DWG'd the slut and the monster truck.

Then, I set out to rebuilt the heater control valve in the GT with a "kit" I
ordered from NAPA.

Even before I got the thing back together, I called Robert K. to order a
whole new valve, as I was sure my effort would fail.  I got his answering
machine, so carried on with the rebuilding project.  Got it back together,
and installed it in the car.  So far, no leaks, and I feel warm air.  Will
road test it in the morning.  A dirty job (the road test,) but it must be
done.

Jeff called me about the time I was putting the valve assembly back
together, but he was of no assistance.  He laughed at me, as though he
thought I should have known better.

I won't cancel the order until tomorrow.  <G>  Robert, if you are reading
this, disregard my email and phone message... but, STAND BY!  <G>

The kit cost me $14.64, including shipping.  Robert's $95.00 price for a new
one was beginning to look like a bargain before I got through.  The "kit"
consists of one damn rubber gasket, with great instructions, which are too
optimistic, IMHO.  I kept thinking of how much easier it would have been
just to install a new one.

When I got done with that, I went to look at a little sweetheart of a Stude
that I did not know was in the area.  Like 99.99% of all Studes in Oklahoma,
it is overpriced, but I enjoyed the visit, both with the car and the owner.

Film at 11.

Dave Lester
Dave's Place
Home of the Internationally Renowned Studebakers,  'Sheba and Goliath
See pictures at www.davesplaceinc.com