Well, I took Betty for a ride this afternoon, I ended up finding a drum in a parts yard locally and installed new front bearings. A lot better than before, but still very stiff from sitting. Tomorrow am taking her over to DMV to finish the titlework (vin needs to be verified). I found a mechanic locally that will do the bushings for a reasonable price. She needs a good lube job. I was warned not to lube the car until the bushings are replaced as the front end will become VERY loose. She's been asleep for about 15 yrs.
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quote:Originally posted by 63larkcustom
Tomorrow am taking her over to DMV to finish the titlework (vin needs to be verified).
I've got "No comment" on the lube job.
StudeDave [8D]
V/P San Diego County SDC
San Diego, Ca
The Official Website of the San Diego Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club. Serving San Diego County
'54 Commander Regal 4dr 'Ruby'
'57 Commander DeLuxe 2dr 'Baby'
'57 Champion Custom 2dr 'Jewel'
'57 Parkview (she's a 2dr wagon...) 'Betsy'
'58 Packard sedan 'Cleo'
'65 Cruiser 'Sweet Pea'
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quote:Originally posted by 63larkcustom
Tomorrow am taking her over to DMV to finish the titlework (vin needs to be verified).
I've got "No comment" on the lube job.
StudeDave [8D]
V/P San Diego County SDC
San Diego, Ca
The Official Website of the San Diego Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club. Serving San Diego County
'54 Commander Regal 4dr 'Ruby'
'57 Commander DeLuxe 2dr 'Baby'
'57 Champion Custom 2dr 'Jewel'
'57 Parkview (she's a 2dr wagon...) 'Betsy'
'58 Packard sedan 'Cleo'
'65 Cruiser 'Sweet Pea'
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oh geesh.. your right Dave.. working 6 days a week and you kinda lose track of holidays and everything else. I'm probably gonna do the lube job anyway as I'd rather not damage those parts that are still good. My arms a just a wee bit sore from turnin her. Pepboys had an air grease gun on sale for 7 bucks.. I know I'm gonna need that one more..
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oh geesh.. your right Dave.. working 6 days a week and you kinda lose track of holidays and everything else. I'm probably gonna do the lube job anyway as I'd rather not damage those parts that are still good. My arms a just a wee bit sore from turnin her. Pepboys had an air grease gun on sale for 7 bucks.. I know I'm gonna need that one more..
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quote:Originally posted by 63larkcustom
Pepboys had an air grease gun on sale for 7 bucks.. I know I'm gonna need that one more...
In fact, I'd go for the regular hand-pump gun myself.
But that's just me.
NO- that's NOT what I meant!!! This is a family Forum...
StudeDave [8D]
edited for spelling [V]
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quote:Originally posted by 63larkcustom
Pepboys had an air grease gun on sale for 7 bucks.. I know I'm gonna need that one more...
In fact, I'd go for the regular hand-pump gun myself.
But that's just me.
NO- that's NOT what I meant!!! This is a family Forum...
StudeDave [8D]
edited for spelling [V]
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I've been going out and running it quite a bit today.. let it sit a while..go back for another run around the block. (i have a temp tag). let it sit.. Trying to make sure its gonna be reliable before I start going farther.. I've been fiddling with the timing and the carb.. I think I have it dialed in. I've had ti up to about 35mph but not beyond that. When I start it after sitting, there is a puff of blue smoke. after I hit the gas.. no more. Must be everything seating in.
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I've been going out and running it quite a bit today.. let it sit a while..go back for another run around the block. (i have a temp tag). let it sit.. Trying to make sure its gonna be reliable before I start going farther.. I've been fiddling with the timing and the carb.. I think I have it dialed in. I've had ti up to about 35mph but not beyond that. When I start it after sitting, there is a puff of blue smoke. after I hit the gas.. no more. Must be everything seating in.
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