BUILD-OFF CHALLENGE: Michigan Build, Garland, Never ending project, 8/2023 reinstalling headlamp housings Options

[Chris H.]

Oh nice! Didn't even see that 3rd brake light! That's the point I'm sure. Glad you have one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) . Great work and great job documenting. It's very hard to stop what you're doing and take good pictures.

[Garland]

Needed to just tighten up the alignment a bit so we did that today. Test drive went great.

[Mueller]

Needed to just tighten up the alignment a bit so we did that today. Test drive went great.

Car looks great up there....at 1st it was hard to see the flares and I was like "how the heck did he get such huge tires under the stock fenders?" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Garland]

Thank you, and thank you.

[Garland]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/brain.gif) START of 2017 Build-Off Part Deux



2017 Build-Off Challenge
Build-Off Part Deux

Intro 2017
October: Michigan Build

Im going to continue the build and entered the 2017 Build-Off Challange.
Here is the goals, and direction I want to go.

A. Engine:
R & Repair engine oil leaks
Replace front trans seal

B. Significant body work:
Remove the White Plasti-Dip & Finish the final body work (now primer, multi color, and poor finish work underneath)
Prime and block sand
Paint the entire car.

C. Significant interior work:
R & Replace the fuse panel, repair connections
R & Reinstall the interior to add sound deadening
Update sound system,
Modify stock seat comfort

X. Misc:
Install integrated Running lamp/3rd brake lamp.


October Update: Michigan Build

Starting with the interior. The goal here is, improve the sound system, and add some comfort, plus a few small things along the way like the new fuse panel, sound padding, and dash layout. In addition I have never taken care of the floor pan. I removed the tar padding, and worked on the dash a bit.

Overall I want to keep it "clean" less is more. I have loved the simple dash design from the first time I saw it. That was a '70 basic, not even a fog lamp switch.

Removing Plasti-Dip from primed parts of the body work, little bit at a time.

I have removed this material before, and a heat gun works best. warm it up, and scrape it off. In some spots it will lift off like a sheet. In others it may pop up due to rust. I found that this time it took a lot of effort to remove. It get tougher with age, the tar not me. : ) Some rust spots, and seems to repair. More surface rust then I thought would be there. This will pay off on my satisfaction meter when done.

I also found that with the radio, and glove box removed, theres a lot of space there. I would like to keep the sub, but not the center console. Built a trail foam board box. More to come on this.

Heres a few shots. Thanks for the look.

[Garland]

2017 Build-Off Challenge
Build-Off Part Deux


Well on the floor got all the tar off, and found more decay. Imagine that! The pedals were functioning fine, but was sure there could be a concern under there. After removing the under panel to access the pedal mount nuts, and the linkages, and two interior floor mount nuts. Surprise, rust and junk. Ill rebuild the pedal cluster later, but finished the floor, and patched or repaired the damaged spots. Also rust inhibitor on the surface spots. Primer done, and the proper sealer, and Im ready for some sound deadining material next.

The seat mounts are missing from the right side, from the PO, who also so had a early interior installed.

[whitetwinturbo]

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[Garland]

2017 Build-Off Challenge
Build-Off Part Deux

2017 Build-Off Challenge - OFFICAL CONTEST THREAD Link

The pedal assembly needed cleaning up, and while at it going to install the bushing kit I have had forever.



Pulled the cotter pins and tapped out the set pins. Cleaned up with wire brush, and a bit of hand sanding.



Now into the oven to bake out anything that may hurt the paint application.



500!



Open the door for a slow cool off. It also cold in Michigan. Merry Christmas.



Now painted with hi-temp heat paint.



After letting dry, completely, back into the over. starting at 200, and moving up to 350 over 1.5 hours.



Ready to assemble.



Instructions




Factory image



LUBRIPLATE Had this a while, has proven to work over time!



Installing the brass bushings .



Finshed.



Before



After





Thanks for the look.

[whitetwinturbo]

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[Curbandgutter]

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Thinking brutal, but can make a mess. So working on rubber seals.
From scrap 914 weather striping, and seals.

Wow what a super job on the headlights!! I've been thinking of doing the same thing! Great job!

[Garland]

2017 Build progress :

Only fiddled with little stuf. Planed out the sound system on paper. Installed some of the matting with the heat gun.

Local electronic store, and collected some bits from the World members.
Fat-mat was a gift.

[Garland]

2017 Build progress :

This month was finish up the interior. Finished the dash face with one long piece, and no radio opening, and only 2 switches will be mounted. I wanted a clean look. Its a 73 but deleted the side dash vents for the early car look. Installed EZ-Cool on top of the rattle trap, a light spray of 3M 77 worked well.

Time to order the carpet from 914 Rubber, been waiting a life time for new carpet. I have always used original carpet from one car or another never bought carpet before.

Installed the pedal cluster, and cut a floor mat for under the drivers seat from some of the old carpet. Used Wurth Cockpit Care on the trim pieces, and a good cleaning.

Here are some more pictures, and I am working toward being ready for Okteenerfest. Body work and paint need to get started soon.

Wanted to point out the vendor I got the EZ-Cool at best price, and a small vendor. Harbour Supply (not Amazon $$$)

[Dion]

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Nice work & progress!
Cheers, Dion

[Vysoc]

Garland,

Are you coming to Okteenerfest in Helen, Georgia?

Thanks,

Vysoc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)

[Garland]

2017 Build progress :
Build-Off Part Deux

Carpet fits great, and 914 Rubber is the place to get it. A bit of work with the heat gun and the carpet will hold it form. Marked the location for the hand brake using the old carpet as a pattern. I also installed retractbule seat belts, and removed the early set. Its a 73 so they fit there. The fuse panel was in bad but usable shape. Needed to clean the ends up a bit, and replaced the panel it self.

Reinstalled the center arm rest I made years ago, and added a drink holder for 2 to the location that fits the tray when I need it.

[Garland]

2017 Build-Off Challenge
Build-Off Part Deux


The coat hooks, I never use them. So installed remote speakers wired with a crossover for hi end, low volume sound. Made the bracket and the speakers are from a Ford Taurus.
The front speakers are in housings I got here, and sealed the back of the unit for a fuller deep sound. After the install they sound great. More on the power (amp) next month. mounting and location next month.






















Heres a look at the windscreen trim clean up! More to come.

[mgp4591]

That's a TON of great work! Did you install the Easy Cool on top of the Fat Mat? That's what I call insulation!

[Garland]

That's a TON of great work! Did you install the Easy Cool on top of the Fat Mat? That's what I call insulation!

Yes, light spray with the adhesive, let it tack up, and apply.

[jkb944t]

Very nice work and great progress! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Jeff B

[Garland]

2017 Build-Off Challenge
Build-Off Part Deux


Installed new dash face, and removed the side vents, seat belt warning lamp, radio, and cig lighter.





I like the clean look of the early dash. Also replace the stock wheel with one I used in the 80's for club racing. Now I have a race car?! Well in my mind I did slip back to those days when installing the wheel.



Well the sound is lacking a bit of bass, working on a sub idea, again!
I did install the amp, and a plug-in for the iPod. Along with a charging port all at the same location. The switch is from a rear window defogger. I cut a acess hole in the right side of the tunnel at the seat. Powered the amp, and power point from the 73 center guage warning harness. I removed some of the EZ-Cool so that the switch/plugs location was sourounded with a plush look.