Finally! Got insurance on the car and the plates registered. I fired up the Laurentain and took it for a drive (on fumes to the gas station). First thing I noticed was a nasty rubbing sound from the passenger side wheels. After putting 100 bucks worth of gas in the tank ( with room to spare) I stopped by at a buddy's shop to put it on the hoist and investigate. Turns out the backing plate on the right rear was rubbing on the drum (phew!). Two other issues need to be addressed. One is a nasty exhaust drone at idle. I can't see where the pipe is touching but it's touching somewhere-only in gear at a light etc. Another strange noise is a loud knocking sound that will start just cruising that goes away if I just about stop, then resume the same speed again. Good for a few minutes and then it will do it briefly out of the blue. I brought my wife along for a drive and it only did it once for about 3 or 4 seconds. She seemed to think it was from under the car. Sounds like the driveshaft hitting the exhaust but there is quite a bit of clearance. I'll climb under the car and check for any contact marks on both. It was so loud at first I thought the engine was failing (sounded like a bearing knock!) If I get things ironed out I'd like to take the car to the Norwich car show this weekend. Anyone else going?

Todd


-- Edited by 69Laurentian at 18:32, 2008-07-02