hairnet Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 so it was cheap at 8k barg at 5 and a bit was it worth the 12 he was asking at first?
PhilA Posted August 30, 2018 Author Posted August 30, 2018 Yes.Very yes.About 2k over, considering its problems. Tickman 1
Isaac Hunt Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Not much electrical works. It needs to be completely rewired because someone has "converted" it to 12V. Thankfully it was originally negative ground so that's a good start. Gauges and such can be driven from a 6V bucking converter. --PhilCar is ace I hope that converter works or it might make for an interesting conversation down at the motor factors "have you got a bucking converter"............"I beg your pardon"..........."have you got a bucking converter"..........."and what does sir what the f***ing converter for" PhilA and LightBulbFun 2
cort16 Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 I know nothing about these I take it it’s a flat head ?
3VOM Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Oh my. What a lovely old job. Obviously videos of engine running are required. Plus we will crowdfunding dollywobbler to go and do a video and drive the Renault back* *May not be trueFTFY PhilA 1
PhilA Posted August 30, 2018 Author Posted August 30, 2018 I know nothing about these I take it it’s a flat head ?Yes sir, it is. Phil cort16 1
bezzabsa Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 water pump, or convection cooling??? seem to remember the convection coolers had a hoooge pipe going to rad - as does the chief
PhilA Posted September 1, 2018 Author Posted September 1, 2018 Trailer booked for 11am tomorrow morning. That's, uh.. 5pm tomorrow UK. Google reckons this route. On the way up I'll be on the Interstate but the way back is going to be highways only, methinks. I-55 is 22 miles of raised concrete bridge which is not even in the slightest, it likes to induce a pitching motion at 55 which I really do not fancy dealing with. Gonna be fun... Phil Squire_Dawson and DeeJay 2
vulgalour Posted September 1, 2018 Posted September 1, 2018 Remember if the trailer gets wayward you need to speed up. Or slow down. One or the other, you'll figure it out. Jerzy Woking, BeEP, DeeJay and 1 other 4
PhilA Posted September 1, 2018 Author Posted September 1, 2018 The Chieftain is kinda nose-heavy, but we were discussing uneven roadway and trailers whipping- at which point I asked if the wife would be happy towing mother in law's Fiat 500X, and she said yes. I said that's fine, the Chieftain is only 100lbs heavier than the Fiat.Obviously the weight distribution is different. The Fiat is shorter nose to tail than the wheelbase of the Pontiac... Old cars, etc etc. Phil
PhilA Posted September 1, 2018 Author Posted September 1, 2018 Tanked up in preparation. That's 119.4 litres. Should get me there and back with a little to spare. Phil dave j and Squire_Dawson 2
MorrisItalSLX Posted September 1, 2018 Posted September 1, 2018 How cheap is your petrol?!?! Chodspeed, my good fellow. mrbenn 1
PhilA Posted September 1, 2018 Author Posted September 1, 2018 How cheap is your petrol?!?! Chodspeed, my good fellow.$2.509 /gal So.. $0.68 /litre That's for the standard dishwater. 87 octane with 10% ethanol. The ethanol is used to boost the fuel up to 87. Thanks. It's due to rain rain rain tomorrow. Phil
MorrisItalSLX Posted September 1, 2018 Posted September 1, 2018 Crikey! Thats 95c/L in Aussie Dollars! I would have to pay $1.45/L minimum for the lowest grade of petrol available (E10) here. I hope the wipers work well!
eddyramrod Posted September 1, 2018 Posted September 1, 2018 We daren't tell you the UK price, you'd have a kitten! mrbenn and MorrisItalSLX 2
Zelandeth Posted September 1, 2018 Posted September 1, 2018 As of when I filled the Activa up last time... $6.89/Gallon (yes, US not imperial). Admittedly that's for the good stuff, but there's not a massive difference.
drum Posted September 1, 2018 Posted September 1, 2018 Sorry if I missed it, but what's the tow vehicle?
PhilA Posted September 1, 2018 Author Posted September 1, 2018 First things first. Coffee on, let's go do a last minute check on the tow vehicle. Today's weapon of choice: 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT (5.3). It's been sat up overnight so the level will be accurate. That'll work. Oh well. I guess it's right. Welp, finalize prep in readiness to leave. Shall be on the way shortly! Phil Squire_Dawson, Sudsprint, DeeJay and 7 others 10
tooSavvy Posted September 1, 2018 Posted September 1, 2018 Polish this..... https://youtu.be/8dhG-IACLMI .... looks real naise PhilA 1
PhilA Posted September 1, 2018 Author Posted September 1, 2018 Yup, sounds just like that, but with more tappets. Also, it's "rull nās". I think that might be Swedish. Phil tooSavvy 1
PhilA Posted September 1, 2018 Author Posted September 1, 2018 Underway! Updates will be sporadic because there's a lot of driving and not much stopping involved. Phil Jim Bell, Tickman, Squire_Dawson and 2 others 5
Guest Hooli Posted September 1, 2018 Posted September 1, 2018 *F5**F5**F5* Datsuncog and LightBulbFun 2
PhilA Posted September 1, 2018 Author Posted September 1, 2018 Off to a good start. 1.7 miles and the bridge is up. Phil Tickman, Jim Bell, Squire_Dawson and 1 other 4
Guest Hooli Posted September 1, 2018 Posted September 1, 2018 Better than being down like an Italian bridge. DodgeRover, tooSavvy and HarmonicCheeseburger 3
tooSavvy Posted September 1, 2018 Posted September 1, 2018 Better than being down like an Italian bridge.-5point for 'they ain't buried them yet, fuck emm!' topicality pompei 1
PhilA Posted September 1, 2018 Author Posted September 1, 2018 Much interstate. Stopped for lunch. Next stop just up the street to hitch up trailer. Phil johngarty, Jim Bell, mercrocker and 1 other 4
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