Homecoming Prep and Concerns

[K.Wilson]

WOW! I can't even imagine doing anything like that.
I usually take the cover off, start it up, gas it up, drive it to Gadsden, then give it a quick dusting in the Unique parking lot.
These guys must have a lot more time than I have.
Keith

[Tony Radford]

Ric, are you sure Alan wasn't taking you Snipe hunting? If you pull the engine and trans to clean the engine bay, you'd better not let anyone know. Waxing the frame? Don't even go there. Neither could be considered normal human behavior.

[Jerry Cowing]

Pulling the engine and waxing the frame is just where I start. I normally rebuild both carburators and get my Dremel tool out to polish them into a mirror shine. In preparation, I also sand and buff the entire body to make sure there are no spiderweb scratches. I always buy new valve covers because the old ones get spider web scratches on them when I try to dust them. In addition, I buy new air filters for my two carburators so they retain their pink color. I also change all the fluids, brake, cooling, transmission, rear end, and engine. Then I do a complete 4-wheel alignment after buying 4 new tires. If the wheels have any blemishes, I buy new Halibran wheels. I really don't think you can do enough to prepare for homecoming.

[JeepSnake]

I'm really going to hit it hard on the interior this year, as ours is looking a little ratty. Mike Sullivan discovered (accidentally, of course) that foaming engine cleaner at the local coin operated car wash is apparently excellent for cleaning the carpet. He said either spray it on, or let it drip into the interior from the leaky overhead car wash fitting, and let soak. Then, set the machine to "Pressure Rinse" and have at it.

Hey, his carpet was looking good at Pigeon Forge, so who am I to argue?

[Tony Radford]

Zach, why don't you just grab a snorkle and mask and run her through the auto wash? If you're going to foam the interior anyway.

[eliminator]

Waxing the frame and all of the suspension is a must, pulling the wheels to detail the wheel wells is right there with it. Then with the wheels off they must be detailed. Tire pressure checked, nitrogen added as needed. Shock psi checked and pressurized as needed with nitrogen.

Then the engine, a total tune up, (solid lifers adjusted, if applicable) while the valve covers are off spark plug change, oil change, timing checked and adjusted, carb adjusted, float level checked, clean the air cleaner (K&N), change the fuel filter. All fluids checked, brake and clutch fluid changed. Then detail the engine and all components.

Even with all of this the tow vehicle must be detailed to prefection as well as the trailer so ya gotta get started early on these projects.

[JeepSnake]

Tony, I haven't done a carwash, but...

Driving to Gadsden to get our soft top fitted a couple of years ago, it became obvious that there was no way we could dodge the afternoon thundershowers. So, I put my wallet and a dry change of clothes in our chase vehicle, put on gym shorts, a tee shirt, a cap to keep the water out of my eyes, and sandals, and drove straight into the storm. Sandy kept the inside of the windshield toweled off, and all was well.

Fighting to keep from hydroplaning in a light car with big tires was the biggest challenge!

I suppose the the best way to describe that drive is "REFRESHING!"