Recent content by QubusLewis

Update: a new carb and choke thermostat cured 100% of my driving issues. Zero stalling and hesitation. Thanks for the advice everyone!

I know its a bad pic, but thats what i am working with. When i took the thermostat arm off, the choke moved like it should, with the old one on it was stiff when hot and stiff when cold and didnt move as it should. Idk

This is the old thermostat i was working with. Previous owner had it on, i do not know the history under his ownership very well unfortunately. Update: found this on ebay, seems like a direct replacement without the electrical components! Fingers crossed it's not junk CHOKE THERMOSTAT DODGE...

Cool! That info really helped. My choke thermostat is definitely not working. Unfortunately, i went to buy a new one at o 'reilly and they only have the electrical assist thermostat and not the mechanical one. Does this part interchange with other models and years or is there a way to bypass...

I recently rebuilt the carb and cleaned the fuel line which got it running. A bunch of crud came out of the line before the fuel filter and i am working on setting up the carb presently. Checked the fuel pump also and it came out fine. However, I am having some trouble with the choke not...

How are the Chinese knockoffs?? I see them on ebay for a very affordable price compared to other options. My cousin is telling me to spring for a holley 2300 350cfm, but if a carter will give me similar results i might just save the loot for other upgrades. My current carter seems to be pre...

Update: got it cranking! Lights and power restored but not wanting to fire up.. I am by no means a mechanic, but when i replaced the battery terminals with ones that werent painted, i got power back. Now for a cold one and to get it it running again!

Hey y'all. Thanks for the update. I went through the car and found some stuff out of place, but when i fixed it, still got nothing. Replaced the battery terminals, checked the fuses, and the fusible link and still nothing. Scratching my head real hard on this one. I dont have any lean burn...

hey! this morning on my way to work i went and started the Volare. everything was fine, car turned over and off i went. when i got off of work, i go and get in the car ready to roll, and when i turn the key i get it cranking.. but then nothing. This goes on a few minutes before i give it up...

Hi y'all. I have been lurking all over online looking for a decent carb replacement for my 79 volare. I have a super six intake so a 2bbl is definitely on my mind. Lots of forums say diff things, but y'all here have never let me down! I'm sure this road had been gone down many times (sorry i am...

Thanks y'all! It certainly seems to be an underrated car. However, today i noticed some leakage on the passangers side leading to the floorboard. It's been a wet month for us in Richmond, so i've mainly kept it covered, but when i went to move it to higher ground today, the carpet was a little...

About a month and a half ago i sprung and got a 1979 volare coupe on the low. Was stalling all the time, brakes were toast, and was hella smelly. Fast forward to today, this thing is a beast! Fixed the brakes & booster, cleaned up the vacuum leaks, new plugs and an oil / power steering fluid...

Right on, good looking out with the responses. I am by no means a mechanic, but i am learning to work on cars though this volare. I appreciate all of the advice! When the build is finished, i would like the body to look very minimal, i'm not a very flashy person lol Too bad the previous owner...

These are the problem areas in question. I guess it would be worth it to fix the top? I assume these pieces to hold the trim down arent super elusive. Definitely working to avoid a rust bucket as this is my first purchase!

Hello! New to the forum, but about three weeks ago i scored a very solid 79 volare se. I've been tinkering with the engine the past couple of weeks to make it a solid daily driver, but my next step is to take some time and work on the body. While the top is cool, the chrome trim is starting to...