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> BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Trojanhorsepower's Rusty 74 restoration Mark II, Progress thread to keep me going
trojanhorsepower
post Jun 13 2025, 08:50 AM
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Is there supposed to be a retainer for the front hood release handle? There is a oval nipple near where the cable screws into the pull handle it is tapped M4x.7. Is this to bolt a piece onto the narrow bit so it does not turn in the slot or a keeper for the cable? Ill add some pictures when I get home.

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post Jun 29 2025, 05:56 PM
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Tried to fix the edge of the targa top. It will probably fall off, but it's ok for now.
Through years of storage and moving one of the corners of the top got chipped off.

First I made a form out of aluminum.


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post Jun 29 2025, 05:58 PM
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Then did some rough filler.


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post Jun 29 2025, 05:59 PM
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Sand and black paint. Ill repaint the whole thing later, but this looks ok so far.


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post Jul 12 2025, 06:33 PM
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Worked on the vinyl...


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post Jul 13 2025, 08:28 AM
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Very nice. I like our cars with the sail panels and roof bar in vinyl. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 13 2025, 06:01 PM
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Thanks, trying to keep plugging along....
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post Jul 13 2025, 06:28 PM
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Looking very good! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
Approaching the end! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Jul 15 2025, 06:50 PM
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Thanks for the encouragement!

Got a little done tonight. Started working on door hardware. Got a few bits cleaned and on stop rebuilt.


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post Jul 19 2025, 02:52 PM
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I worked on the back glass this week. Had to scrape off the PO's tint.


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post Jul 19 2025, 02:53 PM
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The kids came out and helped to install it. Glad its in but its a long way from perfect.


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post Jul 21 2025, 06:21 PM
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More progress. Got the windshield cleaned and install.


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post Jul 21 2025, 06:45 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Very nice workmanship. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Aug 2 2025, 05:12 PM
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Not too much progress lately. Recovering from minor knee surgery.
Question: The door switch appears to work by braking a circuit when the door is closed.Attached Image

I can't get continuity across the pins or to the housing. Is there a way to take the switch apart? Are my assumptions correct?
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post Aug 3 2025, 04:30 PM
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Not much progress, been down with knee surgery. Got the wheels and bumpers dropped off at the sand blasters and attached some trim.
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post Aug 9 2025, 12:52 PM
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A little more progress.
Installed the 914rubber triangle glass rubber and both sets seem a little short to me. The horizontal has to be trimmed, but the vertical seems short.Attached Image

Is this right? I have two sets one very old set and one newer both seem short to me.
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post Aug 9 2025, 12:54 PM
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Also got the rest of the door glass in, and seals.


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post Aug 9 2025, 11:44 PM
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QUOTE(trojanhorsepower @ Aug 2 2025, 07:12 PM) *

Not too much progress lately. Recovering from minor knee surgery.
Question: The door switch appears to work by braking a circuit when the door is closed.[


I can't get continuity across the pins or to the housing. Is there a way to take the switch apart? Are my assumptions correct?


With door open closed switch closes a circuit to ground, try a bronze wire brush on the contact area should work if the spring force is not too weak.
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post Aug 12 2025, 09:57 AM
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Carpet is done.


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