Stop in for a cup of coffee

I don't think everything is too bad priced to a fix a car now a days but I suppose if I was used to prices back then, it would seem like a lot now.

Its just an expensive hobby and either you lay out the cash to get it done or you watch from the spectator benches. Just how it is.

this is my only hobby and what I get up and go to work for so its cool. I am going to get serious about getting my valiant going this winter.

I have the rear end set up with the gears I want and a sure grip.

I have the 4 speed set up ready to go.

Now just the brakes and then get into the body work

Back in the day, Ace used to carry more fittings and stuff for the fuel lines, trans lines, etc... You could upsize or downsize with different adapters/bushings... Many of them don't carry most of that stuff any more...

They used to carry clutch screwdrivers which are used on the secondary metering plate screws for a Holley... When I moved back to Chicago in 2008, I saw some on clearance and bought them...

Alot of parts on the cars used common hardware store stuff back then... Now they are all specialized parts on today's cars...