Best Birthday Gift Ever!

Just what I wanted for my birthday: A shiny new distributor for my car! Thanks Dad!:)

We're installing this baby Saturday & if all goes well, my 77 might be back on the road this weekend. Fingers crossed! 

A few weeks ago I had the speedometer cable replaced, so slowly but surely, my car is being put back together.

Mustang II: The Unsung Hero -- Mustang Countdown

Road Block

Last fall my Mustang II quit on me unexpectedly while I was out driving and has been running poorly or not at all since. :(

Having a young family, money is tight, so I've had to be patient and take care of little odds and ends when I can afford it.  I really can't complain since my daily driver is a 2007 GT/CS. I love this picture of both my cars together -- they represent 30 years of Mustang evolution 1977-2007.

We believe the problem is related to the fuel system and ethanol gas. The car has a new battery and recently had a tune up and oil change. It turns over when I try and start it. It sometimes starts but then stalls and won't start again. I hate that my car is not running, especially on a beautiful day like today (sunny, mid-70s). There are other issues which need to be addressed. My speedometer has stopped working, a couple of the side lights don't work unless they are tapped on ;) and I need a new dash speaker. 

I'm going to have the fuel system gone over completely in November and get the speedometer cable replaced at the same time--so I'll be stockpiling some parts that I need in the weeks to come. Hopefully in a few months my baby will be back on the road! I miss driving it!