brealytrent

Who knows, it could be (gasp) fun!

Don't worry, there's still a ton to do. I haven't finished the bodywork yet (which I was quoted from a friend as being 12 hours of work), and then there's that interior which needs a MAJOR cleaning. But, to the point of a running project? Very close!

Oh, also figured out why fuse 17 blew: it was a 16 amp fuse, where it should be a 25. No wonder she went!

AO

Great resto-thread! Lots of work gettin done! Keep it up.

brealytrent

Small Update

Got the rear brakes all together, now just need to bleed all the brakes. Yes, I see the overspray on the rotor face. I couldn't get a knife to cut around the little lip inside, and I didn't want to leave it unpainted and get rusty, so I figured the extra on the rotor face will just get scrubbed off by the pads.




Also removed the right front plastic wheel well shield to gain access to the back of the fender, and check out the horns.



funny enough, they both still work! Does anyone know which one's the high pitch/ low pitch? I'd like to at least replace the one, maybe both if not astronomically expensive.

AirtekHVAC

Lol...looks just like my horns....but mine don't work...

brealytrent

So, yesterday I decided I was going to go get the car titled. I figured I'd have the car on the ground soon, why not prepare, right? So I drove to the local DMV, and was told they don't do titles, but the sheriff's office does. I go there, and they say the person who does them isn't there, but the police office can. I go there, and the officer tells me he can do it, but it'll be four weeks, and I'd be better off just driving to the DMV in La Crosse (about a 45 minute drive away) I decide I'm tired of this crap, and drive to La Crosse. I get there, fill the paperwork, go to the counter, and after a few minutes of curfulling on the computer, the lady tells me "well, um, we're gonna have to send this to R&I seeing as your car may not meet federal regulations" SO, I sent all the crap to 'R&I' in Madison, and I guess in 4 TO 8 WEEKS I'll get my title. It would be just one more kick in the crotch if they wanted to see the car in person and check it, 'cause I know the dumbasses at 'Layland Motors' that messed with the computer screwed up the something as I can clearly smell gas out the tailpipe.

TL;DR - I'm never gonna get to drive my car before spring!

soontobered84

BT,
It appears that your high pitch horn is the one WITH the trumpet on it. Your lower pitch horn is trumpet-less. I can't believe that they still work.
Somebody on the list probably has one they will send to you.
I enjoy your updates. Keep up the good work.

brealytrent

Here's what the front spoiler looked like when I got it:



And from there it got worse, a LOT worse. After moving the car on and off a trailer once that was just a bit too steep, it got more banged up. I was seriously considering replacing it, but at $300, there were more endearing problems to deal with. My father thought I couldn't fix it, and wanted me to remove it, but all I needed was a new $35 grill blade:





While not perfect, it's a hell of a lot better than having it get caught on something and tear off! As you can see there is a crack in it on the passenger side. At a later date I plan on strengthening it by riveting in a small aluminum piece on the back.

On another note, I got my passenger side window working again! I made the assumption that since the window would roll up and not down, that the transmission in the motor was in need of cleaning. The real problem was just the switch. Inside the little contacts had corroded due to arcing and needed a cleaning, but they are also worn, so I just need to get a whole new switch. But at the moment I'll let it slide as it's functioning again. Forward!

Mrmerlin

Nice updates

FWIW your front bumper is pushed in,
so a new set of used front bumper shocks will return the front lights to proper position,

nice work on the spoiler you can use some plastic bumper resin to add strength to your future repair its a 2 part quickset resin found at the body shop supply store about 30 bux a tube, i have fixed about 4 of these and it comes out pretty good with an aluminum plate then add the resin then rivet into position before it sets up

brealytrent

I always thought the driving lights looked a little funny on the front. Thanks! Also will keep an eye out for the bumper resin as it is also needed for a crack in the rear bumper.

Mrmerlin

the front and rear bumper shocks are one time use, once they are pushed in then they get replaced used uncompressed shocks will fit the bill

brealytrent

Paused on the mechanical bits as I wait for parts. Been working on glassing the passenger door card some as some has gone soft over the years. Also began a mini LED upgrade of some interior bits. (will have pics later)

On another note, I believe I found the guy who imported my car to the US. The sticker in the door jam says a man named Paul Calamaras imported my car. Whitepages shows only two Paul Calamaras' in the country, both with the same middle initial and same age. Commence epic creeping! Turns out he owns a house in Glen Head, New York and Boca Raton, Florida (hence the two names on WP). A little more searching showed he ran a couple catering businesses that must've been pretty successful. He's since retired I would assume, as he's 82 now! I'm very tempted to call the guy, as he could enlighten me as to more of the cars past. Seeing as he lives outside New York City, it wouldn't surprise me if it was him who drove the car in Winter!

His House

brealytrent

Replaced the bad horn with a used one from medipedicman. Not sure if the horn is supposed to point down like it does on the bracket, but it was bent that way :/




Also got nonstripped wipers from medipedicman as well. Painted and look like new!




Changed some bulbs inside to LEDs. Found out NONE of my overhead lamps work, and I'm not really sure what the culprit is. All I know is that they are broken (they don't click into the three different positions anymore).




The rat's nest that is the wiring to the radio. My father saw that and said 'that's gotta go' and is going to rewire it, hopefully back to stock.




Reglued all the loose vinyl and carpet to the passenger door with contact adhesive.




Fiberglassed the passenger door. This was my first time laying fiberglass, so it wasn't the best, but the panel is much stronger now.





Installed new alternator shroud and hose (courtesy of 928srus )







This may be it for updates for a while, as I start my fifth semester of college tomorrow Hopefully I'll be able to squeeze some work on it on the weekends!

AirtekHVAC

Good work Trent! I love the colors on the light switches and pod *****.....

brealytrent

They sure do pop with some bright light! I just need to do the center console PRND32 light, as that's duller than a candle! I can't figure out how to access it though without removing the center console. Any ideas anyone?

brealytrent

Got the title in the mail! And according to the little yellow piece of paper, I can technically drive it around right now with no plates on it (got custom ones coming soon). Schweet! Now I've got an incentive to get 'er done now!
Except, my daily driver (the 924) just crapped out on me for the first time in four years :/ The clutch won't disengage. The cable's fine, but I don't know about the other components yet. Have to check it out later this weekend.