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Fri May 18, 2012 11:56 am

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I had posted this on the "other" website - but I think it would be better served here...so here goes.

I FINALLY after a lot of trials and tribulations got my 57 up and running as it was intended! I've had quite a few issues with some shops in my area, and after 3 YEARS, I finally got it dialed in and its better than ever. All's well that ends well! Thanks to all on the registry who helped me out.

So, I took the car out for a nice long drive today. God I missed it. I forgot how much I loved driving it. I've gotten bitten again. Its going to be a fun summer!

So what did you do with your 356 today?

Fri May 18, 2012 12:56 pm

I finished up the plug change on my 993 and I'm takin' the 356 for a drive and some pics right now.
:D

Fri May 18, 2012 5:53 pm

Used it a few times this week, but it was rainy today. Moved it inside and drove the bus instead.

Sat May 19, 2012 5:08 am

I plan on driving it this weekend in between my house/yard work. Weather is supposed to be great.

Sat May 19, 2012 10:28 am

See above post. So much for a good day. Not sure if I'm mad or bummed. I guess I'm both. Rolled my 356 outside & went to start it. It cranked for maybe 3 seconds then bang. tried to crank it again & just a click. Put it in gear, rolled it a little, tried again & the starter just spins. I guess I'll be pulling the starter & hoping that's all it is. Hopefully the flywheel is o/k. Ruined my weekend.

Sat May 19, 2012 10:40 am

Just bought a hood handle but needs to be recromed. Now if only I can find those rare turn signals!!! I'd even settle for repops at this point.

Sun May 20, 2012 4:37 pm

Took another drive in the country side but with my wife this time. She likes the car. It is amazing the amount of people who wave or give me a thumps up. Most of them probably don't even know what it is. Kids seem to really like it too.

Sun May 20, 2012 5:07 pm

Today I pushed her out and just cried with her cuz she's still hurting from all that pain mother nature put her thru :(

Sun May 20, 2012 5:11 pm

A little car wax and it will "buff out" ;)

Mon May 21, 2012 4:00 am

I want to see the front!

Did a little minor cleanup in the engine bay and took mine for a drive. Beautiful weather!

Mon May 21, 2012 1:23 pm

Oh Okay jjjack :P

Mon May 21, 2012 2:45 pm

Sweet! A true '54!

Mon May 21, 2012 4:02 pm

That thing is TOO FAR Gone. I'll take 'er off yer hands for ya. ;)

I pushed mine out of the shop too. And its' probably gonna rain because I did...

Tue May 22, 2012 12:27 am

That's mint condition in Illinois!
Jeff

Tue May 22, 2012 5:55 am

Yeah, maybe a little wax in the front two

Tue May 22, 2012 7:26 am

Cool '54! I guess that is what they mean when people talk about replacing the bottom 6 inches? :) Then again you could just get it roadworthy and leave it as.

Tue May 22, 2012 7:28 am

:wink:

Wed May 23, 2012 5:07 am

Took it out last night. See my thread "broken crank?" as to why.

Wed May 23, 2012 5:56 am

MMW wrote:
Must be nice to pull an engine and not have to remove the carbs and manifolds.

Sun Jun 10, 2012 11:05 am

Took an 86 mile drive this morning because the weather was nice for a change... the turnaround point was a favorite beach.