07798 1974 246 GTS

I had actually traced the wire harness and assumed I needed to excavate the spare to find the battery - I will consider installing a fused connector for easier power shut down

while I was staring at it last night in the garage - i heard a tick tick tick

i assume that is the clock? - my second hand does not move but it sounds like it does

i've had old corvettes with clocks that can drain batteries

i want to drive it once a week - but there may be times when that's not possible

I also wonder why - when I drove the car in NY - I did not have the popping issue

maybe i did but don't remember it

I hate asking so many dumb questions

I know that so many have been answered on here so I will try to comb all of these responses

so here's another one

do I share my information with the Dino Registry?

I have used it as an info check while shopping these cars

the Shelby Registry was a good source of info through the years for me

you just feel a little strange as your name is posted on there ...

thoughts?

also

a LOS ANGELES DINO WHISPERER would be nice (great mechanic)

any recs?

 

very helpful - thank you - i will report back on my progress

 

I just found this thread - obviously this was from day 1 of ownership - it's now been almost 10 months

I do drive it once a week on average - Sundays are literally my day to zoom through the canyons of LA

and Sunset Boulevard is always fun as there are plenty of Lambos out there hunting for people.

I am much more comfy with the car - it starts like a charm when cold - I turn the the key and let the fuel pump for a few seconds

Then I pump the gas 3-4 times and it turns right over.

The warm restart is still a bit of an issue - I have taken to putting the gas to the floor and turning the car over - it works but with a little bit of spin prior - I am sure there is a better way.

When the car gets to 5000 RPM it starts to cough still - like it wants to cough up some gunk - I need the carbs cleaned I'm sure, right?

RM Southebys e-mailed me the other day saying that they'd love to come and see my cars and talk about their upcoming winter auctions.

I told them I would be happy to host an RM Rep but said to be clear - I am not interested in selling. they say they would love to start a conversation etc.

I have a 1971 911 S Targa in my living room that they can look at too - if they come I will report back to let you know what sales pitch I get and what numbers are tossed around.

I've sold a few cars at auctions so I am familiar with the hustle - but it should be interesting anyway.

I have to be honest - I kinda want another DINO

A coupe' - I keep looking at this red one in NY online...

Stop me ...