[shaker455]

Drove it!
Only get front brakes for tonight but enough to put in gear and tool around the yard.

[lugnutx2]

Originally Posted by shaker455

I did run it again last night for very short times.
Not long enough for it to build any heat .
I think I hear the old noise I know too well with stock Pontiacs...Rod knock or pin.
Like I said it has not run on it's own long enough...I may have to replace the fuel pump...
Weird it was pumping well when I cleared the tank of the Beer it was brewing.
I put a filter before the pump before I started cranking it.
Carb runs fine on my truck so maybe new plugs & a pump.

Noise gone?

[shaker455]

Yes,
Gone after running on it's own.
Runs smooth and quite after a 20 year sleep
I'm pretty certain I am this cars "last Chance"

[stevep]

Awesome news!

[shaker455]

Thanks Steve for all your help!
Car is now operable!

[77 TRASHCAN]

Originally Posted by shaker455

Drove it!
Only get front brakes for tonight but enough to put in gear and tool around the yard.

LOL, is your yard large enough to get it into 3 gear???

[shaker455]

Maybe!
I can just take it down my road....I live in the sticks!

[stevep]

Originally Posted by shaker455

Thanks Steve for all your help!
Car is now operable!

That's MINT!!!!

[shaker455]

Brakes are now fully operable.
Got the headlight doors to open but going to have to do something with the vacuum actuator in the middle of front bumper.
Cleaned contacts and new rear tail light bulbs.
Distributor is still frozen in block, I'm thinking I can tackle it better once I take the intake off so I can run a better carb.
I think this car will get an early NH plate

[stevep]

Spray GM heat riser lube around the base of the distributor.
I may have a good actuator, but I'm not sure.

[shaker455]

where do I get the GM product now a days?

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by shaker455

where do I get the GM product now a days?

I'd assume the parts counter at any GM dealership should be able to provide it, but you can also order it from Summit Racing or Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-GM-88.../dp/B00BK7MLKE
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ado-10-4020

[shaker455]

Thanks!
I haven't bought that stuff in Decades!

15" tires are so limited now I may get aftermarket wheels & 17's

[77 TRASHCAN]

Originally Posted by shaker455

Thanks!
I haven't bought that stuff in Decades!

15" tires are so limited now I may get aftermarket wheels & 17's

No, no, no...you live in the Shire, not in the Hood!

[shaker455]

Picked up a set of 1967 New Hampshire plates to register the car with.

[77 TRASHCAN]

What's the latest plan of attack on the GP?

[shaker455]

Hey Jeff,
Getting some 7" Rally II's from a local PY member.
In process of modifying a less popular P4B
At the time of intake swap pulling the dist.

Start driving daily in spring and start preserving & fixing the body one panel at a time while in use.
Starting with the roof.

I may also go "gangsta" and get some other wheels like this:

[77 TRASHCAN]

Smart thinking. My TA is drivable doesn't look nice. Hope to make noticeable
Progress on it this year!! Same as your plan!

Having vehicles completely ripped apart can snowball into years...my advice to anyone is to do little things here and there, keep it drivable!

[shaker455]

Yes I am also building it a Qjet.
Also I have a 65' Corvair Anti-cool car I'll be also driving.
I warmed up a 140 HP motor with better heads & custom cam...also going to modify IDF Webers for my Corvair buddy in Texas

Lets see your T/A seeing you had since new!

[77 TRASHCAN]

Originally Posted by shaker455

Yes I am also building it a Qjet.
Also I have a 65' Corvair Anti-cool car I'll be also driving.
I warmed up a 140 HP motor with better heads & custom cam...also going to modify IDF Webers for my Corvair buddy in Texas

Lets see your T/A seeing you had since new!

Very ugly right now...looking for a pic...