<VV> Putting my "new" 67 back on the road

[airvair]

Good advice, Everett. One can never do enough preventive maintainence.
Most of these things will last quite a while before going bad. But when
they DO go bad (like a blower bearing, for example), they can go without
warning, and in a hurry. Best be safe than sorry. Or at least pack spare
parts and tools.

See you at the convention, Joey! Be sure to attend the Air 'Vair
meeting.

-Mark (been there, done that)

aircooled6@prodigy.net wrote:
> 
> I would say: Replace "All of the above".  Youll have the axle shafts loose
> to do the rear bearings, spend the extra 50.00 and do the universal joints
> while you're under there.  Also, drain and refill the PG with some nice
> fresh Dexron III.  A new gasket will slow down the leaks!  Hows the
> alternator bearings sound?  Might be worth a rebuild kit from one of the
> vendors. I got a 60 amp unit from o/reillys or autobone or somewhere and
> swapped the front case and fan over.  Also replaced the front bearing with
> the better appearing bearing from a rebuild kit.  It was about 29.95 with
> core, Im sure they didnt notice the wrong innards.  It works fine.
> 
> The Blower bearing may be ok, but its a lot easier to replace it now than it
> is alongside the freeway on the way to Lexington!
> 
> Idler bearing, Same deal.  Ill bet you can spin it like a roller skate
> wheel.  If yes, its bone dry and will start throwing belts and/or making
> noise.  Now, you could do the re-grease thing.  I havent tried this myself,
> but......it might be ok.
> 
> Hmm..what else......brake hoses?  yep.  better do those too.  A good look at
> the steel lines is essential as well.
> 
> Fuel lines?  especially the little piece of rubber in the left rear wheel
> well.  Usually hard and cracked.  I put a small fuel filter there as well.
> 
> Thats the big things that come to mind.  Im sure theres others!!!!
> 
> I have a 67 500 4 dr 110/pg/ac. It is driven 20-30 miles a day, every day.
> Like yours, it also sat on the previous owners back porch for nearly 9 years
> before I got it.  The front wheel bearings were "making metal" just on a
> spin around the block.  I replaced all of the things you listed and other
> than a growl out of the replacement blower bearing (which I solved by
> injecting some mobil 1 oil into it with a hypodermic needle.  It hasnt made
> a sound in the 3 years since then.
> 
> Hope this helps.  I know, your wallet just groaned!!  But these are all do
> once and drive for years items, if that makes you feel a little better!!!
> 
> Good Luck!
> 
> Everett Wilson
> North Richland Hills TX
> 67 500 4dr 110/pg/ac
> 64 Greenbrier 110/pg (waiting patiently for some $$ to magically appear in
> my wallet!!)
> 
> > From: "" <joey4556@excite.com>
> >
> > Good evening all, I recently bought a 1967 Monza coupe 110 PG w/AC. The car
> > has only seen about 3000 miles in the last 10 years. On the way home I had a
> > rear axle bearing go bad. I have ordered parts to replace both sides. I have
> > also cleaned and repacked the front wheel bearings and replaced the seals.
> > Should I be concerned with any other essential parts? Blower bearing, idler
> > bearing, universal joints? I plan on driving this car to Lexington and really
> > don't want any surprises with my wife along. Thanks in advance for any
> > suggestions. Joey Phillips