1973 Dart Sport
Finally got a chance to test the rebuild and test out my new truck.
I've really only driven the car to the show in April and that's really it. Haven't spotted any real issues but I also haven't driven it much, wasn't sure what to expect. Smelled a bit of coolant when I was cranking down the tire straps. Checked it once I got to the lot and it was just a small run from one of the smaller lines. All the lines themselves were dry and not actively leaking so I just shut the hood and pretended it didn't happen because what's the worse that can happen.
Got threw all six runs without any incident though. Pushed the car pretty hard to get a feel for the brakes and they're still phenomenal. Not a drop of oil anywhere too, so the crank case pressure issue is definitely resolved. Tires are definitely a much needed upgrade at this point but still a little too pricey for me to consider at the moment. Temp did get up a bit while waiting to launch but never really broke 195 so that's probably fine given how hot it was outside. Felt really good to just whip the car around and not have it stutter or rub or do anything other than respond.
Good things come to those who ... are too stubborn (or stupid) to quit.
Finally got a chance to test the rebuild and test out my new truck.
I've really only driven the car to the show in April and that's really it. Haven't spotted any real issues but I also haven't driven it much, wasn't sure what to expect. Smelled a bit of coolant when I was cranking down the tire straps. Checked it once I got to the lot and it was just a small run from one of the smaller lines. All the lines themselves were dry and not actively leaking so I just shut the hood and pretended it didn't happen because what's the worse that can happen.
Got threw all six runs without any incident though. Pushed the car pretty hard to get a feel for the brakes and they're still phenomenal. Not a drop of oil anywhere too, so the crank case pressure issue is definitely resolved. Tires are definitely a much needed upgrade at this point but still a little too pricey for me to consider at the moment. Temp did get up a bit while waiting to launch but never really broke 195 so that's probably fine given how hot it was outside. Felt really good to just whip the car around and not have it stutter or rub or do anything other than respond.
Good things come to those who ... are too stubborn (or stupid) to quit.
