In a message dated 9/15/2003 6:25:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
jmaher0343@bresnan.net writes:
> I have had my 59 TR3A since mid July. I have not driven it much at all as
> it needed new tires (old ones were cracked and dry rot and there was no
> spare or jack), new brakes (they squealed, tires were hard to turn, pedal
> was mushy and there was a deep nick in one of the front rotors) and I was
> having over heating problems. The overdrive does not work, but from feeling
> around where I can't see, I found two wires not connected so I am optomistic
> that it just needs them connected. During this down time I put in new plugs
> and air cleaners. I found out that the thermostat was a 1" and not 3/4",
> and it did not have the radiator shroud, so I fixed both of those and put
> water wetter in. I also did a few other things. Last week, I put new tires
> on, found a 135R15 for a spare(that fits in the compartment) and got a jack.
> Had the rotors turned, new pads and brake hoses put on, and the system bled
> (there was lots of water in the brake system). I also found out I have 9"
> rotors, so that will save me some $. I drove it in to get some gas a little
> while ago and it was the most fun I have ever had getting gas. I plan on
> using it as my daily driver until it gets to cold and/or I have more money
> saved up for the next major project (the suspension). I have a LONG way to
> go to get the car to where I want it, and I don't trust it outside of
> Cheyenne yet, but what a blast in the mean time and I need to watch the
> speedo a little closer before I get a ticket.
> Joe
> TS57347, finally, happily, being driven
>
Sir, your's is the best damn letter I have read on this list
in six months. Enjoy the car and good luck!
Best Regards,
Percy Ballentine
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