Up And Running
 

Got the 68 up and running well today. Replaced all the vacuum lines, fuel lines, radiator hoses, fluids and did a complete tune up. The old 750 double pumper was a challenge but it's running and not leaking anything. Now I can tell the original owner put an upgraded cam in there. Gives new meaning to the phrase hang on. At least I feel okay driving it. A repaint and new front seats will take care of the rest. I'm loving it!!!!

good man! cant wait to get mine up and running!

Alway nice to get them running again.

Glad it's running, now you can enjoy some while you're working on it.

So happy for you Stan. So where did you go on your first ride ? The auto parts store ? :)

sounds like a good time, hopefully I'm not too far behind you

First Stop Auto Parts Store
 

I had to laugh. I put the old air cleaner back on. Looking back, that was stupid. The carb idled way down. I went, "duh" and pulled out my spare one that was only two inches high. Wouldn't work so I drove the car to the parts store for a three inch one.

I do have a question though: It looks like the last owner at least cammed the engine up. I set the timing to stock 4 degrees. Low end is garbage. once I'm moving okay, the car lifts up and flys! I know timing for the 68 396 ranged from 4-10 degrees. Anybody think I should advance the timing? Keep in mind the original owner drag raced the car. The turbo 400 has a shift kit so I believe more was done.

I have my timing set at 15 advance.

See...See....I knew it went to the parts store first. It is like a right of passage.

Bugs, Bugs
 

Still working out a few bugs. I grabbed the distributor this morning and gave it a twist in the advance direction. Started better especially w/o a choke. I have learned to make sure it's warmed up before I drive! Drove it to work today. Boss offered me $16,000 for it without any restoration. When I left work, it wasn't warmed up and popped through the carb and died crossing two lines of traffic. I think I need a little more advance.

My Mustang parts were mainly several large mail order groups. The Chevelle has parts locally. I find myself on auto pilot at the parts store and can't remember how I got there...Bowtie smiley