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This car was warehouse stored for 25 years. We had it towed it to our shop and started the process of getting it running. It runs very smooth, the engine and transmission are in excellent shape, it shifts well and has all the power..starts right up, no leaks, shifts-brakes-turns smoothly. The car comes with the original 1959-1960 shop service manual.
This is some of the steps we took to get it running, Hand turn engine over and oil from the top down. Performed two oil and filter changes. Replaced leaking valve cover gaskets, hard and brittle. Changed transmission oil and rear seal. Removed gas tank and cleaned, rebuild original Rochester carburator, replaced fuel pump and filter, fuel sending unit, fuel lines and clamps. Replaced 3 u-joints, that really smoothed out the ride. Drained coolant, replaced upper and lower radiator hoses, replaced thermostat, gasket, coolant and cap. Drain and fill rear differential, replaced pinion seal. Drain and fill power steering, adjusted belt and added Lucas power steering additive. Clean and lubed, adjust front wheel bearings. Lubed all fittings. Inspected all brakes, wheel cylinders were good, reused all parts, cleaned and lubed all original brake hardware, adjust and bleed brakes twice. Clean and gap newer spark plugs, set dwell and timing for altitiude. Replaced air filter and air filter box gasket. New wiper blades. New battery and tested generator, output is good and the car starts right up. Purchased and balanced 4 new tires, original spare is good. Fitted all hubcaps. There are other numerous small items we have done. The trunk is in great shape, front fender turn signals work, visors good and hold position, back seat is in excellent consitons, rear door cig lighters and ash trays in place, headliner in excellent shape, all glass is great except drives door window glass, wing windows good, trunk light works, spare old but holds air, drivers outside mirror works great, rear view mirror excellent-holds position, left front fender outside chrome piece in trunk, solid exhaust-4 mufflers-no rattles or leaks, gas cap door good, cabin fan and controls good.
Ok, heres the short list. What it needs is:alignment, pulls slightly to the leftfront seat upholstryelectric door locks in-op/electric front seat in-op i will look into thatdrivers door window glass crackednew paint, my research says this car should be two toned to match the steering wheel. The body is in great condition, very minor issises, no rust or hail damage... Chrome is in excellent condition.. Grille is amazing..some electrical attention: Note: rear window motors now working, lubed the switches, the motors are alivespeedo ok, mileage counter not working so i call it TMU