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Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:35 am
by Glenn
Did you get any sleep?
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:55 am
by gotboost79
AoT wrote:Glenn wrote:So?????
Tonight was the night. The white wonder made its maiden voyage under its own power. GA got the rear brakes on and we bled them out. GA slapped the wheels back on and I took her for a cruise around the block. Did you hear me? It was a hoot.
Got a few things to tweak but it's ready to roll!! Next stop is the DMV!!
Thanks GA for giving up a meeting and going the extra effort.
congrats! What insurance company you going with? Grundy?
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:08 am
by Raj
gotboost79 wrote:AoT wrote:Glenn wrote:So?????
Tonight was the night. The white wonder made its maiden voyage under its own power. GA got the rear brakes on and we bled them out. GA slapped the wheels back on and I took her for a cruise around the block. Did you hear me? It was a hoot.
Got a few things to tweak but it's ready to roll!! Next stop is the DMV!!
Thanks GA for giving up a meeting and going the extra effort.
congrats! What insurance company you going with? Grundy?
dont rule out hagerty either
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 9:48 am
by AoT
Another subtle talent GA? With video taping and driving, at what point did you have a hand on the steering wheel?
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:38 am
by Raj
AoT wrote:
Another subtle talent GA? With video taping and driving, at what point did you have a hand on the steering wheel?
that why he had his son with him
' hey connor... can you steer for little while'
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:34 am
by ObnoxiousBlue
SAWEEEET congrats Aud, the car looks happy to be moving under its own power. Isnt the 'first drive' fun? I managed to drag my shiny new exaust on my driveway lol.
cant wait to see it come to a meeting!
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:34 pm
by AoT
Glenn A wrote: AoT needs to pull that shifter out and turn the reverse lockout plate around. It was difficult to to shift as is.
Well the vote's in. For those saying that the reverse lockout plate was "reversed" that is the correct answer.
The peek as the shifter came off.
New location and I can feel the difference already. Ramp is to the right. Will give it a test run tomorrow!
Gotta love these easy fixes!
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:43 pm
by Raj
nice...
just be warned. Once you start seeing ' shade tree mechanic' fixes.... there may be more. Its nice to know you had the boys go over the brakes and engine
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:27 pm
by Glenn A
Raj wrote:nice...
just be warned. Once you start seeing ' shade tree mechanic' fixes.... there may be more. Its nice to know you had the boys go over the brakes and engine
Easy tiger. I pulled a T handle shifter out of that car and tossed that shifter in. With no thought of ever driving it I guess I wasn't paying much attention to the lock out plate. HaaHa I'm laughing as I'm typing...I did the brakes too! good luck Audrey!
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:30 pm
by Raj
Glenn A wrote:Raj wrote:nice...
just be warned. Once you start seeing ' shade tree mechanic' fixes.... there may be more. Its nice to know you had the boys go over the brakes and engine
Easy tiger.
gotcha..... at least we know who did it and why. I have seen some crazy things with these cars, and done even stupider.
Just be careful aud!
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:34 pm
by Glenn
Did you lube the ball when you were down there?
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:53 pm
by Brown
Glenn wrote:Did you lube the ball when you were down there?
That's kind of personal, no??
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:57 pm
by Glenn
Hey... just slather on some grease so it shifts like "butta".
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:56 pm
by ObnoxiousBlue
HAHA. Well Ive become a little pro at shift rod bushings in Reise, so if you need a hand there Aud, drop a line. LOL
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 7:39 am
by AoT
Glenn wrote:Did you lube the ball when you were down there?
Sounds like I could have an interesting weekend!!
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:02 am
by Glenn A
Aot don't just zero in on one part of the assembly. The shaft and knob also like some attention. You will be much happier with the end result if You go over the whole package.
You may want to reach in down there and jiggle the rod around. To much side to side movement may indicate wear and tear.
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:11 am
by Raj
Glenn A wrote:Aot don't just zero in on one part of the assembly. The shaft and knob also like some attention. You will be much happier with the end result if You go over the whole package.
You may want to reach in down there and jiggle the rod around. To much side to side movement may indicate wear and tear.
umm.... what are we talking about again here?
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:34 am
by Glenn
Raj wrote:Glenn A wrote:Aot don't just zero in on one part of the assembly. The shaft and knob also like some attention. You will be much happier with the end result if You go over the whole package.
You may want to reach in down there and jiggle the rod around. To much side to side movement may indicate wear and tear.
umm.... what are we talking about again here?
The shifter and the shift rod in the tunnel.
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:01 am
by ObnoxiousBlue
Aud, if you want a hand with this job, Id love to be the one to help you out. Everyone else has done so much to get you going if you need to do the bushings Id love to do it with you. Its an easy job, but Im not as good as the Glenn's LOL
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:45 pm
by AoT
Glenn A wrote:Aot don't just zero in on one part of the assembly. The shaft and knob also like some attention. You will be much happier with the end result if You go over the whole package.
You may want to reach in down there and jiggle the rod around. To much side to side movement may indicate wear and tear.
You puritan!!
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:48 pm
by AoT
ObnoxiousBlue wrote:Aud, if you want a hand with this job, Id love to be the one to help you out. Everyone else has done so much to get you going if you need to do the bushings Id love to do it with you. Its an easy job, but Im not as good as the Glenn's LOL
Going to investigate this in the am and see what's going on below the lockout plate. I'll have to order the bushing and clip if they look worn. If you're in the area give a holler to stop by and see what I've got!
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:57 pm
by Glenn
The bushing felt good enough when was shifting gears. You might want to leave it for the Spring.
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:02 am
by Glenn A
AoT wrote:Glenn A wrote:Aot don't just zero in on one part of the assembly. The shaft and knob also like some attention. You will be much happier with the end result if You go over the whole package.
You may want to reach in down there and jiggle the rod around. To much side to side movement may indicate wear and tear.
You puritan!!
If You can't bet em join them.
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2009 8:47 pm
by AoT
Glenn wrote:The bushing felt good enough when was shifting gears. You might want to leave it for the Spring.
Took off the shifter and lockout plate off today since I wanted to clean up and paint it. the bushng looked intact so we'll leave it alone for now. Took it for a few circles around the block and it is a big improvement from the other night. Working on the "butta"!
Re: AoT's White Wonder
Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:25 pm
by Glenn A
Nice glad to hear it.