Yesterday, I went out to start it after it had been sitting for a few
hours and it cranked, almost started for a couple of seconds, but died.
After repeated attempts it turned over but would not start.  I tried
starting with the accelerator pressed, but no luck.  I waiting about
about 15 minutes and it started, I drove it 5 minutes to the store and
after sitting for 5 minutes, had the same problem.  Over an hour period
of retrying, allowing 15 minute intervals, it still didn't start.  I
got a ride home and went back after dinner and after running for a
couple of seconds, it died.  This time, after about 15 minutes, I got
it started and drove it home.

I have had this happen maybe a dozen times over the last year, but it
always started after a short rest.  If it means anything, yesterday, it
was over 100 degrees in the sun when I was having problems.  This
morning at 6:30 AM,  it started right up.

The car, owned by my father who purchased it new, has been well
maintained but has not had a tune up for a while.  It sat in a garage
for 6 months last year until August and also, I stored it in a garage
over the winter until April.  I started it up every couple of weeks
during the winter.  Last month I had the air conditioning converted and
also replaced the compressor.  The only other problem I have is the
blower always pushes air out of the upper vents, even when I select the
button for the lower vent.  I don't know if that could be related.

Thanks for any ideas.
Steve Canham