The new to me 62 Daytona convertible passed it's first test drive! I didn't know how much gas was in it so a 2 mile drive to the nearest gas station was in order. It took all of 1.8 gallons, no telling how much I spilled on the ground but now at least I know it's full! Drove with the top down, even though it's 61 right now but felt great. The engine feels very strong & the shifter isn't as bad as I expected. Oil pressure is very good so it looks like only the gas gauge needs attention.
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59 Lark wagon, now V-8, H.D. auto!
60 Lark convertible V-8 auto
61 Champ 1/2 ton 4 speed
62 Champ 3/4 ton 5 speed o/drive
62 Champ 3/4 ton auto
62 Daytona convertible V-8 4 speed & 62 Cruiser, auto.
63 G.T. Hawk R-2,4 speed
63 Avanti (2) R-1 auto
64 Zip Van
66 Daytona Sport Sedan(327)V-8 4 speed
66 Cruiser V-8 auto -
Sounds like a great start. Congratulations!Purchased 1952 Land Cruiser in October 2024.
Pictures at https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/f...cuVO1p4fqmFuHN
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Great ! Good to hear it all went well with the former SNM '62 Convertible, complete with a "free" 16.2 Gallons of Indiana Gas !
BUT ! Where are the photos ? Did you break your Camera AND your Cellphone ?
StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967Comment
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More info found last week. the disc brake setup is one of Jim turner's. I spoke with Jim & texted pictures to verify. The Ford rear end has a tag showing it has a 3:73 ratio. It;s not a twin traction so one leg burnouts are the feature of the day. I emptied the trunk & lo & behold the floor is totally rust free! And here I thought that rust was factory installed! Only a few of those drain holes are left open so I'll do a search for some plastic inserts to take care of that.59 Lark wagon, now V-8, H.D. auto!
60 Lark convertible V-8 auto
61 Champ 1/2 ton 4 speed
62 Champ 3/4 ton 5 speed o/drive
62 Champ 3/4 ton auto
62 Daytona convertible V-8 4 speed & 62 Cruiser, auto.
63 G.T. Hawk R-2,4 speed
63 Avanti (2) R-1 auto
64 Zip Van
66 Daytona Sport Sedan(327)V-8 4 speed
66 Cruiser V-8 autoComment
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Nice! Let's see a video of one of those 1-wheel smokers when you get a chance.Comment
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Warren,
Burn off that unknown old fuel (as quickly as possible) and refill with some premium, non-ethanol and you will notice a big improvement in how well it runs, not to mention how you saved the fuel pump and related compoenents.
Congrats as it is always great to hear good news stories.
BillComment
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Congrats. the 1st drive it always fun
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A couple weeks ago I had the convertible at a local car show. One of the attendees noted that it had a plastic fuel filter & it had the beginnings of cracking. I like the glass filters that you can take apart & clean so I ordered 2. Installed it this past weekend. Today the air cleaner adapter ordered from Speedway came but didn't end as I had hoped. I thought I scored while going through air cleaners I found an original 4 barrel air cleaner. But it seems the correct one for this car should have a small detent on the back to clear the hood torsion bars. Oh well, I tried so the aftermarket one went back on.59 Lark wagon, now V-8, H.D. auto!
60 Lark convertible V-8 auto
61 Champ 1/2 ton 4 speed
62 Champ 3/4 ton 5 speed o/drive
62 Champ 3/4 ton auto
62 Daytona convertible V-8 4 speed & 62 Cruiser, auto.
63 G.T. Hawk R-2,4 speed
63 Avanti (2) R-1 auto
64 Zip Van
66 Daytona Sport Sedan(327)V-8 4 speed
66 Cruiser V-8 autoComment
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Small dent sounds like something a few mins with a hammer and sand bag could take care of pretty easily, especially if on the back side where it is hard to even see it.Comment
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