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So, I bought this 1941 Coupe without a guarantee that it would run but trusted the guy when he said it ran when he parked it 13 years ago. So, I blew out all of the fuel lines with air, replaced the spark plugs, reset the gap on the points, changed the oil and dropped the fuel tank in anticipation of arrival of the new tank. My buddy came over and I thought while he was here, it might be possible to get it running. So, I connected a rubber hose to the feed line to the fuel pump and stuck the other end in a can of gas, primed the carb (which leaked like a sieve), applied the choke and while he pushed the starter pedal I worked the throttle rod under the hood. Can't believe it...it started immediately. We only let it run for a few seconds since, my garage had no ventilation.
I'm sure some of you have experienced the first start of a "barn find" and the joy you feel when you hear it crank and run. It's such a nice car. While we were working to get it started the UPS guy arrived with my new tank, sending unit and a good carburetor I found on eBay. I also received the front brake drum I cracked trying to pull it off. So, I've got some work to do. The next big project is moving the car so we don't die of carbon monoxide and run it to see what leaks. Ya' gotta love these old cars!
Well done! That's a feeling like no other.
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1938 Master Business Coupe-Sold, now living in New Jersey
1953 210 Sedan
Congratulations, it is a good feeling. It also goes a long way towards redemption if necessary!!
I was just thinking about my comment and hope it wasn’t taken the wrong way. When I wrote it, I was smiling about the times I bought a car home only to have my wife roll her eyes until it made noise.
Glad you got the car running and have the next steps defined. Only 8 months until Rapid City!
@jerry-berry @tiny @michael-falise @chris-cufr It is always a fantastic feeling to bring one back to life after a long rest.
Today is my 54th Wedding Anniversary and I know much less about women than I thought I knew on my wedding day. It completely baffles me that my wife is never as excited at these start-ups, as I am. Go figure.
Mike
Many Miles of Happy Motoring
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I guess I'm a day late but, Happy Anniversary! 👍. 🙂
I'm only 33 years in, but didn't start until in my 30's.
My wife isn't a shop person either (she is a neuroscientist), but she appreciates mechanical accomplishments and people who like to get their hands dirty.
And, she likes riding around town in the '46.
She actually usually suggests that we "take the truck" and she's as sad as I am the day the city first salts the streets and the truck is parked for the winter.
The first start is exhilarating, but cruising with it later with a gal beside you is pretty nice too!
Ole S Olson
Saskatoon, Sask, Canada
1946 DR 3/4 ton stake
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@35mike I hesitated to make this post but just couldn't resist. Knowing Nancy as I do she is appreciative of what you do. Maybe not a person to grab a wrench and get grease on her hands but none the less puts up with your idiosyncrasies and antics.
How sweet the roar of a Chevy four
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Many Miles of Happy Motoring
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@35mike Don't think so but if you insist I could change my thought.
Back to the original post: I have had the pleasure of bringing back life to many "Rip Van Winkle" old Chevrolets or just engines. It is a process that needs to have considerations for the condition (particularly lubrication) of the patient and have a list of things to consider and account for.
How sweet the roar of a Chevy four
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You all have great senses of humor. I love the wife comment since when I bring another one home and am proud of my purchase, I show it to my wife and she says (without enthusiasm), "okay"! She won't ride in either of the 41s since they have no seat belts.
@jerry-berry When you have been both married and into old Chevrolets like we have it is necessary to have a good sense of humor. Otherwise something would have ended before today. Don't let your mind wander too long.
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