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Old 05-11-2010, 09:34 PM   #1
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Well the basket case 29RPU that sat in my garage for 30 years until I started working on it in August, started right up on the first try today. After at least 50 years in pieces it all came together. Had the expected hose and water pump leaks to get stopped. The float on the carb is sticking, so Ill try a different needle valve. I couldn't seem to get any adjustment on the carb, so I still have work to do, but by golly she ran. Starts right up after half a rotation.
I have to thank you all who have tolerated my novice questions the last several months during the chassis rebuild, and contributed to this great day. Feels extra special when you know you did it all with your two hands. Again the expert advice was invaluable and much appreciated.
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Old 05-11-2010, 09:59 PM   #2
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Congrats!! 50 years is quite some dedication!
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Old 05-11-2010, 10:02 PM   #3
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Way to go! Always good to hear about another Model A coming back to life.
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Old 05-12-2010, 01:06 AM   #4
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All right!!!!
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Old 05-12-2010, 01:49 AM   #5
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Way to go! You should cut us a quick video clip and YouTube it if you have the equipment. I'm sure others like myself would like to see'er start up on camera! Congrats!
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Old 05-12-2010, 06:44 AM   #6
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lots of satisfaction when you can say you did it yourself. congrads
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Old 05-12-2010, 11:20 AM   #7
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Congratulation! nothing like the first start up and drive
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Old 05-14-2010, 04:44 PM   #8
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Great job!
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Old 05-14-2010, 07:07 PM   #9
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Congrats - let's see some pics!
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Old 05-14-2010, 08:30 PM   #10
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I'll bet that was one of the sweetest sounds you have ever heard in your life.
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Old 05-14-2010, 08:52 PM   #11
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Lets see some pics.
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Old 05-14-2010, 10:06 PM   #12
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Way to keep at it! Congratulations, Now are you wondering why you didn't do it sooner?
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Old 05-14-2010, 11:45 PM   #13
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That's great! I hope to have my first A running soon. Show some pics.
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Old 05-15-2010, 05:16 AM   #14
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WOW, that is a labor of love for sure! Good going. Love to see some pics.
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Let's see some more pictures!
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Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your story.
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Old 05-15-2010, 11:19 AM   #17
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Three years to get the coupe back on the road. I know the feeling!
Congratulations and good luck.
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Old 05-15-2010, 11:41 AM   #18
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There should be a tang on the float to keep it from dropping too low. Sometimes this will happen and the float will stick open.
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Old 05-15-2010, 01:44 PM   #19
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Well, you asked for pics, but not a lot to show now. As I said, this was a basket case when I got it over 30 years ago. Now retired, I can knuckle down and git 'er dun! It's taken me since August to get to this point. Now its time to dig the sheet metal out and start on that. She's a driver, clean, but still a driver. As you can see, I just couldn't shake my V8 habit of a black transmission and bell to go with a green engine.





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Old 05-15-2010, 10:04 PM   #20
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Great start! It is fun to hear it run after all those years. Mine sat for about 60 years before I got around to rebuilding it. Have fun.
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