1989 Cutlass Calais thread

[swathdiver]

Those Quad 4s were fun little engines back in the day.

 

[grouch]

Did the owner pay you to take it away?

I didn't pay much. He needed money pretty badly so I helped him out.

 

[grouch]

Ran the old gal over to the glass shop today. It still runs rough when cold, but once on the road, it ran and drove pretty good. Granted, there is a smashed area the size of a basketball in the drivers view, so you have to lean to the right to drive, but it drove pretty decent.

I did figure out why the fuel gauge isn't working. Somebody used a floor jack under the fuel tank. It's crushed from beneath. I'm not sure what, if anything I'll do with that. Those new ties and wheels make it ride nice. That Quad motor definitely has some get up and go!

 

[grouch]

Got the new windshield installed today. Amazing how clear an intact glass can be. I also did a walk around video of it.

I'll be posting it for sale soon. I'll get some new photos once my larger wheel covers show up. The old 13 inch jobs won't fit the new wheels and tires.

 

[grouch]

I've got a new fuel tank and fuel pump module on order. I need a new tank anyway and since the fuel gauge is stuck, I'm thinking the float may be smashed. I've also noticed the pump is rather loud and that's often a precursor to failure I figure I'll get everything while I have the tank out. Get a new exhaust and I'll start driving it when gas prices go up after the first of the year.