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Auto Factoid for April 14th –  Happy Birthday Jakob OV4 Birthday

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Welcome to Auto Factoids (#AutoFactoids) for April 14, 2020

 

April 14th, 1927  Jakob’s Birthday

Jakob’s parents were Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larson, oh and Jakob was a car.  Specifically, the Volvo produced. 

 

It was produced in the Gothenburg factory as designated as OV4 and then properly named Jakob.

It was constructed of a wooden frame made of ash and beech wood.  The body was sheet metal and you could it only in dark blue.   I was powered by 28 hp inline 4 cylinder with side valves displacing 1,944 cc, with 275 produced from 1927 to 1929.

You could also get the truck version.

 

On a sad note!

William Ernest Carter bought his 1912 luxury Type CB Coupe de Ville Renault during his Grand Tour in Europe to ship back to the US. Unfortunately, he chose to book the car a place on the Titanic’s fateful trip.  The doomed car was powered by  12 CV, 2,614 cc L-head four-cylinder engine 12 French horsepower (about 40-50 hp today), four-speed manual transmission, solid front axle and live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, driveshaft brake and two-wheel mechanical brakes. It was almost 12 feet long –  wheelbase: 143″

 

 

Thanks for reading.

Tim

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Project BeepBeep – 68 RoadRunner – Bringing Home the “T”

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At the some of my students @ CFMS (Go Jags) and those that watch plastic house honeys of Alaska will get the play on words – (or play on letter).

I’d like to say more, but….I’ll just let Bill roll with this:

Thanks Bill!!! Looking forward to you working on the that PIECE OF…MOPAR!

Thanks for stopping by.

Tim

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Bill’s ’68 RoadRunner #ProjectBeepBeep Brings Home a Trophy

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Bill’s 68 RoadRunner takes First Place in local show, Best ’60’s Muscle Car!!!

It was a good show with some awesome 1960’s cars – GTO’s, Mustangs, Corvettes.

 


 

Congrats Bill!!!

Thanks for reading.  More coming up on #ProjectBeepBeep and #ProjectSportsRoof

Tim

68 Road Runner Gets it’s Beep Beep back!!

While trying to warn a real life coyote of his ‘rapid’ approach, Bill’s 1968 Road Runner (#ProjectBeepBeep) failed to  issue the famous BeepBeep, or was that just part the car’s instinctive DNA based response to coyotes in general? Either way Bill tackles the problem. Here’s a shot of the horn.   More coming up …

73 Mustang (Project SportsRoof) Engine Dress Up and Venting/Vacuum

Did you think I sold #ProjectSportsRoof?  Nope.  I’ve been busy and I’ve been serving as editor to another cool project – my constant reader Bill’s ’68 Plymouth RoadRunner (#ProjectBeepBeep). However, I have been doing some work on the sports roof and in this video you’ll see a little bling under the …

Introducing #ProjectBeepBeep – Code H 1968 Road Runner

I’d like you to take a look at one of my constant readers classic muscle car. First let me say that Bill has been an a long quest to find a car to replace this car:   Back in the day. It was a long search with lots of phone calls with many …

Restoring Tach for 68 Road Runner – Project BeepBeep Part IV

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Finishing up the rare Tach option project for #ProjectBeepBeep. Another great tip in this one.

Here are a couple photos of BeepBeep’s Tach:

 

Here is the wrap up video.


Thanks for reading!!

Tim

Restoring Tach for 68 Road Runner – Project BeepBeep

Bill gets “techie” in a “tachful” way as he restores the rare Tach option on his 68 Road Runner. #ProjectBeepBeep     More coming up!!! Thanks for reading!! Tim #ProjectBeepBeep #ProjectSportRoof Project BeepBeep – 68 RoadRunner – Body Bumpers Kit Bill takes a look at MOPAR Body Bumper Kit for #ProjectBeepBeep and shows a common mistake made when a …

Restoring Tach for 68 Road Runner – Project BeepBeep Part III

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We are back with #ProjectBeepBeep. Bill continues give some great information on his MOPAR’s rare tach option.

