1968 Spring is in tha air

[mbsf1970]

Sorta.....we kid of move from winter to cold rain to summer with many temperature vacillations in between.

Yesterday, I fired up Doug II and took him for some fuel. Then a quick 5 minute drive before putting back away. Driving season s approaching! Anyone else just getting car out of winter slumber?

Stephen

 

[Northern Pony]

Stephen,
Thinking about it, but currently on my back after gallbladder surgery. Just maybe by next warm spell. I was given a list of restrictions, but nothing on the list about driving fast in a mustang. Give me a week.
BoB

 

[mbsf1970]

Gotta start process of getting Doug II certified....sigh.
Stephen

 

[karolscali]

The only thing I could smell in the air was gas, started up car, doing some checks, smell gas noticed gas leaking on manifold from carb, :sad: time for new carb. Trying the eldelbrock 500 for the 302. as per some posts

 

[franklinair]

I've used the Edelbrock 500, with electric choke. Good unit, works well, easy setup.

Neil

 

[robert campbell]

+1 for Neil! simple simple simple!!!

 

[gazrox]

Fired up the Cal Special on Saturday and went for a quick rip through the neighborhood. Still lots of gravel and potholes but will be heading for the first car show of the season this weekend - Draggins at Prairieland Park.

 

[somethingspecial]

Pulled Something Special out of the trailer and fired it up and let it run for a while. Had the fire extinguisher at hand and popped the hood while it warmed up just in case. Ran beautiful, purrrrrreeeedddddd like a kitten, and no leaks. HURRAAYYYYYY. Cleaned her up, powdered its rear, wiped its nose and detailed her for the season. Now we wait for the next event. LOL.

 

[Mosesatm]

That's a lot better than powdering its nose and wiping its rear!!!

 

[68 special]

Finally got a couple nice days here also, so I fired her up, went and filled the tank. then a leisure drive to work. AAAHHH, what a feeling, nothing better than the sound of nice dual exhaust, open windows and Boston in the 8 track.

I'm a happy guy now, bring on the summer.....


Bret

 

[Mustanger]

Finally got a couple nice days here also, so I fired her up, went and filled the tank. then a leisure drive to work. AAAHHH, what a feeling, nothing better than the sound of nice dual exhaust, open windows and Boston in the 8 track.

I'm a happy guy now, bring on the summer.....


Bret

... your mention of playing Boston reminds me of Arlie's thread of road-music :thumb: ...
http://californiaspecial.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4580&highlight=music

 

[Mosesatm]

I've used the Edelbrock 500, with electric choke. Good unit, works well, easy setup.

Neil

Neil,
Which Edelbrock 500 do you use? The 1403 Performer or the 1801 Thunder?

 

[franklinair]

IIRC there's already an Edelbrock carb on the car. I'll verify tomorrow when I take the driver's door to the body shop.

Neil

 

[Mosesatm]

Sorry, I don't mean on that car. It's more of a general question.

 

[Sarge]

Dropped my car off at a restorer's shop up in Cameron Park here in Sacramento. Having baby restored, painted, AC install, etc. Will be out of commission for a little more than two months. Ugh, hard to wait.

And Neil and Mike, ok, I broke down and it is getting repainted with Highland Green (which was the original color).

Robert

 

[somethingspecial]

And Neil and Mike, ok, I broke down and it is getting repainted with Highland Green (which was the original color).

Robert

Nice Robert. Can't wait to see it.