Called Roscoe Glass to ask them to order windshield. Left voicemail. Their price is much better than Rockford Auto Glass’ price; plus there was no confusion regarding the gasket.
Oct
15
Author Archives: Ida 27
Oct
15
Dropped it off at the body shop
Dropped the car off at the body shop to start the bodywork and paint. Estimated time to completion: 2 weeks. They invited me to stop by and check on the progress, and I plan to do so and take photos.
Oct
12
Engine knocking
Tested starting. Started okay, but engine knocking.
Oct
09
Had trouble starting the thing
Had trouble starting the thing. Dave had told me when I picked it up from servicing that there is likely a fuel problem. Could be bad gas, bad fuel lines, crap in fuel tank or a bad fuel pump. Dave thought it could be a flat spot on the cam that drives the fuel pump. Finally got it started by “priming” the carb.
Sep
28
Glass is correct size and gasket reusable
Per Rockford Auto Glass via phone.
I have serious concerns about the idea of reusing the old gasket. Also, I thought (based on my previous phone conversation with Rockford Auto Glass) that it was included in the purchase price. So I’m going to search for another source for the glass (and gasket).
Sep
20
moved car out of garage
Moved the car out of the garage temporarily. Then it gets rained on! Figures …
Sep
15
Found 102″ antenna whip
At ham radio expo at Boone County Fairgrounds. It will have to be cut down to the proper length (63.3″) before installation.
These things used to be available from every truck stop and CB radio store, not to mention Radio Shack. But I’ve actually been having trouble finding one until now.
Sep
15
Picked up ISPERN control head
From Ted (?) at ham radio expo at Boone County Fairgrounds.
This is technically not correct for this vintage car, but it will be good to have at some point in the future.
Sep
14
Got cash for ISPERN head
Going to pick up tomorrow from ham radio expo at Boone Co Fairgrounds.
ISPERN is technically too new for this car, but it will be nice to have in the future…
Sep
14
Bought “the club”
Gotta keep it from being “gone in 60 seconds” … (Like anyone would want to steal it in its current form!) My thinking is that the club might be a good idea at car shows, cruise nights and the like.