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First drive tommorow

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  • Start date Start date Jul 25, 2004

68_stanger

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Well the 68 is nearing completion and tommorw I plan on taking it on its first drive providing all goes well at the Sec. of State. but upon moving it around in the drive tonite I've come up with a couple questions that got me thinking. Should I be able to keep my hand on the metal radiator when the motor is warm? I understand it will be warm but it seems to me anyways I should be able to hold my hand on it. Im gonna borrow a lazer temp gun thingy to get a more accurate reading than the dummy gauge in the dash. Anyways Im excited, but before I get carried away are there anythings else that I should check before I go? Thanks in advanced
 
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302RWP

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good luck and have fun
 

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make sure your brakes work! i didnt and that was a fun first drive going 30 then trying to hit the brakes instead my foot hits the floor scared ****less the master cylinder was dead, just check important stuff like that. goodluck
 

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Gas, insurance, brakes, cell phone, AAA card, driver's license and most importantly, your coolest look you can think of. Just kidding, have a safe and fun drive!
 
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