HAhahahahah! Ashtray, you and I have the same heater. If I want to turn up the heat, I go to the gym before getting in my car.

This is the first time I've "done" a car like this. Usually I drive a reliable McVehicle (I have "Super Size Me" playing in the background as I write this) but this is the first "worthy" fixer-upper I've ever had. I can quote almost exactly from memory every penny that I spent on maintenance for the 89 Honda I had until 2000. Now with my 'bird, I hide from myself that I'm tempted to spend the almost $30 (!) for that silly gas flap spring from Classic Industries.

My advice is to spend your money wisely. For the first few months I couldn't walk into AutoZone without spending $50 on stuff. $20 of which was fluff that wasn't all that necessary.

SHOP HARD FOR PARTS! I'm getting ready to convert to front disc brakes and I found a guy that will sell me a 11" booster, spindles calipers etc (a comparable kit to C.I.) for $630. That's $200 less than other folks. The catch? The spindles, proprtioning valve, and dust shields are used. The calipers aren't sleeved but they are new. The pads are ceramic, that's a plus.