Bob Preston

This one is currently on display at The Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Corners, MI.

Gravity.

I test drove it last October at Napoli Motors. Deficiencies at the time were the electric passenger window control was non-op, car pulled to the right when braking, tires had flat spots and there may have been a crack in the dash, the center arm rest lid was detached and there was at least one tear in the driver’s seat. The ride felt as though some suspension components might require a closer inspection. Paint was overall pretty good with some imperfections. I also have 20-odd pages of receipts from Mike Meyers that total about $35K. It was priced at $58,000. It looked at felt like a mid-$40K car to me, so I passed. Lenny bought the car from Art and Speed in Collierville TN. Not sure what he paid but A&S bought it for $37,500.

Would you send measurements for the air cleaner support? I need to fabricate one. Thanks.

A picture might help. Also recommend getting your hands on a workshop manual.

Thanks. I’m sending it tomorrow.

I was provided with an Owner’s Guide with the purchase of 1692. I believe it is the original guide for 63R-2068 with body # 63-RQ-1232, since those numbers are written on page 4. I have a reproduction guide and would like to return this guide to the owner of 2068. Any assistance in locating the current owner would be appreciated.

I haven’t personally used it, however a number of friends and relatives have used FB Marketplace to sell vehicles. In some cases a car or boat was sold and gone within a few hours. It’s a little more work than the consignment process but it opens up the possibility of capturing the fees/commissions that would otherwise be paid to a dealer.

Just do it. Send a picture when it’s done.

I use Valvoline Dex/Merc III. Anything that meets the appropriate standards is acceptable.

It looks as though someone made an effort to redirect fuel tank vapors for some reason. Perhaps the original vent hose loop was compromised so the quick fix was to drill a few more holes in the tank and add some plumbing. As Groucho Marx once said: “ The problem with making something foolproof, is that fools are so ingenious.”

I’m seeing what I believe to be excess movement in the belts at idle which also seems to be causing a clattering noise. I’m not a mechanic but I will have an opportunity in a few weeks to get it back to my buddy’s shop and have his/our mechanic finish up a few other things. My question is, could a simple adjustment fix the issue or should I order a new spring and/or other parts. I’m not opposed to ordering a part that may not actually be necessary at this time, because if it is necessary I’ll have it in hand and not have to wait a week and then have to schedule shop time again. Strangely, I did not see removal, replacement or adjustment of this part 1542361 addressed in the workshop manual. This is on a 1963 R2. Thanks in advance.

What did you pay for the pair?

It might make an interesting display parked next to a 100-point car. Otherwise, probably not worth the cost to relocate. Does it even have an engine? That’s quite a gap above the front tire. I’d put a value of zero on that one.