So I finally got a chance to drive my 57 Chevy two Fridays ago. (9/25 to be exact) It was quite a learning experience trying to get the car going but it was all worth it. I had to replace the gas tank (since it had a huge gash on it), the sending unit (it's what sits inside the tank and tells you how much gas you have left), and the shackles for the rear suspension. The hardest part was trying to take the 52 year old bushings off the frame, however a little torch was all it took to burn and melt that rubber off. Not very environmentally friendly but it sure saves time.
The two pictures are of the new and old sending units. As you can see, the gas filter was so old that it disintegrated when I pulled it out of the old gas tank. Anyhow, a little gas in the carburetor was all it took to fire up the engine. So where did I go on my first drive? I basically went on a scenic drive back to my apartment.
Man, you and that Chevy look GOOD.
ReplyDeleteI have a request for a photo blog post: Jeep mugshots (front and side) with labels "TJ" or "YJ" or "CJ", etc. It'll be awesome. I'll learn so much!
wow, is that thing running now? are you going to install a large 5'x8' glass roof?? chop the top, and drop it man, drag it and make sparks on the road; all for taco tuesday. oh what
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