New Shark in The Tank
05-29-2009, 07:02 PM
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That car is in incredibly good shape for its age. You can tell that the previous owners took very good care of it. Great combo too.
Living the dream!
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05-29-2009, 07:19 PM
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Thanks for all the kudos guys
Just got back from a short hop - can't keep my hands and eyes off it! The interior is indeed like new. I will send you the info Rixter. More to come along the dusty trail
Just got back from a short hop - can't keep my hands and eyes off it! The interior is indeed like new. I will send you the info Rixter. More to come along the dusty trail
05-29-2009, 07:52 PM
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This is a great car! I checked it out for Ed a little while back. I was amazed by the interior condition, and the paint is amazingly good for it's age. And what a color it is, very striking in person.
The shifter felt fine to me. I think most of sloppy feel is in that "cow femur" shifter.
Here's one of the pics I took. I could eat steak of that fuse panel!
Great score, Ed. Godspeed.
The shifter felt fine to me. I think most of sloppy feel is in that "cow femur" shifter.
Here's one of the pics I took. I could eat steak of that fuse panel!
Great score, Ed. Godspeed.
05-29-2009, 07:56 PM
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This is a great car! I checked it out for Ed a little while back. I was amazed by the interior condition, and the paint is amazingly good for it's age. And what a color it is, very striking in person.
The shifter felt fine to me. I think most of sloppy feel is in that "cow femur" shifter.
Here's one of the pics I took. I could eat steak of that fuse panel!
Great score, Ed. Godspeed.
The shifter felt fine to me. I think most of sloppy feel is in that "cow femur" shifter.
Here's one of the pics I took. I could eat steak of that fuse panel!
Great score, Ed. Godspeed.
What's with the jumpers in the relay blocks? Is this normal for a '78?
05-29-2009, 08:01 PM
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05-29-2009, 09:14 PM
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That car still looks fantastic - I love the color combo (and no rubstrips and no sunroof!).
BTW, I'm driving my truck out to Maryland tomorrow (from California) but won't be in Virginia until Monday - too bad I wasn't able to leave a day earlier - it would have been great to meet you in person and see Blue Maxx again! Have a safe and enjoyable ride home!!
BTW, I'm driving my truck out to Maryland tomorrow (from California) but won't be in Virginia until Monday - too bad I wasn't able to leave a day earlier - it would have been great to meet you in person and see Blue Maxx again! Have a safe and enjoyable ride home!!
05-29-2009, 10:45 PM
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That second bridge is where they decided to bridge the AC speed relay. Normally, this relay is activated by a tach signal and will only allow the AC compressor and idle solenoid to activate when the car is running. It's an expensive relay, NLA new I think.
The downsides to doing this are that if the AC is on you will be turning the AC compressor while cranking, and you will have a leaner than normal A/F mix while cranking.
If you remember to turn off the AC when cranking, the net effect of having this jumper is zero.
The downsides to doing this are that if the AC is on you will be turning the AC compressor while cranking, and you will have a leaner than normal A/F mix while cranking.
If you remember to turn off the AC when cranking, the net effect of having this jumper is zero.
05-30-2009, 05:19 PM
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Thanks folks. Yes, it would have been good to meet you too Dwayne. The car is running great. Looking forward to the long trip out tomorrow.
05-30-2009, 09:41 PM
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She is truely awesome!
I am looking at a 86 5spd. She will be my first girl. Is there a big difference in performance between the late 70's and a 86 5spd? I really love them all. Also what does OB stand for, can't figure that out. Also where did you find her?
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I am looking at a 86 5spd. She will be my first girl. Is there a big difference in performance between the late 70's and a 86 5spd? I really love them all. Also what does OB stand for, can't figure that out. Also where did you find her?Stephen
05-30-2009, 10:07 PM
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Jim - the Blumaxx is sweet and so clean! Thanks for the fuse panel shot by the way. Iwana, found it thru this fantastic resource. It's my first 5 speed too, and the more I drive it, the more I love it. My last two were autos. I will say tho, if I didn't live out where the roads are wide and open, I wouldn't want a stick. Driving around DC today was truely nerve wracking.
Any way, back to the wedding reception - my scotch needs a refill!
Any way, back to the wedding reception - my scotch needs a refill!