‘compensator’...to impress the neighbors, to reflect wealth, to decorate the garage (they are pretty after all) and even as a blue pill substitute. But dollars to performance value it’s not. Because if you’ve got that kind of scratch you don’t care about value, and the other motivators are all just as valid. Disclaimer: the opinion here are those of its author and do not necessarily reflect those of Hagerty, it’s subsidiaries or staff.
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Wednesday
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RACING BEAT is still one of the top sources for aftermarket (do-what-it-says-it-will-do) go-fast parts. I’ve been a customer multiple times and know Mederer’s name well. Unfortunately I never had the opportunity to meet him.
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Wednesday
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Vaseline on things like injector ‘O’ rings while seating them in the fuel rail. White vinegar to remove light surface corrosion on a metal surface.
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2 weeks ago
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Old(er) news. And I was thinking that it was originally suppose to have been rolled out THIS fall for the 2021 models....making it a year late to boot. Regardless the author is right...if you’re an enthusiast there’s nothing to see here. 🥱 😴
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2 weeks ago
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Yeah but what about the birds that are attracted by shiny things? 😉
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2 weeks ago
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I’m with hyperv6, strange times and a strange driving season, I’m almost...almost glad it’s over. I too am changing oil on the log splitter, winterizing what needs it and making a “to do” list on the cars. The up/side is that my shop is newly insulated, the frig and cabinet are stocked and the cigars are in the humidor. Winter here is also an opportunity for friends to drop by, pull off the mask and relax..maybe even pull out a deck of cards. Still, there are a few more driving opportunities left, some backroads decorated with autumn that I plan on enjoying.
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3 weeks ago
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Guys, please don’t confuse my comparative laziness with inability or ignorance. I worked my way thru high school and college in a family owned collision shop. I have buffers, D A polishers with three different pads and a couple different types of compounds and filler waxes for everything I might need in a pinch. But I drive my cars, and there are flaws that one gets in the process. Combine them with old single-stage paint and putting in the effort suggested in those commercials just seems like...well not lipstick on a pig, but maybe Botox on an aging supermodel. She’s pretty, but there’s a point of diminishing returns.
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3 weeks ago
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Full disclosure...I do usually pull the wheels off once in the spring. Wash, dry and the spray on some stuff to shed brake dust. After that I have a brush that I’ll poke thru the wheel gaps that cleans the barrel. Holy hell...maybe those program-length commercials are starting to work! 😳
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3 weeks ago
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On a recent weekend morning, as is my habit, I was watching a favorite car show when it broke into one of those lengthy commercials with the host and a representative of a major brand of detailing supplies. Which brand isn’t important but if you watch these shows you can probably make a good guess. Together with the host asking key questions, they discussed the plastic bag method of checking glass for otherwise invisible contaminants, using enough micro-fiber towels (that are also sold by this brand) folded like an origami project and in enough numbers to bathe a muddy elephant...all just to polish a few square inches of hood! Of course this was done using two or three different compounds, polishes and cleaners, each with its own proprietary blend of magic sauce and fairy dust to make the car literally glow under studio lights and sunshine. Now I’m proud of my cars. And two or three times a year I enjoy showing them off at local car shows...usually fundraisers for a cause or organization I support. To prep for a show I wash the car with a pail and wash mit, and do a little extra detail under the hood and interior. I’ve even been known to use. :gasp: an old bath towel to dry wheels, and the same glass cleaner my wife uses on the patio windows. Now the flyers for my shows have no words like “d’legance” or “concour” in them. More likely are phrases like “BBQ” and “swap meet”. Still, I seem to get as much attention and compliments as others. Maybe if I’d started with one of those flawless paint jobs to begin with the special sauces would make more sense? Maybe if I was younger and just had more ambition? It all just seems like a lot of money, time and effort and I’d much rather spend the time behind the wheel. Am I wrong? Let me have it...I can take it.
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18-09-2020
09:43 AM
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Seems to be an honest assessment of the cars. I can only comment based on experience with my particular car, which was available in North America in LHD for only 3 years. I hope the buyers of the JDM versions keep them coming. Paradoxically, import of the JDM versions seems to push valuations on the NADM cars, while at the same time, increases supply’s of used parts and other bits and accessories not previously available. I even think that the recent interest in JDMs helped motivate (In my case MAZDA) to start producing NEW short blocks of a long discontinued engine.
