1951 Pontiac Chieftain

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Re: 1951 Pontiac Chieftain

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I was about to remark on them too from watching the video they look excellent!
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I rewired the car to accept the more modern 2-pin style blinker relay. I have stolen the blinker unit from the Renault and now have working turn signals again.

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Drove the car to work today, ahead of the bad weather.

Stopped at Napa on the way home and bought a bimetallic blinker relay. I might pull the lid and give it a tweak to slow it down a little.
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Got a bit windy today
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That's about the state of my garage normally!
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Was the storm expected? You normally prepare.
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OOoooooo bollox, is my car alright?

Also, you and yours?
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We're okay. No idea when the electric is going to be back on.

I've taken a look and the roof structure isn't too bad, just needs the cross braces put back on and a roof covering again. It'll likely end up with a tarp to begin with

The storm was expected but it was forecast as a strong tropical storm (65mph), but right at the last minute it picked up to nearly a category 3, 110mph.

Very unusual

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It'll be greta thunberg that caused the storm with all that global warming she's causing.
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The stupid child spouts enough hot air to cause weather systems to develop.
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