Maxwell

Been a long bit. Updates. Car had sat for about 6 months, gonna be receiving love soon ish. I'm moving and took the car out for it's first drive which was scary. As those 6 months have made the master cylinder stick horribly. But no issues, just needs a little tune up, but by god was it fun to drive. Been working on my side project daily driver VW Cabriolet I've had a few months now. But it's gonna soon be time to put some money into the Bonneville soon. Moving in with my significant other will make this nice as they like working on cars too. Cheers to you all. Will post more soon. Here's hoping I can rewire it once I move. It needs windows. Stay safe, and have a wonderful drive.

Little update. Car has been sitting and started every week or so. Going smoothly. Did end up putting the original carburetor back on as the replacement didn't wanna tune right. Did however clean the original one. Hope everyone has been doing well. Found a place with parts for the body but it's been rough not having income. The GoFundMe I have hasn't done very well either. Gonna start posting more updates as soon as I make them. Got a muffler on it and am gonna hopefully get it welded soon. I want a proper exhaust system that doesn't leak. 

Happy cruising

~Maxwell

I also think that I need to remove the printed circuit board and clean it properly as it looks really badly corroded on all the contacts 

I fixed the factory exhaust for now. Was tired of dealing with it. I'll get some more welding on it when I can get it higher up in the air. Am turning towards getting dash lights and stuff working. Found my issue and the replacement part. Couldn't get the speedometer cable off and didn't wanna break it. How does it come off. I did get some LED bulbs but they didn't work for some reason. 

Most of those logs go out the very back at an angle. I'd use them if it wasn't for the fact that that dump angle.... Points right at my oil filter. 

I think I'd rather try the shorty headers vs them. Nothing is specific. But I did measure and from everything I measured it should fit. Otherwise I may just make some custom stuff. Or find a diy header kit to make my own and find a shop

I think I found a set that would fit. Headman 28164 street rod block hugger tork-step headers for Pontiac 

https://www.jegs.com/i/Hedman/500/28164/10002/-1?gclid=CjwKCAjw5NqVBhAjEiwAeCa97cUYvkWxGuq_7XZsAISZJEt1mA3mgiY_E3LrCdOUiQowToP2EP9knxoC9PkQAvD_BwE

I think that should fit in my space.

I did notice that it may be a bit of a fun time finding something that fits with the oil filter right there. 

I'm after a 2.5 in preferred exhaust diameter. Max 3 but the mufflers I have liked are 2.5in. also what would you recommend for a set of shorty headers. If there's no long tubes that'd fit 

After climbing in the dark as I just peeked here. I've got 4x 4h d port heads. Not sure what exhaust options I've got. May just throw the factory one on just for now just to have it back on the ground. 

Factory exhaust that is. 

Could you send a link for the exhaust manifolds? I'll look into those. Also would these fit at all? https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/30065/10002/-1?gclid=CjwKCAjwwdWVBhA4EiwAjcYJEAyYn7iUC2M0xraNVACd05oyr31UbykfGU0zmCv9CPlT_rbhyQjAcxoCtIIQAvD_BwE

Or are they out of the question? Also mind sharing a clip of what Lucy sounds like 

Can someone decipher these?

Question. From factory would I have round port or d port heads? Am looking at headers.

I'm being given some funds to fix the entire exhaust issue. Anyone know where I could get some headers, decent ish mufflers that have a good sound but aren't droning. And something to clear the axle

I'm  looking for noise like that. Not quiet but not racecar level loud. 

I like both but can't have both without making it complicated. 

Ok. So I'm having to do ghetto methods because I can't patch it properly. I'm using the little bit of steel stick jb weld for some holes cause I have had some success. What y'all think I should use cause I really can't get the window out myself and have no money or way to afford a shop. And I don't know anyone willing to come help me yank a window and do proper bodywork. 

I hate doing this to a classic car but I have no money or materials to fix it properly right now. And I doubt anyone on the forums would go "let me come help so it's done properly." And I'm not asking anyone to. Everything has been slow. Can't get the exhaust done, got to deal with holes and repairs. I've not had anyone donate to the GoFundMe for the car other than my one friend that did. 

The clock doesn't work and I don't think it's that bad of a process. It's something I may look into 

I have a few ideas. Looking at it the clock can come out as a separate part. I am wondering if I can just insert a 2.5in tach into it and wire it up. Cause I really hate how tacky a column mounted rpm gauge looks. 

I have a question. Anyone know where I could get an rpm insert for where my clock is. I have a custom radio for the clock and am more interested in seeing the RPM. 

I'm now just playing a waiting game. Gonna see about using all the change I have to get a little more fuel. Keep her from running dry and sitting again. 

I know. It's just remembering to always check simple things then jump to conclusions. 

Well then to just to conclusions 

Well. Fixed it. Plugs are fine. Was points, cap and rotor that needed some cleaning 

It is shuddering at idle. It's not registered yet but I've gone up the road and back. It started shuddering after I put fresh gas in it's tank when it ran out. Yes I've checked the filter, pump, fuel was crystal clear and clean. Those plugs have been in almost a year of starts and stops with a couple of drives on them. The exhaust leak is pretty annoying so It's getting redone. 

Been awhile. Got it tuned up nicely. Still haven't probed the whole power windows issue yet. Last thing I found out was that some fuses didn't seem to have power so I plan on installing the kit I bought sometime soon. Just got to get my friend over for a few days. Also gave up on the factory exhaust pipe. My roommate is helping me make it go to a 2.5 to a dual setup. Won't be true duals but it's going to work. I'll be happy if I don't have to hear any exhaust leaks again. Also going with a detective style build. Got a RadioShack siren and a teardrop beacon at a yard sale. Gonna hopefully have some shenanigans once I get it fixed up. This was the best I got the exhaust too. Can't wait till I can get it running strong. And road legal. 

I also think it needs a set of plugs as it's been running rich and now it's running not great. It won't idle smooth and not sure why. 

I bought a few months ago a long wire 23 circuit wiring kit from maxpeedingrods. From what I've heard they're pretty decent. 

I think it's time to get it all rewired. I ha have 0.02 volts. And I have it on the 20 setting.