I sort of tripped over this 1970 earlier this year and couldn't pass it up. It ran like crap, wouldn't stop and didn't shift when I drove it. I also couldn't find any rust, the suspension was solid, it had character and of course, Tangerine!
It had two prior long term owners, all records from new and a set of factory manuals. I tracked the original person down and he recalled the car fondly and gave me some good info. We will hopefully connect in 2021 to take him on a drive. He's well into his 80's.
After several months of mini projects and thanks to PMB, 914rubber.com, Chris at Tangerine racing and Auto Atlanta it is a running and driving car. Keeping these cars running would not be possible without the mad geniuses on this board and the vendors who make/sell parts. Thanks to all of you!
It mainly suffered from sitting. So, new braking system components installed. All new shifter bushings. New metal and rubber fuel lines, new pump and tank redone. The tank was a bit rusty and it still had the plastic lines. Polished Fuch's I had on the shelf and new tires replaced the 25 year old ones that looked new. New heater cables. Parking brake handle repaired. There are still many smaller projects to get done but those can all wait.
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