No snow in Jersey? we've had it on the ground all month and been below
freezing for the past 15 days.
The car looks great!!
Dave & Bobbie
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
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