Jeeper John needs a work party! Help get the 6 back on the road, Mostly interior, some mechanical, but mostly together |
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Jeeper John needs a work party! Help get the 6 back on the road, Mostly interior, some mechanical, but mostly together |
Mikey914 |
May 23 2016, 10:22 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,661 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I was talking to John at WCR this last weekend and he mentioned that he has a 6 conversion that's about 90% put together. He was waiting for McMark to find him a slot to get it put together, but that was not in the cards. He's having a harder time working on his car lately due mostly to health issues, and I'd really love to see him be able to enjoy this car instead of being a garage queen indefinitely.
I'd like to see if someone local could help head up a work party to help out one of our own to realize the dream of completing this car. I'm willing to donate whatever I can to help out. Looks like the engine has a fuel leak it's a 3.2. No leaks with key on but while running (Injection side?). Back glass needs to be installed - I can donate the butyl and setting blocks. Interior needs to go back in. Not sure to what extent, but he may need some interior pieces. Sounded like it was mostly complete. I would do it myself if he was local to me. He's in Antioch. |
iankarr |
Jul 3 2016, 06:44 AM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,473 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Thanks, Any recommendations on the thread to use for the above cushion? Kite string should work well. It's not exactly the same thickness as OEM, but has the strength needed. https://www.amazon.com/feet-Winding-Nylon-S...ds=Nylon+string Reupholstering the cushion is pretty easy. An air-powered stapler is a big help as you can anchor the material quickly once it's pulled taught. Don't pull too tight though. Flip it over frequently as you go to make sure it's even. The bolsters are more difficult, but not too bad. The hardest part is getting the headrest area properly "filled out." You'll probably need some new foam and poly fill. I used this thread for the process... http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=71844 Wish I were closer to help out. This is a great community! |
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