Re: Dave's 2279 restoration

Posted by David Baird On 2008/9/14 21:36:19

Today was supposed to be spent with my son at a local car show. But, when I got out of bed this morning, the remains of Ike was causing high winds and rain. I still thought we might make it a little later in the day. No such luck our power went out and did not come back on until around noon. I then found that a large oak tree had been blown down across the road so I couldn't get out of the subdivision until we got it cut up and removed. After that was taken care of it was too late to make it to the show. So, I went to the shop. I was able to get the distributor cleaned painted and repaired. I then started on the carburetor. I didn't have as much luck with it. The center section of the three cast pieces was broken. I have several WDO carbs. But, none of them are for the 327. Therefore I will have to get a good core to rebuild. I have listed it in the parts wanted/for sale section of this site. If anyone can help I would appreciate it.

I received the floor pan panels earlier this week. I haven't decided if they are close enough to to the original to use them or not. I'll post pics later and let you all make your suggestions/comments.