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Originally Posted by Hugh R View Post
That's a very cool car. It looks ultra nice. I think they had a worm-box steering, if its loosey, its a simple adjustment. Make sure those SU carbs have some 20 weight or ATF oilunder those brass nuts on top of the bells. Just unscrew them and fill to about 1/2" of the top and slowly push the pistons back in and screw them in. Repeat about every 2-3,000 miles. Get a "Unisyn" to synch those babies up so that they suck equal air. I have an SU manual if you need me to scan and email it to you. If you don't KNOW how to properly tune them, you'll need the manual, they aren't hard, but some parts of it you won't figure out on your own, believe me.

PM me if you want me to scan and email the manual, otherwise, I may not see this thread for a while.
Hugh - Wow - many many thanks on the offer! I am going to send you a PM for an electronic copy of the manual.

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Originally Posted by equality72521 View Post
I LOVE that car!!!
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Originally Posted by speeder View Post
What a sweet little car! Nice work. I know what you mean about those magical summer evenings, the most fun car is not always the 500hp $100k ride. I had some blissful times riding around on a 1973 Honda 350 scrambler this summer.

Enjoy it!
Many thanks!!


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Originally Posted by masraum View Post
Beautiful car. I love that it's got a patina. The red interior is fantastic. I think I actually liked the stock wheels a little better, but it still looks great. I suspect it's a ton of fun and gets more looks than a Lambourghini.
Many thanks! The red interior is very rare and in very good shape, still has the factory carpets with the press down button to prevent them from bunching up. The car draws more attention than I thought, much more than my 911 Turbo! The stock wheels are neat, but I do love these old Revolution Racing Wheels, I have loved these wheels when I first saw them on a World Rally RWD Ford Escort in England back in 1978!!


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Originally Posted by HardDrive View Post
AWESOME car man!
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Originally Posted by goat View Post
Wow great car.
must be a blast to drive. Congrats of bringing her back to the road
Many thanks!

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Originally Posted by RickM View Post
What a great and rare car...love it.
For reviving the paint look here: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=369871&highlight=buffing

BTW, where did you find this gem. Please let us in on the hunt.
I will definitely check out that link for paint revival. The car was owned by a friend's mother-in-law who drove it only twice per year to get the oil changed at JC Penny and have the tires rotated. After she passed away, she left the car in her will to her daughter and I purchased the car from them. I have been trying to buy this car for 6+ years! I believe its the lowest mileage Roadster in the U.S, from the Roadster Registery.


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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy View Post
I remember the original thread, if I recall you got a pretty sweet deal on it? Regardless, she's coming along very nicely!
I paid a "reasonable" price for the car, but after owning it and enjoying it, it was worth every penny. No regrets, and these cars are gaining value quickly these days.

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Originally Posted by tchanson View Post
Very nice!

Back in high school, I used to dream of being able to afford a set of those exact bolt through spoke Revolution wheels for my MGB.

They still look period great on cars of that vintage.
Tim
Thanks Tim!!

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Originally Posted by Jim Cesiro View Post
Fantastic job, I suspect those rims look better in person. I know the rims on my 911 do, pictures never do them justice.

You have come a long way with that car, I remember the original thread. I am glad your enjoying it so much and glad your actually taking it out and driving it. Heres to many years of fun motoring with it.
Thanks Jim! The wheels do look great in person. Its a fun car to scoot around town, top down, and just enjoying the evening.

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Originally Posted by TerryBPP View Post
Looks like its made from aluminum. Shouldnt do much harm.

The car is great. I'm jealous.
Yes the battery mount it custom made and its made from aluminum.

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Originally Posted by Seahawk View Post
There is nothing not to like about that car.
Many Many thanks!

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Originally Posted by Tobra View Post
Nice, had a friend in HS with a 510 sporting similar wheels, American Racing Libre, or something like that. I must say I also liked the original wheels with the dog dish hubcaps.
The Libres are totally hot wheels and VERY period correct.! They are worth big buxxx used.

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Originally Posted by livi View Post
Wow!

Dare I use the word fabulous on this board ??
Fabulous!! LOL

Many thanks for all the positive comments and great feedback I do appreciate it.
Regards - Yasin
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