I took it for a spin......

67 1/2 1600 · Post by **67 1/2 1600** » Thu Jan 27, 2005 11:46 pm

Well everyone, my roadster is running and I took it for a spin tonight!! Going 5 mph, boy was I flying! But when I turned the block I was going like 20 mph!!! Then I realized the steering would swerve side to side, it wouldnt stay stable... The sway bar!!! I forgot to install it! Although once I arrive at my house, the roadster turned off, all power went out on it. Although I had a good time, anyone know what could have cause this "short"??

Joaquin

SLOroadster · Post by **SLOroadster** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 12:10 am

Sounds to me like you have something loose in the steering. You should look into that very carefully. Your steering box could be very loose. As for the sudden shut off, look for one of your battery connections to be loose, at either end. I think you might have just dropped the groudstrap or something.

Congratulations,

Will

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Redtail · Post by **Redtail** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 6:58 pm

Awsome man! did you get a chance to look at the problems yet?

You're going to want to be driving it all the time now!

SLOroadster · Post by **SLOroadster** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 8:53 pm

I think we all need to congratulate Joaquin on his effort. He assembled a roadster from the ground up with very little help and no previous roadster experiance. My hat is off to him. I'm guessing he is the youngest roadster owner, and deffinetly the youngest to build one.

Joaquin, you rock.

Will

Post by **itsa68** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 9:47 pm

Good going Joaquin !!!!!

Now you just need a few more tweaks and you'll driving it to Shasta.

67 1/2 1600 · Post by **67 1/2 1600** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 2:48 am

Thanks everyone!!! And yes, I did find out the problem (loose ground cable), and the car was taken out for a few more spins around the block.... Once the cars motor has been broken in I will probably definately be going to Solvang!! Not sure about Shasta though!! its a pretty long trip from here(+8hrs)!! I gotta thank you all here on the forum, for all the help, and advice, and encouragement from all of you! Who ever will be going to Solvang, I am glad to say, I will see you there...

Joaquin

steve68 · Post by **steve68** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 1:33 am

AWSOME!! just got mine running today, haven't driven it yet. Number 3 isn't firing! argh..there spark to the plug..switched plugs but stayed there..did a compression check all good so far..regapped the dist. argh!!! well going to chech wires next..its been a month since i got it..still have only driven it a mile or so before the head gasket went!!...and now that im looking at the car.

have to change the hood and fender..i have already spent $500 and it sill has to be repainted..(im going to do it tho'!!) and i paid $3000 for it..

how old are you? i just turned 20 and this is my first one also..glad to see younger people into them!!!

good luck

steve

67 1/2 1600 · Post by **67 1/2 1600** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 1:45 am

Steve,

I am 15, luckily you have yours complete!! At least it was running when you got it! Mine was a shell with parts to install, and parts missing. I have put about 5 miles in the car, according to the dash it says 12? Good luck on your car Steve! Maybe the distributor cap isnt good

? Have faith Steve and good luck!!

Joaquin

steve68 · Post by **steve68** » Sun Jan 30, 2005 2:02 am

caps good..i was gettin pretty frustrated and told myself i was selling asap..but i changed my mind..

i got my 1973 plymouth scamp when i was 14 didn't drive it till i was 17..had to rebuild everything..still isn't even near done ive been driving it and haven't had a problem yet..going to start painting in such this summer (or after the dastun is driving..lol i hope its by then!!)

need anything just ask

steve