I am happy to post the car is running now after 20+ years of sitting inoperable.
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HUGE thanks to Chuck for all his help!
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BTW cars that sit for long periods of time sure can test your patience!
By his standards it still needs some fine tuning. I am just so happy and pleased the car runs! I really feel as I have more opportunity to drive the car - the better it will be. I know I'll feel better!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very cool to see the whole car improve as we continue getting things re-lubricated and moving again.
Luckily Chuck's extensive electronics background came in very handy while chasing down an annoying electrical short it the ignition circuit. He also expertly rebuilt the Motorcraft 4300D carb. Again he wants to fine-tune it some more before he calls that part done.
While the dash pad was out I had the opportunity to change out a deteriorated passenger side heat/air distribution tube. YES DON I actually got my hands dirty!
Well maybe just dusty! :whistling: The old one had become eggshell thin and just crumbled! Thanks To Don at OMS for quickly locating and sending me some very nice used ones! The DS one looked great so I just replaced the one mentioned above. It would have been a LOT easier to install if the windshield had been out but hey - no room for my complaining!! Gotter Done!
But taking a break for now. During this break time I'll probably be replacing the old 1976 BF Goodrich TA Radial tires! Can't say I trust them much for other than a few blocks! I'll also work some more on the exterior finish. It is looking better but has a ways to go.
Phase 2 will be concentrating on the brakes.
Progress is cool!
Hanging out as we work on this car has simply re-enforced what I already knew - there is one primary reason all Chuck's cars look and run as good as they do!
It is simply CHUCK.
Can't say thanks enough to Chuck! ::thumb:: Seriously!
Ray
[THUMBS UP SIGN] Regards Lars 
