Why you never throw out the old parts.

[Richard G.]

Working under the dash and I noticed the clip was missing that retains the antenna wire to the brace over the steering column.
I had just looked this are up in the assembly manual and that's the only reason I knew it should be there.
After I checked that it wasn't still attached to the bulkhead. Went over to the old wire and.....


Score.
Rick

[Mark E.]

Re: Why you never throw out the old parts.

Good story and reminder of a good restoration practice.

But my spouse keeps asking why I have boxes of old, worn out parts.

[Mark G.]

Re: Why you never throw out the old parts.

Oh, how true. I gave away a 69 435 smog setup. Never again do I throw away or give away any original parts until I sell the car.

[Francis F.]

Re: Why you never throw out the old parts.

mark my sentimens also,Boxes of old orig.parts will go with the car when sold/traded.[ as per Sam Folz ] - Francis