Hey, at least you're not limited to making all of the vroom noises with your mouth now, you can also occasionally use your foot. 
1966 Polara 500 The Black Car
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LocuMob
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She moves!
She made the whole 40-50', whatever, out the door. I'm gonna in to let it cool down, then drive it the 5 miles home. Got all my tools loaded, leaving that sweet truck behind.
She made the whole 40-50', whatever, out the door. I'm gonna in to let it cool down, then drive it the 5 miles home. Got all my tools loaded, leaving that sweet truck behind.
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
I got it to idle around 750, has nice throttle response, sounds nice. The brakes are touchy! Gonna have to back them off a bit as they grab right away, and I mean yesterday! No proper taillights, so my turn signals work as hazards, as I jumped the brake switch to have something. Good enough for the small town, alright!
Getting close to time to break out the hose...........
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
I've rubbed a bunch of dust off it already. Get me some quarters and hit the car wash!
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
I just hopped around like a high school cheerleader! I'm a happy camper!
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
Made it home fine, the temp.gauge was pegged, but the car ran fine. It fires right up, pulls nice. The trans slips. Could be fluid level, as I filled it with what I had. Right now don't care, it's home. I'll let it cool down and see if the thermostat opens, which I doubt it will do. Cheap part, easy repacement, and l'll swap radiators anyway.
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
Went to the store with Laura real quick, she was comfortable in it, for the limited run we made. I'll wash it tomorrow.
Fratzog
Old Man with a Hat
Thanks for sharing the video. Looks like it has highway gears?
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
Yep, 2.76 I think.
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
Terrible camera work! I outgha fire that guy... I'm going to be getting at least one, if not three GoPros in the future. Three might be overkill, but I'd like to have extras.
GJS
Senior Member
That's great, man! I love that dash layout.
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
Went to start the car and this is what I got:
I checked all the wiring from the relay to the starter, and it was good and tight.
I checked that the starter was bolted on tight.
I swapped the relay to rule that out.
I swapped the ignition cylinder to rule that out.
I gave a quick look at the wires under the dash, they all appeared to be in proper condition and not cut, or any unhooked or loose. Appeared to be.
I jumped the large bolt and S5 on the starter relay with my remote, and the engine turns over smoothly, and fired almost immediately, with no throttle given. Something is making noise, so I shut it off.
So it sounds like crap turning the key, starts like it should with a remote (tried with both relays). I put back everything to the original components, execpt the relay. I'll swap it back in.
Electronic ignition upgrade has been done using 5 pin box and later style four post ballast resistor. No aftermarket items involved.
I checked all the wiring from the relay to the starter, and it was good and tight.
I checked that the starter was bolted on tight.
I swapped the relay to rule that out.
I swapped the ignition cylinder to rule that out.
I gave a quick look at the wires under the dash, they all appeared to be in proper condition and not cut, or any unhooked or loose. Appeared to be.
I jumped the large bolt and S5 on the starter relay with my remote, and the engine turns over smoothly, and fired almost immediately, with no throttle given. Something is making noise, so I shut it off.
So it sounds like crap turning the key, starts like it should with a remote (tried with both relays). I put back everything to the original components, execpt the relay. I'll swap it back in.
Electronic ignition upgrade has been done using 5 pin box and later style four post ballast resistor. No aftermarket items involved.
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LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
Here's that sweet A/C unit, real bummer I couldn't use it. 
A Bedford unit. Haven't googled it yet, don't know if I will. (I will!)
And the remains of what was once a nice console.
A Bedford unit. Haven't googled it yet, don't know if I will. (I will!)
And the remains of what was once a nice console.
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
And, as I was disconnecting the power lead for the A/C, I discovered a previous owner had cut the wire for the brake lights, and I think jumped it to a different fuse. I'll have to chase that down and figure out what they did there. I also found a cut wire (green) and a wire that came; out of a plug, has a broken connector, or something (blue). Grab the FSM and figure it out. I also got to remove the speaker wire someone installed, I'm guessing it was the younger gentleman who caused the front end damage. I would have done the same thing at his age, plus put a CB in!
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LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
Swapped door panels for ones without speakers cutouts.
Not perfect, but no holes either.
Not perfect, but no holes either.
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
I put a jumper between the battery and the starter relay til I can correct it later on. I'm the only one driving the car, so only I have to remember to worry, but I'll be okay.
Topped off the oil and started it up, no more noise, that's good. Got another thermostat, that will go in tomorrow morning, purge the system and see how it goes.
I looked at the fuse box to see what previous owner(s) have done, and they cut the wire for the brake lights at the fuse, and then it's connected to another wire. I didn't chase that wire yet and still have to reattach the fuse box. Anyways, I hooked that to the accessories tab above the brake fuse, and I have a taillight on the driver's side, brake lights on both sides, turn signals both sides in the rear and the passenger side up front. That was easy. The turn signals don't cancel themselves out, and they are quieter than the other Polara. They put Amber colored bulbs in the rear, but they work, mostly!
I still have to adjust the idle, it revved to 1500rpm when I started it, but it was cold and I only set the idle after it was hot. Do that tomorrow and take it to work! I can't wait to start racking up the miles!
Topped off the oil and started it up, no more noise, that's good. Got another thermostat, that will go in tomorrow morning, purge the system and see how it goes.
I looked at the fuse box to see what previous owner(s) have done, and they cut the wire for the brake lights at the fuse, and then it's connected to another wire. I didn't chase that wire yet and still have to reattach the fuse box. Anyways, I hooked that to the accessories tab above the brake fuse, and I have a taillight on the driver's side, brake lights on both sides, turn signals both sides in the rear and the passenger side up front. That was easy. The turn signals don't cancel themselves out, and they are quieter than the other Polara. They put Amber colored bulbs in the rear, but they work, mostly!
I still have to adjust the idle, it revved to 1500rpm when I started it, but it was cold and I only set the idle after it was hot. Do that tomorrow and take it to work! I can't wait to start racking up the miles!
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LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
Oh, and wash it!
Which remimds me, the windshield leaks. I have to call the fine folks who installed it and let them know. Now would be a good time to order a vinyl top if I want one...
Which remimds me, the windshield leaks. I have to call the fine folks who installed it and let them know. Now would be a good time to order a vinyl top if I want one...
65sporty
Old Man with a Hat
Looks like you opted for the natural wash, leave it in the rain.
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