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Hi Jerry...good timing...
I picked up the car yesterday from my mechanic and all he did was adjust the valves and replace some seals. What a difference (remember, my car had not been on the road in 17 years).
Before, the car was stalling, backfiring, and had barely any pick up. With a simple $150 fix, it is a totally different car. While my mechanic and I still believe the engine is tired and will probably need new pistons, I am pretty happy with the way it is running now. It is real nice to come to a stop light and not have the car die on me. It idles great just above 1100 RPM.
I will be doing an oil change this weeked. We did find that my Rear Brake Caliper is now leaking so I need to address that but it is fine for now.
I have now found someone to assist me in stripping and painting the car (on our own, he is very experienced with DIY painting) and I will be starting to install the new headliner this weekend.
Lots to do. Want to get the car ready for this years Conquers here on Hilton Head in November.
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