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Barn Find Corvair Barn Finds

The Corvair’s First Drive in Many Years

Today I attempt the get the 1964 Chevrolet Corvair pulled out of the barn and driving.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0493

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Barn Find Corvair Barn Finds

Fixing the Brakes and Taking the First Drive

Today I fix the brakes on the 1964 Chevrolet Corvair and drive it around under it’s own power.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0488

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Barn Finds

Barn Find Jaguar E-Type – Front Brakes

Today I attempt to get the Jaguar XKE stopping after being stored for years.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0481

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Barn Find Corvair Barn Finds

Barn Find Corvair Project Cleans Up

Today I attempt the get the 1964 Chevrolet Corvair pulled out of the barn and running.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0480

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Barn Finds Datsun

Getting the Datsun 280z Race Car Running

Today I get the Datsun 280Z GT2 race car running again for the first time in many years to get it ready for a trip to Road America for the WeatherTech International Vintage Weekend.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0474

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Barn Find Corvair Barn Finds

1964 Chevy Corvair Barn Find

Today I attempt the get the 1964 Chevrolet Corvair pulled out of the barn and running.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0473

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Barn Finds Elva

Elva Finally Runs and It’s Pretty Good

Today I put my Elva Courier Mark III race car on the dyno for the first time to see if the engine will hold together and to see how well it is running.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0472

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Barn Finds

Barn Find Jaguar E-Type – Will It Run?

Today I attempt to get the Jaguar XKE running after being stored for years.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0468

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Barn Finds Elva

Reinstalling the Head on the Elva and Getting it Running

Today I reassemble the engine on my Elva Courier Mark III race car. The head needed to be machined and after some new valves seals it is ready to put it all back together.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0429

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Barn Finds Elva

I Found More Problems Than I Expected on the Elva Courier

Today I investigate the engine on my Elva Courier Mark III race car to search for the cause of a push rod coming loose from the rocker arm.

This Week With Cars – Episode 0425

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