Skip Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 My Nu 2 me 78 Brat is home at the ranch.. Wagonsonly and his Dad drove it a total of over 11 hours most of which without a muffler (fell off early on) They then jumped in the GL 10 I sold him and headed back for another 9 hour stint. These guys clank when they walk - 20 hours + in these old Roo's, gotta luv'em. Cirque du Soleil - Wagons flies to Atlanta next weekend to bring back his gorgeous clamback wagon. Bass solid brass Thank you gentleman - well done and I honor your fortitude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahag1978 Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 That makes me happy! Best of luck all around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 THAT'S MY BOY!!!!! His dad and I are just about the same character,so I'm his second dad......or mean older brother.....or warped uncle Bubba,all depends on the situation. Andrew and his dad indeed deserve much honor.I've got a six star medal for each of them. Looking to hear from the boys to make sure they made it back OK... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 well had a very hard time getting fire in her hole this morn after some investigative research under the bonnet they were very lucky to make it. The ignition points had closed down (rub block wear due to lube pad not touching) to less than 0.002"!! Did a little burnishing and reset (by eye!!) to 0.018" (Well not quite my "eye" set them to 0.019") Touched the key to start and she fired so fast I barely had time to release it. "That's the way a Suby should start" I told myself. All tune up parts appear brand new, new alternator, new rad Finding the dip stick was a small challenge. I luv this baby Make date 12/77 BTW The muffler did not fall off, stud departed the head. Gasket she be toast. Will see what threads are left, may oversize and retap. Gonna check NAPA for a "close enough" gasket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 advanced auto sells the correct gaskets for $2 ea.i bought a couple when i intstalled the exhaust on my brat.you can look the gaskets up on there website, or if there is a avanced auto store local to you, its worth the trip.got any pics of your brat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75subie Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 heres the link to the gasket: http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?mfrcode=FEL&mfrpartnumber=60308&parttype=97&ptset=A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 Subie, thank you so much, great link site even has a full size view heck I'm printing it and headin for NAPA now if I can't get one I'll order the real one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WagonsOnly Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 All I can say is, we made it. Thanks so much for the GL-10, I'll leave feedback shortly... It was an interesting trip. More details to follow if anyone's interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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