Location: Near Toronto, ON
Posts: 1,211
My VIN: Previous Owner of 5875
Club(s): (DOI)
Its always relieving knowing your car is safe and sound in the garage.Originally Posted by Farrar
Today, as part of the move to the new apartment, I backed Sparky into a garage for the first time. Fortunately, I did it with the doors closed.
#2613 is now in its new crib. And just in time for the rain...
Previous Owner of 5875 - 1981/Grey/5-Speed/Grooved Hood
Location: Leonardtown, MD
Posts: 9,008
My VIN: 03572
I hope you don't mean the garage door.Its always relieving knowing your car is safe and sound in the garage.
Location: Sacramento-ish
Posts: 4,408
My VIN: 02100
Club(s): (NCDMC) (DCUK)
Finally finished up all my jobs from this week. Car is 100% back together and 100% functional again. There are now 0 rattles from the doors over bumps and rough pavement! Difference in overall A/C performance was negligible, but having the door vents working properly and blowing air on my face instead of inside the door is a big plus.
Took a spin down to Benicia and met some friends for breakfast. Days like today remind me why we moved to CA!
Came home and let my wife drive her for the first time. Both she and the car made noises I've never heard before.
Gently and lovingly suggested she let me take over. Went to the hardware store and picked up some 1/2" PVC and compression fittings to make a door barricade (fits right over the striker pins) for an upcoming car show.
Jon
1981 DMC-12 #02100. July 1981. 5-speed, black, grooved w/flap.
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Location: sacramento
Posts: 1,415
My VIN: 1768
Club(s): (NCDMC) (DCUK)
What kind of noises were being made Jon?
Location: Sacramento-ish
Posts: 4,408
My VIN: 02100
Club(s): (NCDMC) (DCUK)
Uhh... gears grinding, the sound of a 3rd gear dead start, and several apologies. All things I don't recall hearing before
Jon
1981 DMC-12 #02100. July 1981. 5-speed, black, grooved w/flap.
restoration log, March 2011 to present
full and detailed photo restoration log
Location: Houston TX
Posts: 601
My VIN: 6313
Went to Auto Parts Store twice. Got a 1/2 in ID copper washer the first time as a fix to the Reverse Light Switch problem. Got home and found out that it didn't fit over the switch. Went back and got a 5/8in ID copper washer instead. It fits over the switch okay. I also got a coil boot to replace the hard plastic elbow that is blocked up and keeping water in the evaporator box - and soaking the passenger side floor. Still got to fit everything on the car, but at least I ready.
Learning for today, measure the dang things before going to the parts store!
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 3,385
My VIN: thirty two 'o five
Club(s): (PNDC)
HA!!!!Uhh... gears grinding, the sound of a 3rd gear dead start, and several apologies. All things I don't recall hearing before
Dave
Here, somewhere.
Location: Fresno, CA
Posts: 1,133
My VIN: 3997
Posts: 2,517
May I recomended, that when you go on road trips to tour, for go the customary chocolate and candy souvenirs.
Looks great btw!! How does it attach? It still allows you to open the engine compartment yes?
Location: Co
Posts: 335
My VIN: 2245
No, but It doesn't obstruct your view, which is nice.
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