CaliWagon83 finally getting his hands dirty!

[CaliWagon83]

Hi y'all. Well, I've been on GBF for a little less than a year, but it's already my favorite online destination! Well, after a lot of chatter and big promises, my wagon is finally home, and I've popped the hood, and started wrenching on it. Unfortunately, being a nearly 40 year-old car that has sat for at least the last 7 years, a lot of the pieces on it are brittle, fragile or stubborn (don't want to come off/loose.)

The first order of business is taking off the carburetor to take it to a shop to get rebuilt. Unfortunately, the fuel line is being especially stubborn, and the lock nut that attaches to the filter housing is completely chewed up. (See below)

Also, as expected, the gas tank "smells like varnish." Definitely dropping the tank and inspecting (and likely replacing). Thankfully, the wagon tanks are relatively cheap on RockAuto. Predicting a full-fledged flush/clean-out of the fuel system. I'm sure there are a bunch of other things I'll find along the way that need fixing/replacing, but I know that's part of the adventure. Anyway...Even with all the bloody knuckles, curse words and unforeseen setbacks, I couldn't be happier to finally have the car here, and start the process of getting it running and driving again!

 

[Longroof79]

Glad you finally got it home. Nothing like having the car right there, rather than ponder your plans from afar. Time to get to work on it. Sounds like you're on the right path. Change all the fluids, check the brake system....etc, etc.

 

[michmalibuman]

A pair of vicegrips on that nut and some WD-40 on the fuel line may be you can save it but it doesn't look good.😎

 

[TURNA]

Pipe wrench and Vise grip time

Or cut the fuel line you need a new one anyway and socket it off

 

[motorheadmike]

Or EFI swap it. 😉

 

[pontiacgp]

You have to be carefull getting your hands dirty in California, I found some Odd laws on the books and you should read them to make sure you stay out of trouble..

ODD STATE LAWS​

Alabama

In Jasper, it is illegal for a husband to beat his wife with a stick larger in diameter than his thumb.

It is illegal to play Dominos on Sunday.

It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.

Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death.



Alaska

In Fairbanks, it is illegal to feed alcoholic beverages to a moose.

While it is legal to shoot bears, waking sleeping bears for the purpose of taking a

photograph is prohibited.



Arizona

In Tucson, it is illegal for women to wear pants.

In Globe, it is illegal to play cards in the street with a Native American..

In Glendale, it is illegal to drive a car in reverse.

In Nogales, it is illegal to wear suspenders.



Arkansas

A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month.

In Fayetteville, it is illegal to kill "any living creature."

Schoolteachers who bob their hair may forfeit their pay raises.

Flirtation between men and women on the streets of Little Rock may result in a 30-day jail term.



California

In Los Angeles, a man may legally beat his wife with a leather strap, as long as it is

less than two inches wide, or she gives him permission to use a wider strap.

It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.

In Pacific Grove, "molesting" butterflies can result in a $500 fine.

In Pasadena, it is illegal for a secretary to be alone in a room with her boss.

It is illegal to set a mousetrap without a hunting license.

In Long Beach, it is illegal to curse on a mini-golf course.

In San Francisco, it is illegal to wipe one's car with used underwear.

It is illegal to cry on the witness stand in Los Angeles courts.

It is illegal to get your hands dirty working on a car and wiping the dirt on a snowflake.



Colorado

In Durango, it is illegal to go out in public dressed in clothing "unbecoming" one's

sex.

In Logan County, it is illegal for a man to kiss a woman while she is asleep.

In Pueblo, it is illegal to let a dandelion grow within city limits.



Connecticut

In Hartford, it is illegal to educate a dog.

It is illegal to dispose of used razor blades.

In New Britain, the speed limit for fire trucks is 25 mph., even when going to a

fire.

 

[CaliWagon83]

Success! After a trip to Harbor Freight for a set of box wrenches, and some brute force, the carburetor is off! Next trip, carburetor rebuild!

 

[TURNA]

Get a new fuel line!!!!

 

[TURNA]

Alabama

In Jasper, it is illegal for a husband to beat his wife with a stick larger in diameter than his thumb.

 

[Longroof79]

Yeah, that fuel line has got to go. I guess someone didn't have access to a proper flare wrench so he decided to use Channelocks or vise grips. The sign of a turkey...