Frankn7 is down for some repairs and upgrades

[slngsht]

Well, my plan for the next few months is to redo the hood / cawl area, upgrade brakes, and replace the rear suspension links.



This work was planned to start next week.



As it turns out, the C5 Vette uprights have almost identical pickup points as the current uprights, so I can get some excellent brakes for the car by upgrading.



After I drove home last night, I noticed the right side of the rear axle was wet - with brake fluid. So I have to add replacing the brake lines to my list.



Overall, considering the car had sat for so many years, it was a pretty good first season. The fuel tank developed a leak and had to be replaced, but other than that the car ran pretty strong through many commutes and about 50-60 autox runs, and a couple of long trips without any major problems, so I'm pretty happy.



Now, onto turning wrenches.

[solder_guy]

Do keep an online diary .. with pics! In the plans for my car are to add brake reservoir level float sensors .. built into the rubber caps of '70s Toyotas (junk yard item).



Rob Mitchell

[slngsht]

After I drove home last night, I noticed the right side of the rear axle was wet - with brake fluid. So I have to add replacing the brake lines to my list.



I love it when repairs go smoothly. From the time I went to buy a stick of brake line, to the time I bled the brakes, EVERYTHING went smoothly. How often does that happen?



Walked into the parts store... no line, the guy knew exactly what I wanted (minor miracle). Got home, bent the tube exactly right on the first shot - flared, everything fit. 5 minutes later had the line bled, and back on the road.



This NEVER happens to me. There is always one little thing that turns "Honey I'll be done in 20 min" to 2 hours of work.

[locostv8]

[QUOTE=slngsht] ... There is always one little thing
that turns "Honey I'll be done in 20 min" to 2 hours of work.



After many years of eating my own words I now REFUSE to give time estimates.