Hi there,

My car arrived today! I am very happy with it. Body looks great and it runs awesome!


Here are a few questions (I'll post some pics soon)

1- The carb is a Quadrajet with the following markings:
78 - below the Quadrajet logo
1708213 w/ 8213 x'ed out
00661 CPX
(or 006G1 CPX)
It also says "Mfg for Carter Carburetor for GMC"
Any info (no matter how basic ) would be very appreciated



2- The previous owner did not tell me it had "racing brakes." The drums look intact and there are lines going to the rear brakes, but it is a BEAST to stop. What would you recommend to remidy this? (again, assume I need even basic info at this point )



3- The headers/manifold clear the ground by about 4 to 6 inches. This will be somewhat problematic for daily driving on Louisiana roads. The link in my sig shows the way it sits. I love the look, but what can be done to make it sit a few inches taller up front?



4- The previous owner also did not tell me that none of the gauges work. The lights on the speedometer and gas gauge work, the turn signals and all exterior lights work (incl blinkers and hazards), but the gauges, and windshield wipers do not work. Do I need to tear out the dash to fix this?



Overall, I am extremely pleased. The engine purs, the tranny shift nice, the exhaust sounds phenomenal, and the body is near show quality (seems to me, the VERY untrained eye). No dents, dings, leaks, or any problems aside from the two issues I mentioned above.

I do need to put frame connectors on it, get the brakes working better (and the car registered), and I'll be having some real fun.


Thanks for the help!
Dave