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Comment by Jim Stoltz on May 7, 2014 at 5:18pm

Thanks! The kids had a blast riding in the back on a second trip. I still have some little things to wrap up, but it's mostly done now. I can take all the tools, rags, cardboard and other non-camping stuff out and put the passenger seat back in! Still have to patch that hole in the floor, too...

Comment by Lakota Wolf on May 7, 2014 at 4:51pm

Sounds good,, and glad the maiden voyage went smooth. awesome job Jim.

Comment by Jim Stoltz on May 7, 2014 at 4:46pm

Oh yeah - the exhaust leak is the choke tube. Will fix that when I replace the carb on Monday.

Comment by Jim Stoltz on May 7, 2014 at 4:45pm

So I took it easy because it has not moved under its own power in at least 6 or 7 years. Wasn't sure if the brakes worked, or whether there was something I forgot to batten down. But...first trip around the block went well. No leaks, no smoke, it stops and goes nicely, runs cool, etc. It was idling a bit high and rough when I returned from a second trip, but I have a new carb and plug wires still to install.