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Re: 99-44/100% complete

To: Frank Clarici <spritenut@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: 99-44/100% complete
From: Larry Macy <lmacy@phillymgclub.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2007 18:27:38 -0500
CONGRATS!!!

Nice looking car. 4 months with no balls. Way to go ;-)

Larry

On Feb 11, 2007, at 4:52 PM, Frank Clarici wrote:

> I took the 58 out for it's maiden voyage today. Put about 10 miles  
> on it in the 25* weather. There were a couple of minor adjustments  
> like the clutch needed an adjustment on the length of the rod which  
> is adjustable on the Datsun. No more clutch slip. A leaky float all  
> fixed, and a minor adjustment to locate the rear axle a bit better  
> but I sort of knew that was coming.
> Everything works, I even went to get gas and the gauge works.
> Temp never climbed above 160* OP never dropped below 40 psi at idle.
> Cable driven tach seems to be acurate, speedo is darn close.
> I had to adjust the horn from it's meep meep to a much louder BEEP  
> BEEP (original horn too) and I think I need to change the diff,  
> it's a singer but it was the original diff from the 58. I have others.
> I did put the mirror on the windshield post after the pic was taken.
> The only thing missing is the washer bottle.
> Ok so I still need a top but only for those trips to Carlisle every  
> year when we just know it's gonna rain. But I am awaiting word on a  
> red top for a 9 stud windshield.
> 4 months from rusted out to restored.
>
> http://home.comcast.net/~spritenut/maiden1.jpg
> -- 
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ

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University of Pennsylvania
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