Put the steering wheel on and drove it, For the very first time |
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Put the steering wheel on and drove it, For the very first time |
mmichalik |
Sep 25 2022, 04:09 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
I bought the car in 2015 and had it towed up to the house. Have never driven it before.
I got the steering wheel back on Friday, put it on and gave it it's first shake down drive. In some ways, it was very cool and others a little disappointing. It rides like it's a buck board. I have some "cost effective" shocks on there now, so I'm going to upgrade them to Bilstien B6's like I have in the 74. Hopefully that will help I Wonder if I put something back together upside down....... it just seems awfully stiff. And there's an electrical issue with the wiper switch, it gets hot and sends out puff's of smoke so, I unplugged it. Have to figure that one out as well But all in all, very cool. I've owned it for 7 years now and I know it sat for another 10 before I bought it so, it's come a long way. I have video of the first drive but, the audio really sucks for some reason. If I can clean it up, I'll post it. These pics were taken after I washed it, right after it's inaugural drive. Attached thumbnail(s) |
mmichalik |
Sep 25 2022, 04:10 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
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mmichalik |
Sep 25 2022, 04:11 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
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mmichalik |
Sep 25 2022, 04:13 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
Here's what it looked like when I first got it.
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rjames |
Sep 25 2022, 04:18 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 3,917 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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mmichalik |
Sep 25 2022, 04:19 PM
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MikeM Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 27-January 16 From: Valley Center, CA Member No.: 19,600 Region Association: Southern California |
Again, I want to thank the vendors that has helped me get it to this point. @ChrisFoley , @bdstone914 @spoke @Mikey914 , @eric_shea , George Hussey (I can't figure out how to put his handle here) as well as all the people of this forum who posted their stories or gave me direct advise when I posted questions. Thank you!
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I couldn't have gotten it this far without everyone's help. |
scottsilvertt |
Sep 25 2022, 04:39 PM
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scottsilvertt Group: Members Posts: 66 Joined: 17-May 06 From: South East USA Member No.: 6,019 Region Association: South East States |
Looks really good. That’s a fun interior.
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FL000 |
Sep 25 2022, 05:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 389 Joined: 31-January 12 From: Lancaster, CA Member No.: 14,076 Region Association: Southern California |
Looks awesome! Another one on the road (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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Cairo94507 |
Sep 25 2022, 05:22 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,719 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Job well done; now enjoy that beauty. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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930cabman |
Sep 25 2022, 05:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,005 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
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Very cool, another one on the road and lookin good. The long's, etc were decent? |
Geezer914 |
Sep 25 2022, 05:48 PM
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Geezer914 Group: Members Posts: 1,388 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States |
Nice job saving another one!
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Freezin 914 |
Sep 25 2022, 06:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Wisconsin Member No.: 17,687 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Congratulations, car looks great!
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76-914 |
Sep 25 2022, 06:08 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,494 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Congrats! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Bullethead |
Sep 25 2022, 06:30 PM
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Oil Cooled heart Group: Members Posts: 893 Joined: 24-June 10 From: South Florida Member No.: 11,875 Region Association: South East States |
Nice resurrection and a beautiful color combo! Kudos! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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Jett |
Sep 25 2022, 06:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,637 Joined: 27-July 14 From: Seattle Member No.: 17,686 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Great job and great looking car!
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Montreal914 |
Sep 25 2022, 06:37 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,541 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
Wow! great looking car and color combination. Clean lines without the mirrors too... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Congratulations, it must be a great feeling. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I am sure you will figure out the harshness and make it a super nice ride! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sunglasses.gif) Thank you for sharing, great motivating factor for the ones rebuilding their cars... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
bbrock |
Sep 25 2022, 07:57 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
That car is gorgeous! Well done. Good on you for keeping the BUBs too. I don't understand why so many are eager to back date. I think they look great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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Eric_Shea |
Sep 25 2022, 07:59 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,274 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Congratulations Mike. Looks great.
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burton73 |
Sep 25 2022, 07:59 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,508 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Your car looks really nice. Great color combination it's good contrasts and very clean
Bob B (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
Spoke |
Sep 25 2022, 08:12 PM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 6,978 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
Car looks fantastic. The steering wheel helps.
Good luck with the wipers. Letting the smoke out of any electronic component is not good. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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