What did you do to your C-body today....

[Snotty]

I found a guy who would do my seats! He will cut and fab the rubber, and put all together for me. Nice guy who does a lot of low riders in Fresno. I saw some of his work at a Show in Clovis.

It was a PITA getting the driver's side seat out; my exhaust man put the added driver's side pipe right over one of the nuts holding the seat in place! Yuck! Finally got it out last Thursday. Took them to his shop today.

Don't know how long it will take, but from his work, I'm looking forward to it!

The car is at my home. Since I need to put another AC controller on, it's easier to do under the dash with the seats out. I'll be putting in my new carpet.

Here's the Monte I saw his work on:

 

[Owen11x]

Got this rust bucket moving under her own power today. She's rougher than a stucko bathtub but hopefully she can take a few GM down with her

 

[75LandYacht]

Next was the Boab..ethanol strikes again on a rotten fuel line.
Plus I test fitted my vintage unsilenced Mopar Performance air cleaner.

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Are you coming to Carlisle this year?

 

[cbarge]

Are you coming to Carlisle this year?

No car shows this year. New job, new garage being built, and we have 2 litters of Sheltie puppies.
Homebound.

 

[twostick]

No car shows this year. New job, new garage being built, and we have 2 litters of Sheltie puppies.
Homebound.

Not at Goodyear anymore?

Kevin

 

[cbarge]

Not at Goodyear anymore?

Kevin

Yes still at Goodyear but at the tire factory in Napanee as an actual Goodyear associate.
Prior to April 15th I was under contract through GDI.
Now I am doing the same work for more money!!
Was 20 years at a Goodyear tire store but 3 years ago during Covid I was laid off.

 

[twostick]

Yes still at Goodyear but at the tire factory in Napanee as an actual Goodyear associate.
Prior to April 15th I was under contract through GDI.
Now I am doing the same work for more money!!
Was 20 years at a Goodyear tire store but 3 years ago during Covid I was laid off.

Congrats!!!

Kevin

 

[Just Carbs]

I took the 72 New Yorker sedan with 92k out for an extended 90-mile test drive to farther evaluate its condition and needs.

Current condition is...

The new.
Radiator hoses - p/s hoses - tires - gas tank and fuel pump - master window switch...

The good.
Motor - trans - rear - cooling system - charging system - factory carb - ignition - all glass - good hot oil pressure-
brake booster - nice clean quiet dual exhaust - front bumper - all other outside chrome and stainless - dash pad-door panels - head liner - carpet - p/w windows - p/w door locks - p/s pump - nice tight/no play easy twirling steering gear box - front grill - all rear light lenses - a/c - heat - dash vent operation - all outside lights - dash gauges - dash lights - cig lighter - dome and door lights - 4 correct hub caps - seat cushion foams - no known rust - lower control arm torsion bushings - rear springs - no motor oil/water leaks - no interior smell - straight body...

The bad.
Front end upper control arm bushings - u-joints - rotors - drums - master cylinder - sway bushings - shocks - one window drive gear - all window and door seals - trunk seal - fan shroud --VINYL TOP - PAINT - SEAT FABRIC-- fuel line return to gas tank for vapor lock - stereo - speakers - p/s pump tin can tank big o-ring - rear trans seal - rear bumper chrome - 10 mpg...

She's a true beast at 75 mph, but she needs a lot of love to make the grade as a regular use car.

I'm at $1800 now.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH HER? ---- SELL, OR RENOVATE TO DRIVE?

 

[Ripinator]

I took the 72 New Yorker sedan with 92k out for an extended 90-mile test drive to farther evaluate its condition and needs.

Current condition is...

The new.
Radiator hoses - p/s hoses - tires - gas tank and fuel pump - master window switch...

The good.
Motor - trans - rear - cooling system - charging system - factory carb - ignition - all glass - good hot oil pressure-
brake booster - nice clean quiet dual exhaust - front bumper - all other outside chrome and stainless - dash pad-door panels - head liner - carpet - p/w windows - p/w door locks - p/s pump - nice tight/no play easy twirling steering gear box - front grill - all rear light lenses - a/c - heat - dash vent operation - all outside lights - dash gauges - dash lights - cig lighter - dome and door lights - 4 correct hub caps - seat cushion foams - no known rust - lower control arm torsion bushings - rear springs - no motor oil/water leaks - no interior smell - straight body...

