About
I bought this car in February of 2005. I bought it solely because of the color – Ember Firemist. I hate this color. But I think it looks really good on this car.
This particular car came around to me twice. The first time I saw it I was looking for a car to drive around the country for three months in. This car was not up to the challenge, but I loved the color on this body style, so it went on the list of cars I want. Five years later, I went to look at a 67 eldo in Ember Firemist and figured out it was the same car (though mauled even more than it had been by the teenage grandson of the previous owner).
I once met the guy who was supposedly key in the design of this car, he asked me if I didn’t want to change the color on it – jerk.
History of this Vehicle
Previous Repairs
Removal of Glasspacks, and installation of quieter mufflers $ Done in Berkeley, CA
New engine seals, installation of water pump & other work $2800 – Done at A&A Auto in Brentwood, CA
New Coolant hose $
New Water Pump $140 – Found at Cadillac-only Junkyard in Arizona
I had a timing housing cover replaced (I bought that part), some vacuum lines re-routed correctly, and a new carb gasket put on for just under a thousand dollars. Done at Holland Service in Berkeley, CA
New Carb $80 – Found at Cadillac-only Junkyard in Arizona
Carb rebuild $140 – done at in Los Angeles
Turn Signal Switch $104 + shipping form Sheemar installed at home
Plans for this Vehicle
things that need to be fixed
New paint
New dash plate for around the stereo
New stereo
New tires
Power seat needs to be repaired
New carpet
Sponsors & Special Thanks
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