'59 back to square one

[DavisADM@xxxxxxx]

Too bad you are not in So. Calif.   I could diagnose your problems.   If you really would need a rebuild , I would do it for $500 labor, plus parts and machining.

Good luck,
Davis


In a message dated 05/12/2004 11:22:20 AM, tclevenger@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:


> Exactly.  $4,000 is dealer pricing.  Hell, for that price, you could
> probably
> take it to a street rod shop and have them completely rebuild and replace
> everything, with polished valve covers to boot.  You might locate other
> people in your area driving older cars (especially Mopars) and ask for
> a reference to someone they trust.  Where are you located?
>
> Tim
>
> -----------
> From: "Hugh & Therese" <hugtrees@xxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: IML: '59 back to square one
> Date: Wed, 12 May 2004 00:31:08 -0500
> Reply-To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> Bill,
>
> You are getting soaked, no doubt.  There was almost a consensus from =
> your first post that your actual symptoms were caused by poor fuel =
> delivery and possibly coolant issues.  May I suggest you start with a =
> tune up.  Your engine runs fine at idle and is neither blowing smoke nor =
> burning huge quantities of oil, if I recall correctly.  The new brake =
> booster is replacing one that was full of holes and this may be =
> affecting the timing.  See if it makes a difference.  It always has =
> worked wonders for me.  If necessary, get the carburetor rebuilt if the =
> car still isn't right.  An engine coolant flush wouldn't hurt, either.  =
> Where I live its advisable to get this procedure done every year.
>
> <snip>
>
> A shop explained to me that this is why the quoted price for working on =
> my 58 was so high.  It is their 'Go away with this unprofitable, =
> unfamiliar, difficult to find parts for, time consuming, hunk of junk' =
> price.  Specialist shops with real mechanics cost a fortune and there =
> are a lot of people out there that are willing to pay these prices on =
> their collector car.  The best solution is to learn how to do as much as =
> possible yourself.  It adds an amazing dimension to the hobby.  It =
> decreases your financial outlay and increases your satisfaction.