Car Collector Chronicles 08-12 PDF
Car Collector Chronicles 08-12 PDF
Car Collector Chronicles 08-12 PDF
Exploring:
High RPMs
Not a whole lot to report on my end. What with the temps repeatedly at 100 plus, there just is not a lot of activity going on. Nor does it look as though there is any relief in sight? I may have mentioned that I am now officially retired. That event happened on 15 June. I have not done a lot since. We have made a couple of trips to Canada, and I have read eight books, but not much else. Sort of easing into it! I recevied my rebuilt vacuum advance back from Terrill Machine on 17 July, along with 3 holes in it. Gee, no wonder it would not hold a vacuum? With a temp of 103 on the day of delivery, any reinstall shall have to wait. I did go to a local car show on 16 July. I took our Allant, as a form of transportation, not to show. When I returned to the car 2 hours later, she would not start. I baked in the 100 degree temps as I puttzed around trying t o d i a g n o se/r e s o l v e t h e problem. I finally had to call the Mrs. to come to the rescue with booster cables and tools. As I had expected, the sidemount positive battery post had loosened, creating an open in the starter circuit. What is strange is that even in the loosend condition there was enough electrical current to operated the digital dash and onboard diagnostics? I now need to figure out a way to firmly tighten down the battery cable. The bolt in the cable is fine, so the problem has to be in
Corvair (1960-1969)
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the 57 year old diaphragm. The old diaphragm is brittle and has
the side-mount post.. Perhaps I need to make use of the next larger size bolt, but with sheet metal screw threads. There is nothing worse than being dead on the side of the road, and I do not want to be caught in that cirsumstance again.
- Stay cool and Enjoy your ride(s)!
CCC -THE FORUM http://ccc.activeboard.com Car Collector Chronicles-scribd Saved 62 - 1962 Olds web site http://www.freewebs.com/ jeandaveyaros The Gray Lady - 1955 Cadillac Coup de Ville web site
to our 1962 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 convertible. The site also has a lot of information on Oldsmobiles and its founder, Ransom Eli Olds.
THE GRAY LADY: This website features our 1955 Cadillac Coup de Ville and Caddy information.
DAVES DEN: A website devoted to a myriad of interests. Foremost is extensive information on the Steel City of Gary, IN. There are also offerings on steel making, U.S. Steel-Gary Works, U.S. Marine Corps, M14 assault rifle, of course Oldsmobile, and the tragic story of the murder of Gary, IN Police Lt. George Yaros.
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I am a Brit travelling around North America in a 1972 Cutlass found listed on ebay in Toledo, Ohio.
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On Vancouver Is. I had the first major issue of the trip. The seized fan clutch finally took its toll. A fan blade let go. I finally had a use for all those tools I was carrying around.
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[ED NOTE] All of the sites listed above are places where Oliver stopped and snapped a photo. Most pics have the 72 Olds Cutlass in them. You may follow Olivers adventures online at http:// www.oliversinden.co.uk or at http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/newbie-forum/51041-travelling-north-america-72cutlass.html
Ok, Ive had my say for the month. Now its your turn! I invite/encourage submission of your comments, opinions and article contributions. I also ask that you please help spread the word about our publication. Everything sent shall indeed be reviewed by me. Submissions should be sent to CCC at [email protected].
Now that you have finished reading this months issue of the newsletter, come start/ join an ongoing dialog with other CCC readers and like-minded car collector folk on the CCC Forum. Stop by, check us out and share your views . ______________________________________
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Aug 5 - Marilyn Monroe dies from an overdose of sleeping pills and chloral hydrate, officially ruled a "probable suicide" Aug 10 Marvel Comics publishes Amazing Fantasy#15, featuring the first published appearance of the superhero character of Spider-Man Aug 11 - Beach Boys release "Surfin' Safari" Aug 18 - Peter, Paul and Mary release their first hit "If I Had a Hammer"