71Polara383
Kid with ballcap
She needs to stretch her legs Dave!!!
1971 Polara 2 door Hardtop.
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I know...she will be at Carlisle
71Polara383
Kid with ballcap
She needs to stretch this evening! I hope she's around when I have the coin. I love that car.
You missed your chance.
71Polara383
Kid with ballcap
If it ever leaves the family. Id love to have it. Lets leave it there.
It' s been raining for 8 days. It's not going out tonight
azblackhemi
Old Man with a Hat
Damn Dave, send some rain out here. Been so long I forgot what it looks, feels and smells like.
It won't stop Chris. We've had so much rain here this year, no chance to enjoy the cars
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
In two months all you will hear on TV is "Drought! The sky is falling. The sky is falling." 
Not here, we havent heard drought in 19 years but I get your point
azblackhemi
Old Man with a Hat
Nice weather isn't news worthy...Why does it have to be one extreme or the other?
71Polara383
Kid with ballcap
With Volo less then a week away, I changed my focus to Minnesota. I have a few things that have been bothering me since I got the car I want to fix. Fuel gauge and rear axle bearings were at the top of the list and probably the dirtiest and biggest pain to get done. So thats where I started tonight. Before spending the $100 for the new stuff from dr diff, I wanted to be sure it was the outer bearings and not in the carrier itself. With that being the case I got it up in the air, pulled the axles and I was sure they were the culprit. Not very much grease and very loose. I took my floor jack and impact out to the Monaco and pop the wheels and drums off and pull its axles. Bingo. Recently replaced and still had fresh looking grease still green in color. I repacked the bearings on the Monacos axles, put them in the Polara, and adjusted the endplay. The Polaras axles went into the Monaco to keep it a roller.
One issue fixed.
After that I got the car on the ground and jacked it up to pull the tank. I would have done this with a trans Jack while on the lift. If I had one. Also I was thinking with the undetermined amount of fuel, the closer to the ground the better. Got the tank out without breaking the J bolts. I had the Broughams good ones on hand if needed but I lucked out. I got the old sending unit out easily and Yeah I would say it was the culprit... Popped in the new sender and gasket. Re using the old lock ring as instructed. Replaced all the lines and cleaned up the ground strap. Took it and filled up and went for a 30 min ride out by the Belvidere Plant and back. Axle is quiet as can be. Fuel gauge works. On to the next project tomorrow. Match the door and igniton locks, Change Speedo cable out, look into blower switch/radio, and deep cleaning/detail
I started cleaning up the hood and tops of the fenders Friday night. They have never shined since I've owned the car. Considering the paint is thin and dead any way, it wouldn't matter if I messed up. I took some soapy water and a scotch brite and wet sanded it lightly to remove the heavy oxidation. Then using some compound and polish with a buffer and foam pad I made a few passes and this is the final result. Not too shabby. Much better until I start bodywork.
One issue fixed.
After that I got the car on the ground and jacked it up to pull the tank. I would have done this with a trans Jack while on the lift. If I had one. Also I was thinking with the undetermined amount of fuel, the closer to the ground the better. Got the tank out without breaking the J bolts. I had the Broughams good ones on hand if needed but I lucked out. I got the old sending unit out easily and Yeah I would say it was the culprit... Popped in the new sender and gasket. Re using the old lock ring as instructed. Replaced all the lines and cleaned up the ground strap. Took it and filled up and went for a 30 min ride out by the Belvidere Plant and back. Axle is quiet as can be. Fuel gauge works. On to the next project tomorrow. Match the door and igniton locks, Change Speedo cable out, look into blower switch/radio, and deep cleaning/detail
I started cleaning up the hood and tops of the fenders Friday night. They have never shined since I've owned the car. Considering the paint is thin and dead any way, it wouldn't matter if I messed up. I took some soapy water and a scotch brite and wet sanded it lightly to remove the heavy oxidation. Then using some compound and polish with a buffer and foam pad I made a few passes and this is the final result. Not too shabby. Much better until I start bodywork.
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LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
The blue car is named Minnesota?
LocuMob
Fluid Technician with a hat
I was halfway through the post before I figured out you meant the car. I thought you were taking a trip up here before this weekend. With your drive and determination, I wouldn't be surprised.Why not? I've got one named Missouri .....
71Polara383
Kid with ballcap
FQ5 Turquoise. And Yes I named her Minnesota. The Brougham is Wildcat.
71Polara383
Kid with ballcap
You may have me convinced to take a little drive in a couple weeks. MAYBE they can meet. We Will see.Why not? I've got one named Missouri .....
That's gonna be confusing for those of us who like the eponymous Buicks. Then again WW (Wyatt's Wildcat) has a nice ring to it.
71Polara383
Kid with ballcap
We dont talk Buicks in my garage. Bad enough we talked Monza on my other thread.
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