There is a great section in the video with a great tip for protecting your electronic dashboard components.


Thanks for following the progress. Part IV coming up.

Tim
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Restoring Tach for 68 Road Runner – Project BeepBeep Part II

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Welcome back to Project BeepBeep. It’s been a bit of time since I posted the first part of Bill’s Tach project so here is a quick link to Part I and Part II is below.

Bill shares his diagnosis on #ProjectBeepBeep’s Tachometer.

Lots more coming up on Project BeepBeep’s tach.

Thanks for following along!!!

Tim

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Project BeepBeep – ’68 RoadRunner – Door Panel Tips

Ready for some more #ProjectBeepBeep?  Bill takes you through a few tips for restoring your B-Body door panels.

Take a look:

 

 

Great stuff!!!  Thanks Bill!!!

Have a few Mopar tips – Post them up or drop me a note @ agcarestoration@cox.net and we get you video/tip posted on the site.

Thanks for reading
Tim

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Project BeepBeep – 68 RoadRunner – Disc Brake Conversion Part 5 and Some Dash Work

Welcome back to #ProjectBeepBeep.

Bill is working on finishing up the brake conversion. Here is a progress update.

Note:  I forgot to add the credits for these videos:   Starring Bill B as himself; BeepBeep as ’68 Road Runner; Wild E. Coyote in effigy Camera Production; Mrs. Bill B and SamB Editing Tim …

Project BeepBeep – 68 RoadRunner Dash Update

Welcome back to #ProjectBeepBeep.  Thanks for checking in on the progress of Bill’s 1968 Plymouth Road Runner.

If you recall mixed in with some brake updates,  Bill mentioned that he had sent out the circuit board for a restored.  Here is an update on the status of the dash.

 

 

Next up an …

Restoring Tach for 68 Road Runner – Project BeepBeep

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Bill gets “techie” in a “tachful” way as he restores the rare Tach option on his 68 Road Runner. #ProjectBeepBeep

 

 

More coming up!!!

Thanks for reading!!

Tim

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Project BeepBeep – 68 RoadRunner – Body Bumpers Kit

Bill takes a look at MOPAR Body Bumper Kit for #ProjectBeepBeep and shows a common mistake made when a car is painted.   Bill is correct that the bumper are painted over show an oversight that might just tank the value of your car. I grew up working in my Dad’s body …
Project BeepBeep – 68 RoadRunner Disc Brake Conversion – FINAL CHAPTER!

Welcome back to the #ProjectBeepBeep.  We are still following Bill’s progress on the front disc brake conversion for his 68 Plymouth Road Runner. Did I say this is the final chapter?   Well….     Sometimes during a project you just can’t afford the time to do a video, especially when you have a friend …

 

ProjectBeepBeep – 68 Road Runner Valve Cover Gaskets Part II

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Bill gives some tips on cleaning up the valve covers and tries valve cover studs.


Wrap up of the valve cover gasket replacement is up next.

Thank for reading.

Tim

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68 Road Runner Gets it’s Beep Beep back!!

While trying to warn a real life coyote of his ‘rapid’ approach, Bill’s 1968 Road Runner (#ProjectBeepBeep) failed to issue the famous BeepBeep, or was that just part the car’s instinctive DNA based response to coyotes in general? Either way Bill tackles the problem. Here’s a shot of the horn. More coming up …

Project BeepBeep – 68 RoadRunner – Body Bumpers Kit

Bill takes a look at MOPAR Body Bumper Kit for #ProjectBeepBeep and shows a common mistake made when a car is painted. Bill is correct that the bumper are painted over show an oversight that might just tank the value of your car. I grew up working in my Dad’s body …

 

ProjectBeepBeep – 68 Road Runner Valve Cover Gaskets Part 1

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Continue following Bill’s journey to a “Leak Free MOPAR” for his 1968 Road Runner. #ProjectBeepBeep

Wild E. Coyote is back!!!  Apparently he’s been working at Summit Racing!!!!

