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Georges71 
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Joined: Mar/04/2023 Location: Chicago, Illino Status: Offline Points: 64 |
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 Posted: Apr/07/2023 at 8:18pm |
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Thanks guys!
The correct AC/PS belt was in the car when I bought it. At some point, someone installed a new AC compressor, then stopped. The compressor was bypassed, and the short belt they used wasn't exactly right, lots of slack at full adjustment, so I went ahead and put the right belt on, and no more belt scream. Next project in the upcoming weeks will be to get the AC going again, I did pick up some new Rotolock fittings for the compressor. I'll pull a vacuum on the system and see what happens. Idle was a little high, so I backed it down a bit and it seems happy. Timing is dead on, and I have good vacuum at idle so I'll leave everything else alone for now. Car really does run well and feels extremely peppy for a 2bbl car. George
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Georges71
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Posted: May/21/2023 at 12:01am |
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Beautiful day today in Chicago, so I decided to get some work done on the wagon.
Test fit my Magnum 500s, and they fit fine. Need some new lug nuts I'll grab this week. Also figured out my random PING noise. Turns out the starter Bendix wasn't retracting fully, so I went over to Autozone and they had a starter in stock. 15 minutes later and that was fixed. Car needed a wash, since it was dusty from the garage, so I did that. Also had a leaking rear passenger shock. I don't like air shocks, so I ordered a set of new regular ones, but until they show up, I was able to find a matching Monroe in my box of random shocks in the garage. It'll work until the new ones get here. Then we had to take a drive and get some ice cream!        |
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CamJam
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Posted: May/24/2023 at 7:11am |
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After following your thread, I can't shake the idea that I need an Ambo wagon to tow my Javelins to car shows.
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'73 Javelin 360 (current project)
'72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award) SOLD  |
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70badmask
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Posted: May/24/2023 at 8:00am |
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Nothing takes me back more to the 70’s than classic wagons with faux wood grain! Love your wagon!! Awesome pics!!
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Georges71
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Posted: May/24/2023 at 11:21pm |
I wholeheartedly support that! Get to shopping lol
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Georges71
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Posted: May/24/2023 at 11:23pm |
Thank you! The more we're out and about with the car, it seems like it brings back memories for lots of people of a certain age
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Georges71
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Posted: May/29/2023 at 8:16pm |
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Picked up the rest of my Mags from my buddy this morning.
Polished and repainted the center sections. They're not perfect wheels but I think they cleaned up pretty good for what they are. Should have the tires mounted this week. Also swapped out the shocks the other day. Really liking the new KYBs. Not too firm but much more planted.    Also got some other good stuff in the mail. New headlight housings for the H4 conversion, with relays (to take the power off the headlight switch), inner/outer tie rods and sleeves, and new U joints.   We're getting there! |
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Georges71
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Posted: Jun/03/2023 at 11:17pm |
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Mounted my tires the other day, and had time to put them on this afternoon.
Also cleaned up and painted the drums and wheel wells before the new wheels went on, and put my new tailgate emblem on as well. Then took a drive of course! The extra sidewall and width of the 15s makes for a really pleasant driving feel now, along with the new shocks. Quite pleased how well a 52 year old wagon handles and rides       |
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Posted: Jun/04/2023 at 12:00am |
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never thought a wagon could look so sexy .nice job on it
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Georges71
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Posted: Jun/04/2023 at 1:00pm |
Thank you! It's been fun, still a lot to go, but it's a good time.
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