Oiluj Posted October 5, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 5, 2009 It's been 18 months since I got hergan tearing her down. Today she rolled out of the driveway for a "real" drive, not just a few blocks. With my wife in the passenger seat, we drove for 45 minutes on the closest windy road. Went up Highway 92 to Skyline, (highway 84), which is very curvy with multiple small elevation changes.The car drove great and handled like she was on rails. It was a great drive for breaking-in the engine. Lots of speed and rpm changes with a significant amount of engine breaking. Never pushed it hard, but did make an effort to load the engine in short bursts where possible.Also did a few hard stops to "bed" the brakes. Found I have a "squeak" in the driver's seat I need to eliminate, as well as a few small rattles, but other than that the interior seems pretty tight.She won't br truely complete for another 6 to 8 weeks, but she's driving! Will post pics as soon as I get the sterring wheel refinished and the HVAC controls installed. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/33416-first-drive/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhead240 Posted October 5, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 5, 2009 X-mas came early! i'll be putting mine in storage soon. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/33416-first-drive/#findComment-296441 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Beck Posted October 5, 2009 Share #3 Posted October 5, 2009 Great news - and very trusting of your wife to get so far away from home on the first trial run. Good to have someone to share the experience with;-)Current pictures?Carl B. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/33416-first-drive/#findComment-296446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedyone_kenobi Posted October 5, 2009 Share #4 Posted October 5, 2009 congrats man! Pics would be great! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/33416-first-drive/#findComment-296458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankensteinz2 Posted October 5, 2009 Share #5 Posted October 5, 2009 Congrats man,Nice not to be pumpin any more.Frankie Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/33416-first-drive/#findComment-296459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomoHawk Posted October 5, 2009 Share #6 Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) Maybe you need another one for the lady? I'm sure everyone would appreciate pictures, how-tos (your notes) and any other suff you learned while rebuilding. thxZ Edited October 5, 2009 by TomoHawk Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/33416-first-drive/#findComment-296485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
=Enigma= Posted October 6, 2009 Share #7 Posted October 6, 2009 Congrats Julio! Skyline is a fabulous drive. I can't wait to the get the Z up there. Hopefully I won't cartwheel it like I did my to my bike up there. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/33416-first-drive/#findComment-296540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Cam Guy Posted October 9, 2009 Share #8 Posted October 9, 2009 92 to 35 to 84? Did you stop at Alices? I've eaten there while on the motorcycle a few times. I'd be curious to see how my car over there. Bet you had a fantastic time and the weather was perfect for it!Be careful how aggressive you get while the pads are wearing in. When I was still working at the shop during college I saw cars come back with the friction material cracked/fractured because they decided to slam on the brakes to break them in. Well, they broke them all right :stupid: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/33416-first-drive/#findComment-297032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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