The Bluesmobile

commando1 · May 6, 2017

Winston

And this sir, is a Chesterfield...

cantflip · May 6, 2017

Now that's a C Body sized couch...

Dobalovr · May 6, 2017

cantflip said:
Now that's a C Body sized ~~couch~~...chesterfield

Fixed

monaco75 · May 11, 2017

73Coupe said:
Very nice details! Do they still sell Chesters as pictured above? They had 'em like 20 years ago, I remember trying a pack. I think they were even filterless, can't really remember other than they were very harsh.

Think you can still buy old packs online, when I looked a few years back. Don't think you'd want to smoke em though lol Believe you could get em by the carton too.

GJS · May 11, 2017

monaco75 said:
Think you can still buy old packs online, when I looked a few years back. Don't think you'd want to smoke em though lol Believe you could get em by the carton too.

I actually used to smoke those when I was a wee smoker. I bought em cuz Jack Webb smoked em. Smoke from those things could peel paint off a battleship.

monaco75 · May 11, 2017

Her new exhaust is on. My family came down from MI for the week. Been showing them around. Kinda takes away from the car lol. But did drop her off at the exhaust shop this morning.

She's a lot more quiet! Can't mistake it though. She sounds like an old mopar!!

Being able to hear everything now, seems my power steering pump is making some noise. Ugh. Might have got a bad pump. On to all the little gremlins to sort out.

Wasn't able to get an after picture underneath. But looks good from what I can see.

Dobalovr · May 11, 2017

That's one happy Monaco!

:thumbsup:

monaco75 · May 17, 2017

One door is finished in on. That's all we need right! lol

Got her stripped down, a little body work, and painted. Also got the nos mirror, and new door handle on. Quite a difference!

Just got my new order of front door weatherstripping. FYI formal owners, these fit all of em. Can get em through steel rubber. They offer the rear doors too, but I'm undecided on them for me yet. My rears aren't bad, just need a good cleaning.

Also ordered a new "O" for the fuel door. Found on at Arizona parts. He says it's shipping out Friday. Woo!

Some more black paint showed up for the rear doors as well.

Power steering pump number 2 is on. MUCH better! I was a little concerned at first. This pump made a little noise while turning the wheels. But seems to be going away... I shot a little vid showing it. Please excuse the engine bay. It needs a good detailing lol

The first pump from Rock auto was terrible! Anything over 1200 rpm, the front of the engine sounded like it was going to explode.

cantflip · May 18, 2017

monaco75 said:
One door is finished in on. That's all we need right! lol

Got her stripped down, a little body work, and painted. Also got the nos mirror, and new door handle on. Quite a difference!

Just got my new order of front door weatherstripping. FYI formal owners, these fit all of em. Can get em through steel rubber. They offer the rear doors too, but I'm undecided on them for me yet. My rears aren't bad, just need a good cleaning.

Also ordered a new "O" for the fuel door. Found on at Arizona parts. He says it's shipping out Friday. Woo!

Some more black paint showed up for the rear doors as well.

Power steering pump number 2 is on. MUCH better! I was a little concerned at first. This pump made a little noise while turning the wheels. But seems to be going away... I shot a little vid showing it. Please excuse the engine bay. It needs a good detailing lol

The first pump from Rock auto was terrible! Anything over 1200 rpm, the front of the engine sounded like it was going to explode.

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To bleed the air out of the P/S, try jacking the front wheels off the ground and turning lock to lock slowly 10 times engine off and then 10 times engine running. If that doesn't do it cobble together something to let you put vacuum on the reservoir while turning.

Amazon.com: Mityvac MVA660 Power Steering Adapter: Automotive
I bet you can figure something out without buying a tool. Wheels off the ground is the big secret to this.

bluefury361 · May 18, 2017

WOW ..... Looking good Zac. Judging from the chrome valve covers and exhaust tips, I'd say you've been in the South to long. :poke:

monaco75 · May 18, 2017

bluefury361 said:
WOW ..... Looking good Zac. Judging from the chrome valve covers and exhaust tips, I'd say you've been in the South to long.

I knew it was coming LOL. The shop talked me into the tips. However, I'd be lying if I said I didn't like em. drivers side could be a little straighter though.... oh well.

After I'm done with the paint, it's gonna need a little bling somewhere I guess.

monaco75 · May 18, 2017

cantflip said:
To bleed the air out of the P/S, try jacking the front wheels off the ground and turning lock to lock slowly 10 times engine off and then 10 times engine running. If that doesn't do it cobble together something to let you put vacuum on the reservoir while turning.

Amazon.com: Mityvac MVA660 Power Steering Adapter: Automotive
I bet you can figure something out without buying a tool. Wheels off the ground is the big secret to this.

Thank you Jeff!! I did try bleeding it. I'll have to give lifting it a try. Hopefully that'll take care of it. It did seem to be going away though, when backing into the garage. Fingers crossed!

cantflip · May 19, 2017

monaco75 said:
Thank you Jeff!! I did try bleeding it. I'll have to give lifting it a try. Hopefully that'll take care of it. It did seem to be going away though, when backing into the garage. Fingers crossed!

Not an old F@#d... she should bleed out fine. Those methods were a must on the 4 letter F word.

monaco75 · May 28, 2017

Been doing some stuff here and there. Keeping busy on her! Doors are finally all done. Drivers door is curing at the moment, awaiting install tomorrow. This door was the worst!! I'll be on the hunt for another one in the distant future. I'll get a couple more years outa this one though.

monaco75 · May 28, 2017

Finally found an "O" for the fuel door through Arizonan parts. Instead of the O missing, it is now bluesmobile correct missing the middle D. (It's in the glove box lol).

Took the old girl out, and got her some new shoes today. Went with the hankook optimos. Seem decent enough.

Also painted my dual snorkel (again) and applied the sticker. I've had this thing kicking around for 8 years or more waiting to go on. It's been painted 3 times now lol. Ofcoarse I got. A ripple in the sticker. Sunofa!

Also cranked the T bars up a little to level her out a bit better, and topped off some fluids. Tomorrow I'll get the drivers door on, along with the door panels cleaned up, and installed.

She should be making her real maiden voyage this Tuesday to work with me. Gawd I'm so tickled!! Just been staring at her out in the garage all day lol.

Plenty of pics to come! Not sure if I'll have time to "weather" her for Carlisle. We shall see.

70bigblockdodge · May 29, 2017

Someday there will be a picture or it with ALL the doors I can feel it.

commando1 · May 29, 2017

70bigblockdodge said:
Someday there will be a picture or it with ALL the doors I can feel it.

1978 NYB · May 29, 2017

monaco75 said:
Her new exhaust is on. My family came down from MI for the week. Been showing them around. Kinda takes away from the car lol. But did drop her off at the exhaust shop this morning.

She's a lot more quiet! Can't mistake it though. She sounds like an old mopar!!

Being able to hear everything now, seems my power steering pump is making some noise. Ugh. Might have got a bad pump. On to all the little gremlins to sort out.

Wasn't able to get an after picture underneath. But looks good from what I can see.

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