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Ross

Re: Fun with used cars

#101

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Since we spoke last, Clippy is on the road with all new brakes and fuel system, overdrive sorted and working swell, all manner of new hoses, belt and coolant and and and about a thousand small details tweaked, adjusted and set back to standard condition. Power steering has been changed to manual many small electrical gremlins vanquished. It is a hoot to drive and starts instantly hot or cold (more on that topic soon under "that worked well" Just Sunday afternoon it took a a load of bikes to a nearby trail head; not a long drive but by far the longest in the past 3o years or more. Did have to sacrifice an old baking dish to create the license nacelle.

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Posted on: 2019/7/16 21:04

John

Re: Fun with used cars

#102

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Ross, what happened to that cool external gas tank you had on it? LOL
John

Posted on: 2019/7/16 21:47

flackmaster

Re: Fun with used cars

#103

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I foresee a caption contest here...
My submission - Here's Ross Miller serving up another Packup...
Ross baking....a fresh license plate?

Posted on: 2019/7/17 7:53

John

Re: Fun with used cars

#104

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There is going to be a run on metal baking pans now....

Posted on: 2019/7/17 8:27

Tobs

Re: Fun with used cars

#105

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Looks awesome. Like the "Pack-UpCycling" usage of the cake pan.

Posted on: 2019/7/17 8:46

1953 Clipper Delux Club Sedan, 1953 Caribbean, 1969 912, 1990 Miata

Ken_P

Re: Fun with used cars

#106

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"I tried baking a cake, but this whole car came out of the oven... must've added too much flour."

Posted on: 2019/7/17 13:43

1937 120 1092 - Original survivor for driving and continued preservation. Project blog / Registry

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Ozstatman

Re: Fun with used cars

#107

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Well done Ross!

Posted on: 2019/7/17 14:05

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Ross

Re: Fun with used cars

#108

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Am pretty much deliriously happy with my new toy. Welded up the floor and put down some carpeting. Engine is enjoying its first oil change since the Carter administration. Treated it to some new tires and pinstriped wheels. Now very pleasant to drive. Hankook Optimos are terrific entry level tires and give great ride and easy steering for very little money. Still need to adjust the OD governor so it drops out a little higher than 10 so I don't have to shift down for slow uphill corners.

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Posted on: 2019/8/4 20:48

Ross

Re: Fun with used cars

#109

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Can't bear ugly dashes and an ill placed mouse nest had caused rust holes above the glove box (!). Soooo restored another one with some leftover blue metallic paint and did a major refurb on the instrument cluster to bring it to original appearance. Yes, the 53 Clipper instruments are supposed to have a wine background but the red dye used in the annodized pieces faded early. Good opportunity to lube all the heater controls and wiper pulleys whilst the dash was out.

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