Author Topic: Finally under its own power  (Read 188 times)

formula46two

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Finally under its own power
« on: April 27, 2025, 08:30:09 PM »
This car hasn't been on the road for 30 years but I'm seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. I started a another thread here that has pictures if anyone interested. It has a few gremlins to work out so I will be back to asking some questions.
https://youtube.com/shorts/H3QTcZacJ20?feature=share

https://youtu.be/V0Cfs-a422Q
« Last Edit: April 27, 2025, 08:41:46 PM by formula46two »

roadking77

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Re: Finally under its own power
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2025, 05:54:17 AM »
Nice!!

I can say I have never left any rubber on the road. Guess Im too wimpy :lol:
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Re: Finally under its own power
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2025, 08:23:18 PM »
Nice videos - my 1st thought was that definitely can’t be a stock engine  :-D
Darryl

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formula46two

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Re: Finally under its own power
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2025, 09:03:22 PM »
Not quite stock...built somewhat

formula46two

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Re: Finally under its own power
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2025, 09:36:34 PM »
Videos were bad, the wind was blowing 30 all day. I'll do some better ones

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Re: Finally under its own power
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2025, 06:35:04 AM »
Back on the road is an important step.  Working out the issues can be fun as you find the problem and fix it.  Looks good.
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Re: Finally under its own power
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2025, 02:08:19 PM »
hahahah, put a smile on my face!

formula46two

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Re: Finally under its own power
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2025, 08:03:38 PM »
After 30 years, Mee too!

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Re: Finally under its own power
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2025, 09:55:12 AM »
Awesome!  What a great feeling
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Re: Finally under its own power
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2025, 09:55:12 AM »
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