Projects Bought a 51 Ford on Purpose

"This trick came from @bchrismer." I've heard Bret can be tricky, must be the Stache.

Lee

 

Take the fuel injection line off where it connects to the motor, put a long flexible hose on it, and stick it in whatever you want to fill and get your kid to turn the key to the on position and it will empty the rascal

 

Exactly. I tried to siphon the gas out of my daughter's totaled 2013 over the weekend and honestly considered poking a hole in the tank after being frustrated by that "rollover" valve that prevented me from reaching gas through the inlet... However, I decided I would be mad if I bought a car hit in the front for parts to find out that someone trashed the gas tank...

Thanks Larry! I'll keep that in mind, but think I am good now.

 

Covert op, no key, no kid.

 

Well, I now have some garage space and I can actually start putting my 82 Harley back together, all cosmetic stuff. So, the project going away was a sort of a win win situation.

 

Okay then how about a hammer, screwdriver and a bucket

 

Siphoning gas out of a wreck reminds me of Mad Mad soaking up gas and wringing it out into a helmet

 

Car wash, Walmart for stuff for my father in law, gas, and pizza delivery to the nursing home tonight…lol. Anyway, still haven’t seen that power valve.

 

You can count this as one of life's learning experiences.

 

Also, I guess I could mention that the car was approved to register for the Gathering at the Roc next year. Found that out Wednesday.

As far as the power valve goes, if I don’t see it by next weekend, I’ll see if my youngest son could pick up the one from @winduptoy on his way back from Phoenix.

 

Drive through historic downtown this evening with all the Christmas lights… Lots of folks in downtown this evening. That is likely because we have a local live theater that always does “A Territorial Christmas Carol” based on the ****ens story this time of year.

 

Living the life!!

 

Congrats on the ROC acceptance!

 

Got the power valves in the mail yesterday. I just need to put one in now. After looking at them, I should have just chucked one up in the lathe and had it about 3 weeks sooner…

 

Well, put the power valve in this evening and drove around town a bit. I suppose the test will be if it starts tomorrow without filling the bowl manually.

 

Woohoo! Went from around 8 hours to drain the bowl to starting right up at 20 hours at least now. Pretty sure that was most of the problem. Might as well head to Tractor Supply while it is running to go get some feed.

 

Tractor Supply is my other speed shop

 

the Vicky is accepted and registered
glad you got your economizer valve...yes, chucking it up in a lathe and clearing the radius is another approach...unless it has a leaky diaphragm....

 

Sounds like a family reunion! My brother just got approved as well, so you can meet him.

 

awesome..the more there are to push when it quits, the better

 

Well, guess I''l just be a spectator. I registered the '34 but haven't heard a peep. LOL

 

No new news really other than just driving the car somewhat regularly. Drove it to work again today. Still have a list of stuff I need to do to the car, but have been sidetracked by cold weather and also trying to get my youngest sons car back together and off my lift.

Pic from running errands last night.

 

Man, that’s an artsy shot, perfect timing. Errands are a lot more fun when you can do them in a nice old car, huh?

 

Had to go driving tonight just so I could say I did. I can’t remember the last time that I could drive around on Christmas at 9:00 at night with the windows down, heater off, and a short sleeve shirt. Anyway, going to see the widow I bought the car from tomorrow as well. Her husband was working on an OT pickup for their grandson that the grandson has decided to sell. I need a good daily pickup, so it seems to fit the bill. So, maybe I can talk about that one on the OT section since it is too new for here but almost 40 years old. Anyway, will be good to see the lady the car came from and I’m excited about a “new” daily that can be a cool little pickup too.

 

I love these kind of stories!!

 

That’s a nice neighborhood. Is that in the Guthrie area?

 

Yes, that is the neighborhood next to my road, or what I like to call my test drive area. The houses probably have 1 acre lots or so.

 

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driver side ones looks better

 

Is your number the same one you sent me about five years ago cause we need to talk very soon

 

Yep