Wednesday, November 30, 2005

But will it start?

What's the chance of a 36 year old car starting after being completely dormant for 7 years?

I topped off the fluids, installed a new battery, sprayed some starting fluid in the carb, and unseized the engine buy cranking the fan by hand. Believe it or not, I hopped in, turned the key and it started immediately! It ran pretty rough but good oil pressure right away. Pulled it out of the barn, checked under the hood, everything looked ok.

The Barn



This barn has been the home of my Firebird for 10 years. It's much better than being outside but time has taken its toll. It seems like the car that was once the "chick magnet" has been a home for bees, mice and cats. The extremely generous owner of the barn needs it back, so this it the kick in the butt to get the car back in shape.