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10-09-2020
11:30 AM
Chrysler built the ultimate poser car so a bunch of jort-wearing gray hairs (my demographic but not clothing style) could feel “sporty”. It had an anemic V6, and available only with a auto. It’s all-show and no-go performance was only marginally better than the turbo PT cruiser, including the skid pad IIRC. As for build quality, well there wasn’t any. And any new tech associated with its construction appears to have been pioneered not by Chrysler but by its suppliers. All this is why so many are snickering at it nearly 30 years later. In the old forum I likened it to quintessential silicone trophy wife. If that’s what makes you happy, fine. But for most of us the lack real conversation gets old and you’re left with just makeup on the pillow. That said, while the Prowler was a missed opportunity, I think Chrysler learned its lesson. The Challenger and all of its variants and descendants do not get snickered at.
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09-09-2020
04:44 AM
I thought this was a joke at first...but you’re really serious! May I suggest a race helmet, locked doors and maybe look for an app that shows anarchist roadblocks in real-time to get to those “Portland icons”.
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08-09-2020
12:31 PM
If you haven’t already checked them, you might try “Chevs of the 40’s” , “The Filling Station” or “Eklers”. Not necessarily for body panels but I’ve had good experiences with all three for various things on my ‘52. There’s also this site, but I don’t recall ever buying anything from them personally.... https://www.classychevusa.com/index.cfm?ptype=results&Category_ID=32&mode=cat
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08-09-2020
09:40 AM
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A bit late to this party but second the focus on a thorough overhaul of the brakes, lines and fluid. That should solve the low fluid issue. Personally I think a QUALITY carburetor rebuild always involved a little “art” in addition to simply following instructions with a rebuild kit. And I was never artistic. Maybe you have that gene and practice with another carb will, at the least, make you a knowledgeable consumer. A couple other things I’d suggest.... * Search online for a hard copy or downloadable version of the Factory Service Manual and/or get any and all tech literature associated with the car you can find. In addition to it often being interesting reading, it can also often be a lifesaver in sorting out issues. *Look for and join any mark-specific forums and read thru any FAQ stickys they might have for insight, history and tech info on the car. * You’ve already done that tune-up and by now you may have also sorted out the braking system with new fluid. But don’t stop there. Change the transmission fluid/gear oil, the differential gear oil, flush and change the coolant for a good baseline for maintenance. Belts and hoses are relatively inexpensive and an easy R and R item...especially with the coolant drained. * Check the date code in your tires. The car is new to you so I assume you don’t know how old the tires might be. Tires have a SAFE lifespan independent of the amount of tread. UV, heat and just age can render an otherwise normal looking tire unsafe especially at hot summer highway speeds.
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31-08-2020
08:10 PM
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GM might recover costs for moving the hinges by running a clear bra all the way up the top of the fenders to keep the same careless owners from dinging the paint with a wine bottle bag and glasses. Maybe use an old man trigger-word by calling it a “clear corset” to really run the price up.
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31-08-2020
06:38 PM
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The Corvair latch is a fun thought...but probably wouldn’t pass a NHTSA testing. 🤔
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31-08-2020
09:54 AM
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I was just explaining to someone else here that I’m a pretty boring guy. I often have trouble “creating” a sandwich, so this is about as “creative” as I get...
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27-08-2020
07:03 AM
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“Really?” No... it was tongue n cheek. Nobody can get that drunk. Sorry if I insulted, are you from Portland, Fallujah or Flint? Suit yourself, I didn’t start the thread nor bump it back from May. And a lot of people don’t appreciate imports like one of my cars, but I’m not pouting. I am glad you’re not an Aztek fan though.
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27-08-2020
06:34 AM
Re: What would you do to avoid owning a PT Cruiser? Off the top of my head..., * Complain about the lack of a gender-neutral bathroom in a biker bar. * Order a Kosher ham on rye at a Fallujah street cafe. * Start a China Shop in downtown Portland Oregon. * Buy a year’s supply of drink ice in Flint Michigan. * Get drunk enough that a Pontiac Aztek starts looking good.
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25-08-2020
07:24 AM
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Ran across this old screen-shot I’d forgotten about. Many may have already seen it and here’s hoping it’s not a repost. Regardless, while (hopefully) it may bring a little chuckle, in my experience it’s not THAT inaccurate.
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