BeepBeep is getting some new valve cover gaskets!!!!  But will that stop the leaking?!?!?!?!

 




 

More coming up.

Thanks for reading/viewing.

 

Tim

68 Road Runner Gets it’s Beep Beep back!!

While trying to warn a real life coyote of his ‘rapid’ approach, Bill’s 1968 Road Runner (#ProjectBeepBeep) failed to  issue the famous BeepBeep, or was that just part the car’s instinctive DNA based response to coyotes in general? Either way Bill tackles the problem. Here’s a shot of the horn.   More coming up …

Project BeepBeep – ’68 RoadRunner – Door Panel Tips

Ready for some more #ProjectBeepBeep?  Bill takes you through a few tips for restoring your B-Body door panels. Take a look:     Great stuff!!!  Thanks Bill!!! Have a few Mopar tips – Post them up or drop me a note @ agcarestoration@cox.net and we get you video/tip posted on the site. Thanks for reading Tim                 Introducing …

Project BeepBeep – 68 RoadRunner – Body Bumpers Kit

Bill takes a look at MOPAR Body Bumper Kit for #ProjectBeepBeep and shows a common mistake made when a car is painted.   Bill is correct that the bumper are painted over show an oversight that might just tank the value of your car. I grew up working in my Dad’s body …

Project BeepBeep – 68 RoadRunner – Disc Brake Conversion Part 5 and Some Dash Work

Welcome back to #ProjectBeepBeep. Bill is working on finishing up the brake conversion. Here is a progress update. Note:  I forgot to add the credits for these videos:   Starring Bill B as himself; BeepBeep as ’68 Road Runner; Wild E. Coyote in effigy Camera Production; Mrs. Bill B and SamB Editing Tim …

Project BeepBeep – 68 RoadRunner Dash Update

Welcome back to #ProjectBeepBeep.  Thanks for checking in on the progress of Bill’s 1968 Plymouth Road Runner. If you recall mixed in with some brake updates,  Bill mentioned that he had sent out the circuit board for a restored.  Here is an update on the status of the dash.     Next up an …

 

 

Project BeepBeep – Oil Pan Gasket Part III

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Wrapping up the oil pan gasket and what’s next for the 68 RoadRunner?

Take a look:


I have to add my note and this might rub someone the wrong way but I am going to toss it out here.

I took my 1970 Mustang to a shop run by a guy I trust with my cars.  After getting the Mustang back I leaked from two spots.  When I asked his mechanic about the said  “Old cars leak.”   That phrase really irritates me every time I hear it.   This day in age with all the improvement in gaskets from rubber to rubber coated metal to make your or form you own, this just no reason for your car to leak.  After the incident above, I took my Mustang home and replaced the gaskets and drove it for about a week and then went back to my friends shop and had the mechanic look under the car…it was bone dry.

Unless you have a part that can’t be found there is almost no reason, given all the options, for your old car to leak.   Having said that, Bill makes a good point – there are times when a leak, a non-engine killing leak, becomes to expensive or time consuming to fix.   But if I know Bill, you’ll be seeing a video with him fixing all the leaks.    (;^o)

Thanks for reading.

Tim

 

 

73 Mustang (Project SportsRoof) Engine Dress Up and Venting/Vacuum

Did you think I sold #ProjectSportsRoof?  Nope.  I’ve been busy and I’ve been serving as editor to another cool project – my constant reader Bill’s ’68 Plymouth RoadRunner (#ProjectBeepBeep). However, I have been doing some work on the sports roof and in this video you’ll see a little bling under the …
Introducing #ProjectBeepBeep – Code H 1968 Road Runner

I’d like you to take a look at one of my constant readers classic muscle car. First let me say that Bill has been an a long quest to find a car to replace this car:   Back in the day. It was a long search with lots of phone calls with many …