picklesgarage
Well-Known Member
Was able over the last weekend to enjoy a long drive with my 86 5th Ave. 300+ miles and no problems. Been having problems with starting recently, a combo of starter related and i think fuel but it hasnt been a big deal just hop in the daily and go. Decided that would try and take the 5th down south of Boston for a funeral I had to go to. Much to my surprise ran like a dream. No problems with starting for the trip. Discovered have a vibration that needs to be addressed that I didnt know about. Has a shake at 65 that goes away at 70 but returns at 75 and goes again after. thinking ujoint or rear tire balance off the top of my head. The car handles and rides better then some new cars. Think i surprised a few drivers being able to keep up and pass without much effort. This was the first major drive I have done with the car since i bought it a couple years ago. Was very happy not to see any kinds of overheating problem where did sit in some stop and go and it was in the 80s. Was concerned that not having a shroud on the radiator might cause a problem but the gauge never moved past the second marker. Got as good of gas milage as i would have if i took my truck to boot. The only thing that may have made the trip better would be if the AC was working, for some reason it stopped working this year, gonna need to look into that. Still have plenty of work to do but I have to say thank you for all the help i have received here in keeping it on the road. Hoping to get some more long trips in soon.