[Roadsters] Thanks to a busy man

[Kevin McDonald]

I replaced my own wheel bearings and seals.
I figured 2 nights but it ended up being over a month.
I screwed up an axle and had to replace it ;-(
It sounds easier than it is...
Kevin

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Andrew Murphy" <solex675 at hotmail.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2008 2:01 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Thanks to a busy man


> Hey All,
>
> Soon after we got back from Solvang, Shari and I noticed some strange 
> sounds
> coming from the rear of the car. A repeating "Wocka Wocka Wocka" that 
> seemed
> to me to be a wheel bearing crapping out. So the car was sent to Classic
> Datsun Motorsports and within two days I had the car back with two new 
> rear
> wheel bearings and seals. I wanted to give a public thanks to Les Cannaday 
> for
> coming to our rescue and getting the car back so quickly. He diagnosed the
> issue very quickly and when I went to pick up the car, he showed me the 
> wheel
> bearing with several balls missing out of it and little pieces of metal 
> that
> were sticking out of it. Needless to say, the brake drums were 
> contaminated
> and needed to be repalced. Too often, service shops don't show you the
> replaced parts and I was glad that Les did.
>
> Les would be the first to tell you that he didn't turn the car around so 
> fast
> because he could, but because he is very busy and just does not have the 
> room
> to keep the car there for very long. If you have ever been to Classic 
> Datsun
> Motorsports then you know that he is a busy guy with restorations, 
> servicing,
> and he is also keeps the racing spirit alive with several race cars being
> serviced and sponsored from his garage.
>
> So thanks again Les. The car made the trip home with no surprises and it 
> is
> good to have her back. I am looking forward to some Summer drives and get
> togethers. I have to admit to being a little spoiled as I live less than 
> an
> hour away from CDM. I feel badly for those owners who are not close to a 
> shop
> like CDM. It is a resource that I have used (and will continue to use) all 
> the
> time.
>
> So back on the road and hope to see you out there!
>
> Andrew Murphy
> Shari Crawley
>
> 1966 1600
> SPL311-01013 "Datsa"
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