My 1983 SC. A novice DiY mechanic diary
11-02-2023, 03:43 PM
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i also had them check the timing, he adjusted the air/fuel properly and the axle seals and new trans fluid
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11-02-2023, 03:55 PM
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All the brackets under the rockers had overspray on them, some crushed….so i replaced all with new brackets
Clayed, and did a 1-step paint correction on the car. Wetsanded some areas as well prior to correction
Picked up a hell of a score on eBay. Saw the listing was local and i was the only bidder at $500 Brand new DasSport half cage fully bolt in….sent it straight to my powder coater and went with a light gold satin finish
Had the spacers of my rennline strut bar (which came anodized red) matched to the gold of my roll bar
Trimmed the carpet to accept both the strut bar and blower motor cover
11-02-2023, 04:00 PM
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Why the strut brace? Unless you are planning to turn it into a racecar (which seems doubtful given all you've done), you may not be happy with how that affects the handling. With respect, that is the first thing you've shown us that is not essentially cosmetic or basic maintenance. As you start making functional changes, make sure that planned purpose informs function.
11-02-2023, 04:03 PM
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open to feedback for sure! Im learning as i go…..i actually already replaced those clamps with the kind that dont have the ridges. Had to redo that line bc i used the wrong hose the first time around.
as far as the backdated heat….i have just a hose from the engine bay into the right heat exchanger. I’m still debating if i want to retain my ac or not bc that will dictate replumbing hoses for the right side. The condenser is in the way.
the pedal aseembly was redone by the prior owner. All knew linkages on there
as far as the backdated heat….i have just a hose from the engine bay into the right heat exchanger. I’m still debating if i want to retain my ac or not bc that will dictate replumbing hoses for the right side. The condenser is in the way.
the pedal aseembly was redone by the prior owner. All knew linkages on there
11-02-2023, 04:06 PM
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Why the strut brace? Unless you are planning to turn it into a racecar (which seems doubtful given all you've done), you may not be happy with how that affects the handling. With respect, that is the first thing you've shown us that is not essentially cosmetic or basic maintenance. As you start making functional changes, make sure that planned purpose informs function.
Feels like a night/day difference in handling even just for the street.
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11-02-2023, 04:08 PM
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it kind of worked until the day it didn’t 😂
the blower seized and started smoking thru the vents. Immediately i pulled all the relays and fuses tagged to anything ac or blower. Have to figure out if i want to really keep it in there.
the blower seized and started smoking thru the vents. Immediately i pulled all the relays and fuses tagged to anything ac or blower. Have to figure out if i want to really keep it in there.
11-02-2023, 04:11 PM
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lol that front blower isnt even fused.. common ... i replaced mine due to squeeling.. 10 minute job.. i picked up a used one at Hershey. ( oh Carlisle now )
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11-02-2023, 04:15 PM
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yeah mine was squealing before it just died. Freaked out thinking the car was on fire!
11-02-2023, 04:17 PM
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11-02-2023, 04:28 PM
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Was able to get in contact with the prior owner, and less than 1k miles ago the engine was fully out, rebuilt, resealed, new clutch/flywheel
the brakes were completely overhauled to right before i purchased it. All new calipers, rotors & pads on all 4 corners.
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11-02-2023, 04:32 PM
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Even tho the ac doesn’t work, the dents on the condenser were bothering me. Got a cheap comb tool on Amazon and worked really well in straightening the bends
The seat buckle would constantly hit the rollbar, so i got these seatbelt buckle covers from Amazon. Stitched them on and they match pretty well with my interior.
11-02-2023, 04:35 PM
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i actually went to that Carlisle show this year and found nothing but junk there! It was also pouring the night before so i think a lot of ppl got scared off Went there with a list too!
yeah mine was squealing before it just died. Freaked out thinking the car was on fire!
yeah mine was squealing before it just died. Freaked out thinking the car was on fire!
now im disappointed after seeing all your work that you didn't remove and repaint the transmission mount bracket.