| Re: 1971 Deville Saved From Crusher (Long).
Latest update. I bought some fender skirts on Ebay. You won't believe the price...$9.87 each!!! They are black and have the correct stainless trim too!
I sourced out aftermarket ones and they were at least $225 a pair. I've replaced the alternator and voltage regulator and tuned the tired old Quadrajet as good as I can. It runs and starts fine but is running very rich (burns eyes and stinks) so I think a rebuild for the carb is next up. New rear brake lines and hoses and then off to the muffler shop for a new dual setup. I need to replace the passenger side manifold gasket. I went to a local shop that works on older GM stuff and the wrench said it could be messy as the bolts break and you have to drill out the heads and maybe remove heads etc. he's thinking at least 8 hours. Geez I think I'll try myself and see how bad it gets. Anyone tried this at home? Here's some recent pic's with the skirts on..... |