Well, I put the hot rod up on the ramps and found that linkage connected to what I can only guess is the switch/pump for the rear suspension. I removed the linkage after spraying it heavily with WD40. I moved the arm on the pump up to see what happens and the rear suspension rose to the occasion. Ain't it cool..... Anywho, I found the adjustment on the controller arm and tightened up really well. The car now sits just above level and pumps up when I plant my ass on the rear bumper. Ye Ha!!!!

After that I fidled with the throttle linkage and the alda. Now the car gets up and goes! :

I even got to break mad: a vacuum line which I found out controlled the ignition shutoff switch (Fixed with super glue and a nice new flexible hose). I also took the time to replace the fuel filters.

It is truly amazing how much you can learn about these things after you break them!

thanks again for everyones help. This forum has been worth its weight in gold!!

Andrew