Well, we pick up the car from the electric shop today. A little costly to get done but it has the lights working AND an inspection sticker now. This afternoon we are going to attempt to complete purchasing the tag. If all goes well Stage 1 will be complete today.
Stage 2 is going over the car to determine if there are any mechanical issues we need to address. It makes a small vibrating sound when revved and not in gear as well when driving and changing gears. Wes and I will take it out on the road and check for weird sounds etc. Check make sure everything works and maybe run it up a little on the Interstate.
Stage 2 will also consists of determining what he wants to do to the car. AC isn’t working and it would be nice to correct that if possible. It doesn’t have a radio so that would be nice to add. It needs a paint job and I REALLY hate the wheels. Updates as they occur.
Our Project 240 is starting to take shape. Stage 1 is where we get the car street legal by obtaining an inspection sticker and tag. We picked up the title and went to the tag office to obtain a new tag. We learned that the car has a “trap” on it. We were told this is due to the auctioneer not completing their end of the sale of the vehicle. The lot we bought it from is “supposedly” taking care of this.
Secondly, we are unable to obtain an inspection sticker due to the rear lights not working. No brake-lights, back-up lights, blinkers or parking lights. The dealer knocked off some of the price of the car as we decided to have it looked at ourselves. I first cleaned up all the “extra” wiring the previous owner had installed to hook-up who-knows-what! I rewired a couple of lights in each housing to clean up the mess it had become. Still, the brake-lights would stay on all the time. So we dropped it off this morning at Robertson’s Auto Electric.
I just called them for an update and they have the parking lights and blinker’s working. The brake light issue is due to the pedal switch which will be delivered tomorrow and we should be able to pick it up then. I’ll update once we get further along on stage 1.
Well it looks like were starting our Project 240 over again. This time we’ve acquired a 1990 Nissan 240 SX Coupe (PICS later). This one at least runs, so far. AC isn’t working which is a big downer for me but my Son has no problem with it. Digital Speedo needs work and back brake lights are not working. Looks like the previous owner tried connecting something to the rear connectors and botched it. Seems pretty simple to fix (I hope)!
We’ll update the site as changes occur. Wish us luck!
We’re still looking for a car for my Son. My Buick is still in the shop. Trying to get the money to replace the engine. The shop is letting me drive their truck since they do not use it that often. It’s a nice 2005 Toyota Tacoma with sport wheels and tires. I like it. Hopefully we can update soon with a new project car.
Well, thankfully we were able to sell it to someone that has the ways and means to repair it. Now we must start looking for another vehicle for my son to drive, AFTER, graduation and Senior trip. The loaner from my friend Russ although very appreciated, won’t last forever.