RowanAmethyst
Well-Known Member
So, it's been a while, and not much has happened. A lot of this will be rehashing what I've said before. The Volare has been sitting, in theory it still runs but it desperately needs an oil change before I put any miles on it. Right now what it NEEDS to pass inspection is the wiper linkage and the horn. Horn relay clicks repeatedly when you turn the wheel, so there's definitely a short somewhere, and the linkage is the usual problem that requires half of the dashboard to come out just to replace those little bushings. There's also a parasitic draw somewhere, that may be related to the horn, but the battery has to be D/Ced if it's going to sit for any length of time.
Now, what I WANT for it: The trim around the vinyl top is loose, and I absolutely can not find the clips for it. A while back someone mentioned somebody who might have some, but I can't remember who or where. I'm thinking of bodging something together just to get it to stay put. Also, the grille is cracked, thanks to a friend leaning against it while trying to remove the A/C system. Beyond that, I want fresh paint, and the little bit of rust repair it needs.
As for my DREAMS for it, a new 4 barrel carb, new intake manifold, and maybe some exhaust headers would be nice just to get it breathing a little easier. While I'm dreaming, might as well replace the whole top end with performance parts, and refurbish the bottom. Nothing too fancy, I'm not going to race it, I just want it able to get out of its own way.
Now, what I WANT for it: The trim around the vinyl top is loose, and I absolutely can not find the clips for it. A while back someone mentioned somebody who might have some, but I can't remember who or where. I'm thinking of bodging something together just to get it to stay put. Also, the grille is cracked, thanks to a friend leaning against it while trying to remove the A/C system. Beyond that, I want fresh paint, and the little bit of rust repair it needs.
As for my DREAMS for it, a new 4 barrel carb, new intake manifold, and maybe some exhaust headers would be nice just to get it breathing a little easier. While I'm dreaming, might as well replace the whole top end with performance parts, and refurbish the bottom. Nothing too fancy, I'm not going to race it, I just want it able to get out of its own way.
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