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Posted by: scottb Apr 30 2004, 03:29 PM

i really only planned on putting in some new speakers. really! but now the console is coming out. then gotta re-route some f*&^ked up wiring from the PO. then probably the back pad comes out per the "back pad" thread. then gotta get new carpet for the back pad to match the new carpet set i bought from our friendly carpet set guy in oregon (hint: got any back pad size carpets?).

ah well. i will drive it a few weeks later his year.......

Posted by: Toast Apr 30 2004, 03:47 PM

Riiiiiiiiight

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 30 2004, 04:37 PM

Ain't it a bitch??? start a project with one or 2 specifics in mind & low & behold you find yerself doin something on the other side of the car from whence ya began That's what I luv about these lil cars... always sumpin to do to'm

I think that's called a

"Perpetual Hobbie"

......b

Posted by: 4WheelDrifter Apr 30 2004, 04:49 PM

So scott, when does the full resto start?

Posted by: GWN7 Apr 30 2004, 05:07 PM

Isn't this called "DirkWrights" disease? or just the start of it?

Posted by: scottb Apr 30 2004, 05:38 PM

a bit of progress. interrupted by dinner and fighting kids....

please note, the new speakers are still in the car!!!

Posted by: scottb May 1 2004, 05:53 AM

was messing around up in the front trunk with some of the wiring to fix and found that annoying gas smell. friggin cloth covered fuel lines smell just like fresh gas! damn it! all i wanted was to put in new speakers. really.

found some surface rust under the old carpet set. no rust through. all very solid. but should i POR15 the areas after i clean them up? since i have the thiing apart may as well get everything right....

someday, i will listen to my new speakers and they will rock!!!

oh, and i might get to drive the car someday too....

Posted by: Bruce Allert May 1 2004, 07:24 AM

If'n ya got the POR 15 may as well do it Then, when the day come to drive it you'll know ya done it right & won't think about it

.........b

Posted by: scottb May 1 2004, 08:19 AM

does FLAPS sell POR15 or do I have to special order the stuff?

Posted by: ejm May 1 2004, 08:50 AM

I've never seen it on the shelf in the Springfield area.

I've got some leftover. How much do you need and how soon?

Posted by: scottb May 1 2004, 09:10 AM

hey ed, sent you a pm. always in the market for local help! thanks.....

Posted by: Malmz May 1 2004, 09:32 AM

If it is just light surface rust, your FLAPS will have "rust converter". It comes in an aerosol can or brush on. It will work fine. Light wire brush or light sanding, wipe, and spray it on.

If the rust is starting to get into the metal, I would order the Por-15.

HTH,
sm

Posted by: scottb May 1 2004, 06:11 PM

somebody stop me!!!

por15 six pack has been ordered after a nice chat with turbo ed. took a wire brush and a dremel brush to the rust. no big deal.

now the windshield is out!!!

what is the best way to clean up all that sticky crap? patience? a gas soaked rag?

and what is the best way to remove my mirror from the old windshield? never had to take one off as they usually just fall off on their own!!

Posted by: ejm May 1 2004, 06:50 PM

Phone call confirmed a severe case

Scott mentioned needing a lift and sandblaster and seemed interested when I mentioned a "home plating kit".

Tape off the paint and clean the windshield channel with a scraper and maybe a wire brush. Most solvents will have little effect on old sealant.

The windshield is toast so just free the mount with a scraper or a piece of wire. The OE sticky mount pad may still be available, I can check on Monday.

Posted by: itsa914 May 1 2004, 08:06 PM

Hey, I'm a bad influence now



- Garold

Posted by: scottb May 2 2004, 12:49 PM

making progress on the windshield frame.

for the record. windshield adhesive is evil. it goes friggin everywhere and sticks to everything. it is however susceptible to brake fluid. a light coating and let it sit and then it seems to come off a bit easier. i should have a clean windshield channel for the POR15 that will arrive next week.

no major rust issues which is a relief.

these speakers are taking longer to put in than i thought they would!

Posted by: scottb May 2 2004, 12:50 PM

cleanish side

Posted by: scottb May 2 2004, 12:51 PM

not so clean side....

Posted by: scottb May 2 2004, 12:51 PM

not so clean side....

Posted by: scottb May 2 2004, 12:52 PM

DOA windshield with mirror firmly attached.....

Posted by: markb May 2 2004, 03:12 PM

I had one of the come-to-you places replace my windsheild a while back, he cleaned it all up, moved the mirror from one to the other, and I don't think I paid over $300.00.

Posted by: djm914-6 May 2 2004, 03:49 PM

This is just too funny! Hmmm, upon further thought maybe not as I may have the same problem. No wonder I never finish any tasks.

Anyone got a copy of "Dirk Wright's disease". I think i read it in Road and Track a few years ago.