70 Sport Satellite build

Folks, I had a very frightening reminder while working on the car last night. I needed to move the Satellite, so I fired it up, moved it, and when I shut it off, (hood up, no air cleaner) it had a small backfire, and the carb caught fire.[smilie=f: Guess who has his fire extinguishers packed away?:shifty: Luckily, I at least had enough presence of mind to find a towel to drape over the carb, and that took care of it. As for my shorts, that's a different story. The moral here is very simple. Sometimes we take shortcuts, and sometimes things just happen, but there's no excuse for being unprepared. This could've ended very badly, and I feel fortunate to not have burned the car down. My extinguishers are now unpacked and ready to go.
 
ive donbe that lots of times and always been able to blow it out..cept the caddy when it didnt like the holley on it and sucked in the foam element of its triangle aircleaner
 
The quikest way to put out a carb fire from a backfire is the hit the starter and open the throttle.

It will suck the fire back into the engine. ;)

BUT....don't hit the throttle first, that will only feed the flame. :doh:
 
Things are a bit slow at the moment, but I am working. The bumpers both cleaned up beautiful, and will look great when mounted. Later this week, the stainless trim is going to get buffed by the same guy who did the wheels.:giggedy: I found a nice set of used, but very low mile tires for a VERY good price. I'm going to take a day off later in the week, and get the car primed, and re assembled for moving. Next weekend, I get to move to a new home about 30 miles away.:giggedy: Lawfish! Did you hear that? I'm moving to Washoe Valley!

Once the car is primed and assembled, pics will follow.
 
The car is in primer!:giggedy: Looks like the bodywork turned out pretty good. It was nearly dark when I finished, so I'll shoot some pics tonight. The black primer looks evil on this car.
 
Okay folks, we're back on track. I got moved into the new house yesterday, and as soon as I get my tools into the garage, the Satellite goes in as well. I'm going to get home internet this week, so I should be able to post some pics of the car in primer, and as it gets blocked & ready for the next coat.
 
Still haven't got home internet, so no pics yet. The body is about halfway blocked, and looking good. Hopefully I'll get it done tomorrow night. As soon as taxes come back, I'll get the paint bought, and order the seat skins & vinyl top. I'm still leaning toward painting the car black. No, it won't be perfect, but definitely factory straight. The interior will remain tan. I think that'll be an attractive combo.
 
Well, is it painted yet and what is the final color decision-- is it still PINK/ purple striped with the white mod top and 22" rims????[smilie=f:

LAWFISH
 
Rob R said:
Any pictures yet...
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I have the pictures, though they're not exciting. It's just that work can be a bit touchy about me posting pics from their computers, and I still haven't ordered internet at home yet. I did, however, trim & stretch the new headliner that the previous owner hung & abandoned.
 
Now that the car's blocked out, I got to work on the mechanical side. The brakes looked very good, so I bled them, and they feel good. I got the engine timed correctly, and the Holley on, though I need to jet it, as it's a bit fat. The car now starts on the first crank with one pump of the throttle, and idles great. When it had any of the 3 afb style carbs, I'd have to crank the hell out of it to start, and it constantly fouled plugs. Yay Holley!:giggedy: I also filled the transmission & took it for a drive. The car drives very nice, though the trans is leaking out of the front seal. Eh, when a car sits for ten years, things are bound to dry up.

Next week, I'll get home internet ordered & get some pics posted(especially the lake of atf).[smilie=f:
 
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