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Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 6:49 PM
Subject: IML: Strange Beast Sighted
Prowling North Portland: Part II
Hi Gang -
No one is going to believe this except John, but today
I needed to move my '60 out of the "Intake Garage" to make room for the
expected arrival of the '62 tomorrow. The neighborhood looked deserted.
More importantly, there were no police around to scope in on the plates that
expired 13 years ago. I just couldn't help myself. I had to go out
for a short drive. Emphasis on short as I haven't gotten the cars' gas
tank cleaned out yet. Even though I had to take it slow due to the Power
Brake booster still being on vacation; it was glorious!
So glorious I guess I started day dreaming about
future trips a little bit when suddenly I realized I was coming up on my
driveway too fast. Bracing myself and using both feet I jammed down on
the brake pedal......... and damn near went through the windshield. My
Power Brake Booster decided to come back to work! I continued up
to the garage, filled up the gas can and backed up and drove off to experiment
a little further. So far so good. The action is not as smooth as
it's supposed to be but on Luke's advice I had bought some silicone based
rubber lube earlier and gave it a good dose once I got back home so we'll see
if it continues to improve.
I plan to have the unit I took off the parts car
rebuilt against future failure, but for the time being, it sure is nice to
have the power assist back!
Happy Memorial Day Indeed !
Jim L. in OR
'60 Crown 4dr
Southampton
'62 Crown 4dr
Southampton
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