I’d go along with that, but one new wheel cylinder with no rust? The master cylinder is original and is about as bad as they get. It ain’t pumped any fluid in a long time. The internals of the engine look like they came out of the back up generator for the Edmond Fitzgerald.A guy that needed a new wheel cylinder but didn't know he needed shoes. By the time he was in the process, the parts store was closed. And he wanted it on the road. And then it seemed to be stopping fine, so why open it up again?
Who puts a new wheel cylinder on and doesn’t replace the nearly worn out shoes?
I think the new wheel cylinder was installed long after the engine had locked up and towards the end of its 35 year hibernation. It could have been an attempt to get some kind brakes on the car not for driving, but for the purpose of being able to at least stop the car while pushing it around. They probably gave up after realizing the entire brake system had returned to dust.A cheap ****.
quaker state oil.Have you guys ever seen such?
More like McDonald’s biscuits and gravy!quaker state oil.
Got lines and seals in today. I’ll be making my own brake lines out of this stuff. It’s a little pricey but man is it easy to work with and I’ll never have to worry about it rusting out.
Still waiting on the master cylinder.
One thing is for sure, ya better have deep pockets if you plan on fixing up an old car. This brake system is going to end up being 4-500 bucks and I didn’t even need drums. It adds up quickly!
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Interesting. Where did you get that coil at? I was considering stainless for my car but It's a biotch to work with....and expensive. I like the idea of a more malleable product as long as it's safe to use. The Ni-Copp probably forms a better flare seal too. Do you still need a tubing bender with this stuff?
Looks like it was severely overheated, torn down part way and left to sit. Interesting carLook at this mess right here! So much sludge in the oil pan it wouldn’t even drip a drop out of the drain plug. And that’s with 2 quarts of kerosene poured in the crankcase 2 days ago.
Have you guys ever seen such? I myself can’t fathom what happened to this car for it to be like this. Overheated? Sabotaged? Somebody put ?? in the crankcase?
It’s going to the machine shop in the morning. Hopefully it can be salvaged but I’m not counting on it.
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