Brake Job!

Now that the engine is running, it's time to tackle the brakes . . . well at least the front breaks for now.  The goal is to get the car moving.  When we bought the car the front brakes were completely rusted solid.  The tow truck's wench had to drag the car on to the flatbed.

I've replaced front drum bakes before, so I thought this would be easy.  Well I'm learning that nothing about this car is easy.  Just trying to get the rusted drums off was a major chore, but it sure was gratifying when they finally came off.

I'll keep you posted when I get the brake done.  I'm old and slow, but steady.  I'll get her done!

It's Alive!!!!

Finally, after a week of troubleshooting, I found the problem that prevented the engine from running.  It turned out to be a bad ground wire off the ignition switch.  I replace the ignition switch, the key tumbler, the battery, and removed the starter for testing. 

Praise the Lord for helping me to locate the problem.  I was getting very frustrated buying parts that were not fixing the problem.  Out of sheer frustration, I removed the wiring harness from the ignition switch to try the old switch as a test.  Once the harness was out in the open, I could see a slightly burned ground wire and a loose connection.  When I fixed that the engine kicked over like new.  Well, like an old engine, but it started anyway.  Even aftetr7 1/2 years of sitting.

Here is a short video clip of the 1st run.  The volume may be a bit loud.  In time, I should learn how to better edit my clips.  Enjoy!