“Over the years I’ve had a lot of fun in that Pony. I guess it’s one of the
main reasons I decided to keep her,” he says.
As the years wore on, the miles began to add up, along with the
effects of that unrelenting Southern sun.
“When I first bought the car, I did not have a garage to put it in.
Being exposed to the elements and the hot sun took a toll on her. The
interior especially needed attention. The black color really absorbed the
heat,” Kim says.
We know what that means: cracks, splits, warps, fades — that whole
package of use and aging issues. And that just wouldn’t do for his old
friend.
“I had already made my mind up to keep the car, and being the
original owner, I made it my mission to restore the car back to stock
condition, with just a few changes.”
He tackled the engine first. It had developed some oil leaks after
sitting unused, and while it was apart for that, the mechanic informed
him that the main bearings had a lot of wear. That’s when he decided
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