yes it was quite the miracle, and I like I said, Jared made it happen when I just couldn't take it anymore. The car actually started right up..once it had gas in the tank. Jared got a little wild with the starter fluid and BBQ'd what's left of his hair, but otherwise it was as if I had been starting it every weekend since it became incapacitated.

And I promised Doug I would tell everyone about this new adjustable pushrod he's "marketing..."


Thanks again Doug.

Oh problem #2: Leaky water pump that was growing biological things and apparently no longer able to spin:




But hey, it ran, if a little slowly and squeekily. The alignment is way off I and I fear the problem solver bushings were installed backwards...if I can do it wrong, I will, that my new sig.

MJ

I don't think I will be "marketing" adjustable brake peddle pushrods any time soon but it just goes to show what you can do with a hack saw and a welder.
DD

It was the difference from making it 1 piece or running into the first object that I couldnt avoid because I had no brakes. Thanks again Doug!

MJ

I had a great time at the show this past weekend. It has been a long time since I have been to it. The last time was probably almost 7-8 years ago in Alviso. I bought a couple of things from John which I needed and were priced very affordably. BTW: John, I hope you feel better. Doug, I also meant to say hello but every time I looked over, it appeared you were in the midst of some great story and I didn't want to interrupt. Perhaps, next time. Thanks for a great show all.

got a call from hot rod magazine today. looks like they are gonna do a write up on the show. I guess pics of my van are gonna end up in the issue, so if you see it let me know so I can get a copy

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64' Valiant Signet 5.9, 64' Dart 170 moredoor 3.7, 67' A100 3.7, 00' Dakota SLT 4.7

HI all from the Bay Area slant6 meet...If you haven't already been invited to the once-in-a-lifetime chance to be part of breaking the long lived, all time slant6 car count record, YOU ARE NOW INVITED TO BEE AT REDDING ON OCT 25-26. If you are there, your name will be permanently inscribed in infamy as being one of those that took the time and effort to join us at Redding on OCT 25-26. A easy drive on I-5 and the track is just a few minutes off I-5.

Get in touch with Doug and try to do a impressive caravan...You all made it to the show... so how about sending a couple of your cars as Bay Area Representatives to Redding on Oct 25-26? Any takers???
For those of you who are there, your name will be included on the trophy/banner... If you are not, no show, no name inclusion...
BEE AT REDDING ON OCT 25-26.
(just one day is fine...try to make it on Saturday...)