First time out of garage in 7 years!

[dthela]

What a ride! No plates, no inspection. Adjusted clutch, started truck (forgot to adjust clutch rod under dash. Good thing it stalled before putting a new door in rear of garage! So happy my rebuilt power steering works excellent. Out on the road wind in my hair, hhmmm something smells like it's burning, must be residue on pipes etc. Pull into friends house and combination smoke and steam fills cab. Jump out and open hood and pull off battery cable. Forgot to tighten valve cover, well oiled hood hinges! Radiator screaming, must have had an air gap when filling coolant. Fill coolant try to start truck, out of gas (gauge a little off). Get ride to station for gas, pour it in and crank it up. More wind in hair. Shift from second to third and shifter comes out of tranny and falls on floor! Jamb it back in and make it back to house and a few stiff drinks. This restoration stuff is such fun!!

[padresag]

congratulations on the ride
ron
you have a pm

[gimmy 64]

sounds like you are done. this is kinda what my truck was like driving for the first year. allways some bugs to work out but you are on the road. congrats

[cetacean6]

dthela: I once looked at the applications for "Survivor" and "Amazing Race." Both of them had a block for you to 'describe your perfect day.' I think I might copy/paste your post if I ever decide to apply for those shows.

[MusicMan70]

I know you have some pics of this maiden Voyage, please share and WooHoo for you!

[LT1 Burb]

too funny, hope mine goes better in a couple of years. Hey Ron, you watch the video of the bike on the Malahat the RCMP seized, crazy.

[padresag]

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

too funny, hope mine goes better in a couple of years. Hey Ron, you watch the video of the bike on the Malahat the RCMP seized, crazy.

that was something else. I wonder if they will ever get to nail the guy. look like his mom is going to pay
ron