Fuel gasket still leaking. Gas gauge still broken. Removed sender again and drained slight amount of fuel from float again, and remelted float to seal it. Re-installed gasket and sender, soldering pickup wire directly to sender. Gas gauge now works! By midnight, gasket is showing signs of leak yet again.
Had exhaust pipe welded/patched today. Muffler shop says it won’t hold; header pipe is rusted through, and should be replaced. Car runs much quieter now. In fact, now other aromas and sounds are evident:
Gas tank fumes are terrible.
Rattle beneath right-front section is loud.
Removed fuel sender and replaced gasket with home-made version. Emptied fuel-sender float and […]
On Monday, patched exhaust pipe (temporary/muffler quick-fix kit).
Got car cover just in time for sudden ice/snow storm (Thurs-Fri).
Fuse issues becoming evident (loose fuses).
Noticed cracked/rusted front bumper mounts this week (explains unattached front bumper).
Installed temporary rear-view mirror.
Gas fumes seem worse.
Bondo work evident
Bought radio antenna (not installed yet)
Picked up 1800E from Charlotte
First impressions (pre-drive)
Good shape (body)
Engine appears to leak oil
Windshield cracked, door lock broken
Needs paint
Interior in great shape
Extra pieces (bumper not attached)
No evident rust
Drove from Charlotte to Raleigh
Muffler really needs work
Rear-view mirror (interior) missing
Seats not positioned right
Speedo/gauges dead
Exhaust fumes fill passsenger compartment
Trunk compartment filled with gas fumes
Scary as hell!
Taillights “may or […]
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