hookedtrout
Well-known member
Well I've been enjoying the heck out of my CS driving it when ever I need to run an errand or get the itch. Having the shop makes it easy to access so I run out and take it as often as I can.
The new disc brakes are working fantastic, sure beats the old drums all to heck. The last few times I've returned to the shop I noticed a little steam under the hood so I've been watching the temps and checking for leaks, I see rad fluid along the ledge at the bottom of the radiator so I ordered a new 3 row and installed it tonight. Reason number XXX I don't want to go concours, original hose clamps suck compared to new stuff and I didn't have enough new clamps to change out all the hoses so I had to battle with the clamps that came with the kit and I assume they are meant to be or resemble original because they were a bugger.
Anyway got it in and took it for another spin, no issues now. I'll be spinning the tires and flipping gravel down the drive as often as I can this summer, good thing the rear quarters are already rock chipped beyond polishing out. ;-)
The new disc brakes are working fantastic, sure beats the old drums all to heck. The last few times I've returned to the shop I noticed a little steam under the hood so I've been watching the temps and checking for leaks, I see rad fluid along the ledge at the bottom of the radiator so I ordered a new 3 row and installed it tonight. Reason number XXX I don't want to go concours, original hose clamps suck compared to new stuff and I didn't have enough new clamps to change out all the hoses so I had to battle with the clamps that came with the kit and I assume they are meant to be or resemble original because they were a bugger.
Anyway got it in and took it for another spin, no issues now. I'll be spinning the tires and flipping gravel down the drive as often as I can this summer, good thing the rear quarters are already rock chipped beyond polishing out. ;-)