Worked some on the Buick today, got the hood off and then removed the hood hinges. One was completely broke and I figured I would just replace both of them. Also went to Harbor Freight in Florence, KY and bought a tarp to cover the engine compartment, as well as some other items.
Kevin Hayes was helping me and we discovered that the heater core was the most likely cause of the carpet being wet on the passenger side front. The heater core had been bypassed under the hood so more than likely it would indicate that it had been leaking.
Also took the first video of the car, well, Kevin did. You can see that here if you like:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFTdP19DRcw
Kevin kept saying we should pour some gas in the carb and see if the old thing would fire and I finally gave in. I don't believe the battery had enough juice to crank it sufficiently as we only got it to turn over a few times before the battery died. Never did fire so I will have to try again later with a properly charged battery and such.
I really hope I can get it running before cold weather sets in, but if not I will just cover it over for the winter and try again next spring. Such is life...
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