My $500 1972 New Yorker Brougham

commando1 · Sep 29, 2013

I know I give it so I'll always man up and take it when called for. When I screw up, I'll say I did, say sorry, and move on remembering what I did. I may screw up a lot but rarely are any of them twice. So, a funny came out wrong. No one to blame but myself for not making the humor obvious to everyone. Ok, my friend???

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bonshee1971 · Sep 30, 2013

I'm just curious how my accidental double entendre constitutes poor grammar as you say. Anyway, Ill get some more pics of the car soon. I put a new fuel pump and filter on the car and it wants to run but needs a tune up. I ordered some plug wires and a distributor cap. I have a good rotor that I didnt use on another project. Should smooth right out and idle smooth. Then just need to get a new neck welded on the radiator and patch the fuel tank. Should be ready to drive after that.

1978 NYB · Sep 30, 2013

I would replace the thermostat and all the hoses while you got the cooling system apart. Save yourself a headache down the road.

Keep us posted......pictures too.

bonshee1971 · Sep 30, 2013

The cooling system is definitely on the list. Its got all the factory original spring clamps everywhere. Not one worm drive clamp on the entire vehicle. It needs belts too. The ones that are on there are dry rotted. So far so good though.

commando1 · Sep 30, 2013

Actually, knowing that no one before you mucked things up is a good thing.

1978 NYB · Sep 30, 2013

While we're at it.....take a look at the tire production date if you haven't put new tires on her. I wouldn't drive on them if they are 8+ years old.

polara71 · Sep 30, 2013

bonshee1971 said:
The cooling system is definitely on the list. Its got all the factory original spring clamps everywhere. Not one worm drive clamp on the entire vehicle. It needs belts too. The ones that are on there are dry rotted. So far so good though.

I have come to like the spring clamps

bonshee1971 · Oct 1, 2013

The clamps are starting to grow on me too. Ive been considering getting a reproduction set. It definitely needs new tires. The ones that are on there are not in the greatest shape.

cm23uoc · Oct 1, 2013

polara71 said:
I have come to like the spring clamps

I like them too, I just don't trust them besides being used right from the factory.

commando1 · Oct 1, 2013

They were used by the factory for the sole purpose of expediency on the production line.
No over or under tightening.
SNAP. It's on. Next.........

cm23uoc · Oct 1, 2013

They used fine thread Philips head screwed ones on the Opel/GM assembly line over here these days, think they were even produced in the factory; no need to spit out a million cars per year in 60s Germany.

bonshee1971 · Oct 1, 2013

Found a reproduction set on ebay for like 12 bucks. Gonna have to give them a shot. Mine could probably be cleaned up and look ok but they're still probably 40 years old. No need to gamble on their tension when I can grab a set so cheap.