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by medic31a
Thu 28. May 2009, 15:32
Forum: Introduce Yourself and Show us Your Ride
Topic: Introductions
Replies: 15
Views: 15394

Re: Introductions

I spend alot of road time on the 99, 41 and 46 here in central CA. I have some Firestone radials and she will run! I have taken here out to a drag strip that is the area where I work as an paramedic supersvior/assistant operations manager. The strip you may have heard of, Auto Club Famoso. I went do...
by medic31a
Thu 28. May 2009, 10:04
Forum: Introduce Yourself and Show us Your Ride
Topic: Introductions
Replies: 15
Views: 15394

Re: Introductions

I have to admit that I am broken hearted to certain degree, no one likes to get the short end of the stick. To be honest and not bragI did get pulled over this morning by CHP, saying I was doing 70 in a 55. Not my normal operating speed but the car is a daily driver for work. I travel close to 80 mi...
by medic31a
Wed 27. May 2009, 19:30
Forum: Introduce Yourself and Show us Your Ride
Topic: Introductions
Replies: 15
Views: 15394

Re: Introductions

I was looking at the invoice and I paid right around 600 american for the pistons that were put in. I used this builder because he came highly regarded for his work. What he put toghter has been great and she runs 100% better than before. I trusted him to treat me right and I still think he did but ...
by medic31a
Sat 23. May 2009, 19:56
Forum: Introduce Yourself and Show us Your Ride
Topic: Introductions
Replies: 15
Views: 15394

Re: Introductions

And alot was due to money. Never thought of the "air pump" motor that I would end up with. I now very dissapointed with myself for not doing more study before the re-build. :cry:
by medic31a
Sat 23. May 2009, 19:41
Forum: Introduce Yourself and Show us Your Ride
Topic: Introductions
Replies: 15
Views: 15394

Re: Introductions

It was poor education on my part at the time. I have little choice at this time but to learn to live with it for now. What have I lost as far as horse power and performance?
by medic31a
Wed 20. May 2009, 20:56
Forum: Introduce Yourself and Show us Your Ride
Topic: Introductions
Replies: 15
Views: 15394

Re: Introductions

I have been reading also. The re-build was completed with an exchange of the pistons to a flat top style. Everything was updated and replaced. So my thought was that since everything was new an oil like the royal purple would be good. It is a daily driver so I am hoping I have chosen wisely. Going t...
by medic31a
Tue 19. May 2009, 08:16
Forum: Introduce Yourself and Show us Your Ride
Topic: Introductions
Replies: 15
Views: 15394

Re: Introductions

There were plenty of issues along the way. We have been working thru them as they come up but nothing to major. Can you point me in the right direction when it comes to a Zinc additive.
by medic31a
Mon 18. May 2009, 20:15
Forum: Introduce Yourself and Show us Your Ride
Topic: Introductions
Replies: 15
Views: 15394

Introductions

I live in the central California area and my name is Jeff. My wife and I purchased a 1962 continental almost two years ago. We purchased the car aout in the area of Palm Springs Ca. The car came a fairly large box of old work orders and sales receipts showing work that had been performed on the car ...

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