Would anyone like to go for a ride Saturday morning? I know lots of good roads in the Leeds area. I spend lots of time riding my motorcycle looking for curvy roads, and I have found quite a few!

 

I guess you are referring to 25? Out by Barber's/Leed's all the way back to Harpersville? I don't know which would be more of a decision, the Ducati or the RX7. Lemme check Saturday's schedule, I may be game.

 

Come on Phil, Drew, or any of you other 3rd gen CHUMPS (j/k lol) wanna go???

 

I would come, but my car isn't in any condition to beat on. I'm just happy it's running at the moment.

 

I have so much crap to do this weekend.. I have to fix one car definitely by this weekend.. so, I'll be at Leo's all day!

 

That's the one. I live about 5 miles from Barbers. We could always go to 29 Dreams for lunch.

If I find someone to work on my A/C I may be on my bike. Any ideas on who I should talk to BTW?

 

Is "Leo's" a shop? A young lady in one of the offices I call on said that there was an RX-7 shop in town. Her husband is on this forum (used to use "Grey's 10th") and they live in Leeds as well.

 

As far as I know, Rick, ther are no true "RX7 shops" in town. Most people still react the same to a rotary around here. A friend of mine is the manager for an Express Oil in Crestwood. He (Marty) would definitely help you on the A/C.

 

Thanks,
I have got to convert it back to where I have a belt for the compressor and I will take it by to him.

 

Convert it back??? There should be a vacant slot on your e-shaft pulley for a dedicated A/C compressor belt. You talking about converting it back to R12 or R134A? or just the belt setup? If you need help, you know you can give me a call and I'll help ya out.

 

You are right, all it needs is a belt. Then I can charge it and go from there.

 

^ Umm.. You recall that yard sale crap that cluttered my garage?
Well- I found the A/C belt in its midst last night. My bad..

That's all you need to hook it back up. Just have someone test the compressor and charge it (with 12 if you can find it) and see if it works..

I never used it.

 

I don't think anyone around here will charge the system with R12. They will want to vacuum the system a then fill with R134. IMO, R134 sux! The 1st gens always struggled with R12, even more so with R134. If you need a hand, just call and I'll help you. If I remember correctly, all you should need is a 14mm wrench and ratchet/socket...your belt should be on the most outward groove. I don't remember for certain though. Just make sure you get a 1/2" belt for your a/c (and your alt too, if you want).

 

Alternator has a dual belt pulley and both belts are new. (No air pump on the car)

 

Thanks Tom. I registered the car yesterday (Barbers Racetrack tag). So I will mail your stuff today. Sent you a PM.

 

more fun roads in leeds, go down mainstreet in downtown leeds, and as you pass under the old railroad tracks make that next right hand turn, i forget the road, but the next 15-20 miles os FUN curves over the mountain and back down the other side. make for a nice ride one day when its cooler outside

 

The road you are talking about is hwy 25. And I agree, it's a blast!

 

If you guys are get bored driving the curves, come down to Pelham and hang out with me. I'll be working on an FD tomorrow morning to around 3PM.

Todd, you got my number right?

 

Man, that's all you FD guys EVER do is work on your stuff.....never drive it. Ya'll are working on your stuff while us FB guys are out enjoying the cars! LOL j/k

Looks like I have to stay home in the morning anyway, and then make a trip to south Alabama Saturday evening.

 

LOL!

Acturally the car runs pretty well. I'm installing some flush headlights for someone else. Hope you could make it to OCT 30th gathering..

See you later!

 

I'd like to catch up with you today. Sent you a PM.