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hey Lou, you need to come by and take a look...the interior is a mess....especially since the console is out. Wires and vacuum lines everywhere! Once I get these brakes sorted and bleed this system, I can focus on putting the inside back together so I can give her a road test.
i would like to come up sometime yes! - My days off are Fri/Sat., I have been working a lot in Gastonia on my days off at girlfriends house on her Honey Do list!, but she has a decent size 3 car garage in the back, that I plan on utilizing soon!
But I might be able, to drive up this coming weekend if your around!
Started to replace brakes. After knocking off most of the surface rust, it looks like the PO had replaced the front rotors with slotted, and the rear with solid rotors. The pads are like new. 1 front sensor and 1 rear sensor are broken. Replaced front rubber brake lines and the front broken sensor.
moved on to the rear, and when I tried to loosen the hard line from the rubber hose, I discovered that the PO had used RED Locktite on the fittings. This needs heat to loosen. Crap. Not looking forward to this.....
Originally Posted by AirtekHVAC
Replaced belts, degreased bottom of engine (well, most of it), replaced clutch slave line, took off the wheels, and soaked all the rusty fittings on the brakes. Next up, replace brake lines (rubber ones) and pads. Rotors look good. Calipers are very rusty, but worked fine last year.
Originally Posted by AirtekHVAC
Replaced the gear oil, fixed an oil leak, replaced the fuel injector electrical plugs. Still running great.
Man you are killing it!! Good Job. I look forward to seeing her.
Was as unable to remove right rear rubber brake line. The flare fitting is rounded. Heat w torch did not help, so she gets 3 new lines, 1 old one remains.
reverse bled the clutch line and brake lines, reinstalled the wheels, and put on the air box. Let her run for about 30 min.
Headlights, tail lights, reverse lights, and turn signals work. Brake lights and pod lights do not.
Tested the gear throw and clutch engagement, then put her to sleep for tonight. Hope to start working on the interior wiring this weekend before I have to travel for work next week.
Slow progress day. Had to do some deferred lawn maintenance.
Took out the license plate lights, housings, found one rusted to nothing, refurbed the other. Cut out the opening to add a new license light and camera combo.
Started working on the sub mount / housing ( I know the stereo is usually not that important, but lots of wiring to be done, a lot easier without seat or console in place)
Main board, goes over spare tire / battery box. Sub/Amp/Circuit breaker mounts on underside
Holding sub under to check the look
Even though it will be under carpet, still want it pretty....
The goal for 1st stage of this resto is to have this car safe, mechanically sorted, and able to pass a state inspection. Wipers were rusted and not functioning. Rear assembly was gone and the wiper arm mount was rusted out and stripped.(good to have a parts car)
Replacement rear wiper “transmission” courtesy of the 84 parts car.
Front arms restored, new blades
Restored rear wiper assembly (courtesy of parts car). I know most folks delete the rear wiper....I like the look.
1st draft, thanks to my father in law for doing this. Not enough slant for my liking on the vertical. Too much surface area on the top. We will work on it
1st draft mock up
03-27-2018, 09:16 PM
