Clarence followed me home

[Randalla]

Thanks Duffman. This one is so far proving to be much easier than the 620.

[Duffman]

Like those smaller wheels/tires with it, maybe drop it down a little lower?

[Randalla]

Agree, a little lower stance would be an improvement.

[Randalla]

Well a few nice surprises today after charging the battery. My horn works, all the lights except the headlights work, and the car cranks over. I'll need to buy a new ignition cylinder and keys. No keys came with the car, so I'm using a screwdriver right now turn the switch. Tomorrow I'll be able to check to see if I'm getting spark, and if the mechanical fuel pump works.

[Randalla]

Brought home my rolling dollies to get the car off the ground to work underneath a little easier and be able to turn the car around by myself in the garage. didn't get a chance to check for spark today, maybe tomorrow. Finding some interesting added equipment on the car that I am at a loss to explain.

[Turboman280]

I have had good experience with Downtown Locksmith in Phoenix. You should be able to drop off your cylinders and have keys made for them.

[Randalla]

Thanks Carl!

[Randalla]

So, I've got a bit of a conundrum I'd like some input on. I'm finding lots of fun wiring repairs that need to be made on this car due to critter chewing, and a past inept owner. The previous owner went crazy with quick lock connectors, adding all manner of "accessories," (which I am slowly getting rid of). So... should I just cut off all the add on wires and leave the quick lock connectors in place, or remove them and repair the wiring with bullet connectors or shrink/solder butt connectors? Access will be a problem on some of them.

[Randalla]

I couldn't decide at first whether to keep all the emissions stuff on the car intact, since it was so complete, but I had to remove it to gain access to the carburetor and other stuff to get it running. I ended up removing it over the last 2 days. For the time being I'm keeping all the pieces, but doubt if I'll put it all back on.

[Duffman]

I agree, Randy, keep it somewhere, but don't plan on reinstalling!