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Maintenance / Brake Fluid Leak

« on: January 04, 2006, 03:10:08 AM »

Help CRG.    A day or so after I drive my 68, I get a drop or two leak of brake fluid.  I've isolated the leak to a line connection near the master cylinder and think (hope) I've fixed it.  My question is: Why the leak a full 24 hours after driving?  I never saw it leak right after driving.  I would have thought that the pressure of appling the brakes would make the leak show up right away.  (The line is a front disc line, by the way.)  Is this just a wierd coincidence or the nature of brake line leaks?

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Maintenance / Re: Driver's side door stuck shut..

« on: January 03, 2006, 01:07:25 AM »

FYI... There is a Nov. 7 posting that discusses the same problem... and gives more suggestions.  Good Luck!

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Maintenance / Re: Driver's side door stuck shut..

« on: January 02, 2006, 06:30:21 PM »

Before you try the "jaws" or taking the door apart, spray some silicone lubricant every where you can to get it on the lock, including down the window well.  Then work the latch every way you can --several times, rapidly.  My 68 does this from time to time.  It may not be coming apart.  It may just be stuck!  

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General Discussion / Re: Value of 67 RS SS

« on: January 02, 2006, 06:04:48 PM »

Depends on what you mean by "needs to be restored and brought back to life"...
Of course, the ultimate answer is in the hands of someone else's checkbook.  Right now, in the Carolinas, I'd say:
If a lot of the need is rust, less than $7,000.  If it is relatively rust free and just needs a good wash and wax job, then $12,000 - $18,000.  Restored, as much as $28,000.
Go to one of the price guides, use their "fair to show" ratings.  You'll get close...