First test drive..

[Scampin]

Well been working on that 64 since I got it 3-4weeks ago. Took it for its first drive last night. Clutch needs replaced, feels like it is oil soaked. Trans popped out of second on decel. And I def. need to put some strut rod bushings in it. LOL. Other than that, cruised 70mph down thruway the 45mi to work no issues.

Did break the p/s wiper arm, I think maybe the spring internal to it broke. Can you replace the internal spring? Can you get wiper arms anywhere?

 

[cudamark]

If you can't find one closer, I should be able to come up with a used bolt-on type wiper arm.
Thanks, Mark

 

[Scampin]

Thanks Mark, I may have to take you up on that. Realized I haven't put any pics up. Had it buffed at work today, can't believe how nice it came out. Will take some pics tommorow of the outside...

Not a spec of rust..

Interior coming along:

Shampoed and re-dyed the shag carpet in the back:

Motor runs like a top, replaced fuel pump, all rubber hoses, cleaned gas tank, rebuilt carb, replaced distributor, plugs, wires, starter, new flex pipe to side pipes, found a 2-bl air cleaner, has 60psi of oil pressure...

New master cylinder, one brake line, cleaned brakes, "new" e70-14 poly's I had laying around, polished up the side-pipes, ready for some driving. Pre-buff.

Will take some "post buff" pics tommorow.

 

[Brad4406]

Cool car. I love the side pipes, 4-speed and aluminum slots.

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

Sweet it looks good.

 

[1964 hippo]

What are the side pipes and how did you fix to the headers ???

 

[Scampin]

The side pipes came with the car. They are Thrush. It has about 6inches of the factory exhaust off the manifold, then flex pipe to the side-pipes.

 

[65cudalover]

very nice looks good inside!

 

[Scampin]

I'd say its a 100% improvement. It's amazing what alittle elbow grease will do.

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

You stole that car LOL

 

[Dart_Doctor]

where did u get the dye for the carpet i need to re do mine black ... how hard was it to do ?

 

[Scampin]

Advanced auto.

 

[Scampin]

Just shampooed the carpet, let it dry, fluffed it up, then dyed it.

 

[dusterny]

Wow nice solid little car and a few dollars and alot of elbow grease it's lookin real good.
Good work Scampin.

 

[Dartnut]

Very nice car indeed.
Great work.