1968 El Camino Project
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Haven't taken it out yet. Having some brake issues. Guessing the wheel cylinders are bad. Seems that after sitting for the winter they don't want to work. Going to replace all four next week as well as the front brake lines. I replaced the rear lines last year. Hopefully that will sort out the brake issue and she will be ready for a nice long ride.
Put the 355 on hold for now. The 307 runs and sounds so good I am not in a hurry to pull it.
I will tinker with the 355 this year and will probably do the swap this fall.
I did push it out of the barn night before last and gave it a good bath. Can't wait to get it back out.
Put the 355 on hold for now. The 307 runs and sounds so good I am not in a hurry to pull it.
I will tinker with the 355 this year and will probably do the swap this fall.
I did push it out of the barn night before last and gave it a good bath. Can't wait to get it back out.
Good too hear Jon, those wheel cylinders were easy too swap out and always seemed too add a lot more brake pedal too the picture.... And good move adding new lines as you'll probably have more pressure with the new cylinders....
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Got a little more done on the old car. I have been going through the brakes replacing lines and wheel cylinders. Got the fronts complete. Back lines are done still need to do the wheel cylinders. While the fronts were off I went and head and bed lined the fender wells. Will do the rears when I tear them apart. Hopefully this weekend.
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With summertime coming up it's time to get some more things done. Tomorrow I will be replacing the carb. The one that is on it is too big. Picked up a 500cfm 4 barrel that should be perfect. After that I need to finish the exhaust. Right now it stops under the cab. Will finish it out all the way.
Post up the updates. We need some summertime thoughts and thoughts other than COVID virus.
I was just thinking about this Friday. Very Nice Ride and the Great Vibes are always welcome. Great Job John...keep at it buddy.
Went up to the barn a little bit ago and swapped the carb over. Also put an online fuel filter in while I was at it.
Fired it up and let it run a little bit. Once it dries out some I will take it down the road and see how it runs. Probably will need some small tuning adjustments. Overall I think it will be a great combo.
Fired it up and let it run a little bit. Once it dries out some I will take it down the road and see how it runs. Probably will need some small tuning adjustments. Overall I think it will be a great combo.
