rclarksf

WTB one of the original style knurled plastic knobs that turns to "recline" early style Series 1 seat backs. Fits over a round plastic base and seat on a large nut, so the knob turns the nut, which dials in a bit of "rake" to the seat back angle. Anyone have one to part with? Sent from my iPhone using Classic Zcar Club mobile

You know, the California version of these cars were absolute crap. I lived in Southern California, bought an early 73 brand new, and was essentially a guinea pig for dealer fixes to resolve really, really, really bad driveability problems; mostly related to the flat top Hitachi carbs and the fuel lines being routed thru the transmission tunnel - which basically vaporized the fuel in the lines. Dealers wrapped the fuel lines in asbestos, installed secondary high volume electric fuel pumps and tried a number of other half-assed fixes. I recall on summer days literally cranking the motor for 20 seconds to get the stupid car to start. I sold it prematurely, but most of my brethen bought a set of Series 1 carbs and manifolds and then just swapped them out to drive around - and swapped them back to pass the regular smog tests. I'm back now with a 71, round top SUs and my foot to the floor.