The bad.
Front end upper control arm bushings - u-joints - rotors - drums - master cylinder - sway bushings - shocks - one window drive gear - all window and door seals - trunk seal - fan shroud --VINYL TOP - PAINT - SEAT FABRIC-- fuel line return to gas tank for vapor lock - stereo - speakers - p/s pump tin can tank big o-ring - rear trans seal - rear bumper chrome - 10 mpg...

She's a true beast at 75 mph, but she needs a lot of love to make the grade as a regular use car.

I'm at $1800 now.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH HER? ---- SELL, OR RENOVATE TO DRIVE?

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Finish the mechanicals, make it safe, clean it up as best you can and drive it!

 

[Just Carbs]

I'll strip the vinyl top off and see what the metal looks like. I think it's good. But still need to seal the metal.

 

[Meltshop Mikey]

Removed the passenger vent delete plate and installed an original vent and cable and it makes a huge difference. I also half *** fixed the rear door window roller by putting the two halves together and zip tying them, now it functions perfectly. Did the same on the other 3 doors five years ago and they're still holding strong.

 

[Owen11x]

I hit a deer and I think my stub bent

 

[Justin Plant]

I hit a deer and I think my stub bent

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...a John Deer?

 

[Owen11x]

...a John Deer?

no it was actually the back of 72 Chevy Impala

 

[LocuMob]

I cleaned the garage a bit. Like most Americans, I have too much ****. So I tossed out some crap, and cleaned a small space. Not a lot, but it was a start and felt good. I need shelving, that's the biggest issue. I have a pile going, to throw in my free yearly 3 yard dumpster the city provides. Got some crap for the curb too. Time to get the garage disaster under control, so working on cars isn't a pain in the ***.

I did get some tools from my dad's after cleaning out a 4x10 storage unit. Nothing fancy, but tools are tools.

 

[Sport Fury 67]

Removed the passenger vent delete plate and installed an original vent and cable and it makes a huge difference. I also half *** fixed the rear door window roller by putting the two halves together and zip tying them, now it functions perfectly. Did the same on the other 3 doors five years ago and they're still holding strong.

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I have a 69 T & C wagon with the deleted passenger side vent. Where did you source - obtain the vent for your car. I appears you have a 70 Chrysler

 

[Polara_500_Jr]

I cleaned the garage a bit. Like most Americans, I have too much ****. So I tossed out some crap, and cleaned a small space. Not a lot, but it was a start and felt good. I need shelving, that's the biggest issue. I have a pile going, to throw in my free yearly 3 yard dumpster the city provides. Got some crap for the curb too. Time to get the garage disaster under control, so working on cars isn't a pain in the ***.

I did get some tools from my dad's after cleaning out a 4x10 storage unit. Nothing fancy, but tools are tools.

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Fancy schmancy. as long as they're functional, the best tool is the one you can find.

 

[Polara_500_Jr]

Drove the car to the office for the first time ever. Not getting anything done between walking out to look at her and answering questions from co workers. Tomorrow will be worse when I’m at my normal spot at the corporate hq rather than the local branch

 

[LocuMob]

Fancy schmancy. as long as they're functional, the best tool is the one you can find.

Tell me about it. I have a half dozen 3/8 rachets, I can find one. Clean up continues.

 

['66 Fury I]

Been getting the Fury ready for the Atlantic Nationals, an annual 5-day show held here in Moncton. I go with my oldest daughter and her two kids. This is the "highlight" of my year! Waxing, cleaning, checking and such.
Today, I decided to check the ignition points and timing. Not having trouble, just for 'good measure". What I found was no surprise! The points were fine, gap was only 0.001" under spec. The "problem" was my old body! I used to lay over the grille and work on the la distributor easily. Today, I gave up and pulled it out! Points and timing are set and the 318 is starting and running well.
I don't mind the idea of getting old, but everything seems more difficult, and takes a lot more time to accomplish. Lindsay